Chivalry: Medieval Warfare

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  1. BMF
    Nov 12, 2012
    10
    Chivalry Medieval Warfare is a excellent Brutal FPS PVP slasher with a focus on close range bloody combat. Every swing and stab feels appropriatly heavy and violent and blocking requires skill and timing rather then just holding a butten. If you enjoy PVP, medieval combat or both you will love this game buy it right now!!
  2. Emag
    Oct 29, 2012
    10
    Right, so I don't know why people compare this game to Mount and Blade so much; apart from taking place in a realistic (no magic) medieval setting, the two games are worlds apart. To make it short, this is game is basically Counter Strike: 1100 AD. What's nice, though, is that you don't have any players who headshot you before you can blink now, because it's the middle ages and you can'tRight, so I don't know why people compare this game to Mount and Blade so much; apart from taking place in a realistic (no magic) medieval setting, the two games are worlds apart. To make it short, this is game is basically Counter Strike: 1100 AD. What's nice, though, is that you don't have any players who headshot you before you can blink now, because it's the middle ages and you can't do that! What you do have is a cathartically fun first-person-slasher that is everything its predecessor (Age of Chivalry) was, made better by new voice-acting, better class/equipment organization, and the Unreal engine. There are a couple of bugs here and there, but nothing too drastic. Honestly, I can't give this game anything less than a 10 because I've yet to find a better way to have fun with my computer.… Expand
  3. Eryx
    Oct 16, 2012
    10
    This game is simply awesome. The combat system is great and the battles are intense! I definitely recommend picking this game up. The $24.99 price is a steal.. I would have had no problem paying $50 for this game.
  4. GarrettH
    Nov 24, 2012
    10
    Easy to learn, tough to master. It's addictive like old school Counter Strike was! The objective maps are pretty fun, and there is nothing more satisfying then throwing a javalin through someone's head!
  5. Mkilbride
    Oct 17, 2012
    10
    Amazing game really. I'm a big fan of Jedi Academy and any melee game that allows you to win with skill. Basically, this isn't a game where you can get "cheaped" like many.

    There are several players already whose skills have passed the threshold to the point where one can barely defeat them. It's entirely skill based. It's also a throw back to the good old days with a SDK, free content    Amazing game really. I'm a big fan of Jedi Academy and any melee game that allows you to win with skill. Basically, this isn't a game where you can get "cheaped" like many.

    There are several players already whose skills have passed the threshold to the point where one can barely defeat them. It's entirely skill based. It's also a throw back to the good old days with a SDK, free content updates from the developers, and dedicated servers.

    @whoohoomasters review, I'm not sure what he means by missing, but this is made by the same team that made Age of Chivalry. UI is kinda flawed, but server drops is his issue, I've never had it, and looking the support section, neither has anyone else.    … Expand
  6. jmc8888
    Oct 20, 2012
    10
    Wow, epic game. The combat is really fun. It's all around you, trench warfare style, but medieval. The modes are fun. Last man standing is two teams fight until the death of the other team until each team wins seven rounds. Doesn't take long. You have free for all, which is obvious. There's a few others too that I haven't played yet. But my favorite so far, is the objective mode.Wow, epic game. The combat is really fun. It's all around you, trench warfare style, but medieval. The modes are fun. Last man standing is two teams fight until the death of the other team until each team wins seven rounds. Doesn't take long. You have free for all, which is obvious. There's a few others too that I haven't played yet. But my favorite so far, is the objective mode. Push a cart of diseased bodies (think like payload on TF2), or get past the defenders and destroy the catapults, or light fires to things, or break into a boarded up home and kill the heirs to the throne, or at the end of one of them you have to kill or protect the king, which is made of one of the players. There's more I think, but you get the gist. The objective modes aren't just one thing. You have 3 or 4 areas or objectives to do one by one. So while there is currently only 6 maps it's still like 18-24 areas to battle in. There's supposed to be free maps coming, as it is, there's a good amount of variety already, as I said 18-24 areas each one with an objective. The maps are very well done. With lots of different medieval style buildings and wooden outposts, and the terrain isn't flat. One map has a wooden log you have to get across as one of the ways to get to the objective, and below is a river you die if you fall in. The game looks pretty dang good too. Not BF3 quality, but very good nonetheless. This game is just downright fun. Even when you get teamkilled, it isn't that bad. It happens. Everyone is swinging swords and maces around, it'll happen. Don't get mad, just slouch it off. It doesn't happen too often. 1-2 times a match usually. But you can kill 20-30 people in a match, I've seen higher. Even in my short time, just got the game about 5 hours ago, I've already racked up 26 kills in a match. There's four classes. Man of Arms, Vanguard, Knight, and Archer. Each class has 3 different slots for weapons (or you can use one of them for a shield or throwing knife/axe/smoke bomb). There's multiple weapons per slot. So you can use a great big axe or like a big claymore/greatsword for one of the slots. I think it comes with 3 weapons per slot from the get go with a few more able to be unlocked. But yeah there's quite a few weapons available. Controls. While most people will play KB+M, I will tell you that you can at least hybrid it. You can Gamepad+Mouse it, at least with the 360 controller. You probably could play just with the 360 controller, but I haven't tried that, so can't corroborate that. As is you can rebind the keys and the 360 controller is recognized (even as a 360 controller). But yeah you are probably going to want to use the mouse for the aim, as precision is key for blocking.

    Timing is important while playing, and you can fake your strike. Some classes can charge, and of course Archers can rain down hell from a distance. But there are limitations to them in the sense you have to reload the crossbow, and can only hold the arrow for so long, run out of arrows for a time period, etc. Game seems pretty balanced. Might need a tweak or two, but I see everybody killing everybody and various classes being better against others and vice versa. That's how it is. People with longer weapons have a reach advantage, people with faster weapons can strike faster, archers can get creamed when up close with the big boys. But that doesn't mean they can't do damage themselves in melee. You can even kick people in the chest which is pretty cool. Health regenerates (no health pickups or team spawn or picking your teammate up), but the health regenerates slowly so it's done right imo. One really cool thing about the game is if you spawn and your team gets an objective, rather than have to run all the way, you can hit a button an respawn at the beginning of the next section's spawn point. Also it's TELLS and ALERTS you this happened. Great addition there. The combat is rewarding. You can cut off heads. But it doesn't stop there. You can cut off arms too! Hell one time I took out a dude's leg, he was dazed, I took off his arm and head in the next shot. Yes, that feels really rewarding. It's also not just the greatswords that take off heads, while I haven't played every weapons, multiple classes and weapons can do it. A mace will easily take off a head, and it's totally possible to kill multiple people at once, even multiple heads at once! Get this game. Go slaughter some filthy villagers! Raze the fields! Kill the King and his heirs! While it isn't perfect, it's very close to being perfect. The genre doesn't have much competition or history. Basically Warband and the recently release War of the Roses (funny huh...unique genre and yet a competing product comes out and almost the same time). Don't worry though, TONS of people are playing this game. Easily 3000 or more people.

