A Plague Tale: Requiem

 PC
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. DualShockers
    Oct 17, 2022
    70
    I’m not a huge fan of how bulky the environment feels at times, and the walking sections can become tiresome, but the truth is, Requiem had me engaged from start to finish. Sure, the game has its flaws, and it’s not a very malleable experience, but that doesn’t stop it from being a good time all the same. At its heart, A Plague Tale is a narrative-driven atmospheric experience. Everything else is just icing on the cake.
  2. GameSpot
    Oct 17, 2022
    70
    There's a lot to love in Requiem, even if frustration is an all-too-common bedfellow when it comes to gameplay. There are better stealth games out there, but its unique setting, poignant storytelling, and rat-infested dread make 14th-century France worth returning to.
  3. Dexerto
    Oct 17, 2022
    70
    Hugo and Amicia's story remains just as compelling as it was in Innocence, but A Plague Tale: Requiem swings for the fences by offering more of almost everything that made its predecessor great. Some curious design choices dampen its impact a little, but overall, it's a great return for a duo that are fast becoming some of our favorites.
  5. Eurogamer Italy
    Oct 17, 2022
    70
    A Plague Tale: Requiem is an exciting and moving journey into the relationship between Amicia and Hugo. Unfortunately, the gameplay is too guided sometime breaking the suspension of disbelief.
  6. GameWatcher
    Oct 17, 2022
    70
    A Plague Tale: Requiem's trump card is the variety of gameplay sequences between which it alternates. At its best, it spices up the original's stealth action-adventure formula with new ways of eliminating foes or holding rats at bay. At its worst, it has you slogging through tedious or frustrating stealth sections. This is a sequel that's bigger, longer, and worth playing if you're invested in Amicia and Hugo's story. But while it successfully avoids repetition, a lack of truly interesting gameplay mechanics alongside disappointing optimization that makes controlling Amicia feel unnecessarily clunky at times hamper the overall experience at launch.
  7. Shacknews
    Oct 17, 2022
    70
    Asobo Studio has done well to continue the story of Amicia and her brother Hugo in A Plague Tale: Requiem. The narrative excels at exploring Amicia’s internal strife balanced against the need to protect and help her brother. Unfortunately, while the puzzles, lighting, and rat swarming systems are neat, they are weighed down by the tedious stealth sections and clunky controls. Those who enjoyed the first game will likely want to see it through to the end, but those who are new may find the experience lacking.
  8. The Loadout
    Oct 17, 2022
    70
    A Plague Tale Requiem is a thrilling continuation of Amicia and Hugo’s story, but the gameplay innovations introduced pale in comparison to the huge strides taken when it comes to the game’s narrative and the world Asobo Studios has created.
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  1. Polygon
    Oct 17, 2022
    A Plague Tale: Requiem is a prime example of what a AA studio, given enough trust and resources, can accomplish. It’s a concise experience that didn’t waste my time, but it also scratched an itch I didn’t even know I had: a well-crafted stealth title meshed with folk horror elements that I had been craving since Siren: Blood Curse’s release in 2008. With an emotionally resonant script and an expert flow between stealth, horror, and exploration, A Plague Tale: Requiem feels like the sequel Innocence deserves. [Eurogamer Recommends]
  2. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Oct 19, 2022
    Requiem is certainly a dazzling display of detail, colour, and considerate art direction but it never quite reaches the momentum of its predecessor even though the stakes are unequivocally higher. Huge set pieces and a wider selection of abilities make sneaking through soldier and rat-infested areas feel like a thrilling, if slightly repetitive challenge, but Requiem’s story fails to hold the same level of drama and spectacle.

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 520 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 407 out of 520
  2. Mixed: 68 out of 520
  3. Negative: 45 out of 520
  1. LPYRO
    Oct 20, 2022
    10
    This must be the most beautiful looking game to date. Lighting, shadows, even the smallest textures — everything feels like the real next-gen.This must be the most beautiful looking game to date. Lighting, shadows, even the smallest textures — everything feels like the real next-gen. A truly spectacular graphics and art design.

    The game itself has become more mature and brutal with some really horrifying scenes along the way. The gameplay hasn't changed that much, but there are still some sweet additions like crossbow and new alchemy tools. The soundtrack is also pretty good and solid.

    A massive step forward compared to the first game. That's how you make a good sequel.    … Full Review »
  2. petriAND
    Oct 25, 2022
    7
    The game looks very beautiful, the story is ok, sound design and acting are good but the gameplay is very rigid and boring at times, it's aThe game looks very beautiful, the story is ok, sound design and acting are good but the gameplay is very rigid and boring at times, it's a shame if this game had good gameplay would have been amazing. But it still is an excellent game and I strongly recommend it for players that like a game with a good story and some really impressive visuals.… Full Review »
  3. Mezzeruk
    Oct 23, 2022
    7
    A 7? Yes. It's a beautiful but not a very well optimised video game. There are some strange performance issues whether on low or ultraA 7? Yes. It's a beautiful but not a very well optimised video game. There are some strange performance issues whether on low or ultra settings. 300,000 rats...is this really needed? Gameplay and story are the most important in any game and both of these are average. Good moments, average moments. Animation, lip sync and facial detail don't come close to games from Naughty Dog...and some rather clumsy game design which causes frustration. It's basically more of the same...visually a step up but even my 3080 with an 11th gen CPU and super fast RAM has performance issues that seem to be more about optimization rather than hardware. This is disappointing.… Full Review »
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