Chivalry: Medieval Warfare

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  1. DarthRevan
    Feb 16, 2013
    9
    Such an awesome game. I've been wanting a sort of Skyrim/FPS mix game for awhile, and while there are no dragons, magic, or anything else in Skyrim besides weapons and armor, but this is good enough. There are four distinct classes, each with their own role and special abilities. There are plenty of game modes and even an offline option where you can play against bots. The weapons areSuch an awesome game. I've been wanting a sort of Skyrim/FPS mix game for awhile, and while there are no dragons, magic, or anything else in Skyrim besides weapons and armor, but this is good enough. There are four distinct classes, each with their own role and special abilities. There are plenty of game modes and even an offline option where you can play against bots. The weapons are pretty much balanced and the hitboxes are good. So many hours of fun I've had with this game.

    There are a few quirks here and there which prevents this game from getting a full 10/10. For example, you'll occasionally get stuck on certain items in a map, the new Duel mode they added is really buggy and they added your win/lose ratio (I didn't need to be reminded how badly I sucked), and just a bunch of little things. This game is worth the $25 it costs and you will not regret it.    … Expand
  2. Sir_Callahan
    Feb 4, 2013
    9
    The aim of Chivalry is to kill as many as you can before getting team killed. Combat is realistic, when factoring the weight the weps must have been. There is nothing funner than beating a man to death with bare chainmail fists. There are plenty of servers, with people on them. There's a unique levelling system, and everyone is pretty cool to play with. no matter how new you are youll dieThe aim of Chivalry is to kill as many as you can before getting team killed. Combat is realistic, when factoring the weight the weps must have been. There is nothing funner than beating a man to death with bare chainmail fists. There are plenty of servers, with people on them. There's a unique levelling system, and everyone is pretty cool to play with. no matter how new you are youll die just as much as the experienced. Nothing is funner than constantly screaming your battle cry. It's by far the best medieval battle game/sim out there right now, and at a good price. Check it out.… Expand
  3. Armokir
    Nov 25, 2012
    9
    If you want a medieval fps, this is the game for you. I wasn't sure at the start because you have to practice a bit with those controls and to learn the time it takes to swing your weapon, but finally, I'm doing great and I'm level 24. It's a bit like team fortress where you customize your warrior after choosing between 4 classes. Now, there is veteran helmets, and the game is constantlyIf you want a medieval fps, this is the game for you. I wasn't sure at the start because you have to practice a bit with those controls and to learn the time it takes to swing your weapon, but finally, I'm doing great and I'm level 24. It's a bit like team fortress where you customize your warrior after choosing between 4 classes. Now, there is veteran helmets, and the game is constantly in development, so you can hope for everything in the future. Buy it but don't spam click in game! You can use your mouse wheel and f to do some other attacks! I bought it when it came out and it's worth the full price, so you don't have any excuses if it's in special!… Expand
  4. JamesBondX
    Mar 2, 2013
    9
    Do not listen to the negative reviews, they are either A. Reviewing a game in BETA/ALPHA stage, or B. They totally suck at the game and just rage quitted after playing a round. Problem is people think it's simple, so they complain a lot when they die, instead of seeing the tactic that brought them down.

    This game is very immersive, it has some good blood effects and gore. The combat,    Do not listen to the negative reviews, they are either A. Reviewing a game in BETA/ALPHA stage, or B. They totally suck at the game and just rage quitted after playing a round. Problem is people think it's simple, so they complain a lot when they die, instead of seeing the tactic that brought them down.

    This game is very immersive, it has some good blood effects and gore. The combat, which some lesser people claim to be luck-based, is in fact a very deep system with many tactics. The thing is, if people are too set on games being simple, they will feel it's about luck when they get killed by another better player using special tactics. You can hit people around the shield if they are not careful, and blocking is harder or easier depending on which weapon your enemy uses. The armours in this game also looks quite realistic and good. Other games always have these seriously weird armours with things sticking out everywhere or just armours that look like they weight about as much as a freight train. The ambience is very good, there are way cries and death cries echoing through the battlefield. And also a messenger shouting orders or reports to the presumed commanders further away. Animations aren't that great in some cases, but the swings are generally really good, it feels like there is weight behind them and you can't just randomly swing around, because you'll get tired. There is a good diversity in game modes as well, you can play through the "story" by going team objective, or just FFA or TDM if you would feel like it. There is also a special duel game mode where everyone gathers in one room and duel each other one by one, which is a great way to train duelling. There are also a quite interesting factor in the game, friendly fire, meaning you can accidentally kill teammates. This adds a new level of difficulty to the game, which in my opinion should be added to almost all games, it makes it more punishing to miss and hit your friend. Games like Battlefield and CoD could benefit from this in all of their gamemode, the only downside being that people are too stupid to avoid friendly fire. To counter this in Chivalry, which many people are too stupid to realize, is to simply use trusts and overhead swings whenever friendlies are nearby.

    The guys working on this seems like good guys, like almost no other game companies are nowadays, they release new content and patches, and they aren't trying to make extra money by releasing a DLC which you HAVE to pay for to get these new things. They recently released a content update in late January together with a patch. I am seriously looking forward to new content, unlockables and more. If I had to guess, I'd guess they will release weapons and different armours soon.

    Many people also claim they have lag issues, this is because they choose servers that have horrbile ping, because they have absolutely no understanding of servers what so ever. If you pick a good server and have a decent internet connection, then you will have no trouble. There might also be some unsupported routers that have created problems for some people. This is a big reason why many discard the game outright and write a bad review here, they are too lazy to fix lag issues. That is why they feel the game is unresponsive, choppy and "unfair", it is literally only because of ping, that's how ping works. There are no choppy weapons, this is because of lag only.

    As for people claiming M&B has a better combat system... Yeah, swinging wildly with little to no weight behind your swings and never tiring seems perfect. They are just blinded by their on fan-boyism. I've played M&B, I love it. Chivalry has a more skillful and better combat system though. Duels are amazing. The only way M&B or War of the Roses, can be better is when you have a large group (clan or guild) that works together, which doesn't happen often. WotR's problem is that it doesn't have the maps designed for large scale, group or line warfare.

    The only thing that Chivalry doesn't have, that WotR does have. Is customization options, in WotR you can create your own unique armours and coat of arms, which is really cool, since you basically have your own "house" you're fighting for. The problem with this is that many players tend to make goofy looking armours and such, destroying the awesome feeling of the game. WotR is also set in a later period it seems, as their armours look like they're from a later period of the middle ages. Bordering on 16th century armours, I'd say. There's far too little chain mail, which is sad, it was widely used during the middle ages, with only a surcoat over, something both games lack. Then later, it was used as further protection together with plate armour.

    In conclusion, I love M&B, I love Chivalry. M&B is really fun with a giant group and lots of players, but Chivalry has a more skillful and immersive combat system, where there is a lot more techniques than M&B has, and War of the Roses.    … Expand
  5. ReubenIsAGod
    Jan 14, 2013
    9
    What a Great Concept for a videogame, This game is soooo much fun, its like CSS in the Medieval ages, Defenitly worth all of your moneys, Their is so much replay value in this game, ITS JUST SO MUCH **** FUn
  6. Azix220
    Oct 22, 2012
    9
    Unique game and a good time. I waited a couple days before purchasing because I was skeptical. The WotR and MnB people made like the game was awful. I waited until just before totalbiscuit posted his video in which he gives Chivalry a slight advantage to WotR. I am glad that I bought it - it is very fun to even play against the bots for practice. I highly recommend the tutorial and playingUnique game and a good time. I waited a couple days before purchasing because I was skeptical. The WotR and MnB people made like the game was awful. I waited until just before totalbiscuit posted his video in which he gives Chivalry a slight advantage to WotR. I am glad that I bought it - it is very fun to even play against the bots for practice. I highly recommend the tutorial and playing against bots 1v1 to make sure you learn the mechanics.

    After you get rolling in this game, it is hard to stop. 1v1 with another real player is where this game truly shines.

    I am looking forward to more updates for some minor bug fixes, content, and UI improvements.    … Expand
  7. Sprokets
    Nov 22, 2012
    9
    What, a game is supposed to be fun, right? So, here goes a 9. It has the action, the good and bad emotions that are necessary to make you laugh and cry like a baby.

