Chivalry: Medieval Warfare

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 972 Ratings

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  1. apokalipto
    Aug 19, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  2. Gonzaked
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    A game so fun, my neighbors thought my name was "LEEROY JENKINS" for a couple of months.

    A guilty pleasure, simple of fun :
    you can the traditional modes of PvP shooters,
    but translated in medieval fashion.

    Headshot with a crossbow ? Nice...
    Slicing some head with a two-handed sword ? Amazing...
    Pounding your unlucky adversary with a big axe ? Awesome !

    Still a classical !
  3. erdogfu96
    Feb 9, 2020
    8
    If you ask me its very stupid game with not fun but I will mark it realistically.

    Graphics:8/10
    Sounds: 8/10
    Gameplay: 4/10
    Stabilization: 10/10
  4. Kartajago
    Jan 2, 2019
    10
    Chivalry: Medieval Warfare: A pesar de que este tenga algún par de bugs, lo encuentro muy entretenido y con unos gráficos bastante decentes, hay variedad de servidores y aun hay gente que lo sigue jugando, en cuanto a la jugabilidad y el sistema de combate esta muy bien logrado (eso si hay que practicar un poco antes porque puede que se te haga difícil al principio) Juego que recomiendo yChivalry: Medieval Warfare: A pesar de que este tenga algún par de bugs, lo encuentro muy entretenido y con unos gráficos bastante decentes, hay variedad de servidores y aun hay gente que lo sigue jugando, en cuanto a la jugabilidad y el sistema de combate esta muy bien logrado (eso si hay que practicar un poco antes porque puede que se te haga difícil al principio) Juego que recomiendo y vale la pena!… Expand
  5. noobler
    Mar 8, 2018
    10
    Гениальная игра! Берите пацаны не пожалеете!
  6. MarcellRaba
    Feb 14, 2017
    8
    It's a fun game, worh the price, but at the end you may become frustrated by the animation and not momentum based combat the game has.

    The combat system basically boils down to the following: your opponent starts spinning essentially making a sword field around him and by the Schrödinger paradox the weapon is always there or not and you cannot find out until it has gone past you or hit    It's a fun game, worh the price, but at the end you may become frustrated by the animation and not momentum based combat the game has.

    The combat system basically boils down to the following: your opponent starts spinning essentially making a sword field around him and by the Schrödinger paradox the weapon is always there or not and you cannot find out until it has gone past you or hit you. Basically the high level gameplay is literal nausea inducing ballet but the rest of the game is pretty enjoyable and actually skill based.    … Expand
  7. Recon_John
    Dec 31, 2016
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. The combat is incredibly challenging but also very fun to use and learn. You can use the movement of your mouse to dodge swings from a greatsword and kill a heavily armoured knight with a dagger if you're skilled enough, and boy is it a good feeling. People moan about the mechanics being broken... They're not broken, you're just bad at realistic melee combat. :^)
  8. Tomixleblase
    Dec 16, 2016
    9
    Great game, I played 380 hours and I still have to mastered every moves and weapons. The game is cheap (I bought it 3€) so I would recomend all to give it a try. The only con is that it is getting old, and there are not a lot of new players.

    Next game will be Mirage: arcane warfare, I tried it and it's going to be an epic game as well
  9. philihp
    Feb 13, 2016
    10
    This game is all I ever wanted in a sword fighting game. It keeps getting better and better as they add more content too. Very addicting, and fun to play with friends!
  10. Nathonas
    Dec 8, 2015
    9
    Most games that attempt to simulate melee combat fail, but Chivalry is not only incredibly fun and in many ways realistic, but also very complex. Graphics are solid, weapon variety is good, and weapons are actually very different from each other and present totally different playstyles. The game's 4 classes are all distinct and have their unique strengths/weaknesses.

    The gameplay is    Most games that attempt to simulate melee combat fail, but Chivalry is not only incredibly fun and in many ways realistic, but also very complex. Graphics are solid, weapon variety is good, and weapons are actually very different from each other and present totally different playstyles. The game's 4 classes are all distinct and have their unique strengths/weaknesses.

    The gameplay is very fun - who wouldn't want to experience warfare in the middle ages?

