Fingal Belmont
Niche GamerChronicles of the Wolf Review
Published 7/26/2025
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90
+13 vs critic avg
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 6/19/2025
Chronicles of the Wolf
Chronicles of the Wolf is a 2D gothic Metroidvania where you play as Mateo Lombardo, a knight hunting the Beast of Gévaudan in 18th-century France. The game features exploration, challenging combat, and a dark, folklore-inspired story with hand-drawn cutscenes and a haunting soundtrack.
- Developer
- Migami Games
- Publisher
- PixelHeart, PQube
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Critic avg
77
11 scored reviews
Total coverage
11
All coverage currently scored
Score range
60–90
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Signal shape
Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 77 across 11 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
Score distribution
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11 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 9%
80–895 reviews · 45%
70–793 reviews · 27%
Below 702 reviews · 18%
Showing 1-10 of 11 matching critic reviews. 11 total critic reviews. Page 1 of 2.
Oliver Revolta
Nintendo LifeReview: Chronicles Of The Wolf (Switch) - A Spot-On Castlevania Tribute That May Test Your Patience
Published 7/3/2025
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Score
70
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Karoglou
Game RantChronicles of the Wolf Review
Published 6/29/2025
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalStephan Adamus
COGconnectedChronicles of the Wolf Review – Awesome, Old-School Metroidvania
Published 6/25/2025
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Score
85
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalTom Quirk
Checkpoint GamingChronicles of the Wolf Review - A love letter to Castlevania - Checkpoint
Published 6/24/2025
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60
-17 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Chronicles of the Wolf Review
Published 6/20/2025
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Score
75
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalOliver Shellding
WayTooManyGamesReview - Chronicles of the Wolf
Published 6/19/2025
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60
-17 vs critic avg
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PS3Blog.netChronicles of the Wolf Review
Published 6/19/2025
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85
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalWasbir Sadat
NoobFeedChronicles of the Wolf
Published 6/18/2025
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85
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalRichard Seagrave
GameSpewChronicles of the Wolf review
Published 6/16/2025
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70
-7 vs critic avg
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