Chronicles of the Wolf

 PC
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Tech-Gaming
    Jun 23, 2025
    74
    An atmospheric metroidvania steeped in historical fiction, Chronicles of the Wolf delivers gothic ambiance and a reverential nod to early Castlevanias. Although some stiff controls and pacing hiccups dull this wolf’s claws, there’s still plenty of ferocity lurking in these depths.
  2. GameOver.gr
    Aug 11, 2025
    60
    Strangely enough, Chronicles of the Wolf takes inspiration from Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest, arguably the weakest 2D entry in the series. It’s not much of a surprise, then, that the map design falls short of the genre’s best, requiring a lot of tiring backtracking, even by Metroidvania standards. The pixel art is certainly charming, but overall this is not quite a memorable ode to a legendary series.
  3. Checkpoint Gaming
    Jun 24, 2025
    60
    As a throwback to the old 2D Castlevania games, Chronicles of the Wolf is serviceable and mostly effective. If you’re after a nostalgia trip that doesn’t have many ambitions to forge its own identity or take note of the quality of life improvements that metroidvanias have been honing since the 1990s, Chronicles of the Wolf will be a satisfying romp through the French countryside. However, the game isn’t aspiring to anything more than a simple trip down memory lane, and would be hard to recommend for anyone not already a Castlevania fan or looking for something that evolves on past Metroidvanias rather than simply imitating them.