    10/10    … Expand
  7. netstorm
    Oct 19, 2012
    10
    Finally a fun fps style game. It's been a while since I've played a game that was fun like this. This was made by a small group of people so that's probably why it plays so well as compared to big company made games. The blood, and guts are awesome, and I love playing the archer character for a challenge.
  8. Leader2light
    Oct 20, 2012
    10
    Epic amazing game. A MUST BUY

    LOVE IT

    The combat is better than any other melee game I've played. its hard to believe this is from an indie studio. If you like fast paced, smart, melee combat, this game is for you.
  9. Gib_Lemon
    Nov 24, 2012
    10
    I can't hide how much fun this game is, and I simply can't bring myself to give this any other rating than a 10. The combat is fast, visceral and deep. Much deeper than many people realize, and glance over it saying it pales in comparison to M&B or WotR. Combining the 3 basic slashes, combos, a directional parry, kicks, ducks and jumps, feints, footwork and coordination give even the mostI can't hide how much fun this game is, and I simply can't bring myself to give this any other rating than a 10. The combat is fast, visceral and deep. Much deeper than many people realize, and glance over it saying it pales in comparison to M&B or WotR. Combining the 3 basic slashes, combos, a directional parry, kicks, ducks and jumps, feints, footwork and coordination give even the most dedicated melee enthusiasts an ample move set at their disposal. Finding a weapon and class combination, whether you want to be a tower shield wielding Defender or an offensive, jumpy Man at Arms give loads of experimentation. Torn Banner is a loyal and friendly developer, and promises to add free content updates including new weapons, maps, game modes, customization, and even an SDK for modding and map creating. The game modes range from simple Team Deathmatch and King of the Hill to a multi-tiered Team Objective mode taking place in beautiful maps, where teams will raid villages, push siege weapons, sink enemy ships, and (in my personal favorite segment) the player on the top of the leaderboard will become the King, and their team must defend him with their lives while the enemy charge in waves through the throne room. The immersion in the game is top notch, as your army lets the enemy hear their battlecries as they charge, blades clash together, you hear screaming from the distance, siege weapons wreck the battlefield and you truly feel the scope of your actions. I can recommend this game to anyone looking for a fun medieval game that, in my humble opinion, has the best melee system in any game to date. Yes, I own and LOVE M&B:W, but for multiplayer, I will always look to Chivalry.… Expand
  10. UnclearImage
    Oct 21, 2012
    10
    This isn't a realistic recreation of the ACTUAL weight of medieval armor- any more then Call of Duty accurately depicts soldiers wearing 80+ pounds of gear being able to sprint and jump and dive and what not.
    This is a FPS, mainstream quality medieval war game- and it is glorious. Nothing is better then dying, and see your OWN players head- from the viewpoint of his' eyes SPINNING through    This isn't a realistic recreation of the ACTUAL weight of medieval armor- any more then Call of Duty accurately depicts soldiers wearing 80+ pounds of gear being able to sprint and jump and dive and what not.
    This is a FPS, mainstream quality medieval war game- and it is glorious. Nothing is better then dying, and see your OWN players head- from the viewpoint of his' eyes SPINNING through the air, it's great to die in this game!    … Expand
  11. Sparlo
    Oct 19, 2012
    10
    Amazing game. The combat seems simple but there is so much strategy and depth to the melee system, more so than any other similar medieval slasher. Unlike war of the roses, the combat doesn't feel floaty and light, each blow feels powerful and heavy. The objective modes are incredibly fun and unique, and there is a strong need for teamwork. Also the decapitations are freaking cool :D JustAmazing game. The combat seems simple but there is so much strategy and depth to the melee system, more so than any other similar medieval slasher. Unlike war of the roses, the combat doesn't feel floaty and light, each blow feels powerful and heavy. The objective modes are incredibly fun and unique, and there is a strong need for teamwork. Also the decapitations are freaking cool :D Just buy the game already.… Expand
  12. Gauntlet
    Apr 5, 2013
    10
    This game features a deep, meaningful combat system that is frequently being revised and refined into a real diamond in the rough. Directional swings, reactive combat, calculating opponents, and a high skill ceiling not to be taken lightly. If you are up for a challenge, or just want to hack and slash through hordes of enemy players online, this is the game for you. Expect much from theThis game features a deep, meaningful combat system that is frequently being revised and refined into a real diamond in the rough. Directional swings, reactive combat, calculating opponents, and a high skill ceiling not to be taken lightly. If you are up for a challenge, or just want to hack and slash through hordes of enemy players online, this is the game for you. Expect much from the devs in the future, and go to their forums. They frequently communicate with the community.… Expand
  13. Reaper1990
    Dec 23, 2012
    10
    This is the most intense melee combat you can get. Forget about AK-47, M4A1 carbine and other toys for children ! Get tools for real men like longsword, spear and other nasty deadly weapons and fight for your life. Thumbs up for torn banner keep the good work up.
  14. gyrate
    Nov 22, 2014
    10
    This games really good it is a nice change of pace. I love the sounds and the combat is excellent. There is a learning curve but getting your butt kicked is hilarious. The carnage and gore combine to make it feel like a battlefield.
  15. RunnrX
    Jan 1, 2013
    10
    Once I started playing it I could hardly stop. Played about 16 hours over 2 days, just kept loading the game back up again. Imagine something with far better combat mechanics than Skyrim, and much faster action and sudden surprises than a COD/BF3 multiplayer match, and you've got this game. If you learn to play the game well you can have amazing things happen like playing a round ofOnce I started playing it I could hardly stop. Played about 16 hours over 2 days, just kept loading the game back up again. Imagine something with far better combat mechanics than Skyrim, and much faster action and sudden surprises than a COD/BF3 multiplayer match, and you've got this game. If you learn to play the game well you can have amazing things happen like playing a round of elimination deathmatch where you whole team dies off, and it's you versus 7 opponents, and you against all odds still kill them all off yourself to make a victory for your team. Also, if you aim your swing right with a warhammer, you can explode your enemy's head like a watermelon, which is a great way to feel better about yourself if you've been getting riled up about things. :)… Expand
  16. parrisgg
    Nov 27, 2012
    10
    Great game, never expected it to be so good. It is a bit frustrating to get the hang of at first, but then you get used to it and the game is really fun. I bought black ops too but haven't even touched it since I got this game, this is obviously the winner in my book.
  17. GoonCommando
    Mar 4, 2013
    10
    Finally a game that lives up to "medieval warfare". From the sounds of bone crushing and blood squirting, this game packs a lot of fun into a little price tag and it will be sure to help launch the next version into even higher regards for PvP fun and action
  18. Saeverin
    Oct 18, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think this is one of the best game of the year. It is very tactical and team based. At first its very hard but after 20 games you can really good play it.:D… Expand
  19. nebz
    Mar 9, 2013
    10
    For what it's worth and it's amazing unique game play style, this is a gem every person should have in their steam library. The Chivalry gaming community is just awesome too.
  20. Haajib
    Nov 24, 2012
    10
    This game is epic incarnated, its a must to play with your friends, you will have the time of your life. The only issue i had was when doing the tutorial, there was a part that was not working, but its not that important.
  21. m9l5t1
    Oct 31, 2012
    10
    Medieval Battlefield 3. Nuff said...
  22. obZeN
    Oct 17, 2012
    10
    One word. Amazing. I never played the beta, and watched a trailer of the game on youtube and took the dive. My god, did I chose the right decision! This game is insanely fun to play, and the completely best part about it - combat is 100% skill based. In a 1v1 situation, the better player will win every time, there is no "rock-paper-scissors" style like there is in WotR. The combat isOne word. Amazing. I never played the beta, and watched a trailer of the game on youtube and took the dive. My god, did I chose the right decision! This game is insanely fun to play, and the completely best part about it - combat is 100% skill based. In a 1v1 situation, the better player will win every time, there is no "rock-paper-scissors" style like there is in WotR. The combat is amazing, parrying/blocking/dodging your opponents attack feels immensely satisfying when you land that killing blow because of it. This is old school server style, no match-making which makes it so you never feel a sense of community or whatnot, if you play on the same server all the time you're going to see familiar faces, and be on friendly terms with players. This only leads to a more exciting experience because you will have grudge-matches against specific players, or find out you play well with another and can join up on the same team. This is what makes a game last a very long time, and I think this game has a very good future ahead. I also wanted to touch base with the tutorial - besides 2-3 misspelled words (that I caught) the way they did the tutorial is really rather fun. I suggest everyone do everything in the tutorial before you join a multiplayer game because there are many tactics that they teach you which are needed to have a good online experience (stopping your attack by hitting q, leading to a 'trick-play' for example). If you're on the ropes about buying this game, I hope I helped you out a little bit. They have also said they are going to release free DLC in the future.… Expand
  23. theoldgamer
    Apr 1, 2013
    10
    I just bought this on sale on Steam for $8.49 and I've gotta say, this game kicks ass! If you want some happy happy fun times then get this game. I fired it up, launched the tutorial (was done in 5 minutes) and then jumped into an online game. I started as an Archer and with my first arrow fired slew a knight attacking one of my teammates with about a 60 yard shot. And then as my foe,I just bought this on sale on Steam for $8.49 and I've gotta say, this game kicks ass! If you want some happy happy fun times then get this game. I fired it up, launched the tutorial (was done in 5 minutes) and then jumped into an online game. I started as an Archer and with my first arrow fired slew a knight attacking one of my teammates with about a 60 yard shot. And then as my foe, fell to the ground, my teammate lopped off his head with his sword. Yeah it took all of 30 seconds into my first online match and I was hooked on this time killer! Great Buy if you get it on sale, don't feel bad if you paid full price the game is worth it.… Expand
  24. grainger
    Oct 16, 2012
    10
    Fantastic sounds, visuals, level design and gameplay come together to make a very special game. It is very immersive, and the battles are intense and violent. There is alot of skill involved In the combat system-- slashes, overheads and stabs can be freely controlled by the mouse to try to get around oppenents blocks, likewise, you must aim your block free form against the angle of theFantastic sounds, visuals, level design and gameplay come together to make a very special game. It is very immersive, and the battles are intense and violent. There is alot of skill involved In the combat system-- slashes, overheads and stabs can be freely controlled by the mouse to try to get around oppenents blocks, likewise, you must aim your block free form against the angle of the incoming attack.

