Chivalware
Critic Reviews for Chivalware
A roguelite, match-3 riff on the grid-based battling of Mega Man Battle Network, Chivalware is a hectic and fun game.
Chivalware nails its grid-battling gameplay loop with retro-inspired flair. I loved the sense of discovery and combat, but its reliance on an ever-growing pool of potential upgrades with no noticeable permanent progression is somewhat punishing. Narrow appeal aside, it’s a solid grid-battler roguelike that maintains its rapid fire pacing.
Chivalware is a title that challenges the conventions of the genre in an intelligent and bold way, though it also includes some design choices that may prove irritating or overly harsh.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Chivalware is the perfect game both for those moments when you’re bored and don’t know what to play, and for playing with friends as you pass the controller around one afternoon to see who can get the farthest in each game. With its retro, pixelated style and genre, it will remind us of the afternoons many of us spent at the arcades. Plus, the use of different characters, each with their own unique traits, makes every game different and forces us to approach it in a new way.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Chivalware offers a creative blend of real-time combat and tile-matching mechanics, with its diverse equipment and dynamic battles standing out as its main strengths. Despite limited environmental variety and balance issues, the game delivers an engaging experience that rewards players who master its unique combat system. While there is still room for improvement, Chivalware is an enjoyable and inventive roguelike that brings two very different gameplay concepts together in an interesting way.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Chivalware offers a fresh take on roguelite combat, mixing real-time action with match-three mechanics. With five playable knights, over 80 weapons and plenty of upgrades to experiment with, there's a lot of room for different builds and strategies. Its combat system is engaging and surprisingly challenging, although limited enemy variety and a steep learning curve hold it back. A fun indie experience that is well worth checking out at $9.99.
