A Plague Tale: Requiem

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 520 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 68 out of 520
  3. Negative: 45 out of 520

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  1. Mithrawn05
    Jan 19, 2023
    10
    Really liked the first and this improves on it in every way. Graphics are great, story is epic and moving, and gameplay is simple but fun. Highly recommend if you enjoy linear adventure games with great stories.
  2. KrecikOwsik
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. The story, graphics, voice acting, soundtrack... Everything just works perfect. Things that happen in the story connected with brilliant music (especially Beyond the Horizon theme) is just another level.
  3. SkinheadPente0
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    Finished this game yesterday, and its a true masterpiece, from the amazing graphics to the gameplay with the soundtrack with the even more gripping narrative. My congrats to the devs. Hope there will be a sequel as awesome as this game.
    Also this game should have been at least awarded with the best narrative award in the Game Awards this year, a true shame that not even one award was    Finished this game yesterday, and its a true masterpiece, from the amazing graphics to the gameplay with the soundtrack with the even more gripping narrative. My congrats to the devs. Hope there will be a sequel as awesome as this game.
    Also this game should have been at least awarded with the best narrative award in the Game Awards this year, a true shame that not even one award was given to this masterpiece.    … Expand
  4. safari
    Dec 9, 2022
    9
    bu oyunun potansiyeli çok yüksek ama sanırım imkanlar dahilinde
    o yüksek potansiyele ulaşamıyor sonuçta indie bir yapım
    yılın oyunu ödül töreninde bir çok ödüle aday olup hiç bir şey alamaması da bunu gösteriyor iyi yaptığı şeyleri koruyup azda olsa yeni özellikler eklemiş bir önceki oyuna göre sınırlıda olsa yakın dövüş öğeleri koymuşlar oyunun geçtiği alanlar çok daha genişlemiş    bu oyunun potansiyeli çok yüksek ama sanırım imkanlar dahilinde
    o yüksek potansiyele ulaşamıyor sonuçta indie bir yapım
    yılın oyunu ödül töreninde bir çok ödüle aday olup hiç bir şey alamaması da bunu gösteriyor
    iyi yaptığı şeyleri koruyup azda olsa yeni özellikler eklemiş
    bir önceki oyuna göre sınırlıda olsa yakın dövüş öğeleri koymuşlar
    oyunun geçtiği alanlar çok daha genişlemiş
    oyun çok güzel gözüküyor
    oynayın zevk verecektir
    illa ilk oyunu oynamak o kadarda şart değil
    oyunun oynanışını daha dinamik hale getirseler süper olacak
    bir sonraki oyun günümüzde geçecek gibi
    o sebeple çok bekliyorum nasıl olacağını    … Expand
  5. WHITESIXOMAR
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
    A Plague Tale: Requiem is everything that one could want from a sequel to the 2019 Innocence masterpiece. It's more ambitious, action-packed, and surprisingly more emotional and meaningful. The story remains as engaging as ever, with a heavy commitment to his cast of compelling characters. The overall presentation is stellar as before, but the graphics are on a whole new level of stunningA Plague Tale: Requiem is everything that one could want from a sequel to the 2019 Innocence masterpiece. It's more ambitious, action-packed, and surprisingly more emotional and meaningful. The story remains as engaging as ever, with a heavy commitment to his cast of compelling characters. The overall presentation is stellar as before, but the graphics are on a whole new level of stunning quality, along with the visual art. feels like a spread of the wings, to forge an unmistakable identity. But despite the technical and creative achievements, Asobo only got one Award and few nominations. I'm sure that given time, they will get more recognition. I consider Requiem to be the 2022 Game Of the Year.… Expand
  6. APride
    Nov 3, 2022
    9
    Beautiful game with a fantastic and emotional story. Gameplay has been expanded since the first title, but it is still very much a stealth-centered experience. Absolute pleasure to engage with this narrative experience. Massive kudos to the devs and writers. Brilliant close to a unique series.
  7. yamaci17
    Nov 7, 2022
    8
    Gameplay and combat has its downfalls, there are clearly some attempts from the devs to spice up the overall feel of the combat but it needed a major haul. I would've appreciated less hand holding, and more freedom. Also, they really need to step up their in-game / facial animations. I found cutscenes enjoyable, overall mocap was fine actually. But a glaring issue was that in certainGameplay and combat has its downfalls, there are clearly some attempts from the devs to spice up the overall feel of the combat but it needed a major haul. I would've appreciated less hand holding, and more freedom. Also, they really need to step up their in-game / facial animations. I found cutscenes enjoyable, overall mocap was fine actually. But a glaring issue was that in certain parts of the game where Amicia slowly walks and talks and some story is being told. These sections felt super weird and forced. Somehow it was "disconnected" from the overall feeling of the game. I'd have preferred more actual cutscenes rather than these "walking and talking " scenes. What is even sadder is that some high quality dialogues are being squandered by such a bad presentation, so it hurts extra.