    It is addictively fun and their are several gamemodes to enjoy- Team Objective, King of the HIll, Last Team Standing, Free for all and team deathmatch. My favorite is team objective, where team work is necessary to complete objectives to open next objectives and parts of the map on the way to total victory.

    I find myself laughing hysterically at the medieval mishaps that can happen. Play with a friend to double the laughter! Highly recommended. This game is one of a kind.    … Expand
  25. BassWallop
    Oct 16, 2012
    10
    This game is made of 100% pure epicness, it really does the job of getting you into a medieval battle. Combat is fluid and complex, graphics top notch for being indie, great active community oh and did I mention most of their dlc and expansions will be free?
  26. Spaznik
    Oct 23, 2012
    10
    Amazing game, fun in every single way (except archery maybe). Buy it without a doubt, it will give you 50 hours minimum worth of fun multiplayer times.
  27. LordSithis
    Oct 27, 2012
    10
    For $25 this is simply amazing. Melee combat is in your face, brutal and bloody. Limbs are hacked off with the swing of your sword, skulls are busted with the force of your hammer. Kills are truly satisfying and there are a ton of weapons to choose from. Its intense, competitive and addicting.
  28. exploited
    Oct 16, 2012
    10
    This is by far the best FPS (S for slasher LOL) melee game I have ever played. It has great Counter-Strike/COD style multiplayer game modes. I was skeptical to try out a FPS melee game but I have to admit they did it right. Combat is amazing, graphics are great especially for indie, and the sounds of battle in the game really add to it. Highly recommend you do the training before you playThis is by far the best FPS (S for slasher LOL) melee game I have ever played. It has great Counter-Strike/COD style multiplayer game modes. I was skeptical to try out a FPS melee game but I have to admit they did it right. Combat is amazing, graphics are great especially for indie, and the sounds of battle in the game really add to it. Highly recommend you do the training before you play a multiplayer game or you will just get stomped.… Expand
  29. BlackHalo
    Oct 16, 2012
    10
    Buy this game! The combat is better than any other melee game I've played. its hard to believe this is from an indie studio. If you like fast paced, smart, melee combat, this game is for you.
  30. Reinhaert
    Dec 7, 2012
    10
    For a game in its early states, this is a phenomenal game. Melee combat is smooth, the developers' commitment is astounding and improvements, fixes and polish are applied with admirable regularity for such a small team. Can't help but love this game.
  31. NeoNevus
    Oct 27, 2012
    10
    I have to disagree with Reality_Check's point of view. First off the animations are very, VERY fluid. Unlike WOTR's choppy animations for attacking and blocking. The gameplay is basically top notch for its genre and its easy to pick up within about a few matches, but its VERY hard to master. Second, i doubt they even tried to compete with warband or WOTR but either way they blew them bothI have to disagree with Reality_Check's point of view. First off the animations are very, VERY fluid. Unlike WOTR's choppy animations for attacking and blocking. The gameplay is basically top notch for its genre and its easy to pick up within about a few matches, but its VERY hard to master. Second, i doubt they even tried to compete with warband or WOTR but either way they blew them both out of the water in almost every aspect. Sure there isn't mounted combat and incredible customization but that doesn't even nick the surface of the game's true potential. All-In-All, if you want a great sword clashing, head rolling, arm severing, and the feeling of "Oh my god... did i just do that!?" then this game is by far the game for you. Oh and by the way, its by a indie developer... yea surprising isn't it?… Expand
  32. onRAWR
    Oct 29, 2012
    10
    Awesome Game i must say! The combat feel very fluid and goes well by the "easy to learn hard to master" system, unlike certain other Medieval games, the combat here actually feels really rewarding and just contributes to the overall fun, in my opinion if you are a fan of Medieval / LARP / or anyhting that could be even related in anway, this game is a must buy!

    (Ofcourse at the time of    Awesome Game i must say! The combat feel very fluid and goes well by the "easy to learn hard to master" system, unlike certain other Medieval games, the combat here actually feels really rewarding and just contributes to the overall fun, in my opinion if you are a fan of Medieval / LARP / or anyhting that could be even related in anway, this game is a must buy!