    There are so many strategies and skills to learn that it takes a long time to actually get good at Chivalry - just like with an FPS like Counter-Strike. I think this is one of the hallmarks of a well-designed game - that it is hard in a way that isn't cheap, but takes time to master.

    My only criticism is the lack of maps and gameplay modes.    … Expand
  11. sindronian
    Oct 6, 2015
    8
    If you aren't willing to put at least 300 hours into this game, you will not be good at it. The game has a huge learning curve and you will regularly get **** on by high ranking players (unless you stick to low-rank servers) unless you put in the time and practice to hone your timing, accuracy and footwork. The only way to get good at this game is to play it A LOT.

    That being said, you    If you aren't willing to put at least 300 hours into this game, you will not be good at it. The game has a huge learning curve and you will regularly get **** on by high ranking players (unless you stick to low-rank servers) unless you put in the time and practice to hone your timing, accuracy and footwork. The only way to get good at this game is to play it A LOT.

    That being said, you don't need to be really good at this game to enjoy it. There are a lot of low-rank servers that are well populated at the moment and they consist of most people just swinging blindly into each other having fun (with the exception of a handful of tryhards who make new accounts just so they cn get a fresh rank and kill noobs in low-rank servers).

    What I described above is very important, because some people will want to be good at this game but won't be willing to put in the time which will result in them being frustrated and not playing again, wasting their money. Now you know.

    Gameplay is Chivalry's greatest strength. You may see others comparing the gameplay/controls to games like war of the roses or mount & blade, but truth is there really is nothing to compare. They are all different games, but in terms of melee combat Chivalry's system is much more intuitive, realistic, smooth and in-depth (there is actually nothing else quite like it). I won't get into the details, but I'll just say that once you decide to graduate from swinging blindly, there are always ways to improve how you fight and there will always be new tactics you can encounter. The combat system is done so well, that people can even create their own attacks (using the drag mechanic), and people have created some very cool ones that are quite difficult to block, making the game fresh for everyone.

    Graphically, Chivalry looks pretty good. However, it runs quite terribly. It isn't too hard to get the game running at 60fps though, which is what matters for me. I simply turn down all my settings and play it as smoothly as possible. If you have a rig powerful enough to run at 60fps with maxed settings, the experience will definitely even be more enjoyable for you, because the game does look really good (watch a video for yourself).

    Chivalry is quite buggy. But despite what all the try-hards say, there aren't really any game breaking bugs. The only crash I've experienced in the past couple years is when I minimize the game as its loading a map. Crashing mid-game is something that, for most people, never happens. Most "bugs" consist of the rare occurrence of a swing ghosting through a player, or hearing the sound of a parry but still failing to parry the attack. 99% of the time, when your swing ghosts through a player it is because you or your enemy has a high ping, or server lag. There aren't any game breaking bugs. The worst thing to deal with in chivalry is the server lag, for more reasons than one. It happens frequently (at least once or twice every few hours) but not enough to be frustrating for me. Besides, the lag always comes and goes, it's never there for an entire game. The really annoying thing is that players will claim that you are lagging when you beat them, even though they have no way of differentiating from server lag and you possibly lagging.

    Which brings me to the community. I'm not going to be that guy who says Chivalry has the best or worst community. Those people are idiots. However, I will say that most people in the game have one of two attitudes:

    #1. If they lose to you, they will compliment you on your victory, attempt to find out what they did wrong and rematch you again to try and improve themselves.

    #2. If they lose to you, they will call you a lagger, hacker, exploiter or no-life etc. These people rematch you because they are upset that they lost and they want to make themselves feel better. They don't improve quickly at the game compared to people who have attitude #1.

    There are plenty of players with attitude #2, so just be weary of that. The game has a huge skill gap which is rarely found in other games these days that often hold the player's hand. Many new players find this skill gap hard to accept and will immediately resort to calling others cheaters instead of being interested in what makes them so good at the game (which is how you should think). In fact the skill gap is so wide that, without server lag and bug encounters, it can literally be impossible for a "newish" player to kill some of the oldest ones.

