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|cover = Styx Master of Shadows - cover.jpg | |cover = Styx Master of Shadows - cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Cyanide}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Cyanide Studio}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Focus Home Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Focus Home Interactive}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C-SoftClub|Russia}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 3}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 3}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 7, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 7, 2014}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|styx-master-of-shadows|71}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|199/styx-master-of-shadows|68}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|styx-master-of-shadows|74}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Stealth }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic, Stylized }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Styx }} | ||
|steam appid = 242640 | |steam appid = 242640 | ||
− | |gogcom id = | + | |steam appid side = |
+ | |gogcom id = 2038001955 | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |official site= | ||
+ | |hltb = 21586 | ||
+ | |igdb = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = styx-master-of-shadows | ||
|wikipedia = Styx: Master of Shadows | |wikipedia = Styx: Master of Shadows | ||
|winehq = 17895 | |winehq = 17895 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{GOG.com links|2038001955|styx_master_of_shadows}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/242640/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/242640/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | styx-master-of-shadows | Steam | | | Windows }} | |
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2681-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2681-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | styx_master_of_shadows | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | styx-master-of-shadows | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | styx-master-of-shadows | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 242640 | DRM-Free | DRM-free when launched directly from executable. | | Windows }} | |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 242640 | | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|StyxMoS_Graphics_Settings.jpg|Graphics Settings}} | {{Image|StyxMoS_Graphics_Settings.jpg|Graphics Settings}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/styx-master-shadows/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = silver | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver | ||
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|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = MSAA AA bits = 0x080100C5 or See [[#SMAA|SMAA]]. | |antialiasing notes = MSAA AA bits = 0x080100C5 or See [[#SMAA|SMAA]]. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = hackable | |120 fps = hackable | ||
− | |120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 62 FPS by default;<ref> | + | |120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 62 FPS by default;<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/242640/discussions/0/613937943177528189/|title=Removing the 62 FPS Cap :: Styx: Master of Shadows General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> See [[#Frame rate (FPS)|Frame rate (FPS)]]. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Custom FOV|ref=<ref>[ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Custom FOV|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/styx-master-shadows/en Styx: Master of Shadows | WSGF]</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open <code>StyxGame.ini</code>. | # Open <code>StyxGame.ini</code>. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=SMAA Anti-Aliasing with SweetFX|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=SMAA Anti-Aliasing with SweetFX|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix= | ||
{{ii}} 32-bit users should use Win32 folder. 64-bit users should use Win64 folder and DLL's from "x64" folder | {{ii}} 32-bit users should use Win32 folder. 64-bit users should use Win64 folder and DLL's from "x64" folder | ||
− | # Download [ | + | # Download [https://www.mediafire.com/file/57fmgdh7x96g201/Boulotaur2024.Injector_CeeJay.dk%27s.1.5.1._ChromaticAberration.rar custom SweetFX] |
# Go to <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Styx\Binaries</code>, extract archive contents to either Win32 or Win64 | # Go to <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Styx\Binaries</code>, extract archive contents to either Win32 or Win64 | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|StyxMoS_Input.jpg|Input Settings}} | {{Image|StyxMoS_Input.jpg|Input Settings}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = false | |controller remap = false | ||
− | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = Two modes. Mode B swaps Roll and Crouched from the B button to Right Grip. |
|controller sensitivity = true | |controller sensitivity = true | ||
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|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 = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = true |
− | |dualshock 4 notes = | + | |dualshock 4 notes = Touchpad opens mission menu. |
− | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = false |
− | |dualshock prompts notes = | + | |dualshock prompts notes = XBOX prompts |
− | |light bar support = | + | |light bar support = false |
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 modes = | + | |dualshock 4 modes = V2, USB, wired, Bluetooth |
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
