Styx: Blades of Greed

Styx: Blades of Greed is the third part of the action-adventure game series representing the stealth subgenre. This IP was started by Styx: Master of Shadows released in 2014. Just like the predecessors, it is a work of the French studio Cyanide.

Gameplay

In of mechanics, Styx: Blades of Greed draws heavily from the achievements of the two previous installments of the series, but also introduces a lot of its own elements.

Locations and base of operations

We view the action from behind the hero's back (TPP). The adventure leads us through three vast areas, namely The Wall (a high wall separating the world of humans), the orc-inhabited village of Turquoise Dawn, and the ruined Akenash - the capital of the elves. Each of the locations is expanded not only in width, but also in height, and access to subsequent areas is unlocked as we progress, just like in metroidvania games. The main character and his entourage move around on board an airship that serves as their mobile base of operations.

Stealth and related skills

Although the game allows us to participate in open actions, due to the fact that enemies most often have a physical and numerical advantage over the titular goblin, a much better solution is to sneak behind their backs and eliminate them by surprise. In achieving his goals, Styx is aided by both potions and a wide range of skills.