Difference between revisions of "Styx: Shards of Darkness"
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|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Unlock }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Multiplayer }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Stealth }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Styx }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Styx }} | ||
|steam appid = 355790 | |steam appid = 355790 | ||
− | |steam appid side = 630880 | + | |steam appid side = 630880, 465250 |
|gogcom id = 2090261953 | |gogcom id = 2090261953 | ||
|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | styx-shards-of-darkness | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | styx-shards-of-darkness | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3153-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3153-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | styx_shards_of_darkness | DRM-free | Does not include co-op features.<br/>Includes '''The Akenash Set''' | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | styx_shards_of_darkness | DRM-free | Does not include co-op features.<br/>Includes '''The Akenash Set'''. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GMG | styx-shards-of-darkness | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | styx-shards-of-darkness | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | styx-shards-of-darkness | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | styx-shards-of-darkness | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 355790 | DRM-Free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 355790 | DRM-Free | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} A demo is available from | + | {{ii}} A demo is available from [steam://install/630880 Steam]. |
==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
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|free-to-grind = | |free-to-grind = | ||
|loot box = | |loot box = | ||
− | |none = | + | |none = |
|player trading = | |player trading = | ||
|time-limited = | |time-limited = | ||
− | |unlock = | + | |unlock = '''The Akenash Set''' unlocks two equipment items. Included with GOG.com version. |
− | |||
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}} | }} | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Skip company logos|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Waschbär|date=2017-03-19}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Skip company logos|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Waschbär|date=2017-03-19}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{P|game}}\Styx2\Content\Movies\}} |
# Delete, move or rename {{file|splashscreen-all.mp4}} and {{file|UE4_Logo.mp4}} | # Delete, move or rename {{file|splashscreen-all.mp4}} and {{file|UE4_Logo.mp4}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
− | {{Image| | + | {{Image|Styx Shards of Darkness Video Settings.png|Video settings}} |
− | {{Image| | + | {{Image|Styx Shards of Darkness Game Options.png|Game/HUD settings}} |
{{Video | {{Video | ||
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|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] by default<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2023-12-10|comment=Tested using [[Engine:Unreal Engine 4#Enable developer console|Universal Unreal Engine 4 Unlocker]]. {{code|r.DefaultFeature.AntiAliasing}} is always {{code|1}}, {{code|r.PostProcessAAQuality}} changes with '''Anti-Aliasing''' setting from {{code|0}} to {{code|4}}.}}</ref>. [[SMAA]] can be set, see [[#SMAA Injection|SMAA Injection]]. |
− | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = false |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|ray tracing = false | |ray tracing = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ===[[SMAA]]=== | + | ===[[SMAA|SMAA Injection]]=== |
{{Fixbox|description=SMAA Anti-Aliasing with ReShade|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=SMAA Anti-Aliasing with ReShade|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix= | ||
{{ii}} This injected form gives a clearer picture than game's own AA, but will introduce more shimmering. | {{ii}} This injected form gives a clearer picture than game's own AA, but will introduce more shimmering. | ||
− | # Download [https://www.mediafire.com/file/79tu6j3r84olb74/Styx_SOD_SMAA_Reshade.rar/file custom ReShade] | + | # Download [https://www.mediafire.com/file/79tu6j3r84olb74/Styx_SOD_SMAA_Reshade.rar/file custom ReShade]. |
− | # Extract archive contents to | + | # Extract archive contents to {{folder|{{P|game}}\Styx2\Binaries\Win64\}}. |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|Cap framerate]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|Cap framerate]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Set a custom FPS limit.|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set a custom FPS limit.|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix= | ||
− | {{ii}} Can reduce system heat and workload | + | {{ii}} Can reduce system heat and workload. |
− | |||
− | |||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{P|localappdata}}\Styx2\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\}}. | ||
+ | # Open the {{file|Engine.ini}} file with Notepad or other text editor. | ||
+ | # Paste the following lines under section {{code|[/script/engine.engine]}}: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
MinDesiredFrameRate=0 | MinDesiredFrameRate=0 | ||
bSmoothFrameRate=true | bSmoothFrameRate=true | ||
SmoothedFrameRateRange=(LowerBound=(Type=Inclusive,Value=5),UpperBound=(Type=Exclusive,Value=75)) | SmoothedFrameRateRange=(LowerBound=(Type=Inclusive,Value=5),UpperBound=(Type=Exclusive,Value=75)) | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
− | + | Change {{code|75}} to the desired limit. | |
}} | }} | ||
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
− | {{Image| | + | {{Image|Styx Shards of Darkness Controls.png|Control settings}} |
− | {{Image| | + | {{Image|Styx Shards of Darkness Keyboard Remapping.png|Keyboard remapping}} |
{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
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|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|button prompts = Xbox, DualShock | |button prompts = Xbox, DualShock | ||
− | |button prompts notes = | + | |button prompts notes = '''Button Prompt''' option switches between '''XBox''' and '''PlayStation'''. |
|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = false |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
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|steam cursor detection notes = | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | Styx Shards of Darkness Controller Layout.png|Controller Movement layout | ||
