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. 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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#56 Best PC Game of 2022
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#14 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022

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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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