    It does need improvements, but the dev team seems reasonable and eager to improve the game (that is an indie, recently launched).
  8. Audius
    Nov 5, 2012
    9
    This game RULES! If you like killing things (in video games of course) but have found yourself bored with traditional FPS's and want something quite different, medieval different, look no further than this game. Gameplay is very fast paced, there are plenty of different modes and even different classes as well as different weapons per each class. I find the game is quite balanced overall,This game RULES! If you like killing things (in video games of course) but have found yourself bored with traditional FPS's and want something quite different, medieval different, look no further than this game. Gameplay is very fast paced, there are plenty of different modes and even different classes as well as different weapons per each class. I find the game is quite balanced overall, while some classes definitely have advantages over others depending on the situation. Solid game if you're in the mood for severing some heads (yes there's gore!),… Expand
  9. AgZarp
    Oct 17, 2012
    9
    Awesome game! And for the price, Oh well it's a must have!
    Be warned, however. This game has only been out for a couple of days, and as we all know, beta testing doesn't fix anything. The game does have a few bugs to iron out and it does have perhaps some balancing issues, but Torn Banner (the makers) have placed a timeline on a patch to be roughly 2 weeks, so it'll be smooth and even    Awesome game! And for the price, Oh well it's a must have!
    Be warned, however. This game has only been out for a couple of days, and as we all know, beta testing doesn't fix anything. The game does have a few bugs to iron out and it does have perhaps some balancing issues, but Torn Banner (the makers) have placed a timeline on a patch to be roughly 2 weeks, so it'll be smooth and even better soon enough!    … Expand
  10. Rowan
    Oct 17, 2012
    9
    It doesn't get any better than this when it comes to close quarters melee on a team scale. There will be some patching required before the game is rock solid, but if you are looking for visceral, immersive combat, this is the place for you. The adrenaline of battle has caused me to regress about 15 years, bouncing up and down with excitement and grunting with my character as each swingIt doesn't get any better than this when it comes to close quarters melee on a team scale. There will be some patching required before the game is rock solid, but if you are looking for visceral, immersive combat, this is the place for you. The adrenaline of battle has caused me to regress about 15 years, bouncing up and down with excitement and grunting with my character as each swing tries desperately to separate my opponent's limbs from their body. This has got to be unhealthy.… Expand
  11. Ferrante2
    Feb 19, 2013
    9
    Lets see. Title is Chivalry: Medieval Warfare. I think thats a good point. It gives you what it sells. Warfare. Don't ask for more. The combat system is well made, being simple enough to let you learn it without a headache. Graphics are OK, but visual style and dismembering are very good. Its weak point is the lack of group tactic, but every battle is epic. Furthermore, it has a bigLets see. Title is Chivalry: Medieval Warfare. I think thats a good point. It gives you what it sells. Warfare. Don't ask for more. The combat system is well made, being simple enough to let you learn it without a headache. Graphics are OK, but visual style and dismembering are very good. Its weak point is the lack of group tactic, but every battle is epic. Furthermore, it has a big community playing right now.… Expand
  12. fenikt
    Oct 27, 2012
    9
    You really must get past the initial phase of learning the mechanics to appreciate this game. After you've raged quite a bit and started to get a hang of if you'll see how much in depth the combat really is. There is room to improve though - some may experience performance issues, the game is not optimized very well, and it could use some kind of rpg element to keep your interest. OverallYou really must get past the initial phase of learning the mechanics to appreciate this game. After you've raged quite a bit and started to get a hang of if you'll see how much in depth the combat really is. There is room to improve though - some may experience performance issues, the game is not optimized very well, and it could use some kind of rpg element to keep your interest. Overall i recommend it very much - excellent and fun indie game.… Expand
  13. Zazen
    Oct 28, 2012
    9
    Let me start off my saying I am not even a big fan of FPS games. I bought this game because I enjoy the Medieval period and wanted something a little different than my usual turn-based strategy fair. In a word, WOW!. I won't even say it's good for an indie game, because it's good compared to even the AAA games. I read through all these reviews and the only negative reviews here are fromLet me start off my saying I am not even a big fan of FPS games. I bought this game because I enjoy the Medieval period and wanted something a little different than my usual turn-based strategy fair. In a word, WOW!. I won't even say it's good for an indie game, because it's good compared to even the AAA games. I read through all these reviews and the only negative reviews here are from people who clearly haven't had the practce and/or taken the time to understand the combat mechanics fully (learn to play before posting reviews...). I do not recommend games lightly to friends and family, but I highly recommended this one. The combat is both subtle and nuanced, but yet has that easy to learn , but hard to master appeal. The graphics are great, for example if you hit someone in the head with a heavy Maul their head actually explodes, whereas if you hit their left body you may chop off their left arm, complete with bloody spurting to the cadence of their heartbeat and visible severed arteries and bone marrow.

    The gameplay itself is tremendous with various pop cap servers which plays a large role in determining the types of fights you are likely to get. High pop servers tend to be Giant bar brawl/street fights like you would see in the movie Braveheart. Lower pop server tend to feature a lot of 1 vs 1's.

    My only beef I think would be the archery system, it's pretty lackluster compared to how the melee is done and archers are always messing up your fights fro ma mile away. But, other than that it's pretty flawless.    … Expand
  14. hegyitaho
    Oct 29, 2012
    9
    many people slag this off because in their opinion it's not a mount and blade sequel, which is true, that game is war of the roses, this one's more action oriented and reminds me more of jedi knight: jedi academy game play wise, which is the best compliment i can think of. i've been waiting so long for a sequel to jk 3, and this game delivers similar game play experience. the melee fightsmany people slag this off because in their opinion it's not a mount and blade sequel, which is true, that game is war of the roses, this one's more action oriented and reminds me more of jedi knight: jedi academy game play wise, which is the best compliment i can think of. i've been waiting so long for a sequel to jk 3, and this game delivers similar game play experience. the melee fights are a great deal of fun, fast and responsive, every class has a significantly different play style, abundant and excellent game modes (especially team objective). the cons are: a bit outdated graphics (muddy textures, dx9), ranged combat is weak. still, great game for its price… Expand
  15. Xytaglyph
    Oct 29, 2012
    9
    This game i almost perfect. I love the gameplay and the styling is awesome. It feels intuitive and fun albeit laggy at times. There seems to be an almost endless skill cap to the melee combat as your are forever able to improve your sword handling skills with techniques such as guard breaking, feinting attacks and dodging. The game is a wondrous medieval simulator that can take some timeThis game i almost perfect. I love the gameplay and the styling is awesome. It feels intuitive and fun albeit laggy at times. There seems to be an almost endless skill cap to the melee combat as your are forever able to improve your sword handling skills with techniques such as guard breaking, feinting attacks and dodging. The game is a wondrous medieval simulator that can take some time to get used to but it over an amazing game.… Expand
  16. yourboy
    Nov 13, 2012
    9
    This is a brutal, unforgiving game with a considerable learning curve. Once you top the curve, however, it is an incredibly entertaining and rewarding game with many hours of potential play time. The defects are minor and the development team seems to be pretty involved in the well being of Chivalry.
  17. Rastos
    Oct 26, 2013
    9
    Great game, it would be a ten but there's some gameplay (for lack of a better word) "exploits" that some players are really good at doing and it's kind frustrating because I've always wanted a game with a melee system like this. Nevertheless the game is very fun, needs a few more maps but it's hopelessly addicting.
  18. abahawas
    Nov 17, 2012
    9
    I had an incredibly fun time playing this game drunk with my buddies. It's pretty simple for beginners, but as you play more you learn tricks and things you can do to be more effective. We loved the battlecries and commands you can shout out. Also the fact that you can kill allies accidentally is pretty cool. Try kicking friendly archers off of cliffs and edges, it's pretty funny. We allI had an incredibly fun time playing this game drunk with my buddies. It's pretty simple for beginners, but as you play more you learn tricks and things you can do to be more effective. We loved the battlecries and commands you can shout out. Also the fact that you can kill allies accidentally is pretty cool. Try kicking friendly archers off of cliffs and edges, it's pretty funny. We all nearly sh*t ourselves the first time we decapitated someone. Best Steam purchase I've made in years.… Expand
  19. curvy
    Nov 23, 2012
    9
    You will be amazed! A friend gifted it to me on steam, and said play this. He enjoyed it that much now that says something about the quality of this game.
  20. filterplz
    Nov 26, 2012
    9
    There are quite a few low scoring reviews here saying the melee system is awful and clunky and depends on luck - nothing could be further from the truth. Once you understand the classes, and weapons, and how spacing, timing and swing speed can be manipulated by footwork and mouse movement, it becomes an incredibly nuanced and engaging combat system with lots of depth. It's one of the fewThere are quite a few low scoring reviews here saying the melee system is awful and clunky and depends on luck - nothing could be further from the truth. Once you understand the classes, and weapons, and how spacing, timing and swing speed can be manipulated by footwork and mouse movement, it becomes an incredibly nuanced and engaging combat system with lots of depth. It's one of the few combat games where you can get the feeling of an extremely satisfying and hard won victory, and it rewards actual skill. Yes, you can be affected by luck during FFA's and large battles where its hard to avoid a swing or see behind you, but that isn't a product of the combat system, rather the successful emulation of the fog of war and chaos on the battlefield. There are issues however: One is the archaic server browser and the buggy connections and frequent inability to join games with friends. Lag is an problem on some servers (its not apparent if it's my connection or the server software, or the client itself), and it can and will get you killed at times. Another is the actual lack of servers due to the awful console only dedicated server. However, both of these should be addressed by the devs in due time, so i'm not too worried. Finally, I personally don't think the bots are all that useful once you get past the basics... it would be nice if there was an advanced AI to really practice dueling and technique against. More maps and maybe weapons would be great as well, it seems like both are a bit light, even for an indie launch. (or the game is just that good that i want more)

