Warfare — Chivalry: Medieval

Review: Chivalry: Medieval Warfare is a first-person (and optional third-person) multiplayer slasher that delivers a gritty, visceral, and often comically violent medieval combat experience. Developed by Torn Banner Studios and released in 2012, it is widely credited with helping to establish a new genre of competitive melee games. Core Gameplay & Combat System

“The experience is not without its faults... high-skilled play devolves into the vast majority of players using glitches like reverse overheads and extreme dragging.” Steam Community Verdict: Is It Still Worth Playing?

Chivalry is a "rough diamond" with aging Unreal Engine 3 graphics and clunky animations that serve a deliberate gameplay purpose.

Recent feedback highlights both the game's brilliance and its age-related challenges.

: These multi-tiered matches have you burning villages, escorting battering rams, and even assassinating the enemy king in massive, self-contained stories.

While the game features standard modes like Free-for-All and Team Deathmatch, its standout is the mode.

: The game is famous for its "limb-lopping" gore, featuring detailed dismemberment and decapitation that make every successful hit feel impactful. Game Modes & Maps