    Overall, the game is one of the best I've played. I've put in almost 1000 hours now. There's hardly ever new content or patches in the game, but I'm always learning how to improve swordplay, which is enough to keep it interesting. Also, the game, at its heart, is hilarious. I can't finish one game without giggling or laughing. I almost always feel good when I play it. That always makes me come back. The exaggerated voice acting honestly doesn't get old.    … Expand
  12. ThePCGamer101
    Jun 24, 2015
    8
    I love the Medieval style in Chivalry, from a mod Torn Banner Studios made a good game that travels you back to the historic times. And although I don't agree to DLC, Chivalry: Deadliest Warrior which is mostly based (as far as I know) on the TV series adds some new classes like Samurai, Knight, Pirates and more!

    Arrrrggghhh!
  13. Cheddar75
    Jun 16, 2015
    9
    This is a beautiful game with amazing gameplay. After playing Skyrim and other medieval combat games, the system of being able to finely tune your attack to suit the circumstances is a breath of fresh air. An attack doesn't always mean a slash with a sword or axe. The player can choose to stab, slice left to right, etc. Combining this with entertaining objective and deathmatch gamemodes,This is a beautiful game with amazing gameplay. After playing Skyrim and other medieval combat games, the system of being able to finely tune your attack to suit the circumstances is a breath of fresh air. An attack doesn't always mean a slash with a sword or axe. The player can choose to stab, slice left to right, etc. Combining this with entertaining objective and deathmatch gamemodes, (as well as others) and you have a solid game the likes of which have never been seen.… Expand
  14. gyrate
    Nov 22, 2014
    10
    This games really good it is a nice change of pace. I love the sounds and the combat is excellent. There is a learning curve but getting your butt kicked is hilarious. The carnage and gore combine to make it feel like a battlefield.
  15. KurtCobain67
    Nov 9, 2014
    9
    While this game does have its bugs and problems, it is a unique, rewarding experience that never seems to get old. The price of the game well fits what you get. In my opinion, this game is the best medieval warfare game on available, with hours upon hours of exciting game play. This game's graphics are awesome; not outstanding, but they are what they need to be and they are very appealingWhile this game does have its bugs and problems, it is a unique, rewarding experience that never seems to get old. The price of the game well fits what you get. In my opinion, this game is the best medieval warfare game on available, with hours upon hours of exciting game play. This game's graphics are awesome; not outstanding, but they are what they need to be and they are very appealing and nice-looking.

    Pros:
    -Very fun gameplay
    -Great graphics
    -Great, balanced combat system
    -Good weapon balancing
    -Kills/wins very rewarding
    -Entertaining comical aspects for
    those with a sense of humor
    -Only $25

    Cons:
    -May be difficult for new players
    -A few glitchy aspects to combat    … Expand
  16. Glitshy
    Oct 21, 2014
    10
    What to say about Chivalry: Mediaval Warfare? It's a FPS, wich means in thes case first-person-slasher, because you have nor rifle but a sword and there is just one of four classes made for distance-fight. And in meel-combat its propably the best game on the market. There are no weapon DLCs and the later weapons are unlocked pretty fast and not with straight leveling. It's a pure skillWhat to say about Chivalry: Mediaval Warfare? It's a FPS, wich means in thes case first-person-slasher, because you have nor rifle but a sword and there is just one of four classes made for distance-fight. And in meel-combat its propably the best game on the market. There are no weapon DLCs and the later weapons are unlocked pretty fast and not with straight leveling. It's a pure skill game. You need to play it for a long time before you can call yourself "a good player". But also beginners will have theyr fun with chivalry, so try it out.… Expand
  17. spikeybuddy
    Oct 13, 2014
    9
    Graphics/sound
    Wonderful, detailed graphics that also provide great FPS. I don't like the way metal looks but it's hard to complain when this is an indie game that looks as good as it does. The soundtrack is good, specifically the main menu theme, and the weapon sounds make the game really atmospheric.
    Gameplay Chivalry has a simple to learn, but hard to master way of controlling    Graphics/sound
    Wonderful, detailed graphics that also provide great FPS. I don't like the way metal looks but it's hard to complain when this is an indie game that looks as good as it does. The soundtrack is good, specifically the main menu theme, and the weapon sounds make the game really atmospheric.

    Gameplay
    Chivalry has a simple to learn, but hard to master way of controlling sword strikes. It consists of clicking your mouse to swing (duh) which is made more complex by being able to use your mouse to speed up or slow down swings to fool or outpace the enemy. Stamina makes it so that it costs to miss an attack but makes it also cost to just keep blocking, as eventually you'll run out of stamina and die by doing this. HIGH LEARNING CURVE.

