Chivalry 2

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There are bugs and kinks, but it’s hard to deny the appeal of Chivalry 2’s deathmatches. The sieges are enthralling, the maps are gorgeous, and combat system is easy to learn but difficult to master. This is the best medieval combat game out there.

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# Reviews: 61

There are bugs and kinks, but it's hard to deny the appeal of Chivalry 2's deathmatches. The sieges are enthralling, the maps are gorgeous, and combat system is easy to learn but difficult to master. This is the best medieval combat game out there.

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8.8/10

Nicolo Pashetto (The Games Machine)

As demanding as it is satisfying, Chivalry 2 pushes you to to keep an eye on mission objectives while managing its easy-to-learn-difficult-to-master fighting system. Unfortunately there is no single player campaign, but the missions are as varied as the maps are beautiful.

June 11, 2021 |

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I often hear folks talk about their “comfort food game” – that game in which they can turn their mind off and just go at it for pure good feels and satisfaction. I feel like Chivalry 2 is that game for me.

June 8, 2021 |

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9/10

T.J. Denzer (Shacknews)

90/100

Mark Steighner (COGconnected)

Chivalry 2 marries ridiculously violent melee combat to a tone that completely undercuts any notion that the mayhem should be taken seriously. With that out of the way, it provides accessible but ultimately challenging swordplay and the promise of nearly endless multiplayer fun. It doesn’t try to do everything, but instead picks a lane and absolutely owns it.

June 9, 2021 |

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Nicolo Pashetto (The Games Machine)

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T.J. Denzer (Shacknews)

9/10 - (Read Review)

Mark Steighner (COGconnected)

90/100 - (Read Review)