    All in all, I can look past the teething issues and see a really fantastic combat experience that rewards skill with a satisfying war cry and the blood of my enemies. TLDR: Great game with easy to learn but hard to master (yet rewarding) mechanics, early server issues are forgivable, could use more content and better AI to practice against    … Expand
  21. brentkb903
    Dec 3, 2012
    9
    Has some technical issues which are not at all surprising considering it's an indie title and half the price of a big box game. I feel that in the end though the price makes this a great buy. The unique combat experience and fun, enveloping maps give this game a big thumbs up from me. It takes some learning to get steady kills in but its worth it. I wasn't sure how I felt about this gameHas some technical issues which are not at all surprising considering it's an indie title and half the price of a big box game. I feel that in the end though the price makes this a great buy. The unique combat experience and fun, enveloping maps give this game a big thumbs up from me. It takes some learning to get steady kills in but its worth it. I wasn't sure how I felt about this game until a free for all kill everybody match started. This was the most fun I've had in an online game in a long time. Attacking the rear of a group of knights trying to take down a weakened opponent like a pack of wolves and after damaging the health of one in back the rest turn on him with you and he become the target. Then it comes down to you and the last of the group and the battle rages on.… Expand
  22. 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
  23. Begakk
    Dec 26, 2012
    9
    So fun! I have not been able to stop playing this game. I've logged about 35 hours played time so far and I must say it's super addicting. The medieval combat is perfect if you're into that sort of thing. The fighting feels natural and it's easy to learn the basics and start chopping off heads, while there are advanced combat techniques that take some time to master. There are 60 differentSo fun! I have not been able to stop playing this game. I've logged about 35 hours played time so far and I must say it's super addicting. The medieval combat is perfect if you're into that sort of thing. The fighting feels natural and it's easy to learn the basics and start chopping off heads, while there are advanced combat techniques that take some time to master. There are 60 different weapons to unlock so you want to keep playing and trying out different classes. With about 4 truly different game modes and a handful of different maps the game cycles through, things never start to feel old. I suggest you pick this game up, it's 100% worth the money.… Expand
  24. Treeroy
    Dec 27, 2012
    9
    This is a truly entertaining game. The medieval genre is very empty, but this sets a very high standard for any other medieval game to be made. The combat system is great, because you have to be very precise in aiming, and the battles themselves are good fun. It is also visually good-looking, and the lighting is often rather stunning. Objectives like poisoning the enemy's water supply, orThis is a truly entertaining game. The medieval genre is very empty, but this sets a very high standard for any other medieval game to be made. The combat system is great, because you have to be very precise in aiming, and the battles themselves are good fun. It is also visually good-looking, and the lighting is often rather stunning. Objectives like poisoning the enemy's water supply, or lighting villages on fire, provides a very good replacement to the team deathmatch-style matches (not that it doesn't have these!).
    Having said this, Chivalry feels somewhat incomplete, because it isn't polished. At all. The scoreboard in-battle is designed badly, so items often overlap each other, and the menus don't always work as one would like them to. The subtitles in the training level also get to my head - there is only a certain amount of "fightign", "im" (fighting, I'm) that I can take.
    But these bugs and unpolishedness are easily surpassed by the sheer fun to be had in the game. Chopping people's heads off after sneaking up behind them will NEVER get boring.    … Expand
  25. Ghenrich
    Jan 10, 2013
    9
    Game is FUN. All 4 Classes are surprisingly well balanced and useful when played properly. Melee Combat is varied and surprisingly deep. You have enough abilities at your disposal to make fights fun, interesting and intense. Few games I have ever played in my life have come close to giving me the satisfaction I get after decapitating someone after an epic duel. At a minimum this game isGame is FUN. All 4 Classes are surprisingly well balanced and useful when played properly. Melee Combat is varied and surprisingly deep. You have enough abilities at your disposal to make fights fun, interesting and intense. Few games I have ever played in my life have come close to giving me the satisfaction I get after decapitating someone after an epic duel. At a minimum this game is an 8, but I gave it a 9 because of the low price and on faith that the Devs will come through on their promises of free updates. My biggest complaint right now is the small number of maps available.

    If you see a steam sale for this game, buy it. you won't regret it.    … Expand
  26. Mountaincows
    Jan 12, 2013
    9
    After putting just over 7 hours into Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, I have a conclusion on my thoughts. To start the graphics are one of the most detailed and in depth ones I have ever seen in any game, never mind an indie game. The sounds on this game are very responsive, it's almost as if you can actually feel the sword hit the player/bot - almost as if you're actually there. The hitAfter putting just over 7 hours into Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, I have a conclusion on my thoughts. To start the graphics are one of the most detailed and in depth ones I have ever seen in any game, never mind an indie game. The sounds on this game are very responsive, it's almost as if you can actually feel the sword hit the player/bot - almost as if you're actually there. The hit detection for me is perfect, it wouldn't matter if someone had their shield up or not, if you swing at their hand the chances are they're going to lose it. However I have only played around 4 hours of the game actually on multiplayer, if you're looking for an easy, relaxing, non stressful game then this isn't for you. However! For those of you which want intense fighting, great visuals and sound, a good fight and an incredibly fun game then you better log onto Steam and buy this game! In conclusion I have given this game a 9/10, I would have given it a 10 but I'm going to be picky and pick out one thing I don't like about the game - BOTS! For me, I love playing against bots which are just as challenging as players sometimes but there is no difficulty setting for these bots and to be honest they are pretty stupid bots. I know it sounds like I'm knit-picking, that's because I am! I've never gave a game 10/10 because I've never played a perfect game but this is as close to perfect as you'll get for this genre of game.… Expand
  27. nolonger
    Jan 13, 2013
    9
    This game is a breath of fresh air. Its obviously not a triple-A title and you can tell due to the clunky UI and sub-par sound. This is however an amazing indie game with incredible depth. You can spend hundreds of hours learning the combat in the game. One of the best games I have played recently.
  28. apollosul
    Jan 27, 2013
    9
    Jogo muito bom e consegue revolucionar o fps medieval.
    Acredito que seja o melhor do genero, unico problema sao os lags e bugs.
    Mas vale muito apena jogar ele.
  29. MingoJingo
    Jan 28, 2013
    9
    Brought this while half-price on Steam which I'd say is right price point for this game. It's not deep but it is very fun, violent and unique. It starts off a little frustrating due to what initially feels like sluggish attack moves, but once you've got to grips with timing then it's all fine. In fact the same delay in attacks what enables you to dodge and block blows effectively making itBrought this while half-price on Steam which I'd say is right price point for this game. It's not deep but it is very fun, violent and unique. It starts off a little frustrating due to what initially feels like sluggish attack moves, but once you've got to grips with timing then it's all fine. In fact the same delay in attacks what enables you to dodge and block blows effectively making it all work well in balance.
    Overall it's not got big studio production values, but enough polish to accomplish it's goals perfectly well, which include decent net code for finding matches and smooth multiplayer action.    … Expand
  30. BBSalad
    Feb 1, 2013
    9
    This game is very addicting!!! I played the free weekend on steam and i was amazed! The atmosphere is so bloody and furious! The accuracy of the sound and atmosphere is perfect! If you are looking for a laugh with your mates! This game is perfect! I only scored it a 9 because of the price. I'd wait for it to be on offer. £18 is a bit too much.
  31. 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
  32. absynth11
    Feb 20, 2013
    9
    Bought this game out of curiosity last week... and haven't stopped playing it! Sure there are few tweaks needed and some greater customization would be nice, but the core game play is great fun. Addictive and brutal combat although archers seem to have the least attention paid to them in game design .