    Value
    Many different servers to play on and many different modes and maps, there is a lot to do here and the developers are committed to the game and releasing new content.

    I will note that this is a glitchy, crash-prone title and re-balances can drastically change the way to game works

    Conclusion
    Chivalry is an excellent online offering that is worth the 6.24 I paid for it
    9/10    … Expand
  18. Ohlookitskame
    Aug 9, 2014
    8
    If your looking for a deep, thought provoking plot or characters you care about, you should probably steer clear of Chivalry. That said, it's satisfying and fun beyond belief. Bugs and seriously strange voice acting aside, it's a great "Sit on the couch, put on some Netflix, grab a Coke and slice off some limbs" game. An awesome way to have fun.
  19. incognytho
    Jul 9, 2014
    10
    Chivalry: Medieval Warfare is awesome if you like the genre, buy it! This game make me laugh to death every times I play it! In my opinion, this game is a bomb of fun and laughing! I bought it one year ago and still play it, what to say more... FORR AGATHAAAA!!! (charge and chop a head off with your sword) LOL :)
  20. Avenso
    Jul 1, 2014
    9
    The game is interesting and fun to play oochen company.
    Want pochuvstovat himself a knight? Then this game is for you!
    Awesome graphics, huge maps, and more! In Chivilari has plenty of variety than other games with a similar genre. Class 4, which each in its own unique. HUGE arsenal! From clubs, to the huge ax! From bow to a crossbow! Server for every taste! Realistic physics of    The game is interesting and fun to play oochen company.
    Want pochuvstovat himself a knight? Then this game is for you!

    Awesome graphics, huge maps, and more!
    In Chivilari has plenty of variety than other games with a similar genre. Class 4, which each in its own unique.
    HUGE arsenal! From clubs, to the huge ax! From bow to a crossbow!
    Server for every taste!
    Realistic physics of damage!
    Virtually no cons, so take advise.
    Good luck!
    9/10    … Expand
  21. Bambe
    Jun 23, 2014
    9
    Chivalry is one of the first games to get first person melee combat right! When i first started playing the game I thought some classes were overpowered, but it was only when i went in and played each class, unlocking and figuring out every weapon when this game really became impressive to me.

    Every class was balanced! The combat was fierce and visceral, and heavily skill dependent,    Chivalry is one of the first games to get first person melee combat right! When i first started playing the game I thought some classes were overpowered, but it was only when i went in and played each class, unlocking and figuring out every weapon when this game really became impressive to me.

    Every class was balanced! The combat was fierce and visceral, and heavily skill dependent, interesting enough it seemed the game is the most difficult when you are in the middle of the mastery curve, when you are trying to no longer spam your lmb, but instead are honing your skills.