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Outlet	Author	Score	Date	Quote	Read
33bits	Euyen Esquefa Pons	80 / 100	06-11-2021	Chivalry II is a great game. With a fun gameplay, we will really feel inside a massive medieval battle. Too bad the game modes seem scarce or that we miss more maps for the secondary modes. But even so, if it catches our attention, it is a must.	Read review
3DNews	Михаил Пономарев	9 / 10	06-20-2021	Chivalry 2 amazes with its massive battles, mesmerizes with brutal but jolly atmosphere. That’s what I call multiplayer action for ages.	Read review
AusGamers	Grizz	8.5 / 10	06-21-2021	Martin drew his own ideas from The War of the Roses, Sir David’s main brouhaha.	Read review
BaziCenter	جواد محسنی	8 / 10	07-11-2021	Chivalry II can entertain you for hours, especially if you are a fan of Multiplayer games; but for a continuous success and keeping the game alive, the developers need to deliver constant updates and content.	Read review
CGMagazine	Dayna Eileen	8 / 10	06-29-2021	Chivalry 2 is a great game if you know what you’re getting into. It’s not the next big hit, but boy is it fun when you need to get out some frustration and have a good laugh.	Read review
Chalgyr’s Game Room	Nick Herber	8.5 / 10	06-23-2021	Chivalry 2 works on most fronts, and certain where it is needed the most – bloody, visceral combat. To that end, the hackfest that is Chivalry 2’s meat and potatoes delivers a lot of fun for both casual players and those who want to dedicate their time into digging deeper into the gameplay mechanics. The progression system and maps are both quite good, even if I’d have liked to see a few more options with both. All in all though, Chivalry’s carnage-filled gameplay is just a whole lot of fun.	Read review
Checkpoint Gaming	Sam Harkin	8 / 10	06-18-2021	As is the case with many good multiplayer games, the game itself is well made, but mileage may vary with your actual experience playing it. Mechanically, I was impressed with the depth and breadth of everything that you get to play with. Combat itself is incredibly detailed, and the capabilities to have such a compelling game in a crowd of warring factions is impressive. However, the chaos of the battlefield may be a dealbreaker for you; you may find it compelling, or you may find it frustrating. At best I can say it is part of Chivalry 2’s charm, but I’m not able to say that I always appreciated it. Regardless, the specific flavour of madness it provides makes for a fun, violent time, even amongst the varying degrees of chaos.	Read review
COGconnected	Mark Steighner	90 / 100	06-09-2021	Chivalry 2 marries ridiculously violent melee combat to a tone that completely undercuts any notion that the mayhem should be taken seriously. With that out of the way, it provides accessible but ultimately challenging swordplay and the promise of nearly endless multiplayer fun. It doesn’t try to do everything, but instead picks a lane and absolutely owns it.	Read review
Cubed3	Steven Mattern	8 / 10	08-18-2021	Chivalry 2 offers up some exciting, large-scale battles, and a variety of melee weapons at the ready. The balance is almost there, with archers perhaps being too powerful due to their generous aiming. The automatic team balancing system does remove some of the pressure of winning or losing, which can be a net positive. So, unleash a battle cry and join the fray!	Read review
Cultured Vultures	Ashley Bates	8 / 10	06-16-2021	Chivalry 2’s approach to medieval combat is equal parts satisfying and silly, creating a raucous multiplayer experience that begs to be played with friends.	Read review
EGM	Michael Goroff	6 / 10	06-11-2021	Chivalry II is great fun when it works. Its combat is simple to learn and less simple to master, but incredibly rewarding no matter your skill level. The new 64-player matches and objective-based modes ensure intense, prolonged battles, and the variety in the classes will keep you motivated to grind for that next weapon. But the lack of variety in the maps and subclass abilities, and the overwhelming connection issues, make the game more frustrating than it should be.	Read review
Everyeye.it	Alessandro Bruni	8 / 10	06-27-2021	Chivalry 2 represents the natural continuation of a creative journey that opened more than a decade ago, when the Torn Banner Studios saga was nothing more than a sensational mod for Half-Life 2.	Read review
FingerGuns	Miles Thompson	8 / 10	06-12-2021	Chivalry 2 is an immersive, chaotic, gory, hilarious, carnage spilling thrill ride of a game which will have you storming castles like a true knight of old one moment, before bewildering you with someone beating you down with a loaf of bread. It’s a fantastically enjoyable experience which is unfortunately held back by a light content offering and some technical as well as balance issues. While this knight may have taken an arrow to the knee, it battles on to launch a cabbage at you another day.	Read review
Game Rant	Cameron Corliss	4 / 5 stars	06-20-2021	Those that enjoy games that are bloody, bombastic, and have a pinch of humor will find an excellent experience in Chivalry 2. It’s approachable, smooth, and an excellent time with friends. Plus, there’s the promise of free content on the horizon, which should make the current offering even more appealing to those that engage with it. While there are some minor technical issues to be sorted out here and there, it’s still one of the most enjoyable experiences to come out of 2021 so far.	Read review