+ | Styx Shards of Darkness Controller Skills Layout.png|Controller Skills layout | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
===Change Mouse Sensitivity=== | ===Change Mouse Sensitivity=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Change Mouse Sensitivity|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Change Mouse Sensitivity|fix= | ||
− | # Go to [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]] | + | # Go to [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|Input.ini}} with Notepad or other text editor. |
− | # Search for <code>LookUp</code> and <code>Turn</code> values, then for each value replace <code>Scale=1.000000</code> with <code>Scale=3.000000</code> or | + | # Search for <code>LookUp</code> and <code>Turn</code> values, then for each value replace <code>Scale=1.000000</code> with <code>Scale=3.000000</code> or another required number. ''(The higher the number, the higher the sensitivity)''. |
# Save the file and close it. | # Save the file and close it. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Disable mouse smoothing=== | ===Disable mouse smoothing=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Disable mouse smoothing|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable mouse smoothing|fix= | ||
− | # Go to [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]] | + | # Go to [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|Input.ini}} with Notepad or other text editor. |
− | # Copy and paste | + | # Copy and paste <code>bEnableMouseSmoothing=False</code> at the bottom of {{code|[/Script/Engine.InputSettings]}} and then copy and then paste it under {{code|[Engine.PlayerInput]}}. |
# Save and close the file | # Save and close the file | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
− | {{Image| | + | {{Image|Styx Shards of Darkness Sound Settings.png|Sound Settings}} |
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation - [http://mrazikovycestiny.cz/preklady/doc_download/181-styx-shards-of-darkness #1] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 11 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
− | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = false |
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
|windows arm app = unknown | |windows arm app = unknown |
Latest revision as of 08:52, 29 May 2024
Developers | |
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Cyanide Studio | |
Publishers | |
Focus Home Interactive | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 4[Note 1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 14, 2017 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 72 |
OpenCritic | 72 |
IGDB | 71 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | Unlock |
Modes | Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Stealth |
Art styles | Stylized |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Styx |
Styx | |
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Of Orcs and Men | 2012 |
Styx: Master of Shadows | 2014 |
Styx: Shards of Darkness | 2017 |
Styx: Shards of Darkness is a multiplayer third-person stealth game in the Styx series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | Does not include co-op features. Includes The Akenash Set. |
|||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
- A demo is available from Steam.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
---|---|
Unlock | The Akenash Set unlocks two equipment items. Included with GOG.com version. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Skip company logos[2] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Styx2\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/355790/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Styx2\Saved\SaveGames\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/355790/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Slider up to 120 horizontal degrees. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Borderless fullscreen windowed is default | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA by default[3]. SMAA can be set, see SMAA Injection. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No cap. See Cap framerate to set custom limit. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the engine page to force native HDR output, or the glossary page for other alternatives. | ||
Ray tracing (RT) |
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.
SMAA Injection
SMAA Anti-Aliasing with ReShade[citation needed] |
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Cap framerate
Set a custom FPS limit.[citation needed] |
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MinDesiredFrameRate=0 bSmoothFrameRate=true SmoothedFrameRateRange=(LowerBound=(Type=Inclusive,Value=5),UpperBound=(Type=Exclusive,Value=75)) Change |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | The mouse sensitivity in this game is very low even at maximum setting. To change it to a higher value, see mouse sensitivity. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | Button Prompt option switches between XBox and PlayStation. | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Change Mouse Sensitivity
Change Mouse Sensitivity |
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Disable mouse smoothing
Disable mouse smoothing |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Global, Music, Sound Effects, Interface and Voices | |
Surround sound | Tested with 7.1 Surround Headphones. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Fan translation - #1 | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 2 | Use Nucleus Co-op. | ||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 2 |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Styx Shards of Darkness (DX11). | ||
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | 8, 10 |
Processor (CPU) | AMD FX-6300 (3.5 GHz) Intel Core i5-2500 (3.3 GHz) |
AMD FX-8350 X8 (4.0 GHz) Intel Core i7-4790 (3.6 GHz) |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 11 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 AMD Radeon R7 260X 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 AMD Radeon R9 390 4 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Unreal Engine 4 engine build: 4.13.1.0[1]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/355790/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (355790) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Mastan on 2023-12-10
- ↑ Verified by User:Waschbär on 2017-03-19
- ↑ Verified by User:Mastan on 2023-12-10
- Tested using Universal Unreal Engine 4 Unlocker.
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- Tested using Universal Unreal Engine 4 Unlocker.