Chivalry: Medieval Warfare

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"Chivalry: Medieval Warfare" is a multiplayer-focused first-person slasher game set in a gritty, realistic medieval world. Players engage in skill-based combat using swords, shields, and other medieval weapons, with the option to besiege castles, raid villages, or battle in the arena with up to 32 players. The deep melee combat system offers a wide range of responsive combat options.

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 44,531 reviews

gameplay1,522 positive mentions

stability970 negative mentions

gameplay
4,349 mentions
35 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Chivalry: Medieval Warfare" is characterized by its skill-based melee combat, offering a variety of weapons and classes that create a dynamic and engaging experience. However, many players express frustration with the game's mechanics, citing issues such as exploitative tactics, clunky controls, and a toxic community that can detract from the overall enjoyment. While the game can be fun and rewarding for those willing to invest time in mastering its intricacies, the prevalence of high-level players abusing mechanics often leads to a steep learning curve and a less welcoming environment for newcomers.
- “Ahhhh good ol' chivalry, great game with immersive gameplay and graphics.”
- “With its unique gameplay mechanics and historical setting, it offers a refreshing experience for players seeking intense battles.”
- “The game's immersive atmosphere, diverse battlefields, and challenging gameplay make it a worthy pursuit for any noble warrior seeking a taste of medieval combat.”
- “Every game was almost identical in terms of mechanics and goal.”
- “High-level players make this game a waking nightmare by exploiting every little cheesy mechanic the game has to offer.”
- “The gameplay explored new ideas, but it proved to be overcomplicated and clunky.”
graphics
1,912 mentions
55 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Chivalry: Medieval Warfare" are generally praised for their immersive quality and attention to detail, effectively capturing the brutal atmosphere of medieval combat. While many players appreciate the game's visual design and sound effects, some note that the graphics have aged and can suffer from optimization issues, particularly on lower-end systems. Overall, the graphics are considered good for a game of its age, with ratings often hovering around 7 to 8 out of 10, though some users express a desire for updates to improve performance and visual fidelity.
- “The game's graphics and sound design contribute to the immersive atmosphere, allowing players to feel fully engaged in the medieval warfare setting.”
- “Chivalry: medieval warfare's graphics are gritty and immersive, effectively capturing the brutal atmosphere of medieval combat.”
- “Chivalry has one of the best graphics and sound design I have encountered, which easily hold up with other current medieval warfare titles.”
- “Does have some optimization issues like a 62 fps cap and its graphics have not aged very well.”
- “High price for bad graphics, it feels like it was made in 2005.”
- “The graphics are terrible.”
humor
1,455 mentions
99 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Chivalry: Medieval Warfare" is a standout feature, with players frequently highlighting its chaotic and absurd moments that lead to uncontrollable laughter. The game's combination of over-the-top violence, hilarious voice lines, and the potential for comical team kills creates a lighthearted atmosphere, making it particularly enjoyable when played with friends. Overall, the humor adds a unique charm to the intense medieval combat, ensuring that players have a fun and entertaining experience.
- “If you're in the mood for a game that lets you live out your wildest medieval fantasies while accidentally beheading your friends, then grab your armor, sharpen your sword, and get ready for a hilarious adventure!”
- “You'll find yourself laughing out loud as the battlefield turns into a comedy of errors.”
- “Chivalry: Medieval Warfare features visceral, skill-based combat, a variety of game modes, and a healthy dose of humor, making it a must-play for fans of melee combat and medieval warfare.”
- “Admins letting their friends do whatever they want in a game this big is simply atrocious and an unfunny joke.”
- “Some servers are so bad... it's not funny.”
- “Every smallest mistake is punished, which makes it very unfunny.”
stability
1,002 mentions
3 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
97 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is widely criticized, with numerous players reporting persistent bugs, glitches, and exploitative mechanics that detract from the overall experience. Many reviews highlight issues such as unresponsive controls, erratic hit detection, and a toxic community that often takes advantage of these flaws. While some players find humor in the glitches, the consensus is that the game remains a "buggy mess" that significantly hampers enjoyment, especially for newcomers.
- “The game runs great and looks stunning.”
- “The combat is pretty polished and the game in my experience is mostly bug free.”
- “This is a very good game and can be super addicting, not too buggy for me, updated quite regularly, fun to play with friends.”
- “Chivalry also suffers from plenty of game-breaking bugs, glitches, and unbalance.”