Gameblog	Camille Allard	7 / 10	06-16-2021	Chivalry 2 is an enjoyable experience. The fun is omnipresent, and you can feel the mastery of your character and your weapon during all your progression. Unfortunately, many bugs (completely broken social system and multiple crashes) destroy the experience. Wait for a patch.	Read review
Gamefa	مهدی رضایی	8 / 10	06-15-2021	The battle of 64 concurrent players and the kinematics of gameplay alongside good visual effects is definitely a good reason to try Chivalry 2. We hope that the creators will continue to update the game and see long-term support for it.	Read review
GameGrin	Gamewriter	8.5 / 10	07-04-2021	Chivalry 2 is a ton of fun, not overly complicated and will keep you coming back for more.	Read review
Gamer Escape	Grant Dotter	8 / 10	06-24-2021	This game is tricky for me to score. Chivalry II doesn’t really break new ground. That’s not really a bad thing though, as the original was a bit rough but super fun. In most regards, the game is vastly improved and polished over the original. It is just so satisfying and fun to play that I can ALMOST overlook the minor bugs here and there, and the gameplay issue I described. If these things were addressed, this would be darn close to a 10/10 from me.	Read review
Gamerheadquarters	Jason Stettner	9 / 10	09-20-2021	Chivalry 2 is an incredible experience being gruesome and directly comparable to Battlefield but with knights.	Read review
Gamers Heroes	Johnny Hurricane	7 / 10	06-21-2021	Chivalry 2 improves upon the original release by a good margin, but it still needs to work out some bugs and kinks. For those looking for some medieval madness, it might be best to wait for some more patches before diving in.	Read review
GameSkinny	Justin Koreis	9 / 10	06-17-2021	Chivalry 2’s ability to convert chaos into exuberance gifts players with an experience that brilliantly hones in on one of the greatest aspects of gaming: fun.	Read review
GameSpew	Richard Seagrave	9 / 10	06-09-2021	This is a game in which you can lose an arm and still keep on fighting, insisting that it’s just a scratch until you inevitably end up laying motionless on the floor, just like all the other unfortunate dead. It should be horrifying, really, but that’s Chivalry II‘s greatest achievement; it’s so well put together that such moments can only be considered a bloody spectacle.	Read review
Gaming Nexus	Elliot Hilderbrand	8.8 / 10	06-22-2021	Chivalry 2 shines in the combat department. Combat is fast, and the high ceiling of learning it all helps keep players invested. There may not be a ton of maps, but they are full, the movement of gameplay is refreshingly fun, and the promise of more post-launch content keeps me hopeful.	Read review
GamingTrend	Holly Hudspeth	90 / 100	06-21-2021	Chivalry 2 was a pleasant surprise, and something totally different in the PvP realm for me. There are a few bugs that need to be fixed, but the maps are gorgeous and the gameplay is engaging and fun. The humor and endless ways you can die are very appreciated.	Read review
Generación Xbox	Alejandro Serrador	8.5 / 10	06-11-2021	‎From the Middle Ages we have different points of view, especially that of a dark, dirty and not always very pleasant period. In the collective imagination, it still persists as a time of ignorance and universal barbarism, and although it has its pluses and minuses, Chivalry 2 feels like ‎‎a very refreshing multiplayer experience‎‎ that brings to light the shames of the Middle Ages with a lot of panache. So much so that rarely have we had so much fun in this historical period of Western civilization brandishing praise, swords and a large number of bows and arrows. Of course, we have sweated a lot of blood during the process.‎	Read review
God is a Geek	Mick Fraser	8.5 / 10	06-14-2021	Chivalry 2 is an excellent large-scale multiplayer game with enough humour, mission types and classes to appeal to any fan of medieval warfare.	Read review
GotGame	David Poole	8.5 / 10	06-13-2021	With Chivalry 2 coming in at a budget price tag, it’s a great multiplayer experience for anyone to enjoy. The combat is deep and full of variety, giving players a chance to live out their medieval fantasies however they wish. Utilizing cross-play and great animations, players will always have someone to have their epic duels with. While it might not be perfect in the performance department, nor for offline play, Chivalry 2 is still good fun.	Read review
Hardcore Gamer	Cory Wells	3.5 / 5 stars	06-15-2021	While the content is short sighted with Chivalry 2, the improvements over its predecessor make it a much better experience.	Read review
IGN	Leana Hafer	9 / 10	06-18-2021	An axe-cellent compromise between hack-and-slash fun and skill-based medieval melee makes Chivalry 2’s 64-player medieval brawls a ton of fun.	Read review
IGN Italy	Alessandro Alosi	8 / 10	06-21-2021	Chivalry 2 has achieved its goal: while not perfect, it offers a great combat system that it’s easy to learn but difficult to master. The game never takes itself too seriously and really shines using its best weapons.	Read review
JVL	Raptor	7.5 / 10	06-20-2021	Chivalry 2 fulfills its function with brio, it is a fun game, delirious and pleasant to browse. The feeling of participating in real medieval jousts has never been so well transcribed and this is all the more true when you share the experience with friends.	Read review