    9/10
  33. robert1
    Mar 11, 2013
    9
    Fantastically fun. There are bugs, there are some weak level designs, but overall this is sooooooooo fun game to play. Chivalry has a great sense of humor... there's no shortage of entirely hilarious happenings. Go get it!
  34. XieQn
    Apr 21, 2013
    9
    This game is very fun, very exciting multiplayer game!Very good picture quality, optimizing very good, very handful of games!
    And background set in medieval Europe, very nostalgic era game!
  35. jlol13
    Apr 23, 2013
    9
    First of all, since the launch of this game, the developers have already released a free expansion with 4 new weapons and a bunch of new maps and game types. Secondly, it is the ONLY game of its kind! The learning curve may be a little steep, since like I said, its one of a kind. But the combat system is really great. Imagine you are a poleaxe wielding vanguard having a one on oneFirst of all, since the launch of this game, the developers have already released a free expansion with 4 new weapons and a bunch of new maps and game types. Secondly, it is the ONLY game of its kind! The learning curve may be a little steep, since like I said, its one of a kind. But the combat system is really great. Imagine you are a poleaxe wielding vanguard having a one on one battle with a heavily armored knight with shield. You take advantage of his lack of movement speed and slash at him from afar, and you will both die will just one more strike. Then you get hit with a stray arrow.....haha. Well, its frustrating at first, but the whole experience is top notch. If this studio outdoes itself with it's next title, it will be AAA....especially if Valve decides to give them a contract. (Fingers crossed)… Expand
  36. dustyogd
    Apr 26, 2013
    9
    If you are into medieval games than this is a game for you. the sounds in the games are great from sword hitting each other to peoples wars cry's it really makes you feel like your in a medieval battle field. The Multiplayer is really fun the highest server so far is 64 and the game comes with many different game modes like CTF, Siege, Arena, and lots more also costume maid maps by theIf you are into medieval games than this is a game for you. the sounds in the games are great from sword hitting each other to peoples wars cry's it really makes you feel like your in a medieval battle field. The Multiplayer is really fun the highest server so far is 64 and the game comes with many different game modes like CTF, Siege, Arena, and lots more also costume maid maps by the community. Now if you play offline then you in bad luck because your in bad luck because the AI are some what bad and sometimes don't act right.… Expand
  37. cristiano110
    May 23, 2013
    9
    The game is the one of the best I've ever had, and I actualy play more than BF3, or other big games.
    It's very good, and it's not very easy to play, than you will have different levels of duels while playing multiplayer.
    I would pay $50 or more for it. The producers are always trying to make the game better, and releasing new game content. The only bad is that you can see some bugs,    The game is the one of the best I've ever had, and I actualy play more than BF3, or other big games.
    It's very good, and it's not very easy to play, than you will have different levels of duels while playing multiplayer.
    I would pay $50 or more for it. The producers are always trying to make the game better, and releasing new game content. The only bad is that you can see some bugs, 'cause its and Indie game.    … Expand
  38. GamerK28
    Jul 27, 2013
    9
    This is a very, VERY good game! The weapon unlock system is the best I have seen is a long time!
    It has a few glitches, but what game doesn't? It is worth every single penny!
    The only thing they could try to fix is the camping archers! I mean when you play team objective, sometimes it is impossible to complete it!
  39. orangejedi829
    Aug 2, 2013
    9
    Epic!
    This game is an absolute blast, provided that you do these two simple things:
    - Play it with your friends. Preferably together, but online works too. - Don't take it too seriously. People who are obsessed with stats like their KDR should stick with Call of Dooty, as this game will frustrate you to no end. However, if you can forget about stats and scores, and can just run into    Epic!
    This game is an absolute blast, provided that you do these two simple things:
    - Play it with your friends. Preferably together, but online works too.
    - Don't take it too seriously. People who are obsessed with stats like their KDR should stick with Call of Dooty, as this game will frustrate you to no end. However, if you can forget about stats and scores, and can just run into battle, swords a'blazin', the game becomes exponentially more fun. See the previous bullet point; this becomes even more fun when you have friends by your side to laugh and shout with.
    This game takes itself super seriously. But that doesn't mean you have to! The over-the-top gore and wonky ragdoll physics are a lot more funny than they are serious.
    So, if you can do the two things listed above, I would strongly recommend you download this game at once!
    Sally forth!    … Expand
  40. 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
  41. 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.
  42. 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
  43. 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.
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. apokalipto
    Aug 19, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  50. JoeyK
    Jan 16, 2013
    8
    It's not a polished game. The UI is a little off target, and there are annoying bugs. But the core gameplay is there. It's a unique experience. First person melee combat sounds bad, but it's actually a well thought out and interesting system. Anyone who claims that it's broken or terrible is just unwilling to admit that they're bad. Because it's hard! It requires a level of tacticalIt's not a polished game. The UI is a little off target, and there are annoying bugs. But the core gameplay is there. It's a unique experience. First person melee combat sounds bad, but it's actually a well thought out and interesting system. Anyone who claims that it's broken or terrible is just unwilling to admit that they're bad. Because it's hard! It requires a level of tactical thinking that is unique in multiplayer combat games. I'm horrible at it, but they've struck the perfect spot where its challenging and rewarding without feeling frustrating. It succeeds because when I die, I always feel that there's something I could have done, if only I'd been better. One other thing, this game is surprisingly funny. Something weird happens inside of you when you lunge at an enemy then get your head chopped off by an ally swinging a halberd and you watch your head roll away from a first person viewpoint. In victory and in death, this game makes you feel things so unique that you can't help but laugh.… Expand
  51. aleatoric
    Jan 7, 2013
    8
    Easy to learn, difficult to master. That sums up this game's combat. The game's combat largely depends on your preference and playstyle. You can hulk around wild swinging with a two-handed sword; you can run circles around people slicing them up with a one-handed axe; you can gracefully manipulate the distance between you and your opponent with a long reaching polearm; and so on. DefeatingEasy to learn, difficult to master. That sums up this game's combat. The game's combat largely depends on your preference and playstyle. You can hulk around wild swinging with a two-handed sword; you can run circles around people slicing them up with a one-handed axe; you can gracefully manipulate the distance between you and your opponent with a long reaching polearm; and so on. Defeating your opponent means assessing their style and doing your best to counter it. The depth seems subtle, but it's truly deep. But you can also disregard the technical aspects of combat and run in like a mad man. You might not conquer the game, but you can still have fun doing so.

    The game could use some additonal modes for lasting appeal. But the core of this game--its combat--is highly refined and satisfying. The style of the game is spot-on for gritty high fantasy. The gore is shockingly well done. The animations feel fluid and natural. The atmosphere of the maps is well-polished and foreboding. All of this creates a high level of immersion. When you get sucked into the combat, you almost feel like you're really there. Dying in this game--especially after you've just made an error leading to a gruesome death--is an intense experience, and almost feels life-like. As you fall to the ground, blood pouring everywhere, you feel more than bested in combat. You feel like a sack of flesh, uselessly plummeting into the soil, questioning the purpose of your entire life. Okay, so I'm being a little melodramatic. But you get the picture. This game is awesome and is highly recommended for anyone looking for a fantasy combat game with the competitive spirit of first person shooters.    … Expand
  52. HighwayUK
    Dec 19, 2012
    8
    Good fun compared to the bland War of the Roses game, sadly lacking a solo player campaign that would have pushed the score up, slightly behind warband due to that, but great fun in the short term. Needs more maps and options but I only paid £5 in sales, so no regrets
  53. markdb
    Mar 24, 2013
    8
    This game shows so much promise. Valve should really pick this game up and refine the hell out of whats already there and add the essential componants to make it an industry standard gem. Its kind of like a lesser version of L4D... This could be a Tee-up for a great second release that could (and probably already does) have a strong dedicated community that maxes out its potential in theThis game shows so much promise. Valve should really pick this game up and refine the hell out of whats already there and add the essential componants to make it an industry standard gem. Its kind of like a lesser version of L4D... This could be a Tee-up for a great second release that could (and probably already does) have a strong dedicated community that maxes out its potential in the gaming world.… Expand
  54. somemadcaaant
    Oct 27, 2012
    8
    Lots of fun, not as polished as War of the roses but has more content and multiplayer modes including killing peasants for points lol. War of the roses for 1 on 1 battles and this for multiplayer skirmishes.
  55. Ratkoon
    Oct 19, 2012
    8
    The fact that this game is indie should not be a factor in your purchase. The fact is this game delivers on it's promises to create one hell of a realistic experience. The graphics are beautiful, far beyond what an indie studio should be able to produce on such a small budget. The game play is good, but it's not great. There needs to be tweaking done to balance the weapons, and someThe fact that this game is indie should not be a factor in your purchase. The fact is this game delivers on it's promises to create one hell of a realistic experience. The graphics are beautiful, far beyond what an indie studio should be able to produce on such a small budget. The game play is good, but it's not great. There needs to be tweaking done to balance the weapons, and some upgrades to the hit box system would be nice. However all of the flaws are minor, for the most part it works how you would expect it to work. The maps are well designed, however you can get stuck on seemingly non-existing rocks or invisible walls from time to time.