- “Don't buy this broken, buggy mess of a game.”
- “This game is a mixture of frustration and misery and is just a big buggy mess.”
story
481 mentions
18 % positive mentions
69 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The story in "Chivalry: Medieval Warfare" is minimal, primarily conveyed through a brief tutorial and the context of multiplayer battles between two factions. Players express a desire for a more developed single-player campaign, as the game focuses heavily on multiplayer gameplay without a significant narrative. While some maps and missions imply a backstory, the overall consensus is that the lack of a compelling story detracts from the experience for those seeking a narrative-driven game.
- “The maps each had their own story and thus so did the factions.”
- “Chivalry doesn't have any real single player content, sadly, but the multiplayer is quite fun and the team objective missions add just a hint of story and strategy to the game.”
- “The story is simple: the kingdom of Agatha went off to war against a rival kingdom.”
- “The story in Chivalry is limited, with the game focusing more on its multiplayer gameplay than its single-player campaign.”
- “There is no single player option beyond multiplayer maps with bots, and the closest you get to a story mode is the tutorial.”
- “The only real drawback is the lack of a definitive story outside of the tutorial.”
optimization
342 mentions
20 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
34 % negative mentions
The optimization of "Chivalry: Medieval Warfare" has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, particularly on lower-end systems and during large-scale battles. While some users have noted that the game can run smoothly on high-end hardware, others experience frequent stuttering, lag, and crashes, indicating that the game is poorly optimized overall. Despite occasional improvements, the consensus is that the game still requires substantial optimization efforts to enhance gameplay stability and performance.
- “Chivalry: medieval warfare is generally well-optimized, running smoothly on a wide range of hardware configurations.”
- “Devs made a good job on the optimization.”
- “Great balance between beautiful and great performance on most systems.”
- “The game is poorly optimized and full of hackers.”
- “It suffers from severe performance and network issues; I have a decent PC (Ryzen 5 1600, GTX 950, 16GB RAM) and the game stutters if I'm in a server with more than 10-15 people, even when I lower the graphics and resolution.”
- “This game is highly unoptimized!”
atmosphere
205 mentions
63 % positive mentions
34 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in "Chivalry: Medieval Warfare" is widely praised for its immersive and gritty depiction of medieval combat, enhanced by detailed graphics and impactful sound design. Players feel fully engaged in the chaotic battlefield, with the sounds of clashing swords, battle cries, and visceral effects contributing to a unique and unforgettable experience. Despite some criticisms regarding community behavior and repetitive audio, the overall consensus highlights the game's ability to transport players into a brutal and realistic medieval setting.
- “The game's graphics and sound design contribute to the immersive atmosphere, allowing players to feel fully engaged in the medieval warfare setting.”
- “The sound of steel clashing against more steel, the whistle of an arrow flying past your head, a cry of rage, a dying scream--Chivalry was designed with a good amount of immersion in mind, to bring you the raw atmosphere of real medieval combat.”
- “With its brutal combat, epic battles, and immersive atmosphere, it’s a game that delivers the chaotic, bloody fun you’re looking for.”
- “For me, the worst thing is that all these animation glitching super skilled 'pro' players ruin the atmosphere of the game.”
- “Apart from that, I can say that this game has one of the worst communities I have ever seen. Don't get me wrong, there are some nice people on here, but the general atmosphere on servers is terrible, with plenty of racism, insults, and of course, team killing.”
- “You're gonna get killed over and over again with no remorse and a toxic atmosphere.”
music
200 mentions
46 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The game's music has received mixed reviews, with many praising its epic orchestral soundtrack that enhances the immersive experience during battles. While some players find the music to be repetitive and lacking variety, others appreciate its ability to create an engaging atmosphere that complements the gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a strong aspect of the game, though some players prefer to listen to their own music while playing.
- “The game's soundtrack features epic orchestral pieces that perfectly complement the intensity of the battles.”
- “The music and sound effects were top notch, and really contributed to the immersive power.”
- “The music is pretty good too and gets you pumped to start charging into a fight.”
- “The music is rather dull.”
- “It's not invigorating enough for the battlefield and is almost like elevator music, or an idle theme, not even atmospheric for an open world RPG.”
- “Music: 3/10 - repetitive and unoriginal, turn it off and play your own.”
monetization
183 mentions
3 % positive mentions
69 % neutral mentions