KeenGamer	Daniel Farrell	7.2 / 10	06-11-2021	Whether you’re slicing off heads as a valiant knight or picking off clueless squires as an archer, Chivalry 2 has it all. This medieval multiplayer slasher has hours of gory and epic fun, with a dash of silliness. The coming months will decide if the game will truly achieve its potential.	Read review
MMORPG.com	Brian Armstrong	8 / 10	06-17-2021	Ultimately, I’ve had a blast with Chivalry 2. It improves upon every single aspect of the original game, and feels more stable and polished than Chivalry ever did. There is some jankiness to the game (I’m not sure if the aforementioned self-catapulting is actually supposed to be an option), but it doesn’t take away from the fantastic combat. Getting a kill never gets old, battles are unpredictable and memorable, and there are seemingly endless ways to take down your foes.	Read review
MonsterVine	Sean Halliday	4 / 5 stars	08-05-2021	Chivalry 2 is a good entry into the melee-focused multiplayer scene.	Read review
Noisy Pixel	Nathan Meji	9 / 10	06-15-2021	Chivalry 2 brings out the hero in all of us as we race towards death with our friends by our side. There’s something about the chaos and immersion that draws you in for hours. Thankfully the servers held up across matches full of battle cries and deaths at the hands of my allies. There’s never a dull moment, no matter your skill level.	Read review
NoobFeed	Linden Garcia	Recommended	04-29-2021	There’s certainly a skill to Chivilary 2, but even the best of players can be knocked off their feet by a flying decapitated head, or by being slapped down by a fish. In its own unique way, the game facilitates a balanced experience that’s fun for all, and there’s nothing else like it.	Read review
Oyungezer Online	Mert Gökhan	8 / 10	06-13-2021	It’s a tremendous entertainment not to be missed by anyone interested in medieval warfare.	Read review
PC Gamer	Tyler Wilde	91 / 100	06-22-2021	A brilliant mix of high skill and low comedy, and the best medieval combat game out there.	Read review
PC Invasion	Steven Wong	8 / 10	06-22-2021	Chivalry 2 delivers plenty of intense, blood-soaked action, without taking itself too seriously. But you might eventually want to do more than blindly swing a sword around.	Read review
PCGamesN	Jordan Forward	8 / 10	06-11-2021	A first-person slasher for Monty Python fans rather than reenactors, Chivalry 2’s unswerving dedication to fun and goofiness makes it a rare treat in modern multiplayer gaming.	Read review
PlayStation LifeStyle	Alanna Lataillade	7 / 10	07-12-2021	The sequel to the classic is indeed worthy in most ways, and Chivalry II is a much needed upgrade to the original game. Combat has a lot going on, and while many players will behave as non-chivalrous bastards, there is a good amount of fun to be found on the medieval battlefields of Chivalry II.	Read review
PlayStation Universe	Callum Self	10 / 10	06-18-2021	Chivalry 2 prides itself on its chaotic, yet comedic world. It’s a glorious battle cry for gaming, with its spectacularly vicious combat, amazingly detailed maps and particularly awesome performance on PlayStation 5. An early contender for Game of the Year for sure.	Read review
PSX Brasil	Bruno Henrique Vinhadel	80 / 100	06-26-2021	Chivalry 2 abandons the rigid realistic structure in favor of a lighter, more fun game that still has enough depth for players to focus on. The humor is more noticeable and there’s enough content for good hours of fun, even if some technical issues still exist.	Read review
Rectify Gaming	Dave Rodriguez	9 / 10	06-25-2021	Chivalry 2 delivers on being a fantastic sequel, and the intense, visceral feeling of throwing stale bread at a knights head.	Read review
Saving Content	Scott Ellison II	4 / 5 stars	06-18-2021	When you swing with that weapon with purpose, and it connects, it’s a joy so few games can give. Every fight is a nail biter and you’re having so much fun that you don’t care whether you win or lose. Not only do those on console get to enjoy what Chivalry 2 is all about this time, but there’s crossplay so that everyone on PC and console can play together. Everything about the game is cinematic and grand, and never disappoints. Chivalry 2 is a sequel that exceeds expectations and has been worth the wait.	Read review
Screen Rant	Alex Santa Maria	4 / 5 stars	06-13-2021	Melee mastery with a side of screaming.	Read review
SECTOR.sk	Branislav Kohút	7 / 10	06-23-2021	There is unique fighting system and epic battles, yes, however there is only big chaos on the battlefield and not enough game modes.	Read review
Shacknews	TJ Denzer	9 / 10	06-08-2021	I often hear folks talk about their “comfort food game” – that game in which they can turn their mind off and just go at it for pure good feels and satisfaction. I feel like Chivalry 2 is that game for me. If it was even just that it’s a game in which I can pulp a folk or two with a big honkin’ sword, axe, or whatever I can get my mitts on to often hilarious effect, I would be satisfied. That said, Torn Banner and Tripwire Interactive have poured no shortage of love into this game’s environments, objectives, classes, and player customization. It’s that dedicated level of support that will keep me coming back to the game and crossing swords for a long time to come.	Read review