    (Ofcourse at the time of writing this, the game is not very old and as such has soem glitches and bugs, however the DEVs are fast to respond and already brought out a Hotfix and are working on the bugs, the fact that they reposnd fast to such things, is a pure win for me!)    … Expand
  33. druggy
    Oct 29, 2012
    10
    I signed up to Metacritic just so say this -- If you want visceral medieval combat. Get this. Screw Mount and Blade, War of the Roses or whatever the crap is called. This rocks. This is brutal. Great job AOC guys, worth the wait!
  34. OneCallSystem
    Dec 1, 2012
    10
    Notice that all of the bad reviewers on this game are Mount and Blade fan boys. They are butt hurt that their game isn't nearly as fun as this is. This game is SO BAAAAAADDDDDDDAAASSSSSSSSS!!!! It's my favorite game right now. To say that there isn't any skill involved is bollocks. If you know what you are doing you can block and attack with complete control. The vibe is really coolNotice that all of the bad reviewers on this game are Mount and Blade fan boys. They are butt hurt that their game isn't nearly as fun as this is. This game is SO BAAAAAADDDDDDDAAASSSSSSSSS!!!! It's my favorite game right now. To say that there isn't any skill involved is bollocks. If you know what you are doing you can block and attack with complete control. The vibe is really cool and the Devs got it down just right. Yeah the characters walk with a stick in their rear, but who cares? That just adds to the humorous overtones that is so damn prevalent in this game. You can't help but laugh every time you play this game. The emoticons and saying you can say are hilarious and you guy can yell and scream bloody murder. The sound is amazing, blood gurguls, flesh and blood pouring, man, I get blood lust just thinking about it. The naysayers complain that their isn't any tactics, and that is crap too. In objective mode, the tactics are just as good as any Mount and Blade game. Besides, the game isn't about tactics, it's about chopping off limbs! Don't listen to the whiners, this game is the best thing going right now if you ask me. Good arcade y, action and fun.… Expand
  35. abeey
    Oct 31, 2012
    10
    Definitely 1 of the best games video games ever , if not the very best one .
    I couldn't believe at first it is indie title made by indie devs with total lack of experience .
    Really good executed - comparable with AAA work .
  36. action_geroi
    Oct 31, 2012
    10
    Wonderful game ! I tryed it full with scepticism , it soon exceed my expectations by far .
    The best knight combat I have ever seen in a video game .
  37. Deathwing
    Oct 31, 2012
    10
    The most epic game this year .
    The melee combat as you never saw it before .
    It is almost like you are there , extremely imersive atmosphere . Recomend it .
  38. tacklinfuel
    Nov 11, 2012
    10
    I've been using this site for years to check to see whether or not I should buy a game, but I have NEVER left a review. This game is damn good that I felt morally obligated to write a positive review on it. It is absolutely fantastic. I haven't had this much fun playing a game in a very long time. It throws you right in for fast paced action, but requires skill in maneuvering andI've been using this site for years to check to see whether or not I should buy a game, but I have NEVER left a review. This game is damn good that I felt morally obligated to write a positive review on it. It is absolutely fantastic. I haven't had this much fun playing a game in a very long time. It throws you right in for fast paced action, but requires skill in maneuvering and mechanics. Absolutely FANTASTIC game!… Expand
  39. Tobykenobi88
    Jul 29, 2013
    10
    This game is amazing! I haven't had this much fun playing video games in years, and I play a lot. Its not a complex game, nor does it take itself too seriously, but the game is better for it. Charging into battle while your character shouts a war cry, or laughs like a lunatic is hilariously awesome. I find myself laughing with a big smile on my face the whole time I'm playing this game.This game is amazing! I haven't had this much fun playing video games in years, and I play a lot. Its not a complex game, nor does it take itself too seriously, but the game is better for it. Charging into battle while your character shouts a war cry, or laughs like a lunatic is hilariously awesome. I find myself laughing with a big smile on my face the whole time I'm playing this game. Like I said, it is not complex, but there is enough depth for characters to learn new skills and practice techniques to become terrors on the battlefield, and yet not make the game aggravating for other players. If you die, its usually pretty clear how you made a mistake and offered yourself on a silver platter. Anyways, I could go on and on. Do yourself a favor and at least look into this game. Watch some reviews on Youtube, and ignore the haters on this site. Its awesome!… Expand
  40. crossbgames
    Dec 8, 2012
    10
    haha so much fun!! so addictive. get it!! i didnt really like war of the roses because it took itself way to seriously. this on the other has perfected the balance between fun and too silly
  41. plain_ole_pain
    Nov 26, 2012
    10
    This game gets an easy 10. Why? Because no company in the right mind would attempt a game like this unless you are crazy indie developer. 1. This game is difficult to make period. No big company wants to take that kind of risk they would rather give you the same FPS they have been giving you for last 10 years. Again why? Because we morons keep giving them the money to continue the insanityThis game gets an easy 10. Why? Because no company in the right mind would attempt a game like this unless you are crazy indie developer. 1. This game is difficult to make period. No big company wants to take that kind of risk they would rather give you the same FPS they have been giving you for last 10 years. Again why? Because we morons keep giving them the money to continue the insanity and I include myself in supporting this stupidity. 2.. Gameplay is 1st to these developers everything else is secondary. Wild thought process having fun is the main focus of a game. 3. They listen to their community and keep us updated on all game progress. Say what? That… Expand
  42. TheNinjaNeivn
    Dec 2, 2012
    10
    A must buy. It's a real time action game. Requiring some skill and training in order to be really good at the game. It has 4 different types of classes: Man At Arms, Knight, Archer and Vanguard. They all have their different skills for each type of class which is really balanced.
  43. Pictii
    Dec 2, 2012
    10
    I've been looking for one of these type of games for awhile. Tried War of the roses and this blows it out of the water. Absolutely incredible game. Highly recommend 10/10 trying to get all my friends to buy it.
  44. dem0n
    Dec 9, 2012
    10
    Just bought this game after watching a review on youtube and was very surprised. Especially the "weight" of the swords is great. Every single time I get in a fight I feel my heart racing. So intense, and that feeling isn't going away, so I know it's a great game. I love it! Laughed my ass off too. Could use a bit more polishing of the menus, and perhaps making speers and archers lessJust bought this game after watching a review on youtube and was very surprised. Especially the "weight" of the swords is great. Every single time I get in a fight I feel my heart racing. So intense, and that feeling isn't going away, so I know it's a great game. I love it! Laughed my ass off too. Could use a bit more polishing of the menus, and perhaps making speers and archers less powerful, but other than that, good fun! The graphics and sounds are great too.… Expand
  45. alexck1
    Jan 1, 2013
    10
    This game started out extremely frustrating.This game gets better with experience; Rewarding when you get the timing down for attacks while managing your stamina. The combat needs some tweeks but nothing too serious. 10 for me simply because it captures everything I expected in a medieval FPS.!!
  46. Niclamus
    Dec 26, 2012
    10
    This game was well worth every penny. I'm a huge fan of medieval combat and this game was literally a perfect fit for my gaming style. It might not be for everybody, but the game gets a strong 10/10 from me.
  47. Barlomi
    Dec 22, 2012
    10
    Chivalry is a one of a kind game, there is no other game. You'll find the combat more intense than in any other game and the atmosphere is incredible. It never ceases to amaze me that this game was brought by an indie company. It is worth your money and time, but this really is one of those one of a kind games that you must have played.

    To compare it with War of the Roses, WotR does    Chivalry is a one of a kind game, there is no other game. You'll find the combat more intense than in any other game and the atmosphere is incredible. It never ceases to amaze me that this game was brought by an indie company. It is worth your money and time, but this really is one of those one of a kind games that you must have played.

    To compare it with War of the Roses, WotR does deliver better customization and depth. But the core gameplay of Chivalry is far superior. TornBanner can and will add more details (such as customization) in future patches. WotR however, or any other game for the matter, cannot change its core gameplay.

    If you're one of those people like me, unsure whether to buy a game and reading some reviews, buy it. Don't pay to much attention to all the negativity. Chivalry is a skill-based game, and some new players think they'll know how to play like veterans in no-time. That's why they get frustrated and blame it on bad game mechanics and glitches. Know however, that I have invested 110 hours in this game and I can assure you, actual bug encounters or other glitches are rare.    … Expand
  48. Criptonix100
    Aug 22, 2013
    10
    Chivlary is a good game,you have to time your attacks and blocks it's fun to play the only class that is not good it's the Archer,the combat is very good to other melee games
    -try it or buy it!
  49. NinjaYoshies
    Dec 26, 2012
    10
    GAME OF THE YEAR! The game take the ye ol formula for games on Steam which is put in a ton of gameplay modes for online multiplayer and also have a single player mode to fight against bots. This takes it to a whole nudda level excelling above even some of my favorites like TF2 on Primal Carnage. It has great gameplay with awesome weapons and smooth mouse controls. It has nice lookingGAME OF THE YEAR! The game take the ye ol formula for games on Steam which is put in a ton of gameplay modes for online multiplayer and also have a single player mode to fight against bots. This takes it to a whole nudda level excelling above even some of my favorites like TF2 on Primal Carnage. It has great gameplay with awesome weapons and smooth mouse controls. It has nice looking graphics with a surprisingly small amount of clipping weapons ect. It is overall really fun and has the best online play in a while.… Expand
  50. micsun
    Dec 25, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My current obsession. First person shooters can not compare to a full physics based melee combat system (plus physics based projectiles). Most FPS use hit scan to detect if you hit or not, but this game uses swings, parries, blocks, dodges and weapon to body part hit detection and physics collision. I'm a game developer and I can tell you what they pulled off is revolutionary. All future games should learn from this game! So good, I can't stop playing it :)

    Some tips:

    Vanguard is a good starting class. It has some of the longest reach weapons and you can "mouse up" to stab with one of the pole arms and learn to play distance games while you can "left mouse button" to swing some of the long swords around on a FFA server to get double and triple kills occasionally.