    Conclusion: The game is good for what it is, those who expected more shouldn't play a combat game based around such a simple time. Everything works, it runs smooth, and there are no huge balance issues. It can only get better from here. I rate the game an 8, as no game is perfect, and this game has it's flaws. It is indie after all.    … Expand
  56. cocob1
    Oct 16, 2012
    8
    What a great fun melee game this is. I came from playing mount blade and this definitely hit the spot some things do need fixing and tweaking but overall great experience and for the price definitely worth it. Graphics are very nice and the sounds are well.. Epic! maps are very well done with plenty of detail to keep you coming back for more.
  57. Diosys
    Dec 25, 2012
    8
    Solid game. Has many choices and you almost never feel underpowered as any one class. Larger servers really do feel like giant medieval battles and it really accomplishes its goal. If it can fix the small issues (hit detection, block and collision detection problems) it could really improve. Is definitely a game to get.
  58. ThePHOXman
    Nov 18, 2012
    8
    Very fun game. The graphics are great. The gameplay is glorious. The story - there isn't one. Just stab, hack, slash, and maim your opponents over and over again. Or you can be a coward and shoot arrows from a distance if you would like :)
  59. Zudeare
    Nov 29, 2012
    8
    This is just so much fun, It feels so good to decapitate someone, And though there isn't a lot of skill involved in some particular game modes it's still very fun to play, The only thing that i don't really like is the archer class, That's probably the only thing that is better in War of the Roses (in my opinion)
  60. mephage
    Jul 1, 2013
    8
    At first you find yourself in hysterics over the sounds and atmosphere in this game that make it so fun. However, shortly you'll find yourself really getting in to the combat. For me this is a unique game that will hopefully lead to a whole new niche genre of medieval FPS games. Awesome fun!
  61. nallath
    Nov 11, 2012
    8
    Chivalary is one of those games that can be played by mashing buttons, without regard of situation or without even knowing what you are doing. Same goes for any beat em up game.
    Does that make the game bad? Not at all. When first playing the game, you will die. Often. Mostly because you end up inside the mobfight and there is one guy swinging the biggest and nastiest weapon he could find.    Chivalary is one of those games that can be played by mashing buttons, without regard of situation or without even knowing what you are doing. Same goes for any beat em up game.
    Does that make the game bad? Not at all. When first playing the game, you will die. Often. Mostly because you end up inside the mobfight and there is one guy swinging the biggest and nastiest weapon he could find. Given some time to play this, you will find tons of ways to counter these (as again, with a lot of beat-em-up games). Only at this point, will the game reach is potential. It does lack any visual customization or a way to discern your friends from other teammates, but i'm pretty confident those things will come in the near future.
    The visual style is grim and dark. Just the way it should be.    … Expand
  62. 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.
  63. JasonPWalker
    Dec 11, 2012
    8
    How do I describe such a seemingly incredible title? Well, I'll start with one word; infuriating. Here's the thing about class-based multiplayer: IT MUST BE BALANCED. In Chivalry, balance is non-existent, each class can be triumphed so easily, even by their own counterpart, as long as that player is vigorously pressing the Swing button. And that's another thing: blocking is pointless ifHow do I describe such a seemingly incredible title? Well, I'll start with one word; infuriating. Here's the thing about class-based multiplayer: IT MUST BE BALANCED. In Chivalry, balance is non-existent, each class can be triumphed so easily, even by their own counterpart, as long as that player is vigorously pressing the Swing button. And that's another thing: blocking is pointless if someone just keeps using the "strategy" I mentioned before, since none of the shields can offer enough protection to block anything other than the typical default Swing; Stabbing and Overhand Swings will ALWAYS breach your defenses. But what's even worse is the Stamina system, probably the most poorly implemented feature that would've worked in its favor. Jumping drains your Stamina, successful blocks drain your stamina, normal swings drain your stamina, Sprinting halts your Stamina regeneration (not to mention its rate of regeneration being slower than it needs to be; if you lose even half, you're pretty much dead), these elements were a great concept, but because each action uses such a large portion of your Stamina, it becomes a struggle to even run away from the battle. Health can also regenerate, but will also halt while Sprinting, and does so at a rate slower than that of Stamina's. Classes: Archers kill everything from hiding spots, and Vanguards have too much reach and dexterity with their Spears. If you're not one of them, you will die every time you get within their range. The other too are what you'd probably expect in a game with class-based multiplayer: one is a fast, slightly-armored swordsman, and the other is a heavily-armored, slow-moving "tank." There's nothing much more to these other two classes. But despite the holes still left open in its gameplay, there are some moments where the game does shine. The story; well, there is nothing to it, just that you are a warrior in one of the two opposing factions. The tutorial level, or short single-player introduction of the game's key elements, introduces you to the game's key components, namely the combat system, so that you don't start flailing about like an idiot. The graphics, however, are stunning, and can draw you away from the major issues that most people tend to neglect and tolerate, even I was awe-struck by the amount of detail put into every environment, weapon, and piece of armor. Looking up at the beautiful blue sky with a natural glare out of the corner of your eye, whilst standing in the middle of a breath-taking landscape, is an experience that many games don't often simulate. And it can only be triumphed by taking a moment to step outside on a bright, sunny day. The music that accompanies each a brutal an unforgiving battle, can seem a bit out of place at times; hearing a soothing melody alongside a poor soul's head being smashed to bits, is not very pleasant, when you think about it. The sound effects are also well implemented, despite there being no sound from your armor itself when you are hit. From swords clanking, to raising shields; it all sounds superb, yet eerily realistic. Voice acting also played a part here, and for the most part, it is very well executed. Your instructor in the single-player tutorial gives off each line of dialogue with great emotion, but some of the NPC's which you may hardly hear, much less even see, don't fill their roles with the same amount of effort. Each player can also speak with several pre-determined words and phrases, such as a "Battle Cry," or even a "Thanks," which are all given with strong strong emotion as well, making it seem even more plausible that these could have been real people going to war in medieval times. All in all, this was a great game, but some of its potential was wasted when it came to the actual combat mechanics, making precise and carefully thought-out strategies seem unnecessary, and render button-mashing newcomers the dominant race. Still, I enjoyed this title to the degree of wanting to play it again, and I will continue to do so. I recommend this game to anyone who wants to enjoy something more than just guns and realism, rather, something with beauty and ambition.… Expand
  64. Korbio12
    Jul 17, 2013
    8
    This game is sort of stupid, but in the Garry's Mod way, as in it's a stupidly fun time! The game is absolutely hilarious, with the various knights shouting and flailing their swords everywhere! The only downside is that it's buggy, but that's not even close to a deal breaker. Recommended!
  65. Gomez
    Mar 28, 2013
    8
    Chivalry: Medieval warfare is a first-person (Third-person is also available) multiplayer ‘Slasher’, it uses real-time swinging system that can accurately cut off limbs; depending on how accurate YOU are. This multiplayer-only game features no single player story mode, although you will be given the option to play offline with BOTS. Chivalry is set in the fictional medieval world, whereChivalry: Medieval warfare is a first-person (Third-person is also available) multiplayer ‘Slasher’, it uses real-time swinging system that can accurately cut off limbs; depending on how accurate YOU are. This multiplayer-only game features no single player story mode, although you will be given the option to play offline with BOTS. Chivalry is set in the fictional medieval world, where two armies; the Agatha Knights and the Mason Order are battling each other for control. The Mason Order was once a part of Agatha, however they has split into a newly formed order who wish to take Agathian’s lands. The player will be given the choice to side with the Order or the Knights. The story is told through its multiplayer objective games, where either side is given the chance to attack and defend.