    Graphics are amazing. It is truly a herald of what is to come. Story is great. It tells a heartfelt story with great character development. It manages to build up two characters from the ground up. Since they greatly botched the development of Beatrice/Lucas in 1st gam, it was refreshing to see actual characters that adds meaningful value to hugo and amicia's adventure in Arnaud and Sophia. Also story telling is not made in a omniscient way and for me it really adds a lot. You can live the surprise, suspense and curiousity of our adventurers.

    Overall, I enjoyed this game a lot ! If not for the weird combat sections where you "run around" with those horrible animations and shoot stuff around with your sling; it would be a perfect game. Stealth sections were really enjoyable from a gameplay perspective. Not great, but decent.

    These devs really have the potential to make something super great in future. I look forward to Asobo's productions. My only hope is that they go bigger and manage to secure a higher budget / longer production time.

    This is all I have to say for this game. I'm also hoping for sequels because this universe has the potential for it!    … Expand
  8. ram_1941REG77
    Oct 24, 2022
    7
    Hello, thanks for the game, it's good!
    No optimization, but everything is ok! I liked the plot more than 1 part! Thanks from Moscow!
  9. Vileguyver
    Nov 24, 2022
    10
    After playing through on a Series X at 40fps, this game deserved more.
    So, I built a new PC just to get the max out of this game. A small fortune later and it was well worth it.
  10. zyllus
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Loved the first one so much and glad that this dropped on GamePass Day One. This is an absolutely amazing game. The attention to details and environment of the world are mind boggling. The game picks up a year later after the events of the first game. Amicia is a better fighter and goes through hell and back for his brother. The development of the sibling relationship as they make friendsLoved the first one so much and glad that this dropped on GamePass Day One. This is an absolutely amazing game. The attention to details and environment of the world are mind boggling. The game picks up a year later after the events of the first game. Amicia is a better fighter and goes through hell and back for his brother. The development of the sibling relationship as they make friends and enemies throughout their journey is so well written. The music and gameplay is so well done that I have nothing bad to say about this game. In my book this game is GOTY 2022 and anyone who played the first game, should not miss this one.… Expand
  11. Emarnic
    Oct 26, 2022
    9
    Игра дейсвительно заставила восхищаться нею и держать открытый рот до конца игры! Очень красивая, очень хорошая физика разрушаемости, это была дикая эйфория и приятные ощущения. Сюжет был очень интересным и с каждым этапом становилась все еще и еще интересной. Очень понравилось окружение и атмосфера, это дейсвительно передало реализм и ощущения во времена в те века. Игра сделана с огромнымИгра дейсвительно заставила восхищаться нею и держать открытый рот до конца игры! Очень красивая, очень хорошая физика разрушаемости, это была дикая эйфория и приятные ощущения. Сюжет был очень интересным и с каждым этапом становилась все еще и еще интересной. Очень понравилось окружение и атмосфера, это дейсвительно передало реализм и ощущения во времена в те века. Игра сделана с огромным ТРУДОМ! Я очень сильно уважаю разработчиков за это. Это безумно круто и произведение на высоте, я восхищен! Спасибо большое за такой проект. Жду продолжение. Минусов не заметил. Разве не понравилась оптимизация в даной игры, она очень прожорлива. Но это не важно, прошел ее на удовольствие. Спасибо еще раз!… Expand
  12. Bohdan36
    Oct 28, 2022
    8
    Pros of the game:
    - large-scale escapes from rats (on roofs and other places); devouring; destruction;
    - a vast game world (landscapes, glades with windmills); - missions with full stealth without raising the alarm; - mini games; their text. story; - optimal AI; - no strained sexuality; - French voice acting; sounds; Russian subtitles; - good work of testers (the game    Pros of the game:
    - large-scale escapes from rats (on roofs and other places); devouring; destruction;