    The Knight is a good second class to learn as it can take the most hits (generally 3 hits instead of 2 from powerful weapons). It has some variety as you can play with long reaching two handed sword or a one-hander plus shield. The extra durability comes in useful when you need to increase your survivability (which comes in pretty handy in objective based maps).

    The Archer is a good class to play in wide open maps or maps where there is a front line protecting you as you try to pop off enemies. My personal favorite thing is using the short bow and doing mid to close ranged shots and killing people as they try to approach me. You can quickly switch to a short sword, parry their incoming blow and then go in for a quick stab before you run out of range of their next hit, then go in for another blow. The parry from the short swords and daggers aren't nearly as effective as just running out of the range of the enemy's weapon and then running back in range.

    The Man at Arms is my current favorite class to play, but I'd consider him one of the hardest classes to play (advanced tactics required to be good). Generally a fun way to troll people is pick the Oil Pot and when you spawn, switch to it and run around until you see someone in the "last stage bloody" point. One shot from the Oil Pot will kill them for a relatively easy free kill. Then run around and use the class's extra speed to your advantage by running in, getting as many hits as you can. If they parry you, instead of parrying their next shot, press backwards+dodge or turn straight around and sprint out of distance from their swing, then when you hear their "grunt" from swinging, immediately turn around and swing and you'll generally catch them post-swing and repeat.

    So fun, can't play anything else :)    … Expand
  51. flash4
    Dec 27, 2012
    10
    I dove into this game expecting a third person MMO PvP experience and got just that. As long as the dev's come out with what they're promising this game will deserve it's 10/10.
  52. Rainsford
    Jan 2, 2013
    10
    After reading some reviews I was cautious at buying this game. Yet after getting into a match I found this game was super fun. To me it seems a bit like Skyrim style combat (sword/shield wise) which was VERY cool in my opinion. The blocking is really fun as you have to meet the tip of the enemies weapon with your shield or weapon like it would be in real life, so it takes some skill and atAfter reading some reviews I was cautious at buying this game. Yet after getting into a match I found this game was super fun. To me it seems a bit like Skyrim style combat (sword/shield wise) which was VERY cool in my opinion. The blocking is really fun as you have to meet the tip of the enemies weapon with your shield or weapon like it would be in real life, so it takes some skill and at the same time is fun. Killing someone feels very satisfying as you are sometimes placed into situations unfavorable to you, yet come out victorious. Such an event happened where I was up against 2 warriors and 3 archers against just me. I ended up taking out both warriors and an archer before the other 2 killed me. I could have possibly won but didn't all because I didn't have a shield! So if you are good enough, skill does makes the difference! It's possible to take on a small group by yourself if you are smart enough! And that is just the best feeling to pull off stuff like that! The archer class is pretty fun too and gives you a break from melee combat if you've done it for a long time. It takes a bit to get used to but its neat to make a snipe from far away while at the same time saving a friend! Overall I feel it was well worth it, the combat is fun. The classes seem unique for the most part. And from visiting the forums, the developers really seem like they are going to update this game and stick with it. This game has a LOT of promise in my opinion. And if the modding community really wanted to, they could make some amazing things from this. I think this game was 100% worth the money. I don't really see much of the things some people are giving this a bad score for. Either they updated it to fix these issues or its personal opinion. For being a new game I think it has a very nice start.… Expand
  53. Rhino733
    Jan 3, 2013
    10
    This is wonderful game.Amazing game. Like travel in time machine to the medieval. The combat is better than any other melee game I've played. Must buy.
  54. noobler
    Mar 8, 2018
    10
    Гениальная игра! Берите пацаны не пожалеете!
  55. dannybb143
    Jan 12, 2013
    10
    Excellent multiplayer slasher, full of sound, fury and blood. More object maps has epic gameplay and i don't know why it has not got 100 so everyone should give it 10/10 :)
  56. theo13
    Jan 29, 2013
    10
    A really great game which realistically represents close- and range combat with various historical weapons. Gamemodes include: fighting in an arena, teamdeathmath, free for all death match, pillaging a city in a team, castle siege etc. and all of this in multiplayer! A must have for all fans of the medieval period!
  57. adamxn
    Jan 31, 2013
    10
    Chivalry: Medieval Warfare is by far the best online game i have ever played. I think it even surpasses Call of Duty Black Ops one and two. It has great detail and looks like much time was spent in it's creation. I hope this review help, AdamXN
  58. vinculum
    Mar 5, 2013
    10
    This is way better than SimCity 2013 I can actually play it without DRM issues. Slicing dicing is fantastic, the attack/defence is equally engaging.
  59. Mikeybx
    Mar 17, 2013
    10
    Easily my game of 2013 so far, and I doubt it will be topped any time soon. The combat is wonderfully skill based, the game play is fantastic, the community is generally good and the graphics are more than adequate. I keep coming back to this game without fail, especially with the number of free updates that keep coming. Buy this game, it's cheap for what you get and you'll have hours of fun.
  60. LoverBoyUSA
    Apr 1, 2013
    10
    I for one haven't played many melee game before. I was a Cod2 and Cod4 gamer most my gaming experience. Chivalry caught my attention by steam hosting one of their trailers. I'm very picky about games I buy, so I did research on it. Most players that gave this a relative bad score due to them being from other melee games and this melee game just didn't fit their criteria. Torn banner is aI for one haven't played many melee game before. I was a Cod2 and Cod4 gamer most my gaming experience. Chivalry caught my attention by steam hosting one of their trailers. I'm very picky about games I buy, so I did research on it. Most players that gave this a relative bad score due to them being from other melee games and this melee game just didn't fit their criteria. Torn banner is a small group of guys that developed this game from virtual meetings. Chivalry is in the beta stage with its few quirks that most indie games have when they start up. A few problems arose with the latest patch but nothing that would kill the game for you. The gameplay is really cool, gore and blood everywhere for you lovers of it. This game will only keep getting better and with the Easter sale I see no reason to not get it.… Expand
  61. luisfg99
    Apr 26, 2013
    10
    It's a very good game!! You need much skill for play this game... It have a lot of tactics and goals! The gameplay is awesome. It's a really Medieval Warfare!
  62. electricspit
    Jun 27, 2013
    10
    Definitely get this game.

    It is the most well thought out, put together game I've played in a long time. Personally, it has infinite replay value and only gets more fun. There is blood, guts, exploding heads, fisting, and requires a ton of skill.

    I recommend this game to everyone I know who enjoys video games, and I've heard no complaints yet!
  63. otchy
    May 27, 2013
    10
    I don't normally write reviews for games..but this one I had to. This is the most fun I've had with any game in a long time. It's like Counter Strike but with swords and shields. The blocking system is awesome but a bit hard to master. The all out slaughter fest makes me laugh and giggle. The gore, lopping peoples heads off, getting your own damn head lopped off makes me chuckle. It's allI don't normally write reviews for games..but this one I had to. This is the most fun I've had with any game in a long time. It's like Counter Strike but with swords and shields. The blocking system is awesome but a bit hard to master. The all out slaughter fest makes me laugh and giggle. The gore, lopping peoples heads off, getting your own damn head lopped off makes me chuckle. It's all very well done. I got it on sale but knowing how awesome this game is I'd pay full price. I've so far only put 5 hours in. I have played a couple team games but I normally hit up the all for all type. The weapon leveling system is really cool too as it allows me to go out of my comfort zone of weapons I prefer and try out others. I highly recommend this game.… Expand
  64. DelaFleure
    Jul 27, 2013
    10
    Great game, good graphics and very, very funny!
    For me there are no major problems, just some small bug (but progr are fix all) and sometimes the lag, but it is still the best game of its kind for my taste.

