I have been playing "Chivalry 2" recently. As an old-school real-time MMO, I decided to make a horizontal comparison between it and several similar games on the market to help everyone avoid pitfalls. The evaluation dimensions and scores should be as objective as possible without filters.
Let's talk about the picture first. The graphics of "Chivalry 2" are indeed a bit outdated in 2025. The modeling is rough, and the light, shadow and particle effects are basically the same as ten years ago. There is a clear gap between it and next-generation games such as "Jian Wang 3 Remake" or "Ni Shui Han". But its style is very "martial arts" - the scenes are more realistic, without those fancy wings and mount light effects, it can be regarded as a retro aesthetic. If you can accept the picture quality of "Dragon Babu", you can play this game, but if you are looking for pictures, you can take a detour. Graphics Rating: 6/10.
In terms of gameplay, "Chivalry 2" retains a very pure "tactical animal husbandry" + camp field PK mode. There is no automatic pathfinding or one-click sweep. Killing monsters and equipment, and equipment all rely on transactions and upgrades, and transactions between players are completely open. This is completely different from the semi-automatic daily life of "Jian Wang 3" or "Tianya Mingyue Dao" - you have to manually run tasks, manually spawn monsters, and even manually form a team to download a copy. Those who like to "swipe" will find it enjoyable, but those who are used to fast food may be dissuaded. Compared with old games such as "Hot Blooded Jianghu", its professional distinctions are more obvious, the skills of the eight sects are very different, and PVP has a sense of strategy. However, the cross-server battlefield matching mechanism is average, and you often encounter crushing situations. Gameplay rating: 7.5/10.
Krypton gold must be discussed separately. The charging mode of "Chivalry 2" is written as 0. In fact, it is a free game, but the mall sells costumes and mounts, which does not affect the balance. All equipment depends on playing and trading, there is no compulsory consumption, and there is no VIP level. This is much better than "Zhengtu" and "Legend" that "get beaten without spending money". It is a bit similar to "Swordsman Love Net Edition", but they also have monthly cards. However, zero krypton players need to spend a lot of time collecting materials. After all, open trading means that the economic system relies on player output. Krypton Gold Rating: 8/10 (conscience).
The social system is the highlight of "Chivalry 2". Two major camps, gang city battles, occupying the city as the king, as well as two-person riding of mounts, interactive emoticons, and you can win at any time in the wild. Compared with "Nine Yin Manual", which emphasizes adventure and the sense of rivers and lakes, it is more inclined to "gang brotherhood" - gang battles require voice command, the camp needs daily cooperation, and the social stickiness is very strong. But be aware that if individual players do not join a gang, their experience will be compromised. After all, the wild is a PVP area. Social Rating: 8.5/10.
To sum up: "Chivalry 2" is suitable for those nostalgic players who like to manually farm monsters, enjoy gang PVP, and don't mind the graphics. Comparing similar games: It is more hard-core than "Jian Wang 3", more conscientious than "Tiandao", and fairer than "Zhengtu", but it is also more time-consuming. If you are tired of playing the "pseudo MMO" with automatic pathfinding and one-click upgrade recently, you can come here to try the real world of "calling people to form a team to download the game, and fighting in the wild to gain fame". But if you are a picture party or a casual party, it is recommended to think twice.
Recommended for: veteran MMO enthusiasts, gang PVP controllers, and student/working parties with plenty of time.
Pitfall avoidance reminder: Newbies have poor guidance and can easily get lost in the early stages; there is no automatic pathfinding, and you need to read the task documents yourself.
Overall score: 7.6/10 (the advantages and disadvantages are all outstanding, not a masterpiece but not a scam).