Thom Compton
Cubed3Styx: Shards of Darkness (PlayStation 4) Review
Published 3/14/2017
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PS4 / PC / XONE - 3/14/2017
Styx: Shards of Darkness
Embark upon a stealthy adventure with new enemies, new environments, and a plethora of new mechanics aimed at refining the abilities and movement of Styx; grappling around corners, climbing ropes, and using his trusty knife as a zip-wire. Shards of Darkness aims to offer unparalleled freedom of movement, along with refined stealth and assassination mechanics, expanding and improving on the strengths of Styx: Master of Shadows
- Developer
- Cyanide Studio
- Publisher
- Focus Entertainment
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Critic avg
73
32 scored reviews
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32
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50–100
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 73 across 32 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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80–8911 reviews · 34%
70–7911 reviews · 34%
Below 709 reviews · 28%
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Digitally DownloadedReview: Styx: Shards of Darkness (PC)
Published 3/14/2017
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80
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalCatherine Daro
GameSpaceFun Sneaks Up On You
Published 3/14/2017
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87
+14 vs critic avg
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Read originalAaron Potter
GameSpewStyx: Shards of Darkness Review
Published 3/14/2017
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80
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalMichael Higham
GameSpotStyx: Shards Of Darkness Review
Published 3/14/2017
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60
-13 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Shive
Hardcore GamerReview: Styx: Shards of Darkness
Published 3/14/2017
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80
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalJon Morcom
PC GamerStyx: Shards of Darkness review
Published 3/14/2017
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79
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalMartin Patiño
PlayStation LifeStyleStyx: Shards of Darkness Review – Better With Age (PS4)
Published 3/14/2017
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75
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalJohn-Paul Jones
PlayStation UniverseStyx: Shards of Darkness Review - PS4
Published 3/14/2017
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75
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalLiam Croft
Push SquareReview: Styx: Shards of Darkness (PS4)
Published 3/14/2017
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70
-3 vs critic avg
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