    Perfect!
  65. trevorobil
    Jun 9, 2013
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. Anyone who writes bad review on this game probably has a crappy computer that doesn't run it well. The game is awesome if your computer can handle graphics.
  66. Banskel
    Jun 14, 2013
    10
    Out of the other medieval games; mount and blade, war of the roses, etc, Chivalry is far the best game ever created! The gameplay and combat mechanics are truly amazing. With news and update every week by the developers and a good community, this game has potential.
  67. treetops42
    Jul 21, 2013
    10
    It's hard but very fun, you can never know everything about this game. They are always adding new mapsweapons content for free. Custom map making also just came out. So users can make their own maps. Big community always able to find full games in seconds.
  68. altF4forCANDY
    Jul 27, 2013
    10
    An all time favourite. Ever wanted to go back to medieval times and kick some ass? Well, instead of going through the trouble of inventing a time machine and running the risk of getting your head chopped off, followed by being eaten by pigeons (which is very likely if you're reading this), get this game.
  69. Idiocracy
    Oct 30, 2013
    10
    One of my all time favorites, it perfectly combines skill, preference, and originality. There is no weapon that can be titled the best weapon, its all based on preference.
  70. WPOTC
    Oct 11, 2013
    10
    I love this game! It is very realistic bloody, yet it make me laugh all the time.:) cuz the sounds are so funny! also combat and graphic is amazing! anyone who gives low score for this game is ...low himself.
  71. LachoHunta
    Oct 18, 2013
    10
    Why are people giving this game such bad scores. Remember that it is an indie game so you shouldn't expect the highest quality game, maybe the game is choppy and laggy because you have a crap computer. There all kinds different gamemodes, Team Objective, CTF, KOTH, Deathmatch, FFA, and there are lots of different varieties of maps. And now the game has an awesome character customization.Why are people giving this game such bad scores. Remember that it is an indie game so you shouldn't expect the highest quality game, maybe the game is choppy and laggy because you have a crap computer. There all kinds different gamemodes, Team Objective, CTF, KOTH, Deathmatch, FFA, and there are lots of different varieties of maps. And now the game has an awesome character customization. You don't see that in CoD or Halo, or any of those other games. There are plenty of weapons that you can use. I guess the it is a bit of grind to get to the higher levels but who cares. Think about this, games made for entertainment. So why do critic sites like this even exist when all game developers want to do is to entertain the custom.… Expand
  72. thetankburger
    Oct 18, 2013
    10
    One of the best game I ever played, even though it can become hard and glitchy sometimes but you cant simply find a better game that has the same flavor as this game, this game is the best sword game I have played in my life.
  73. sircolten
    Dec 15, 2013
    10
    Great and epic game. This is one of my favorite games. I'm a freak when it comes to medieval, but when its in first person........ I EXPLODE IN JOY!!!!! This is worth every penny and you will not regret it.
  74. incognytho
    Jul 9, 2014
    10
    Chivalry: Medieval Warfare is awesome if you like the genre, buy it! This game make me laugh to death every times I play it! In my opinion, this game is a bomb of fun and laughing! I bought it one year ago and still play it, what to say more... FORR AGATHAAAA!!! (charge and chop a head off with your sword) LOL :)
  75. Glitshy
    Oct 21, 2014
    10
    What to say about Chivalry: Mediaval Warfare? It's a FPS, wich means in thes case first-person-slasher, because you have nor rifle but a sword and there is just one of four classes made for distance-fight. And in meel-combat its propably the best game on the market. There are no weapon DLCs and the later weapons are unlocked pretty fast and not with straight leveling. It's a pure skillWhat to say about Chivalry: Mediaval Warfare? It's a FPS, wich means in thes case first-person-slasher, because you have nor rifle but a sword and there is just one of four classes made for distance-fight. And in meel-combat its propably the best game on the market. There are no weapon DLCs and the later weapons are unlocked pretty fast and not with straight leveling. It's a pure skill game. You need to play it for a long time before you can call yourself "a good player". But also beginners will have theyr fun with chivalry, so try it out.… Expand
  76. philihp
    Feb 13, 2016
    10
    This game is all I ever wanted in a sword fighting game. It keeps getting better and better as they add more content too. Very addicting, and fun to play with friends!
  77. Recon_John
    Dec 31, 2016
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. The combat is incredibly challenging but also very fun to use and learn. You can use the movement of your mouse to dodge swings from a greatsword and kill a heavily armoured knight with a dagger if you're skilled enough, and boy is it a good feeling. People moan about the mechanics being broken... They're not broken, you're just bad at realistic melee combat. :^)
  78. Kartajago
    Jan 2, 2019
    10
    Chivalry: Medieval Warfare: A pesar de que este tenga algún par de bugs, lo encuentro muy entretenido y con unos gráficos bastante decentes, hay variedad de servidores y aun hay gente que lo sigue jugando, en cuanto a la jugabilidad y el sistema de combate esta muy bien logrado (eso si hay que practicar un poco antes porque puede que se te haga difícil al principio) Juego que recomiendo yChivalry: Medieval Warfare: A pesar de que este tenga algún par de bugs, lo encuentro muy entretenido y con unos gráficos bastante decentes, hay variedad de servidores y aun hay gente que lo sigue jugando, en cuanto a la jugabilidad y el sistema de combate esta muy bien logrado (eso si hay que practicar un poco antes porque puede que se te haga difícil al principio) Juego que recomiendo y vale la pena!… Expand
  79. Gonzaked
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    A game so fun, my neighbors thought my name was "LEEROY JENKINS" for a couple of months.

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

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

    Still a classical !
  80. DogFacedGod
    Mar 16, 2013
    9
    So much fun with this game. Decapitating enemy's never gets old, the sound is awesome (EX: the death screams), The combat feels connected and meaty, the game modes are nice and varied, especially the team objectives are some much fun. My only gripe is that the game needs a bit of server optimization. You need a low ping for this game and you dont get that always even if you are connectingSo much fun with this game. Decapitating enemy's never gets old, the sound is awesome (EX: the death screams), The combat feels connected and meaty, the game modes are nice and varied, especially the team objectives are some much fun. My only gripe is that the game needs a bit of server optimization. You need a low ping for this game and you dont get that always even if you are connecting to servers very near to you.… Expand
  81. El_Burrito
    Jul 26, 2013
    9
    Best melee combat game I've played. The combat is quite deep, but no so complicated that you can't just jump in and start lopping off heads straight away (just avoid high ranked people).
    There's a good amount of game modes. FFA, Duel, TDM, Capture the Flag, Last Team Standing and the best mode, Team Objective which has teams competing to attack or defend many varied objectives, like    Best melee combat game I've played. The combat is quite deep, but no so complicated that you can't just jump in and start lopping off heads straight away (just avoid high ranked people).
    There's a good amount of game modes. FFA, Duel, TDM, Capture the Flag, Last Team Standing and the best mode, Team Objective which has teams competing to attack or defend many varied objectives, like burning a town and killing all the peasants, to dumping corpses in a cistern, to sieging a castle and killing the king!
    There 6 main weapons and 6 secondary weapons for each of the 4 classes to unlock, which won't take very long but will take a bit of dedication.
    The 4 classes all feel very different. There are archers, who use crossbows, bows, javelins and slings, speedy man at arms who use light one handed weapons and can dodge around the place. Vanguards have the longest reaching weapons, including polearms and can do special sprint attacks. Knights are the tankiest class, with some of the heaviest hitting weapons like the maul. They are also have bastard swords, which they can wield 2 handed or with a kite or tower shield.

