Styx: Master of Shadows

[Red Storm]

http://store.steampowered.com/app/242640/

Anyone even heard of this game? It must be a master of shadows because I only just noticed it in Steam and apparently it's a very good hardcore stealth game. Reviews, more importantly fan reviews are all very positive. Anyone have it?

 

[BSim500]

Looks like a sequel to "Of Orcs & Men"?

 

[xantub]

Looks like a sequel to "Of Orcs & Men"?

It's made by the same company, but it's not really a sequel, as gameplay is totally different (sort of like saying World of Warcraft is a sequel to Warcraft 3).

It's a purely (or mostly) stealth game. I was interested in it, but reviews seem to go for the mediocre, apparently the main complaint is its consolization (meaning long checkpoints where a mistake can make you lose 15 minutes or more of slow stealthy progress). Guess I'll try it when it goes for $5 on Steam.

 

[dust]

There are already videos on youtube if you're not afraid of spoilers. Looks pretty good if you're into the stealth stuff.

 

[Dankk]

It's made by the same company, but it's not really a sequel, as gameplay is totally different (sort of like saying World of Warcraft is a sequel to Warcraft 3).

Pretty sure it wasn't made by the same company. Of Orcs and Men was developed by Spiderweb Software, Styx was made by Cyanide Studios.

They're both French developers though so I suppose they might be related somehow.

 

[BSim500]

Pretty sure it wasn't made by the same company. Of Orcs and Men was developed by Spiderweb Software, Styx was made by Cyanide Studios.

They're both French developers though so I suppose they might be related somehow.

I meant is it a sequel / related to "Of Orcs & Men" because Styx was one of the two lead characters in that game:-
http://oforcsandmen.wikia.com/wiki/Styx

 

[pontifex]

i thought i read it was like a prequel.


anyway, it looks interesting. didn't know it was out already.

 

[StinkyPinky]

It's made by the same company, but it's not really a sequel, as gameplay is totally different (sort of like saying World of Warcraft is a sequel to Warcraft 3).

It's a purely (or mostly) stealth game. I was interested in it, but reviews seem to go for the mediocre, apparently the main complaint is its consolization (meaning long checkpoints where a mistake can make you lose 15 minutes or more of slow stealthy progress). Guess I'll try it when it goes for $5 on Steam.

Why do companies do this? Who the hell thinks checkpoints are a good idea on a PC game? Let people save when they want FFS.

 

[xantub]

Pretty sure it wasn't made by the same company. Of Orcs and Men was developed by Spiderweb Software, Styx was made by Cyanide Studios.

They're both French developers though so I suppose they might be related somehow.

You're right, I thought it was made by the same company because it's the same character, but guess they licensed it to another one. In any case the point was that it's not really a sequel, more like a 'side-quel' (did I just invent a term?)

 

[norseamd]

How good was the game Of Orcs and Men on the PC?

 

[digitaldurandal]

Pretty sure it wasn't made by the same company. Of Orcs and Men was developed by Spiderweb Software, Styx was made by Cyanide Studios.

They're both French developers though so I suppose they might be related somehow.

On the steam sale that is ongoing for Spiderweb this game is mentioned. The studios seem to be linked in some way.

 

[Dankk]

On the steam sale that is ongoing for Spiderweb this game is mentioned. The studios seem to be linked in some way.

Yeah, looks like both games are published by Focus Home Interactive.

 

[ThinClient]

Yes, the two games are in the same universe and use some of the same characters.

Two in my regular gaming circle have spent a few hours playing this and both say it's fun.

 

[BSim500]

How good was the game Of Orcs and Men on the PC?

It wasn't bad. Some people criticized it for the combat being too slow paced, but then not every game is meant to be a Diablo click-fest. Good (and humorous) voice acting.

 

[motsm]

Why do companies do this? Who the hell thinks checkpoints are a good idea on a PC game? Let people save when they want FFS.

While I agree that it should have the option for quick saves, I think checkpoints enhance stealth games. If you can quick save anywhere you want, it typically diminishes the threat of being caught, and with it goes a lot of the tension.

 

[Denithor]

I agree, there is far less challenge to a game if you can just save wherever/whenever you want. Getting to a checkpoint and knowing your progress is safe can be a great feeling after a particularly difficult stretch of game, I recall lots of moments like that in the original Far Cry.

 

[Oyeve]

Came in for "Come sail away" Styx, leaving disappointed.

 

[xantub]

Came in for "Come sail away" Styx, leaving disappointed.

It's like when you hear the first part of that song, "Come Sail Away", by Styx. If I hear the first part of that song, I have to finish it.

 

[norseamd]

It wasn't bad. Some people criticized it for the combat being too slow paced, but then not every game is meant to be a Diablo click-fest. Good (and humorous) voice acting.

Well I bought the game. Like it so far.

 

[routerguy]

You can save and load the game anytime you want. I don't know where people are getting the idea that it's checkpoint saves only. I got the game today and have played for a few hours. Really enjoying it so far even though this is the first stealth game I've played in several years.

 

[norseamd]

You can save and load the game anytime you want. I don't know where people are getting the idea that it's checkpoint saves only. I got the game today and have played for a few hours. Really enjoying it so far even though this is the first stealth game I've played in several years.

Already finished the game. Good story and workable mechanics but like many games including the Witcher 2 this game is short and is only about 15 to 25 hours of gameplay. Graphics are amazing however.

 

[BlueWeasel]

15 to 25 hours is considered short these days? For a $25 game, that's a pretty good entertainment cost per hour.