    - a vast game world (landscapes, glades with windmills);

    - missions with full stealth without raising the alarm;

    - mini games; their text. story;

    - optimal AI;

    - no strained sexuality;

    - French voice acting; sounds; Russian subtitles;

    - good work of testers (the game did not crash, bugs are not critical)

    Cons of the game:

    - no plot path choice; different - good and bad endings;

    - lack of co-op, playing for other characters (I saw a lot of potential when so many allies were around);

    - Encouraging players to pass NOoneSHOT from the guard, run in the door, helping photo mode - the casualness of the game;

    - lack of bosses; test mode for speed, time;

    - lack of new, revolutionary mechanics (Luka could definitely show Kuzma's mother)

    Luka is the best character in the game, who was pushed to the 2nd plan, IMHO!
    But still THANK YOU for a worthy continuation of Innocence.

    8/10    … Expand
  13. IgorRB
    Dec 13, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ótimo jogo! Sensacional. Pra mim GOTY de 2022.
    História envolvente, armas diferentes do comum.    … Expand
  14. TastieToasty
    Oct 28, 2022
    5
    Its really tidiouse and boring in some parts, and has some really bad writing like TWD season 2.
    a child has to do everything while the adults watch and relax.
    the game softlocked me multiple times, I once even had to use a Trainer because the bridge wouldnt go down again after dying. https://youtu.be/-TxoY1pUlRM The first game was unique and the fighting actually felt good, this is    Its really tidiouse and boring in some parts, and has some really bad writing like TWD season 2.
    a child has to do everything while the adults watch and relax.

    the game softlocked me multiple times, I once even had to use a Trainer because the bridge wouldnt go down again after dying. https://youtu.be/-TxoY1pUlRM

    The first game was unique and the fighting actually felt good, this is just blant repeating and repeating.

    The VA is fine
    Graphics are amazing
    Mission design is bad, even the new COD's are have better mission designs.

    I really liked the first game.
    I wish this one would be more like it.    … Expand
  15. 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. 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    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.    … Expand
  16. 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 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 someA 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.… Expand
  17. Nexusjuan
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    I am loving it. A good story, some brutal new generation graphics, excellent, have left me speechless. The game is very entertaining.
  18. UnderTale57
    Oct 22, 2022
    9
    An excellent story, more improved and enjoyable gameplay, magnificent atmosphere and more... Optimization was lacking but when you focus on story you completely forget about it.
  19. ricky6
    Oct 27, 2022
    8
    8,5 without the performance issues, this game touched me a lot, the gameplay is cool i found more offensive than innocence.

    The water is ugly.. haha and the facial expression not amazing but all the other textures are really detailed .
    If you liked innocence you will adore requiem.
    We can see a real inspiration from the last of us while playing.
  20. Fataga
    Oct 29, 2022
    10
    Technically, mechanically and even narratively, Requiem is a massive improvement over the already impressive first part. The mix of sneaking around and solving puzzles is also central here, but it's more robust and varied. And you have larger levels to make your own way through. The graphics are an immense improvement with an exceptional level of detail, phenomenal material work andTechnically, mechanically and even narratively, Requiem is a massive improvement over the already impressive first part. The mix of sneaking around and solving puzzles is also central here, but it's more robust and varied. And you have larger levels to make your own way through. The graphics are an immense improvement with an exceptional level of detail, phenomenal material work and absolutely sublime lighting. And then there are the series' signature rat swarms. Insanely good sequel. I liked the first part, I love the second :-) 10/10… Expand
  21. ArtByPine
    Oct 21, 2022
    8
    The good things:
    -The story is good enough to keep the player engaged
    -The main characters are interesting and I loved Hugo's character. -The graphic section is simply astonishing, probably the best graphics available in the videogame market right now. -Relatively low price The bad stuff: -First I'll address the elephant in the room, the game is REALLY demanding in terms of    The good things:
    -The story is good enough to keep the player engaged
    -The main characters are interesting and I loved Hugo's character.
    -The graphic section is simply astonishing, probably the best graphics available in the videogame market right now.
    -Relatively low price