    I can't go on enough how much i love this game. Really amazing, though the animations are Janky, they are clearly to telegraph what attacks are coming. Sad that the expansion does not look as good as the first release!    … Expand
  22. SeriousPain
    May 20, 2014
    8
    The game itself is really fun, feels great and looks fine. Its a first/third person perspective hack and slash game, its not fast paced and you can't you can't just run and slash everything, theres more depth to the mechanics unlike many other games where you usually have just block and one or two attacks. Ranged weapons aren't easy to use either. I had lots of fun with this game, I lovedThe game itself is really fun, feels great and looks fine. Its a first/third person perspective hack and slash game, its not fast paced and you can't you can't just run and slash everything, theres more depth to the mechanics unlike many other games where you usually have just block and one or two attacks. Ranged weapons aren't easy to use either. I had lots of fun with this game, I loved the gore, killing felt satisfying, playing felt satisfying, waiting really long to connect unsuccessfully was not satisfying, no one being able to respawn in the middle of a match and wait until the last players alive will suicide or get kicked is not satisfying, I don't know if that was a temporary problem that got fixed but in the short time I played on the free weekend I had a lot of that, and thats the only thing that holds it back from being a 10 for me.… Expand
  23. vence
    Mar 25, 2014
    8
    Chivalry medieval warfare is a very nice and polished game, if you ever wanted what it feel like to be in the shoes of a medieval warrior wearing 30 kg of steel, this is the game for you, right now it is still in beta but the developers seem to update the game with new content and patches on a regular basis.
  24. sleven06
    Jan 2, 2014
    9
    Really solid game for a first release of a company.What i like most is even when i started whit basic weapons as a newb, i was already finishing in the top 1/4.Why? Because for once, SKILLS are the most important to play this game, no mather what weapon you have, it does not mean you any stronger than any newb.Personaly, i dont agree that the learning curve is ''long'', after my 1st hourReally solid game for a first release of a company.What i like most is even when i started whit basic weapons as a newb, i was already finishing in the top 1/4.Why? Because for once, SKILLS are the most important to play this game, no mather what weapon you have, it does not mean you any stronger than any newb.Personaly, i dont agree that the learning curve is ''long'', after my 1st hour of gameplay i was already knowing everything someone need to know.Game is fantastic specially if you don't have hours to invest in gaming, you can log in & stop 15 min after, you gonna get your fun anyway since it's only focused on the action.The only reason why I didnt gave it a 10 it's because i would like to see a lot more customization -unlockable by experience would be perfect, like the weapon system- Other than that, i can say that it's the best indie game i've ever play in years, and really hope it's the beginning of a long serie… Expand
  25. sircolten
    Dec 15, 2013
    10
    Great and epic game. This is one of my favorite games. I'm a freak when it comes to medieval, but when its in first person........ I EXPLODE IN JOY!!!!! This is worth every penny and you will not regret it.
  26. Mark16642
    Dec 10, 2013
    9
    I fairly recently got this on the Steam sale and what a bargain it was. First things first, i love its simplicity. I went through the tutorial then headed for multiplayer. Now this is hard at first but give it chance. As the controls become second nature and you learn to timely block and start swinging back, well' thats when it starts to become extremely fun. I havent laughed out loud onI fairly recently got this on the Steam sale and what a bargain it was. First things first, i love its simplicity. I went through the tutorial then headed for multiplayer. Now this is hard at first but give it chance. As the controls become second nature and you learn to timely block and start swinging back, well' thats when it starts to become extremely fun. I havent laughed out loud on my tod to a game before like i have this. If you want some simple but extremely fun i strongly recommend this.… Expand
  27. TheMightyClark
    Nov 12, 2013
    8
    Great multiplayer action! Decapitate foes, pierce enemies with amazing weapons, and play with friends to achieve many goals in the many objective games! A great buy!
  28. HONDOMAN
    Nov 4, 2013
    9
    This is possibly the most fun I've ever had in a multiplayer game. $24.99 is a steal. It's so much fun. The visuals are stunning as well. The sun is the most beautiful sun I've seen in a game. The gameplay is fantastic and it's always fun to cut a person's head off while battle-crying.
  29. Gram547
    Oct 31, 2013
    9
    Fantastic game that i have personally put 70+ hours into and im not getting tired of it. It has its problems regarding various bugs and glitches but overall the game is an incredible amount of fun.
  30. Idiocracy
    Oct 30, 2013
    10
    One of my all time favorites, it perfectly combines skill, preference, and originality. There is no weapon that can be titled the best weapon, its all based on preference.
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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. GameOver.gr
    Feb 26, 2013
    70
    A multiplayer experience that offers a realistic point of view of the Medieval melee battles. It's not fit for everyone, but if you get past the glitches and the high difficulty curve, you'll find an enjoyable and addictive game.
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  2. PC Master (Greece)
    Feb 4, 2013
    80
    Chivalry is slightly… bipolar. The spectacle of a duel (especially if the two opponents are seasoned veterans) can be spectacularly breath-taking, a complex choreography that one can only marvel at. Blocks, feints, slashes, back-steps, side-hits: despite initial impressions, this can be a truly intellectual game of tactics, requiring high skills, observation and deviousness. On the other hand, the spectacle of a massive battle of fifty warriors can be ridiculously chaotic: especially if the players are inexperienced and go for blind “hack and slash” tactics, it’s more like a metal concert mosh pit than a battle for glory and honor. [February 2013]
  3. PC Gamer
    Feb 1, 2013
    81
    Chivalry is Quake to War of the Roses' Battlefield, and those seeking a faster-paced bloodier experience will undoubtedly prefer Chivalry's type of steel. [March 2013, p.65]
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