The Codex is not a menu. It is a . Styx: Shards of Darkness wants you to be a methodical, obsessive goblin. It wants you to study your prey, experiment with non-lethal takedowns, and learn the environment.

The story of Styx: Shards of Darkness is fairly straightforward, with Styx seeking to uncover a conspiracy related to the shards of darkness, which are powerful artifacts. While the narrative is not overly complex, it provides a sufficient motivation for Styx's actions and allows for the exploration of themes such as power, loyalty, and deception.

He took the page. Left the Codex.

The core loop of Shards of Darkness is essentially a series of "if/then" statements.