    The bad stuff:
    -First I'll address the elephant in the room, the game is REALLY demanding in terms of hardware, this is a game only the 1% will be able to enjoy in Ultra graphics.
    -The gameplay feels limited in some situations
    -The facial animation of NPCs is something you would expect of a game from 2011

    In conclusion: I recommend this game if you have the hardware needed to run it in Ultra Graphics and have the time to dive into the story of the game.    … Expand
  22. OcJey
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This game brings tears of joy and sadness like the first one did. But here, everything hits way harder. From the improved gameplay and amazing voice acting to the breathtaking soundtrack and visuals, this is an expirience you will never forget. If there are games that deserve 10/10 even if only for the story, this is one of them.
  23. c_ache
    Oct 22, 2022
    8
    + русский язык есть
    + интересный сюжет, хорошо раскрыли историю макулы
    + геймплей стал интереснее и сбалансированнее - оптимизация ужасная, 3080ti 12gb + 9900K + 32GB ram + DLSS на ультра производительность и прыжки с 40 до 55 кадров в 2,5K 3440*1440 - микрофризы постоянные    + русский язык есть
    + интересный сюжет, хорошо раскрыли историю макулы
    + геймплей стал интереснее и сбалансированнее
    - оптимизация ужасная, 3080ti 12gb + 9900K + 32GB ram + DLSS на ультра производительность и прыжки с 40 до 55 кадров в 2,5K 3440*1440
    - микрофризы постоянные
  24. HarkTheGamer
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    A sequel of epic proportions! Up par with the first game if not better. The story is very good and well written and a few added mechanics breathes what is already a familiar gameplay a new life into it.
  25. Isenar
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    Another game in my treasury of the best games with a good story.
    The game has a heartfelt story and beautiful landscapes.
  26. Willar
    Oct 26, 2022
    7
    Very pretty game but the mechanics and gameplay get a bit dull after several hours. It could do with being a lot shorter.
  27. Andrudis
    Oct 22, 2022
    5
    Game is ok to spend a few evening if you feel like it, but unlike with the first game you will not miss anything if decide to skip this one. Unlike outstanding niche first game this one is targeted for wider audience, but is also more mediocre. Well, you cannot get everything at one apparently...
  28. Dipalay
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Beautiful graphics, great story, really good game. Optimization could be better but FSR 2,1 mod can fix framerate and still looks good. Btw, I play on GTX 1050 2GB on 1080p Low settings with FSR on Ultra Performence. Framerate is somthing like 40-50fps.
  29. Silvano1Se7
    Oct 27, 2022
    10
    This game is a must play if you liked a plague tale inoccence, level design graphics and story telling are amazing gameplay feels a little bit improved but its perfect for its story.
    Graphics 14.5/10 broke the scale.
    Story 8.5/10 i liked the vibe of the old one better but still this one hits the spot
    Gameplay 7/10 same as the old one but somehow feels new
    Characters 10/10
  30. EliteWolf
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Personally this game is a masterpiece, this is my game of the year but I didn't expect the roller coaster of emotion and no one expected that Amicia had to kill Hugo. I just hope we get a 3rd plague tale where we finally manage to cure the new host or at least we get a dlc about Amicia, Shopia and Lucas journey after epilogue.… Expand
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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. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 25, 2024
    80
    Great follow-up. It's another story about the tragic fate of two siblings. It doesn't bring anything groundbreakingly new, but it improves on what worked and surprised in the first volume, and because of that, it still entertains. [Issue#323]
  2. Riot Pixels
    Nov 28, 2022
    75
    Requiem is trying its best to make everything even more beautiful, impressive and varied, yet it is still just a decent sequel to a good game. The overall impression is let down by the muddled third act, rudimentary stealth mechanics and forced combat sequences.
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  3. Ragequit.gr
    Nov 3, 2022
    90
    A Plague Tale: Requiem is a pitch-black sequel that makes sure to remind you of that suffocating feeling at every chance, with scenes of hopelessness, the stench of putrefaction and a deluge of filthy rodents. It's not pleasant, but is should be lauded nonetheless.
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