    As I have found, this game is highly addictive. My playtime can be set out in a ‘highly detailed’ chart.
    1 hour Wtf? How did he? Why am I dead?
    2 hours *Escape* *Quit*
    3+ hours Wtf? How did I? Why am I alive?
    The game’s gruesome melee system is a graphic delight; nothing is more satisfying then killing someone and then attempting to slice off the ragdoll’s head to see it rolling down a hill. The game is running on the Unreal 3 engine and looks very pretty, although some of the scripted sequences need some more work. For example when a wall has been torn down with a Ballista (or any other more appropriate medieval tools( I don’t do too well with the thinking)) you can see the wall slide down into the ground with rubble sliding up as well as the many particle effects used to hide this, clearly not well.
    Now finally the combat, this is the biggest review scoring factor. The game uses a real-time swing system; the player will get the choice to choose 3 types of attacks; the swing, the overhead and the stab. Each attack available will be given the ability to modify it location mid swing, enabling the player to cut behind a shield or through it when the game doesn’t like me, did I mention the game dislikes me? Four classes will be available to the player with different traits and abilities, each balancing speed, weapons and health; one of these classes is an Archer, is very out of place in this game. The whole game uses a melee system; the addition of archers just seems to be used to appeal to medieval enthusiasts. For a group of players looking to ‘clan-it-up’, all they need to do is move around their enemy to poke at this back until someone wishes to steal a kill.
    Chivalry is an extremely addictive game, it uses an unlock system to drag the player through the archer’s crossbow for the sweet, sweet ‘clean’ weapon selection menu. The game is currently filling an empty market of multiplayer sword fighting, which means this is the best you’ll get; although that’s not a bad thing.    … Expand
  66. WutsItToYa
    Oct 16, 2012
    8
    Now as an alpha tester for the game, I'd love to give it a ten, but I simply cannot. As of today, Tuesday October 16, 2012, there remains the issue of balancing and polishing the game. For the past 4 months I saw the game go from a fun, but hardly playable game, to a mostly well polished game. All in all, I recommend buying it now, but expect there to be much more work done to the game,Now as an alpha tester for the game, I'd love to give it a ten, but I simply cannot. As of today, Tuesday October 16, 2012, there remains the issue of balancing and polishing the game. For the past 4 months I saw the game go from a fun, but hardly playable game, to a mostly well polished game. All in all, I recommend buying it now, but expect there to be much more work done to the game, and a lot of time you would have thought you would have done something productive with stolen by Chivalry.… Expand
  67. Hamlsh
    Nov 10, 2012
    8
    this game is a fun little stop gap till M&B2, after the disappointment of war of the roses, i like some of the different features compared to M&B, for instance you cant constantly hold your block/parry once its been hit (sadly no directional block), adding couching to melee, great idea,nothing beats sprinting around with a spear and stabbing people, along with the deployable pavise forthis game is a fun little stop gap till M&B2, after the disappointment of war of the roses, i like some of the different features compared to M&B, for instance you cant constantly hold your block/parry once its been hit (sadly no directional block), adding couching to melee, great idea,nothing beats sprinting around with a spear and stabbing people, along with the deployable pavise for crossbows, its also enjoyable watching someone get impaled into the spike pillar in the arena, they got the decapitation/dismemberment just right, not too in your face "finish him" style, it just happens, arms and heads come off and you move on.… Expand
  68. 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
  69. ngudav15
    Nov 24, 2012
    8
    Hands down one of the best first person games out there. Though without a campaign i was left somewhat disappointed, but I then realized the real jewel was the multiplayer. ALL THE HACK AND SLASH! The gameplay was simply outstanding and amazing. Although there were graphical flaws (such as the fact that half my sword was gone ) but aside that the game play experience was amazing and theHands down one of the best first person games out there. Though without a campaign i was left somewhat disappointed, but I then realized the real jewel was the multiplayer. ALL THE HACK AND SLASH! The gameplay was simply outstanding and amazing. Although there were graphical flaws (such as the fact that half my sword was gone ) but aside that the game play experience was amazing and the fact that Chivalry stays away from all the other first person games in terms of weaponry as games such as Call of Duty, Battlefield , Medal of Honor etc. are being repetitive with all this shooting. Honestly after transitioning from Guns to swords I think i would prefer swords because there's more action up close.… Expand
  70. Bawaga
    Jan 11, 2013
    8
    Considering the cheap price, this game really delivers. I never thought I would be having so much fun with a melee multiplayer game. The sound effects are awesome. There is something realistic to hearing choking/gurgling coming from a fallen opponent after you stabbed him with a spear. It's basically a mix of counter strike (with swords) and team fortress. While the graphics lookConsidering the cheap price, this game really delivers. I never thought I would be having so much fun with a melee multiplayer game. The sound effects are awesome. There is something realistic to hearing choking/gurgling coming from a fallen opponent after you stabbed him with a spear. It's basically a mix of counter strike (with swords) and team fortress. While the graphics look outdated, the fun gameplay makes up the difference which is really what counts in the end.… Expand
  71. vvhite
    Jul 19, 2013
    8
    The word "visceral" gets thrown around far too often when describing video games. However, in the case of chivalry, that's all that needs to be said. The combat is weighty and brutal. I wouldn't say it has the thumping precision of a game like Dark Souls, but for a first person hand to hand combat multiplayer game, (not that there are many options out there lol) this is about as good asThe word "visceral" gets thrown around far too often when describing video games. However, in the case of chivalry, that's all that needs to be said. The combat is weighty and brutal. I wouldn't say it has the thumping precision of a game like Dark Souls, but for a first person hand to hand combat multiplayer game, (not that there are many options out there lol) this is about as good as it gets. The visuals are also a very nice touch. Great art direction, textures, dynamic lighting and physics. This game is constantly on sale and you can pick it up on Steam for a very good price these days. BUY IT!… Expand
  72. Silent54
    Dec 26, 2012
    8
    Chivalry: Medieval Warfare in my opinion is a great game, as this is the companies first actual game release. The only problem i have had with this game since purchasing it is the menu can sometime be buggy and not work as well as they should. they could easily fix problems with a few updates and if they o right they could have one excellent game.
  73. krushak
    Dec 30, 2012
    8
    good game, the reason why 8/10 because the community is so bad, everyone thinks he is a hero with clicking only the left button of his mouse and the reason of this = too many teamkills but no punishment for left-clicking heroes
  74. wookmaster
    Jan 1, 2013
    8
    I admit when I first bought this game I played a round or two and shut it off frustrated. The fighting felt...clunky. Then I went back out of interest and did the tutorial again..things started to get better. I still have very distinct games..I can join one server and be doing horribly and drop and join another and get first place. But this game has a feel to it like Quake 2 did when II admit when I first bought this game I played a round or two and shut it off frustrated. The fighting felt...clunky. Then I went back out of interest and did the tutorial again..things started to get better. I still have very distinct games..I can join one server and be doing horribly and drop and join another and get first place. But this game has a feel to it like Quake 2 did when I played...a bunch of players just having fun for the sake of fun. It's been a long time since I have openly laughed so much playing a game.

