Chivalry 2

 PlayStation 5
User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 89 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 89
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 89
  3. Negative: 24 out of 89
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  1. Nevermind87
    Jun 12, 2021
    5
    Some crashes and black screens, bugs with fonts in interfaces, lack of game mechanics, weak customization , poor information of weapon ( you can’t see pros and cons only price), have to unlock twice the same weapon for both fraction ( different only color - red and blue), no duels, no ranked. Can’t play with friends form another platform and even from PS4, no dynamic platoon, chat ( voiceSome crashes and black screens, bugs with fonts in interfaces, lack of game mechanics, weak customization , poor information of weapon ( you can’t see pros and cons only price), have to unlock twice the same weapon for both fraction ( different only color - red and blue), no duels, no ranked. Can’t play with friends form another platform and even from PS4, no dynamic platoon, chat ( voice too )… Expand
  2. HonestReviews66
    May 8, 2023
    5
    Genuinely not sure how there are "critics" rating this as a 9 or a 10. So it's as good as Zelda, or Witcher 3, or God of War, is it? This game is average. I commend it for being different. However, after a few hours of the same thing, the experience quickly becomes stale. There is no ranked matchmaking meaning that new players are thrown in with experienced players and this can beGenuinely not sure how there are "critics" rating this as a 9 or a 10. So it's as good as Zelda, or Witcher 3, or God of War, is it? This game is average. I commend it for being different. However, after a few hours of the same thing, the experience quickly becomes stale. There is no ranked matchmaking meaning that new players are thrown in with experienced players and this can be off-putting. The mechanic of 'swinging your waist' with the R-stick just doesn't work for me. But my most significant criticism is the fact that you always end up causing more damage to your own players than to the enemy. You're swinging a long axe in a semi-circle, in a crowded group of players, and whoever gets hit, gets hit. It's utter chaos. I appreciate the game is supposed to be light-hearted and tongue-in-cheek, but this just reduces the skills element. There are rarely any tense, one-on-one fights and there is always somebody in the way of your intended target. I got it for free on PS Plus, so won't complain too much. But I wouldn't recommend buying this for any amount of money. Worth a couple of hours of mindless fun, but it's not something that will have players coming back for years to come.… Expand
  3. VlueStar
    Jun 27, 2021
    5
    Fun game but an unbalanced mess. The best melee weapon in the game takes 2 heavy hits to kill but a headshot from a bow is 1 shot? Sometimes spawn times can be up to 15 secs when you’re 1 min away from the obj and it only lasts for 10 minutes. They started limiting the number of archer because that’s all anyone wants to be :(
  4. Zski
    Jul 16, 2023
    7
    Pleasantly surprised with this game. It finds that sweet spot of stupid action that you want to charge back into and a semi-complex that allows for satisfaction when you land a move just right. I say semi-complex because while it’s decently refined and balanced, you will find moments where it just feels ridiculous every 5-10 minutes. For example the blocking system feels pretty solid untilPleasantly surprised with this game. It finds that sweet spot of stupid action that you want to charge back into and a semi-complex that allows for satisfaction when you land a move just right. I say semi-complex because while it’s decently refined and balanced, you will find moments where it just feels ridiculous every 5-10 minutes. For example the blocking system feels pretty solid until you see one person being swarmed by three other enemies and somehow managing to block all incoming attacks. It’s easy to overlook those moments because generally it’s a lot of fun with a lot of gameplay variety. The classes feel very different, the weapons feel very different, and the maps have a nice variety of objectives to keep things fun. Once you try the game you’ll know what I mean, it’s just stupid fun, but there is a lot of technique to it. Even when you’re getting destroyed, it’s still fun. The graphics are surprisingly solid, the sound is good enough, the progression system exists (and is super confusing). I don’t think this is a game you can play for years, but you’ll easily get several weeks of fun out of it. It really takes me back to the old competitive online games with minimal story from the early 2000s. There is a bit of fun to be had.… Expand
  5. HaloFever
    May 8, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Decent game that is decent fun. At least the developer is trying something new. This is basically a massive multiplayer like Star Wars Battlefront with Medieval weapons. That’s all there is too it.

    The graphics and gameplay are all fine. The game does not look as good as a Star Wars Battelfront game but it does looks better than a free to play game like Planetfall. Kudos for going bright and cheery. Gameplay is some mix of hack and slash. I would remap the buttons but no matter, you can get by with good positioning and stabbing from a distance. A good player will use blocking, turning, and good timing to take out lots of noobs. I will never get past noob level. The control scheme is serviceable for noob purposes. The game has enough humor to make dying and walking back to the front less of a chore.

    Matchmaking is fast and maybe that is only true while the game is popular. Full disclosure: I downloaded Chivalry II because it is a PS Plus monthly game. Sometimes a game will take off when it goes “free”. This could be one of them.

