Styx: Blades of Greed Developers Discuss Movement Options in the Game
At the heart of the gameplay in Styx: Blades of Greed is masterful movement through space. The goblin not only sneaks but also climbs, glides, swings, and bypasses any obstacles, turning the enemy's weaknesses into his own advantage.
Walls that guards consider reliable protection become ladders for Styx. Using his claws, he easily conquers vertical surfaces, turning them into the shortest routes, ambush spots, and a source of unpleasant surprises for those below.
When he needs to vanish instantly or overcome an obstacle, the grappling hook comes to the rescue. With it, the hero can pull himself up to hard-to-reach places, dissolve into the shadows, or even pull himself towards a lone guard—with a quiet and inevitable finale.
For those who prefer aerial maneuvers, there is a glider. It allows for soaring over open spaces, bypassing patrols, and landing precisely at the desired point. Updrafts provide the ability to gain altitude and stay airborne longer, reaching places that guards consider inaccessible. This is not just a mode of transport—it's a style: silent, elegant, and full of mockery towards opponents.
A special role is played by the spectral dash, which turns the hero almost into a ghost. With it, Styx passes through metal grates, finds secret paths, and escapes from locked rooms. Any "forbidden zones" and warning signs become merely amusing obstacles on his path.
The essence of the game is not speed, but absolute control. Control over the environment, control over enemies, control over the situation—that's what makes Styx invincible. Every guard, confident in his safety, will sooner or later realize: in front of this master of stealth, his protection is merely an illusion.