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Chivalry 2

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2022

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Quick resume

Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era - from clashing swords, to storms of flaming arrows, to sprawling castle sieges and more.

Global score

80/100

Genres

Action, Massively Multiplayer, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Tactical, Indie, Fighting

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    Pros

    • Fun and satisfying combat
    • Large-scale chaotic battles
    • Accessible yet deep mechanics
    • Immersive medieval atmosphere
    • Strong community and social play

    Cons

    • Server lag and optimization issues
    • Limited class customization
    • Some bugs and glitches
    • Toxic player behavior in some matches
    • Lack of new content updates

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Fantasy, Sensation.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players choose classes and subclasses with specific weapons and perks, allowing some freedom in combat style, but within preset options."

    • Competence
      4

      "Combat is easy to learn but hard to master, with a high skill ceiling rewarding practice and tactical stamina management."

    • Competition
      4

      "Large-scale multiplayer battles with ranked and unranked modes, duels, and skill-based combat encourage player comparison and competition."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players report habitual play, long sessions, and returning repeatedly despite some bugs and lack of new content."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Team objectives and large battles require cooperation, though some players focus on personal kills; mixed evidence of teamwork."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Limited class customization but players can creatively use environment objects and throwable items in combat."

    • Domination
      2

      "Some reports of toxic players and griefing, but also community efforts to moderate and support newcomers."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a fun, chaotic distraction and stress relief with immersive medieval battles and humor."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and social reasons, not out of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players try different classes, weapons, and tactics; use of environmental objects and various combat moves encourages experimentation."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Varied maps and objectives provide some discovery and novelty, though mostly known environments."

    • Expression
      2

      "Character customization is limited but present; cosmetic options and emotes allow some self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Medieval fantasy setting with exaggerated gore, humorous elements, and chaotic battles far from realistic."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Players form friendships, play with friends and family, and enjoy community interaction despite some toxicity."

    • Growth
      4

      "Learning combat mechanics and improving skill is a key motivation; players report personal development over time."

    • Health
      -4

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires active attention and engagement during battles; not suited for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      1

      "Some social interaction and friendships form, but limited evidence of deep emotional connections."

    • Leadership
      1

      "Some players lead or coordinate teams, but overall balanced interactions and shared decision-making predominate."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players unlock classes, weapons, and cosmetics through XP and gameplay, showing clear progression."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Game offers fun and flow but also involves chaotic, tense combat moments; mixed relaxation and excitement."

    • Sensation
      4

      "Strong sensory stimulation from gore, sound effects, music, and visual chaos provide emotional fun and excitement."

    • Status
      2

      "Leaderboards and ranks exist; players gain recognition within community though not heavily emphasized."

    • Story
      1

      "Some lore and map-based narrative elements exist but gameplay focuses mostly on multiplayer objectives."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Combat and team objectives require tactical thinking, stamina management, and coordinated planning."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Players enjoy suspense and adrenaline from chaotic battles, risk of death, and clutch moments."

    • Value
      4

      "Players feel the game offers good value for price and time invested, with frequent play and fun."

    • Violence
      5

      "Enjoyment of visceral combat, gore, dismemberment, and medieval weaponry is central to player experience."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players manage stamina, health, and positioning to avoid death and succeed in combat."

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