    My issue with the game other than lack of a campaign is the intrusion of an in-game store. You can earn currency by playing the game you already bought or buy currency on PSN. Some players wield wicked looking swords. Are these more powerful? Not sure. The menus make no sense. I don’t know why developers make their games so hard for people to play.

    All-in-all, there is only so much game here. The game is fun to an extent. I personally never enjoyed canon fodder games that much. Still, I’d you want a giant Medieval battle, there is not other game like Chivalry 2.    … Expand
  6. Exlex
    Oct 28, 2021
    5
    Good concept, but it's not beginner friendly at all. There doesn't seem to he any kind of match making, therefore, as a low level player you have to compete with and against high level players. The interface is catastrophic. No previews on certain items or voices. Controlls aren't intuitive at all For me not fun at all. I regret this purchase.
  7. Danoka29
    Sep 3, 2023
    5
    I don't know why every medieval-themed game must be overly difficult, complicated, and unfriendly towards new players. It is quite annoying when you try to hit someone you accidentally hit your teammates and during the heat of battle, it is hard to distinguish who is on your team and who is not. The graphics are nice but the gameplay is a bit clunky
  8. Jubus
    Nov 2, 2021
    7
    Game is very fun without too much depth to it. Definitely not something to play competitively, but extremely fun if you aren't looking for a serious multiplayer experience. I've genuinely laughed out loud several times while playing, and had some great matches and duels but ultimately after about 30-40 hours in I've got bored and logged off - will log back on for content updates, thoughGame is very fun without too much depth to it. Definitely not something to play competitively, but extremely fun if you aren't looking for a serious multiplayer experience. I've genuinely laughed out loud several times while playing, and had some great matches and duels but ultimately after about 30-40 hours in I've got bored and logged off - will log back on for content updates, though these have been pretty minimal so far. Well worth the price for the fun I've had with it… Expand
  9. Kookymonster89
    Jun 4, 2023
    5
    I wanted to like this game, but I've never been so frustrated in my life. Attacking enemies from behind only for them to block you with their backswing while not even facing you is one of the most rage-inducing things I've ever experienced in a video game. This game seems like it has a really complex and nuanced combat system but really it's trash and is janky as hell. If the mechanicsI wanted to like this game, but I've never been so frustrated in my life. Attacking enemies from behind only for them to block you with their backswing while not even facing you is one of the most rage-inducing things I've ever experienced in a video game. This game seems like it has a really complex and nuanced combat system but really it's trash and is janky as hell. If the mechanics actually worked as advertised this would be an 8/10 game… Expand
  10. drdavidow
    Aug 19, 2023
    7
    Enjoyable mindless multiplayer hack and slash fun. Controls take a bit getting used to, especially understanding the range of your weapons.
  11. xYourDeus
    Sep 6, 2023
    7
    I enjoy Chivalry 2, it's a pretty fun and enjoyable hack and slash game. Sometimes it fun to just jump into a game with mindless fun and this game does that well. It's a pretty simple hack and slash multiplayer game, the difficulty on the other hand is a coin toss depending on what lobby you get in, as hack and slash games typically draw a big casual player base, which can be good for theI enjoy Chivalry 2, it's a pretty fun and enjoyable hack and slash game. Sometimes it fun to just jump into a game with mindless fun and this game does that well. It's a pretty simple hack and slash multiplayer game, the difficulty on the other hand is a coin toss depending on what lobby you get in, as hack and slash games typically draw a big casual player base, which can be good for the game's activity. The maps are pretty neat and vibrant looking, there's lots of gore as you would expect of a medieval game, and there's lots of options of weapons to use in each map to cause mayhem with. One thing I enjoy doing is launching myself from catapults into the enemy to surprise them.

    It's a pretty fine game I would say, nothing groundbreaking. It's fine game.    … Expand

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#17 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2021
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#48 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2021

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. PlayStation Country
    Jul 21, 2021
    80
    Chivalry 2 takes some cues to make the sword and shield combat feel a touch more accessible. I feel it's for the better with a fairly decent tutorial leading you right into the fighting. Whilst it can feel daunting, I've seen myself contributing to battles very quickly. The combat is deep with an importance on positioning and timing. It is slightly undermined by trying to keep the players together but, even if duels are harder to come by, the chaos of a full battlefield is hard to ignore. It's fascinating, fun and fluid.
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  2. PLAY
    Jul 5, 2021
    90
    Pressure mounts thanks to player counts – 64 players at the top end, with 40-plus in other modes (and a huge free-for-all mode too). Neat DualSense features add pleasant friction, like your p guard being harder to use the less stamina you have. Not every map and mode is a winner, but it looks fab and is fun, with a nice sense of humour. [Issue#3, p.155]
  3. Everyeye.it
    Jun 27, 2021
    80
    Despite some uncertainty both on the playful and on the technical level, Chivalry 2 therefore proves to be able to conquer both the old-fashioned fans and the new recruits, among the jerseys of a satisfying, multifaceted and more tactical gameplay than the light-hearted nature of the production do not imply.
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