#CHIVALRY 2 REVIEW PC#

But those of you who just want to have fun will see that there are heaps of it to be had in Chivalry 2. Those of you who care deeply about realism and solemnity will probably find Mordhau more to your liking. I really hope Torn Banner Studios keep on adding new modes, weapons, and maps to Chivalry 2. It definitely deserves a lot of love and attention and I don't doubt that it'll be a firm favorite for years to come. Although the launch content is a little bit limited, the core gameplay loop is sufficiently compelling to keep you coming back for dozens of hours of fun. The combat system is incredibly rewarding and nuanced. Chivalry 2: Verdictįirst and foremost, Chivalry 2 is an excellent medieval fighting game. I thoroughly enjoyed taking the time to test out each class and subclass and am still happily grinding away to unlock all the different weapons. Every weapon can be wielded to great effect as long as you have the skill to do so. While there are some notably high-performing weapons, the balancing is pretty good overall. It doesn't help anything but it makes you feel a bit better about yourself. Pressing C unleashes a powerful battle cry.

Similar to the subclasses, each weapon has its own identity: blunt weapons are better against heavily armored knights polearms have a long-range but slightly lower damage two-handed weapons tend to be slow but incredibly powerful. Some of my favorite weapons, such as the devastating two-handed Maul, were unlocked after hours of grinding. You unlock weapons as you level up each class, providing great replay value. Each subclass is distinct from the others, ensuring combat is never boring or straightforward.Įach subclass has access to different weapons and abilities, allowing even greater customization of your playstyle. You can sit back and pick off foes from afar as an Archer, wade into the thick of the melee as a heavily armored Crusader, or assassinate enemies from behind as a sneaky Ambusher. This really lets you lean into your chosen playstyle. In addition to this, Chivalry 2 lets you pick from 12 different subclasses. You can duck and weave around your enemy's swings until you see an opening or brute force your way through their defenses with a hail of blows. Most importantly, the combat is fantastic and nuanced enough for you to really develop your own fighting style. One second, you're sitting breathless and goosepimpled after surviving an onslaught from 30 bloodthirsty soldiers, the next you're chuckling as a meandering peasant gets piked in a particularly comical way. The juxtaposition of cinematic openings and humorous side moments are Chivalry 2's greatest strength. These set pieces are like something straight out of a film. You're then separated into two lines of soldiers who charged headlong into each other. Not a popular one, as you might expect.Īt the beginning of each match, you're treated to a cutscene of sorts, usually involving a commander giving a stirring speech to his troops and explaining the objective.

#CHIVALRY 2 REVIEW PC#

I was playing on PC with all the settings turned up to Epic and was blown away by the detail. All the better to see the blood spatters, I guess. It's resisted the stereotype of other games in the genre to present dull and muddy vistas in favor of bright, colorful battlefields. I doubt anyone would dispute that it's the best-looking game of its ilk. The bawdy jokes and arcadey style won't be for everyone but it's still undoubtedly a strong contender for the best medieval battle sim on the market.Ĭhivalry 2 looks fantastic. At its heart, it's an impressively nuanced hack and slash game with various classes and weapons to keep things fresh.

Torn Banner Studios have polished and embellished their previous offering with a hugely satisfying and entertaining sequel, Chivalry 2.Ĭhivalry 2 launches you into vast, chaotic battlefields of up to 64 players with various team-based objectives, such as lying siege to a castle or rescuing prisoners. In spite of its irreverent tone and occasional clunkiness, the nuanced combat mechanics and sprawling set-pieces established it as a fan favorite. Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, released in 2012, was Torn Banner Studios’ first foray onto this battlefield. Titles such as Mordhau and For Honor have been competing to become the premier sword-fighting experience. Multiplayer medieval battle games have become increasingly popular over the last decade or so.

Chivalry 2 review