- Publisher: PQube
- Release Date: Jun 19, 2025
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
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Jun 24, 2025Chronicles of the Wolf is a true ode to the classic and mid-era of Castlevania, blending the best of both to deliver a progressively engaging game, well balanced difficulty, and highly atmospheric in its storytelling, with plenty of secrets to uncover. That’s not to say it lacks polish—but by no means do these minor flaws get in the way of the incredible experience the title offers.
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Jul 15, 2025Chronicles of the Wolf is a confident, old-school Metroidvania that asks a lot of its players. Its DNA is from another gaming era, and simply being a fan of the genre won’t guarantee you’ll enjoy it. If modern quality-of-life features like marking your map or being gently nudged forward are preferable, there are better options elsewhere. But if you’ve got the patience to revisit a time when games were slower and more cryptic, and the pacing was a little more intense, Chronicles of the Wolf is like a rich, dark relic that you’ll treasure. For every player put off by its demands, another will embrace it as a worthy challenge.