    Archers - I have a terrible time with these..but some people appear to be really good. The timing is really hard to get down and I can only seem to hit a character sitting still.

    Vanguard - I seem to do best with these guys, they have slow strikes but if you keep your timing right its pretty easy to win a duel.

    Man At Arms - The fire pot is a great time...although dodging is tough to get right a good whack to the head with a mace can really damage opponents.

    Knights - Too slow for me to really get into yet

    The graphics are really nicely done. The sounds are hilarious in my opinion. I love when 10 people run screaming into battle, it has a charm to it because its not professional quality. The various gameplay modes are fun, some involve pushing a cart to an objective or knocking down a castle door. Free for all is really fast paced and a lot of fun as is team deathmatch.

    Overall I have a great time playing this and havnt been able to put it down for weeks.    … Expand
  75. MaxHazard
    Jan 14, 2013
    8
    Don't be fooled by the negative reviews, Chivalry and War of the Roses are two different games and they were made to be exactly that. If you're looking for a fun and quick slash 'em up, this game is for you! If you're looking for a slow and boring combat simulator, War of the Roses would be the correct choice. You'll have a blast on this game if you're not serious mcserious pants.
  76. LT1derland
    Jan 29, 2013
    8
    Great concept and well balanced, the combat system is diverse and engaging which requires some time invested to become efficient. The objectives are fun and allow for more than one way to complete, insuring replay value and rewarding class experimentation. The only thing holding this game back are some occasional bugs, getting stuck on rubble or not being able to block and having toGreat concept and well balanced, the combat system is diverse and engaging which requires some time invested to become efficient. The objectives are fun and allow for more than one way to complete, insuring replay value and rewarding class experimentation. The only thing holding this game back are some occasional bugs, getting stuck on rubble or not being able to block and having to repress keys after not registering the first time. Overall a great game that would be deserving of a 10 once these bugs get worked out.… Expand
  77. Vinven
    Jan 17, 2013
    8
    Chivalry is an FPS type game with a medieval theme to it, using mainly melee weapons with the occasional bow or crossbow. It can be a lot of fun if you enjoy FPS games and the idea of medieval combat. The game has a combat system that takes time to learn, it involves a lot of timing and precision. You can get lucky by just swinging wildly, but you are likely to take out your fellow teamChivalry is an FPS type game with a medieval theme to it, using mainly melee weapons with the occasional bow or crossbow. It can be a lot of fun if you enjoy FPS games and the idea of medieval combat. The game has a combat system that takes time to learn, it involves a lot of timing and precision. You can get lucky by just swinging wildly, but you are likely to take out your fellow team members by doing so. The game has multiple classes, a variety of unique weapons, and multiple game modes available to play.… Expand
  78. anoli79
    Jan 18, 2013
    8
    Really good game,Combat system is very simple but sufficient,maybe archery is more difficult to learn but if u prefer close combat u should be happy,Is fast,brutal and gore.Tons of blood and chopped limbs.Graphic is average in my opinion and is far away from new high budget games.If u like simple and brutal but very intense entertaintment this game is for u.There is still few bugs andReally good game,Combat system is very simple but sufficient,maybe archery is more difficult to learn but if u prefer close combat u should be happy,Is fast,brutal and gore.Tons of blood and chopped limbs.Graphic is average in my opinion and is far away from new high budget games.If u like simple and brutal but very intense entertaintment this game is for u.There is still few bugs and problems but next patches should solve the problem.… Expand
  79. Trickstermang
    Feb 9, 2013
    8
    A solid game. The combat system is good and the graphics look really nice too. The variety of game modes (TDM, LTS, FFA etc.) bring a nice variety aspect to the game. The array of medieval weapons is also impressive, as you can use a bow or an axe to kill your opponent. However, it has a few downsides too. The blocking system needs a little bit of work as it doesn't work as intendedA solid game. The combat system is good and the graphics look really nice too. The variety of game modes (TDM, LTS, FFA etc.) bring a nice variety aspect to the game. The array of medieval weapons is also impressive, as you can use a bow or an axe to kill your opponent. However, it has a few downsides too. The blocking system needs a little bit of work as it doesn't work as intended at times. For example, a guy hits you right through the shield with an axe, I think that's not how it's supposed to be. The game also has a few bugs like; getting stuck to certain objects etc. All in all, it's a solid game. Not bad, but not the greatest either. I'd recommend it to anybody who wants to play Counterstrike in Medieval Times.… Expand
  80. behastie
    Mar 5, 2013
    8
    It's definitely worth a look. The gameplay is satisfying and (I think) pretty realistic. I haven't been in that many sword fights, but when an enemy knight swings his great sword at me ingame, I am aware of its edge. The controls are fairly intuitive and fun to use. The ranged classes could use a bit of retooling. Archers pretty much just run into combat and take pot-shots instead ofIt's definitely worth a look. The gameplay is satisfying and (I think) pretty realistic. I haven't been in that many sword fights, but when an enemy knight swings his great sword at me ingame, I am aware of its edge. The controls are fairly intuitive and fun to use. The ranged classes could use a bit of retooling. Archers pretty much just run into combat and take pot-shots instead of hanging back. I really wish the servers were a little more full. I think this is a game that was really designed for 32 person teams and up, but is hampered by technological limitations and a lack of a player base.… Expand
  81. Brosman
    Jun 23, 2013
    8
    Fun and challenging. To play well in this game it requires teamwork, patience, and timing. If you don't want to learn how the weapons work, or don't want to have the patience it takes to win these fights as most one on one fights take a few minutes, you wont like this game. It takes a while to get used to but its worth putting in the time.
  82. davidxstinger
    May 21, 2013
    8
    excellent jeux de combat medieval beau graphisme gameplay sympat un tres beau jeux .
    je le recommande a ceux qui en ont mare de battlefield ou autre call of duty .
    par contre ce jeux n ai pas fait pour les enfants de moins de 15 ans
  83. werwolf
    Jun 18, 2013
    8
    Graphics 8/10
    Game Play 9/10
    Originality 10/10 Sounds 10/10 Interface 4/10 Controlability 10/10 Learning Curve 9/10 Chivalry: Medieval Warfare is one of the easiest games to jump in and have a blast, but the learning curve for new players is very hard. Most new players swing left click over and over again without thought or strategies; this is a mistake. Hell most of the    Graphics 8/10
    Game Play 9/10
    Originality 10/10
    Sounds 10/10
    Interface 4/10
    Controlability 10/10
    Learning Curve 9/10

    Chivalry: Medieval Warfare is one of the easiest games to jump in and have a blast, but the learning curve for new players is very hard. Most new players swing left click over and over again without thought or strategies; this is a mistake. Hell most of the reviews that were low score were made my "gamers" that never understood the true versatility of the game.

    Most of these reviews were written before the major updates to the game. The devs have added to the 3 main attacks(right shoulder overhand, horizontal swing right to left, and a stab), now you can swing horizontally left to right and swing an overhand from the opposite shoulder. This adds depth to the game and makes defending and attacking more versatile. The beta was full of glitches and problems affecting game play, 90% of them have been fixed.

    I'm level 35 with 450 hours in the game, i know this game forwards and backwards and the ability to adjust you swings by slowing them down and speeding them up with a movement of your mouse is one of the greatest innovations in a game in many years. Hell you can lean forward and backwards at the waist to do a matrix lean back dodge or duck under an enemies swing. This adds so much to the game in the way of learning curve. Not only do you have to hit someone that is dodging under and around your strikes but you have to dodge around there swings as you miss over there head and they come in at close range to hit you while your still swinging your whiffed strike.

    This is a real time strategy game with twitch based game play, but you wont see all this till at least 10-15 hours in the game. Normally around level 15 is when people start to "see" the animations of the characters as second nature and react instantly to the swings. I have never played a multi-player game that was harder to master and more rewarding to learn in. There's nothing quite like pulling off a new move in combat and getting it to work at the dismay and of the enemies in the game.

    There's a lot more to the game then people think. For example, when preforming an overhead attack(alt overhead is best) the swing starts behind you. If you jump at your opponent and turn 180 degrees around(back to them) and swing a overhead in the air while leaning backwards you can hit your opponent with your back turned to them. This sounds a bit ridiculous, and it is, but its not easy to do(100 hours of toying with it for it to work right and look smooth). I gave this example to show that the reviewers have NO CLUE how in-depth the melee combat is. Our group of player, |MonK|, has formed its own style in the game were we do 360's while jumping and swinging, mind you that it does not look glitched or break the game by exploit. It is very hard to do and takes way to much practice, but the rewards of being able to preform a perfect 360 to reverse 180 to 360 while swinging and hit them is all worth the time.

    THIS GAME IS HARD TO MASTER!!!! TRY TILL LEVEL 15 TO GET A FULL VIEW OF THE GAME.

    In closing i would say buy this game, its only 25 bucks and that is very cheap for the gameplay it offers. There are lots of games made by AAA developers that cant stand toe to toe with the epic gameplay and utter controlability of this game.

    Hope this helped,
    |MonK| Werwolf    … Expand
  84. TheLagbringer
    Jul 28, 2013
    8
    Walking on sunshine, blue sky, green grass, what a beautiful day. Except the body parts and blood all around. Man screams and howls all around you combined with iron clashes. Suddenly, you get beheaded.

    This game is extremely manly. It's multiplayer only, but that's the sole purpose of it. Gameplay is balanced, complicated and hard to master which makes you want to play and get better    Walking on sunshine, blue sky, green grass, what a beautiful day. Except the body parts and blood all around. Man screams and howls all around you combined with iron clashes. Suddenly, you get beheaded.

    This game is extremely manly. It's multiplayer only, but that's the sole purpose of it. Gameplay is balanced, complicated and hard to master which makes you want to play and get better at it. You could compare it to counter strike except is mostly melee and not so popular.

    Go and get some, you won't regret. Are you scared, boy     … Expand
  85. jjhill001
    Jul 28, 2013
    8
    I played this game quite a bit now, the graphics are pretty good with special attention to the effects. The gameplay is very unique and that is a huge plus. The game is wildly fun if you can get on a server with two equally skilled teams.

    That said there are definitely some technical bugs, the server list doesn't always work correctly, and it took a search on their forums on how to join    I played this game quite a bit now, the graphics are pretty good with special attention to the effects. The gameplay is very unique and that is a huge plus. The game is wildly fun if you can get on a server with two equally skilled teams.

    That said there are definitely some technical bugs, the server list doesn't always work correctly, and it took a search on their forums on how to join with a friend. (Looking now it should have been obvious but it's really not.) There are a few freezes every now and then.

    Classes are more balanced now as I understand, I still get the itch that archers should just be removed from the game, or limited to how many can be on a team, I'm not saying that it's cheap, because using the bow is pretty hard, but it kind of takes away why I even wanted to play the game: first person melee, but you end up running for 45 seconds to get to someone and then you just get taken out by some a-hole sitting on a tower, that you can't even shoot back at or counter in any way. Then you find out that some people play in 3rd person, which I hear is much easier, well if I wanted to play a third person action game I'd go play something that does it much better than this game. But it does give you an advantage in being able to see where your strikes are actually going.

    Overall, it's a unique experience to say the least. Battles with 40+ people are chaotic and fun. They just need to flesh out some things and I'll play it more than I currently do.    … Expand
  86. ChaosControl
    Jul 27, 2013
    8
    Pros: Very accurate medieval warfare, hilarious screaming, something not to be taken seriously, variety in classes, requires a lot of skill to play right but can be enjoyed regardless

    Cons: Without patience it can be frustrating, have to be within biting distance to hit, requires a lot of skill to play well. OK so this game might not be every ones cuppa' tea. I'll try my best to    Pros: Very accurate medieval warfare, hilarious screaming, something not to be taken seriously, variety in classes, requires a lot of skill to play right but can be enjoyed regardless

    Cons: Without patience it can be frustrating, have to be within biting distance to hit, requires a lot of skill to play well.

    OK so this game might not be every ones cuppa' tea. I'll try my best to break it down in the simplest of terms.

    Chivalry is a game which requires a fair amount of practice and skill to play well. So MLG power weapon hoarders on Halo need not download. Strategic use of blocks, faint attacks and class play is required if the only way you can enjoy the game is to get a perfect K/D ratio. Though when you first play be warned, your ratio will be negative and that's ok.