Sirus Gaming	Sean Christie	8 / 10	07-05-2021	Overall, the game is pretty fun if you’re into medieval warfare and have fantasies of being a knight in such a battle. The battle modes didn’t feel like it’s dragging or taking too long. There is always that feeling of urgency to get the objectives done and the game takes you back into action with a respawn so you don’t just sit around waiting. What’s also good is that when a match ends, it queues you up to another game so you can get back into it. So if you’re looking to blowing off some steam and just want to hack and slash people and release all that tension that’s brewing inside of you, then Chivalry II is right up your alley.	Read review
SomHráč.sk	Róbert Herda	80 / 100	07-06-2021	Chivalry II is an excellent multiplayer title that uses its simple concept to the point of maximum enjoyment. It suffers a bit from its modest selection of maps, but we trust this will be fixed with DLCs and updates over time.	Read review
SpazioGames	Marino Puntorieri	8 / 10	06-18-2021	Chivalry II is an intriguing and fun step ahead for Torn Banner Studios.	Read review
TechRaptor	Dylan Wilby	8.5 / 10	06-24-2021	First and foremost, Chivalry 2 is an excellent medieval fighting game. The combat system is incredibly rewarding and nuanced, with a wide array of weapons	Read review
The Games Machine	Nicolò Paschetto	8.8 / 10	06-11-2021	As demanding as it is satisfying, Chivalry 2 pushes you to to keep an eye on mission objectives while managing its easy-to-learn-difficult-to-master fighting system. Unfortunately there is no single player campaign, but the missions are as varied as the maps are beautiful.	Read review
TheSixthAxis	Jim Hargreaves	8 / 10	06-15-2021	The melee combat may not be as technical or strategic as some hardcore fans might like, yet it’s hard to deny the appeal of Chivalry 2’s dismembering deathmatches. Those first few sieges are truly enthralling as watch waves of red and blue troops smash against each other. Over time it may lose its edge though Chivalry 2 is still one of the most fun and unique multiplayer games out there.	Read review
TrueAchievements	Tom West	4 / 5 stars	06-09-2021	Chivalry 2 is a game that thrusts you into the brutality of medieval warfare without remorse and allows you to fully experience the reality that soldiers faced in those bloody times. The rewards come from extended gameplay and mastering your class and weapon choices, ultimately learning how to effectively defend yourself and go on the offensive. This is a must-have for anyone that enjoys melee combat within video games and wants to put their skills to the test. Aside from a few minor issues, the game feels polished throughout, and I look forward to playing it for many, many more hours.	Read review
VGChartz	Lee Mehr	8 / 10	07-06-2021	It gleefully harnesses the silly and chaotic to such operatic excesses that I can’t help but indulge in the beautiful carnage.	Read review
WayTooManyGames	Jordan Hawes	8 / 10	06-19-2021	Chivalry 2 is a great time and the controls are intuitive enough to be able to jump in and chop down some enemies. While content is a bit light at launch and there isn’t any evolution to the mechanics for veterans, I can’t deny the frantic fun.	Read review
Wccftech	Rosh Kelly	8.9 / 10	06-11-2021	Chivalry 2 is a fantastic medieval multiplayer brawler created with care by the studio that first heralded the genre. Although there are a few missteps and issues here and there, you’ll have an absolute blast playing whether you’re a battle-hardened knight or a noob nave.	Read review
Windows Central	Brendan Lowry	4.5 / 5 stars	06-11-2021	Chivalry 2 is perfect for folks who want to have a chaotic good time and enjoy the fantasy of fighting in romanticized medieval battlefields. There are a couple of downsides, but it’s still an amazing game that we can’t recommend enough.	Read review
Worth Playing	Andreas Salmen	8.3 / 10	07-15-2021	Chivalry II is a lot of fun. It’s visceral, easy to learn but difficult to master, and it’s simply a bloody good time. The balancing issues, lackluster customization options, and a general lack of maps take the wind out of its sails far too quickly. That means that a couple of updates could turn this little gem into a must-play title. I’m hopeful that Torn Banner can build on the solid foundation that it has poured for Chivalry II.	Read review
Zoomg	افشین پیروزی	8.5 / 10	06-30-2021	Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer experience of medieval battles that can be very enjoyable for those interested in such a space. Gameplay and more precisely the game’s struggles are engaging, exciting and fun, and thanks to the full training section, even newcomer players can quickly learn the general principles.	Read review

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Improving on the original genre-defining Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, Chivalry 2 invites players to master the blade with an all-new and improved combat system that combines real-time strikes and a free-flowing combo system to speed up the action and let players become a whirlwind of steel on the battlefield. Created with the ability to fight multiple foes in mind, Chivalry 2’s combat mixes the best of both FPS and fighting game genres for an unmatched melee experience.

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