− | |tracked motion controllers= | + | |tracked motion controllers= false |
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
− | |tracked motion prompts = | + | |tracked motion prompts = n/a |
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
|other controllers = unknown | |other controllers = unknown | ||
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
− | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = Xbox |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|StyxMoS_Audio.jpg|Audio Settings}} | {{Image|StyxMoS_Audio.jpg|Audio Settings}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Italian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Polish |
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1178609425 Fan Translation] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/styx-master-of-shadows/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
+ | ===Replaying missions at certain points in the story will lock further progress=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} It is not recommended to replay missions until after finishing the game.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/242640/discussions/0/451851477881475295/#c451851477882546895|title=Game Breaking Bug :: Styx: Master of Shadows General Discussions|date=2023-02-10|snippet=Earlier threads suggest that it happens if you replay Chapter 1 before playing 2, same with 5/6 and I believe 3/4. The bug can happen whenever you have a cutscene sequence in the hideout which triggers the passage to the next chapter, since replays don't trigger the cutscene the passage doesn't open.}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/242640/discussions/0/3467235293755989550/#c3467235293756056681|title=Cant go to mission 2. Game bugged after replaying mission. :: Styx: Master of Shadows General Discussions|date=2023-02-10}}</ref> | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = 4.0 | |shader model versions = 4.0 | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 07:00, 17 October 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
Cyanide Studio | |
Publishers | |
Focus Home Interactive | |
Russia | 1C-SoftClub |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 7, 2014 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 71 |
OpenCritic | 68 |
IGDB | 74 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Stealth |
Art styles | Realistic, Stylized |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Styx |
Styx | |
---|---|
Of Orcs and Men | 2012 |
Styx: Master of Shadows | 2014 |
Styx: Shards of Darkness | 2017 |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | DRM-free when launched directly from executable. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Styx\StyxGame\Config\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/242640/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Styx\Save\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/242640/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Works with GeDoSaTo. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | MSAA AA bits = 0x080100C5 or See SMAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 62 FPS by default;[1] See Frame rate (FPS). | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
Custom FOV[2] |
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Bindings=(Name="F3",Command="FOV 120",Control=False,Shift=False,Alt=False,bIgnoreCtrl=False,bIgnoreShift=False,bIgnoreAlt=False) Bindings=(Name="F4",Command="FOV 125",Control=False,Shift=False,Alt=False,bIgnoreCtrl=False,bIgnoreShift=False,bIgnoreAlt=False)
|
Frame rate (FPS)
Change bSmoothFramerate[citation needed] |
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|
Change MaxSmoothedFrameRate[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
SMAA
SMAA Anti-Aliasing with SweetFX[citation needed] |
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|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Two modes. Mode B swaps Roll and Crouched from the B button to Right Grip. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | Touchpad opens mission menu. | |
---|---|---|
PlayStation button prompts | XBOX prompts | |
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes | , Wired, Wired, Wireless (Bluetooth) |
Generic/other controllers |
---|
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Fan Translation | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues unresolved
Replaying missions at certain points in the story will lock further progress
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 4.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Physics | PhysX | |
Audio | FMOD | |
Interface | wxWidgets | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Vista SP2, 7, 8 | |
Processor (CPU) | 2.4 GHz Dual Core | |
System memory (RAM) | 3 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | AMD Radeon HD 5850 Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible Shader model 4 support |
|
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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>/242640/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (242640) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Removing the 62 FPS Cap :: Styx: Master of Shadows General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Styx: Master of Shadows | WSGF
- ↑ Game Breaking Bug :: Styx: Master of Shadows General Discussions - last accessed on 2023-02-10
- "Earlier threads suggest that it happens if you replay Chapter 1 before playing 2, same with 5/6 and I believe 3/4. The bug can happen whenever you have a cutscene sequence in the hideout which triggers the passage to the next chapter, since replays don't trigger the cutscene the passage doesn't open."
- ↑ Cant go to mission 2. Game bugged after replaying mission. :: Styx: Master of Shadows General Discussions - last accessed on 2023-02-10