    Very good game, I highly recommend to everyone, even if you've not really touched the genre of First Person Slashers, because fresh meat is always good.    … Expand
  82. fandango89
    Nov 21, 2012
    9
    Everything I had hoped it would be and more. The combat is all but perfect. Hit detection is perfect as well as different damages based on areas of the body. You can chop off body parts which is super satisfying. The combat is simple but deep, with only a short time needed to understand but a long time to master. There are kicks, feints, ducking, blocking, different hits, and dodging.Everything I had hoped it would be and more. The combat is all but perfect. Hit detection is perfect as well as different damages based on areas of the body. You can chop off body parts which is super satisfying. The combat is simple but deep, with only a short time needed to understand but a long time to master. There are kicks, feints, ducking, blocking, different hits, and dodging. There are many different weapons and classes with their own unlockables to find your best playstyle suited for you. There isn't a ton to unlock which is actually liberating; you get to just enjoy the game without playing with a carrot on a stick like COD players. The gore is well done and the graphics are AMAZING. How an indie studio did this (thank you Unreal engine) amazes me. Just goes to show you don't need to make pixelated or low-budget 1990's graphics platformers just because you are an idie studio. Game has been on top 5 or top 10 on steam in sales last 3 weeks for a reason. Only multiplayer but well priced. The levels are intricate and varied. Some are small arenas, others have different levels and are large. Now the cons. The death traps are great ideas but only 1 level has them really and it seems too hard to utilize them. Would like to see that fleshed out and expanded a bit. There are many different game types which is a positive. There are however only a small number levels or so, for a multiplayer only game which can get tiring. What all but erases this is the makers said they are adding new weapons and levels for free because of the game success (gotta love awesome developers that care about their fans/community (Looking at you infinity ward, releasing 2 new maps and 2 old maps and nothing else for almost price of entire chivaly game)) The combat also always works and you feel like you get outplayed if you lose. Unless you get double or triple teamed which is just a casualty of the game but happens a lot. Nothing is more annoying than when you are rocking someone and their teamate kills you from behind. The makers are also adding duels which is awesome. Sometimes the combat is confusing how it works. You will get hit mid swing and it will stop you and the guy can attack 3 times before you attack one. But then you may hit him with a faster weapon and he still hits you afterward with a stronger weapon, which makes no sense. The progress system makes no sense. You have no clue how close you are to the next level or what it takes to level up. Some levels took me hours and others took me 30 minutes. There was a customization feature but there were no other options after default even after i was much higher level. That feature must not be implemented yet. The lack of customization does take fun away. All in all great game and support this developer. This is everything war of the roses should have been but is nowhere close to. 9.5/10… Expand
  83. Silver1138
    May 31, 2013
    9
    Fun. Hillarious, roaring fun. It's funny that in an industry devoted to fun, it is rare to find a game that makes you laugh out loud, even as your head and various body parts are scattered all over a grassy plain where birds sing blissfully over the carnage. Of course there are glitches and bugs, more than you would expect to find in an AAA title, but this is NOT an AAA title, it's anFun. Hillarious, roaring fun. It's funny that in an industry devoted to fun, it is rare to find a game that makes you laugh out loud, even as your head and various body parts are scattered all over a grassy plain where birds sing blissfully over the carnage. Of course there are glitches and bugs, more than you would expect to find in an AAA title, but this is NOT an AAA title, it's an indie game which has managed to be more enjoyable than many "big names" out there. In multiplayer. Someone mentioned "sub-par" sound in an otherwise very positive review. For me, it's one of the strongest points of the game. The sound of steel clashing with steel or thudding against shield is as epic as the over the top battle cries and taunts are hillarious. And the melee combat, despite the glitches, is still the best I've seen in any medieval themed videogame to date, hands down.… Expand
  84. Hazey
    Dec 9, 2012
    9
    One of the most fun online games I have played for a long time. To me this is basically what Guild Wars 2 combat should have been, if that is of any importance to anyone. Deep, skill based combat. Weapons all have a big influence on how a character plays. Needs a few balance tweaks here and there but few games out there at the moment as satisfying as the combat in this.
  85. Knoxeh
    Oct 23, 2012
    9
    At a glance, I was skeptical of this game, since I didn't know of it during it's development. I decided to splurge and buy a 4 pack on Steam, for me and my friends. The first few games I had I was totally confused with the controls (Even with prior experience with similar games), but after being explained the proper controls the game instantly became one of my favorites. The crashing andAt a glance, I was skeptical of this game, since I didn't know of it during it's development. I decided to splurge and buy a 4 pack on Steam, for me and my friends. The first few games I had I was totally confused with the controls (Even with prior experience with similar games), but after being explained the proper controls the game instantly became one of my favorites. The crashing and bugs are to be expected even after release due to being developed by a small indie developer. These problems are easily changed with a few hot fixes and patches which the team so far have been making quite frequently. As a user of Eyefinity, It requires a little configuration to work, which is actually way easier to setup then most games.

    I can't wait to see what is to come from this game with the incoming release of mod tools.    … Expand
  86. ObsidianEagle
    Jan 9, 2013
    9
    Great looking, and a ridiculously fun game, ruined by the masses of bugs that make it very hard to play the game at all. I'll amend this review when the game is fixed. ** Bugs have now been mostly fix (not completely, but well enough), making this purely a very fun game which I reccomend highly!
  87. Poopypants
    Oct 18, 2012
    9
    Chivalry is what War of the Roses could and should have been. As a Veteran Mount & Blade: Warband gamer, I was looking for a fast-paced, skill-based multiplayer experience. I bought into War of the Roses hoping it would be the spiritual successor to Warband, but the melee in WotR is horribly clunky and the "realistic" armor modeling means that certain classes are invincible againstChivalry is what War of the Roses could and should have been. As a Veteran Mount & Blade: Warband gamer, I was looking for a fast-paced, skill-based multiplayer experience. I bought into War of the Roses hoping it would be the spiritual successor to Warband, but the melee in WotR is horribly clunky and the "realistic" armor modeling means that certain classes are invincible against others. In other aspects WotR has no realism at all, having an arcade "tackle" mechanic and spawning players immediately into battles.

    Chivalry fixes all of these problems. Combat is 100% skill-based. Although there's no "directional" attacking and blocking a la Warband and WotR, blocks must be timed perfectly and cannot be held infinitely. The graphics -- with dismemberment! -- and audio are superior for an indie studio, with the right touches of humor thrown in for a multiplayer red vs. blue game that doesn't need to take its lore overly seriously. The minor problems in Chivalry at the moment which keep it from a perfect score, like poor VOIP and no coded team balancing, should be worked out soon according to developers on the forums. Looking forward to playing this game for a very long time.    … Expand
  88. 2FAST2REAL
    Jan 18, 2013
    9
    Excellent multiplayer fun its all about killing stuff the old fashion way and plenty of fun to be had weather its trolling some one or been trolled its a barrel of laughs on a budget I love this game for fun times its given be but due to darkness i tend to get headaches not fault of the game just me getting old
  89. Rodymetal
    Oct 17, 2012
    9
    After M&B and WOTR, this game nailed the Melee combat system, the learning curve is very short, it is easy to control you character with all the movement and blocking, and in very few hours you can be decent player in MP, but with all those simple control you can do many things and tricks and the combat will look even better with skilled player, more realistic and as the developers saidAfter M&B and WOTR, this game nailed the Melee combat system, the learning curve is very short, it is easy to control you character with all the movement and blocking, and in very few hours you can be decent player in MP, but with all those simple control you can do many things and tricks and the combat will look even better with skilled player, more realistic and as the developers said Hollywood realistic. They just deliver what they promised 100% the weapons variety is just amazing and very balanced, you will enjoy mastering each weapon in the game, the classes are so different from each other yet they are balanced. Graphics, sounds and overall feel of the game is just stunning for such an Indy game, for sure it beats the other competitors in term of these, I am sure that the game will last very long time live with a lot of player and supported community, I hope all the success for the developers for future add-on/ games. I gave the game 9 cause there are still some area of improvement, and I am sure the developers will make most of them very soon. If you you like 1st person MP, medieval combat or melee style in general get this game with no hesitation, for it is price I ensure it will deliver you 100% satisfaction.… Expand
  90. keefbaker
    Oct 20, 2013
    9
    Tons of fun multiplayer melee battleground which, due to the nature of the combat gives it a personal edge. There's a great use of tactics in the fighting system and it's one of the few games where you want to use the battlecry system because it just feels right. Bloody, brutal and brilliant.
  91. AngryDave
    Jan 17, 2013
    9
    One of the most unique game experiences I've had in a while. Hard to believe this is the work of an indie team! I used to be a non-believer in first person melee combat games. I always thought they were generally messy and random and needed to be in third person, but Chivalry has turned this around for me (despite actually having a 3rd person option anyway)! I just love this game!One of the most unique game experiences I've had in a while. Hard to believe this is the work of an indie team! I used to be a non-believer in first person melee combat games. I always thought they were generally messy and random and needed to be in third person, but Chivalry has turned this around for me (despite actually having a 3rd person option anyway)! I just love this game!

