
Release
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Critic score
75/100
Platform families
4
Editorial overview
What it is
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.
The premise
In Chronicles of the Wolf, you’ll play as Mateo Lombardo, the last apprentice of the Rose Cross Order, on a quest to hunt the infamous Beast of Gévaudan. This dark and thrilling platforming adventure blends fast-paced combat, challenging exploration, and deep storytelling, making it a must-play for fans of the genre.
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Game data from IGDB
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Themes
Action · Fantasy
Languages
10 supported
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Xbox Series X|S
Gen 9

PlayStation 4
Gen 8

PC (Microsoft Windows)

PlayStation 5
Gen 9

Xbox One
Gen 8

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Nintendo Switch
Gen 8