28 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players expressing frustration over the prevalence of microtransactions, particularly for cosmetic items, in a title that requires an initial purchase. While some reviews note that these microtransactions are not pay-to-win, the overall sentiment suggests that they detract from the game's value and experience, leading to perceptions of it being a cash grab. Additionally, the lack of updates and support further exacerbates dissatisfaction with the monetization strategy.
- “The game is not pay-to-win, with most of the microtransactions being cosmetic items.”
- “People cry about 'microtransactions' in the game, but you are never forced to buy anything nor will spending money give you an advantage; buyable items are purely cosmetic, I haven't spent a dime on cosmetics and I still enjoy this game a lot.”
- “I cannot recommend it any more highly, this game is balanced, fun, just the right amount of gore, and with non-gameplay changing microtransactions.”
- “Added monetization to a game they don't even run servers on.”
- “It's simply disgraceful and underhanded to slip microtransactions into a game that customers have already coughed up $27.99 for.”
- “This used to be an excellent game, but for some reason they decided to strip out major game mechanics, and put microtransactions everywhere.”
replayability
109 mentions
51 % positive mentions
46 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
Overall, the game exhibits high replayability, with many players praising its engaging mechanics, variety of game modes, and customization options. While some reviews note a potential decline in interest after achieving certain milestones, the majority highlight the game's ability to provide hours of fun and intense gameplay, making it a timeless choice for multiplayer enthusiasts. However, a few critiques mention that certain aspects may lead to repetitive experiences over time.
- “Timeless classic with replayability for many years to come.”
- “Simply an awesome game, lots of replayability, 4 different classes, 18 unlockable weapons per class, special moves for each class, ranged combat for archers and plenty of melee for the rest!”
- “Amazing game, endless replayability and never ceases to amaze.”
- “Even I will most likely quit after I've finished my achievement quota for this game as I really do not see any replay value in this game.”
- “However, beyond that it lacks replayability as matches tend to be the same experiences.”
- “I only recommend this game with an almost reluctant 7.5/10, only due to the slightly disappointing replay value.”
grinding
94 mentions
3 % positive mentions
19 % neutral mentions
78 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting it can be excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring a significant commitment to unlock weapons and progress. While some appreciate the challenge and depth it adds to gameplay, others find it detracts from the overall enjoyment, leading to repetitive experiences and frustration, especially when competing against more experienced players. Overall, the game may appeal to those who enjoy grinding, but it risks alienating players seeking a more balanced and engaging experience.
- “Grinding isn't necessary to progress.”
- “Grinding is only for leaderboards or ranks.”
- “A bit grindy sometimes.”
- “Unless you're willing to genuinely commit to grinding, leveling up, and being the best you can at this game, don’t buy it.”
- “If you're into hours of grinding and maybe 5-10% of that time of actually having fun, then maybe this game is for you.”
- “I found this game tedious and dull and not worth playing for very long.”
emotional
54 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players report a strong emotional connection to the game, describing it as immersive and capable of evoking a wide range of feelings, from laughter to tears. Many express that it effectively captures the essence of medieval life, making them feel like part of the narrative, while others note that the game's competitive nature can lead to intense emotional experiences, both positive and negative. Overall, it is seen as a unique emotional rollercoaster that resonates deeply with players, despite some criticisms regarding its mechanics and competition.
- “That's the first game that made me feel like this in a long time.”
- “I laughed, I cried, I felt every emotion a game should make you feel - 7.8/10 too much water.”
- “10/10 emotional rollercoaster.”
character development
13 mentions
38 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is generally viewed as lacking depth, with many players noting that while the character and weapon designs are visually appealing and offer customization options, the overall development system feels underwhelming. Despite this, the engaging gameplay and fun mechanics have kept players entertained, even if the character development aspect does not meet expectations.
- “Character design is cool because there are a lot of options for color choice, patterns, and emblems.”
- “Character designing (weapons, banners...): 9/10”
- “Not sure there's much depth from a character development point of view, but the two weeks of fun and mayhem I've had so far (and I've only played one of the four classes up to now) makes just under a fiver well worth it.”
- “Character development and customization is pretty rubbish and the tutorial is very buggy.”
- “Personalized character development is lacking.”