    The fun of the game, for me, comes from the participating in giant skirmishes on open battleground. Charging headlong into a skirmish swinging your weapon in the hopes that your blade will be guided to victory and then discovering you've just decapitated your team mate. Yeah there's a fair few team kills so get used to saying sorry, a lot.

    Bloodshed in this game seems to think that Mortal Kombat just challenged it to a gore off, all sword attacks seem to chop off some part of your opponents body and leave them crying into the ground as the blood spurts from their arms. Just don't admire the effects too long or you'll find yourself joining them.

    Even fist attacks have the power of Thors Hammer in every swing as fist only matches tend to end with you knocking more heads off than Liu Kang at a bar fight (points to anyone who knows who Liu Kang is, which better be all of you.)

    Such a game of bloodshed and scream is accompanied by a variety of modes to back it up. Classic TDM and Free-for-alls are complimented by objective based team games such as Defend the King and others. This also comes with custom modes such as bar fights in which only fists are allowed and low gravity modes for those of you who are complete sadists.

    In summary Chivalry is a game you better get used to dying on. Cause you'll die lots before you get good.    … Expand
  87. 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!
  88. 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
  89. 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!
  90. 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.
  91. 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
  92. 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
  93. kingzardoz
    Dec 25, 2012
    7
    I haven't played WoR or Mount & Blade so I have no prior experience with medieval melee combat games. I bought this game because it looked hilarious and it was on sale for 13 bucks. Even at 13 bucks its not really worth it but I still enjoy the game for what it is. It's just a casual game where you can split skulls for 30 minutes. If I were reviewing this game at the $30 dollar retailI haven't played WoR or Mount & Blade so I have no prior experience with medieval melee combat games. I bought this game because it looked hilarious and it was on sale for 13 bucks. Even at 13 bucks its not really worth it but I still enjoy the game for what it is. It's just a casual game where you can split skulls for 30 minutes. If I were reviewing this game at the $30 dollar retail price I would say its not worth it. The graphics are dated, the performance optimization is questionable and I couldn't see myself playing this for more than an hour every couple of days because the game lacks depth. Also, the music is disgusting.

    Even with all its problems Chivalry is still fun and worth trying out if you can get it at a discount. The game modes are fun and sometimes if you get on a roll you can take out a large portion of the enemy team without dying. It's a decent game but I feel there is still a lot more work to be done. I hope this game sells well because it might mean more developers attempt to improve this style of multiplayer combat.    … Expand
  94. MadclownJack
    Dec 2, 2013
    7
    While it has the potential to be a great game it's plagued (for the better part of a year) by poor frame rate and lag, even on high end machines and the developer's apparent disinterest to remedy the situation is all the more reason to buy this game only when its on sale.
  95. Blackhamer
    Jun 6, 2013
    7
    Great game with best medieval combat mechanics made so far. You can block, feint, combo, stab, slash, kick, throw things, this is absolutely great. Sounds are heavy, realistic and help the immersion a lot. The combat is also quite bloody, you can chop off someone's limbs or head, so not for everyone's taste (I think you can disable the brutal combat visuals though). There is a vast amountGreat game with best medieval combat mechanics made so far. You can block, feint, combo, stab, slash, kick, throw things, this is absolutely great. Sounds are heavy, realistic and help the immersion a lot. The combat is also quite bloody, you can chop off someone's limbs or head, so not for everyone's taste (I think you can disable the brutal combat visuals though). There is a vast amount of weapons to choose from, 4 distinctive classes and many diffrent game modes ranging from simple deatmatches to sieges with catapults and ballistas Maps are interesting and there are a lot of them (for example an arena pit great for deatmatches). The graphics are not really that good, especially the maps look, well, quite ugly to be honest. Also I hate the game's music but hey you can turn it off (it's not Modern Warfare 3 where you couldn't Lol).
    Game has some problems with hit detections and lags, but it's not so drastic like some people claim.
    Solid game gets a solid 7/10 score.    … Expand
  96. Ironmaiden9227
    Oct 16, 2012
    7
    This is not to bad but for sure not a 10. The graphics are fairly nice and the way the multiplayer works in regards to the little objectives is very unique. When is unfortunate to me is little to known customization and skins for the guys. Each team more or less looks the same just red or blue and slight helmet adjustments. Also I feel the weapons act more arcade like and play that wayThis is not to bad but for sure not a 10. The graphics are fairly nice and the way the multiplayer works in regards to the little objectives is very unique. When is unfortunate to me is little to known customization and skins for the guys. Each team more or less looks the same just red or blue and slight helmet adjustments. Also I feel the weapons act more arcade like and play that way also. I wish the game was slightly more historical, but iI understand that this is not how they planned it which is fine. It is a very hectic type of game which pretty much just relies on running up and flanking people and hitting them when they are fighting someone else to win. The blocking has a delay to and can not be held, which is fine for one on one but not to great when vs more than two. The archery is slightly disappointing and doesn't really feel like a real bow. Its still a good game to play and have fun with never the less, but I feel it is lacking quite a bit and is heavily over hyped by all the people on you tube who where given beta key to promote it.… Expand
  97. Kanazawa
    Jan 27, 2013
    7
    A unique and creative experience. The entire idea of a medieval based combat world is a great idea and it was certainly well executed. The problem is the ability to win with the old hack and slash strategy. Regardless of how high your skill level is, there will always be some people interrupting a battle slashing away randomly and getting an ungodly high score. It's incredibly easy toA unique and creative experience. The entire idea of a medieval based combat world is a great idea and it was certainly well executed. The problem is the ability to win with the old hack and slash strategy. Regardless of how high your skill level is, there will always be some people interrupting a battle slashing away randomly and getting an ungodly high score. It's incredibly easy to counter this on a solo fight, but in FFAs and anything higher than 2v1, it's impossible. Still that's in the hands of the players and not the fault of the game. The game just lacks replay value. I'm not very fond of playing this very often because it's not the most appealing thing I've ever played. It gets dull rather quickly and I'm only motivated to play every once in a while.… Expand
  98. Zyromkiru
    Jun 6, 2013
    7
    This game isn't perfect but gives a nice combat system that's unlike most and the game is a great way to kill time. I recommend giving it a try and for how cheap you can get the game it's worth the investment. Just prepare to die A LOT!
  99. 5hassay
    Nov 3, 2013
    7
    Its more like this is a great idea, and could be a fantastic game, but the devs aren't making that happen, i.e. the current execution is not ideal. I'd rather some experienced dev team take this idea and make it into what it can be. If the game works performance wise (i.e. you probably have a decent, with a year or two of age, gaming computer), then you can have a lot of fun, assuming youIts more like this is a great idea, and could be a fantastic game, but the devs aren't making that happen, i.e. the current execution is not ideal. I'd rather some experienced dev team take this idea and make it into what it can be. If the game works performance wise (i.e. you probably have a decent, with a year or two of age, gaming computer), then you can have a lot of fun, assuming you can get past the bugs, mainly those of the server browser (i.e. difficultly joining servers), and those in combat. Really, this game is best when you don't take it too seriously (because of gameplay bugs and balance), which is a problem for those looking to be competitive. The skill ceiling, despite the few simplifications and such the devs have made (possibly not on purpose), is still pretty high and there's almost always some cool new trick or maneuver or whatever you can learn. The game has seen a lot of patches, yet there seems to be a pattern: Fixing one things breaks another, sometimes meaning that an old bug is brought back. The dev team really seems inexperienced. They have poor communication with the community and poor transparency. Its seems to be a common enough thing that major patches have gradually decreased the performance of the game (optimization of the game never seems to have been visibly (and non-trivially) addressed). For example, the game is neigh unplayable for be now, in that load times are extraordinary (~3 minute launch times).… Expand
  100. ezay
    Mar 2, 2013
    7
    First of all, yes Chivalry is a fine game, especially for its price. You'll have fun the time needed to master the classes and the gameplay. Took me about 10-15hours.

    But then The game extremely boring. You'll notice more and more the flaws of the game, such as hits going through shields, or through clear pary. Or that the most effective way to win a game is to play Knight and spam    First of all, yes Chivalry is a fine game, especially for its price. You'll have fun the time needed to master the classes and the gameplay. Took me about 10-15hours.

    But then The game extremely boring. You'll notice more and more the flaws of the game, such as hits going through shields, or through clear pary. Or that the most effective way to win a game is to play Knight and spam horizontal slashs in the melee. Yeah, super interesting.

    In other words, it is kind of the opposite of the "easy to learn, hard to master" motto Blizzard has; Chivalry is hard to learn, easy to master.

    Overall I would still recommend it for the shouts, decapitations and the fun you have during the ten first hours of the game, but would warn you about how you'll quickly grow bored of it.    … Expand
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#61 Best PC Game of 2012
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#27 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
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#19 Most Shared PC Game of 2012

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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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