    Everything from the great combat system to the voice acting (and amusing dialogue) and the environments put you right there in brutal medieval battles. It is even a great game to watch in spectator mode!

    The devs seem passionate and caring about their game and it is great to see patches & content updates being released.

    Aside from some areas that need polishing and fixing (which I'm sure they will be) it is a pretty damn solid game. I also find it seems to be graphically better (max settings) than most of the videos about.

    And just who doesn't love decapitating their enemies?    … Expand
  92. FrostFire626
    Nov 1, 2012
    9
    This game has just about everything I have ever looked for in a game. It's beautiful, challenging, complex, original, and an absolute thrill to play. This is the first game that has ever evoked a genuine sense of blood lust inside of me, that is how visceral the experience can be. This is my surprise Game of the Year.
  93. Comrade_Suhov
    Oct 28, 2012
    9
    Surprisingly a great game. I never ever have played first person melee combat game (other than Medieval mode for TF2) and got this one just because I've seen my buddy been playing it and Total Biscuit review. To my surprise, the game was beyond my highest hopes.. It';s totally not an high budget tittle, game interface looks sad at times and game is not supporting 120 FPS. But TO HELLSurprisingly a great game. I never ever have played first person melee combat game (other than Medieval mode for TF2) and got this one just because I've seen my buddy been playing it and Total Biscuit review. To my surprise, the game was beyond my highest hopes.. It';s totally not an high budget tittle, game interface looks sad at times and game is not supporting 120 FPS. But TO HELL WITH THIS WHINING! Chivalry got load of fun game modes (I liked Objectives much), and, what is most importantly, simply fun to play. If developers keep this game up with (free) content updates then we got a hell of the multilayer game.… Expand
  94. pickmin
    Jan 7, 2013
    9
    Seriously this game is the one of best FPS on multiplay for several years.
    And the best sword fight fps !
    I strongly recommend this game to someone who gets tired of these days FPS like console multi title.
  95. Katharsis
    Feb 11, 2013
    9
    This game is awesome. I've never played anything like this, and I know there is a very small amount of similar games available. Keeping that in mind, Chivalry is clearly a first of its kind. With that said, flaws and simplistic mechanics can be easier understood. On the surface the game is simple, but when you really get into it, those simple mechanics are hard to master. That is theThis game is awesome. I've never played anything like this, and I know there is a very small amount of similar games available. Keeping that in mind, Chivalry is clearly a first of its kind. With that said, flaws and simplistic mechanics can be easier understood. On the surface the game is simple, but when you really get into it, those simple mechanics are hard to master. That is the mark of a good multiplayer game these days in my opnion: easy to learn, hard to master. The controls are intuitive, logical, and easy to manage. The unlock system isn't a chore, and is straightforward: each class gets three different primary weapon categories, and in order to unlock the next weapon you simply just KILL! There are some glitches in the game, like getting caught on pieces of wood. The physics could be better and the game sometimes has lag issues. There are only 4 classes: Man-at-arms, Archer, Vanguard and Knight. Each requires a different playstyle from the next. Aside from the glitches and mechanics issues with the engine, my only complaint is the game is TOO simple. It needs more to it, but the combat is great. Archer is hard to master as it should be. Since I am loving this game I'm going to give it a 9, but it's more of a 8.5 or 8. I expect Chivalry to influence similar games in the future.… Expand
  96. Autumn
    Jul 21, 2013
    9
    This game is addictive and can make the hours fly by. One minute you'll be cackling evily, the next you'll be slamming your mouse in fury. Fun stuff aside, the game is buggy, and pretty heavy on the system resources considering how it looks. That said, it's an indie title and you expect that going in. All things considered, Chivalry is very solid and addictive title that's definitely worthThis game is addictive and can make the hours fly by. One minute you'll be cackling evily, the next you'll be slamming your mouse in fury. Fun stuff aside, the game is buggy, and pretty heavy on the system resources considering how it looks. That said, it's an indie title and you expect that going in. All things considered, Chivalry is very solid and addictive title that's definitely worth $6 on a steam sale.… Expand
  97. Khitchary
    Nov 27, 2012
    9
    The worst thing about this game would be the buggy tutorial. After that it is pretty much pure fun. Someone with no fps background at all (like me) will find the hard to master bit very true, but anyone who likes the idea of fps style gameplay with swords could not go wrong with this title.
  98. Kaburan
    Oct 22, 2012
    9
    If you're a fan of the classic game, Rune, you will fall in love with this game. I am one player who, though enjoyed Mount & Blade Warband, was always intimidated by its complexity and difficult controls. This game strikes a fine balance between action and simulation, providing instant gratification (Free for all/DM) and goal oriented missions (Objective, Last Man). The game still has it'sIf you're a fan of the classic game, Rune, you will fall in love with this game. I am one player who, though enjoyed Mount & Blade Warband, was always intimidated by its complexity and difficult controls. This game strikes a fine balance between action and simulation, providing instant gratification (Free for all/DM) and goal oriented missions (Objective, Last Man). The game still has it's fair shair of bugs, crashes, and issues, but aside from these obvious correctable fixes, the game as a whole is a very enjoyable experience with lots of replayability.… Expand
  99. Knighter
    Feb 21, 2013
    9
    This game is an absolute blast. It fills some unexplored area of the FPS genre, made professionally. I don't consider myself that much of a medieval fan, still this game makes me love it. The combat system is incredible you actually feel your weapon. All the little pieces are put together nicely. The visuals, sounds, death screams everything. The only negative i can think is some bugs, andThis game is an absolute blast. It fills some unexplored area of the FPS genre, made professionally. I don't consider myself that much of a medieval fan, still this game makes me love it. The combat system is incredible you actually feel your weapon. All the little pieces are put together nicely. The visuals, sounds, death screams everything. The only negative i can think is some bugs, and lack of singleplayer campaign. However looking at the size of the dev team, they made an outstanding work. In short, best medieval multiplayer experience. Buy it!… Expand
  100. Garudazeno
    Oct 25, 2012
    9
    People need to stop bashing Chivalry when they play War of the Roses and vice versa.
    This game is completely different from War of the Roses as it originated from Mount and Blade: Warband
    and this game came from the hl2 mod Age of Chivalry. Why i prefer Chivalry over Wotr is the intensity of the combat and the simple but addicting unlock system, although the system in Wotr is very nice    People need to stop bashing Chivalry when they play War of the Roses and vice versa.
    This game is completely different from War of the Roses as it originated from Mount and Blade: Warband
    and this game came from the hl2 mod Age of Chivalry. Why i prefer Chivalry over Wotr is the intensity of the combat and the simple but addicting unlock system, although the system in Wotr is very nice too, it doesn't
    really fit the genre. People complaining about the animations haven't played it enough, sure they could use some updating because they aren't really smooth but they are still very nice. Even though Wotr has more weapons, the weapons in chivalry feel more unique, and i have more of a gotta catch em all feel than in Wotr. Regardless they are both great games but i prefer Chivalry. (Also because it's first person.)

    P.S. please fix javelins, they are severely underpowered.    … 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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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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