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NEWS 17 Mar 2017­ by L Coulsen

This Release Really Styx It to Ya

Styx: Shards of Darkness is now available, and it is everything you could want in a sequel. It looks frikkin' amazing, retains all the charm, and most of the abilities, of its predecessor, with more skills added on top, to be unlocked, it also has Styx being an absolutely cu...uh...not very nice if you die.…
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ANNOUNCEMENT 03 Mar 2017­ by L Coulsen

Styx: Shards of a Co-op Trailer

As revealed last time, Cyanide have added a co-op option to the entirety of Styx: Shards of Darkness. One of those drop in, drop out, spawn a clone of the main character and just go with it, types of affairs. But unlike some of the other examples of that approach, Cyanide have actually constructed the…
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ANNOUNCEMENT 21 Feb 2017­ by L Coulsen

Styx’s Developers Talk Us Through the Making of a Gobl…

Styx: Master of Shadows was a pretty good game, a bit rough around the edges perhaps, a rough diamond even, as mentioned in the above video, but a solid game. Cyanide have taken all of that on board for its upcoming sequel, Styx: Shards of Darkness. To that end, everything has been tweaked and cranked…
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NEWS 12 Jan 2017­ by L Coulsen

Styx: Trailer of Stealth

With its March release month sneaking ever closer, the little green gobshite is gearing up for his next outing, Styx: Shards of Darkness, in his trademark, laconic style. Offering us a tonally awesome, if somewhat vague cinematic Art of Stealth trailer. Our boy Styx leaves us all with a snarky, two finger salute after murdering…
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ANNOUNCEMENT 15 Dec 2016­ by L Coulsen

Styx: Shards of Darkness Gameplay Video, Now With More Styx!

For anyone who played Styx: Master of Shadows and came away thinking “that was great, I want more of that” then Shards of Darkness...is more of that. We've said this many times over, but that's all that you really need to know. If you liked the first game, you'll like this. If you haven't played…
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ANNOUNCEMENT 29 Nov 2016­ by L Coulsen

Styx Says Shards of Darkness Looks Pretty, Has Photos to Pro…

That's pretty much the be all and end all here. Cyanide are probably actually about finished with the game, so Focus (Home) will be releasing Styx: Shards of Darkness sometime in early 2017. Sequel to the generally well received Styx: Master of Shadows from 2014. A stealth/action game about a foul mouthed goblin. So, we…
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ANNOUNCEMENT 07 Oct 2016­ by David Pink

Styx: Shards of Darkness First Gameplay Trailer

The follow up sequel to the 2014 lesser known, yet beloved, Styx: Master of Shadows game developed by Cyanide Studios and published by Focus Home Interactive has finally given us a release date for Styx: Shards of Darkness. Since it was teased at this year’s E3 event, gamer's were only given a short cinematic look…
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ANNOUNCEMENT 09 Jun 2016­ by L Coulsen

Styx: Shards of E3

It's about that time again. The Electronic Entertainment Expo is right on our doorsteps, throwing out more gaming goodness than you can shake a stick at. And like everyone else, I have my favourites to keep an eye out for. Such as the upcoming Styx: Shards of Darkness which has a new cinematic trailer. Sequel…
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ANNOUNCEMENT 19 May 2016­ by L Coulsen

Styx: The Darkness Must Flow

In typical Focus fashion, the sequel to Styx: Master of Shadows was announced more than a year hence. Followed by an entire year, and then some, of silence. Until now, with the three images teasing us about things to come. The first shows the return of the elves, which is no surprise, but not exactly…
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