Amber will grant you spectacular powers such as invisibility, «amber vision», and the ability to clone yourself. RPG mechanics let you unlock new powerful skills, impressive special moves, and an optimized equipment.
Progress in the shadows, assassinate your targets in close combat, or orchestrate «accidents». Prowl through the huge, miles-high Tower of Akenash, completing various missions (assassination, information recovery, etc.) and avoiding detection. Even so, Styx: Master of Shadows is a bit surprising and worth checking out - especially for those RPG lovers who like the challenge of a stealth-based game.Styx: Master of Shadows is an infiltration game with RPG elements taking place in a dark fantasy universe, where you sneak, steal and assassinate your way through as Styx, a Goblin two-centuries of age.ĭeep inside the vertiginous and multi-layered forsaken Tower of Akenash, where Humans and Elves protect the World-Tree, source of the Amber – a powerful and magical golden sap – is hidden Styx’ chance to understand his true origin. You may be prompted to hide behind barrels only to find out that these provide inadequate cover and you're suddenly the center of attention for several well-aimed blades. Also, the game relies on tried-and-true platform-type actions, such as climbing walls and leaping from one outcropping to another, which may be familiar to gamers but could also become repetitive. The language can be profane, but the voice acting is very well done. Fortunately, there's more than one way to negotiate a level, so you can avoid fighting. Fights require precise timing to deflect and then counterattack enemies fail, and you restart the mission. Combat graphics and stealth movement are handled well, but Styx falls short because actual combat controls feel stiff and cumbersome. The stealth elements are excellent, and the game looks amazing, even if it's a bit on the dark side. Styx: Master of Shadows can be hit or miss.
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