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As Mateo Lombardo, hunt the Beast of Gévaudan in a gothic 2D adventure of combat, castle exploration, upgrades, and secrets.
Released 19 Jun 2025
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Hunt the legendary Beast of Gévaudan in Chronicles of the Wolf! Step into the boots of Mateo Lombardo in this epic adventure featuring brutal bosses, vast castles, and secrets to uncover. Narration by the legendary Robert Belgrade and other special appearances!
Developed by Migami Games · Published by PQube, PixelHeart
In 18th-century Gévaudan, Mateo Lombardo—the last apprentice of the Rose Cross Order—sets out to hunt the legendary Beast. His pursuit leads through a dark tale of local people, monsters, and a wider mystery.
Explore towns, forests, ruins, and a sprawling castle, speaking with locals, solving puzzles, and searching for hidden routes and items. New movement abilities open paths back through connected areas, while shortcuts and travel points help link regions.
Fight with a range of weapons, subweapons, magic, and helpful spirits. Gain levels, improve Mateo’s equipment, and find relics that grant abilities or open new routes as you take on bosses. The story offers multiple endings.
Players who enjoy the game often value its old-school Castlevania-like exploration, with a connected castle, secrets, and upgrades that make returning to earlier areas rewarding. The dark atmosphere, pixel art, and soundtrack also stand out, as do the mystery and challenging boss fights. Opinions are mixed on the deliberate retro feel: many find the controls stiff or unresponsive, and some criticize punishing traps, backtracking, and limited map guidance.
The Beast is real—and it’s waiting for you.
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.
Explore vast castles, treacherous forests, and mysterious ruins, all teeming with danger and secrets. Talk to locals, collect powerful weapons, solve intricate puzzles, and unlock game-changing abilities to forge your own path through this sprawling, interconnected world. Along the way, you’ll face brutal bosses that will push your skills to the limit.
Featuring a special guest appearance from Bloodless, the iconic crimson-soaked adversary from a critically acclaimed gothic action series, voiced by Kira Buckland.
Adding further depth, the narration is brought to life by Robert Belgrade, a legendary voice talent known for his work across the Tekken series, as well as Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (Alucard) memorable roles in Mega Man X7 (Signas) and Soul Blade (Rock).
With its stunning illustrated cutscenes and a haunting soundtrack composed by Jeffrey Montoya, Chronicles of the Wolf delivers a deeply immersive and cinematic experience. Enhancing the game’s rich atmosphere is a breathtaking guest track by Óscar Araujo, acclaimed for his powerful compositions on Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, Lords of Shadow 2, and the cult film Neon Flesh.
Combined with deep historical inspiration and intense gameplay, this is more than just a game—it’s your next obsession.
| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 16 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Metacritic | 75/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
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