70
By the time A Plague Tale: Requiem concludes, it will feel like being dragged by a pick-up truck, across miles of concrete. The world depicted is a bleak and cruel one with no light at the end of the tunnel. Players will be getting their money's worth, as this is a very long game that is punctuated with lots of gimmicky sequences that add value to the package. The story does have a lot for fans to discuss, and the visuals are amazing, even if they came at the cost of a high frame rate. The gameplay is technically better than the first, but it was never amazing to begin with. The over reliance on prebaked contextual actions and the rigidness of simplistic stealth is something most could expect from a seventh gen console title, not a ninth gen console release.
90
If you are on a quest to find a video game that could make you cry, may your quest end right here. A continuation of a story that was fine on its own, Requiem delivers one of the most powerful stories ever conceived in a video game. But be wary of the framerate drops on the PlayStation 5 console, which bring their own set of unforeseen despair.
80
An essential purchase if you enjoyed Innocence, and an imperfect but gripping starting point if you missed it. Hopefully not the end of the tale. [Issue#21, p.80]
10
Absolute masterpiece, extremely underrated and overlooked. Story, gameplay, characters, storytelling and music are peak.
8
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9
Plague Tale Series is as great as it can possibly be, you have 3 great characters that are all amazing, you can find yourself just staring at beauty of some moments where you just walk around the town where people are happy, but then it gets interupted by tons of rats that are killing everything, so story wise it is great, I even like ending, game play is good, I find everything that has to do with rats in this game great, I never got bored of using light as my main defence and it was fun to navigate through them, combat against humans was frustrating, but this is the only negative I have to say, it is wonderful ride of various emotion that everyone who likes story based games need to play. I am hyped for next Plague Tale game
A Plague Tale: Requiem
Released On:
Oct 18, 2022
Metascore
Generally Favorable
82
User score
Generally Favorable
8.3
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
87% Positive
60 Reviews
60 Reviews
12% Mixed
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1% Negative
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Oct 17, 2022
100
A Plague Tale: Requiem shows immense growth. It's a sequel that maintains the essence of the game and expands it, bringing a narrative experience that goes to unimaginable places as in the first game, in addition to gameplay that introduces new elements with each chapter.
Oct 18, 2022
90
The developers seem to have learned from the small mistakes of their first opus, especially on the gameplay. While the first title was considered too directional, this one is much less so, offering a much more aggressive approach. As for the scenario, it's a faultless one, the story faithfully follows the past events and transports the player as well in the terrible adventure of Hugo and Amicia. Still in France, the scenery will delight the friends of the little detail and will be able to be transported in the beauty offered by the south of our country. Will Amicia and Hugo finally find the peace they have been looking for? We strongly advise you to play the game to find the answer.
User score
Generally Favorable
79% Positive
1373 Ratings
1373 Ratings
14% Mixed
241 Ratings
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7% Negative
116 Ratings
116 Ratings
Mar 7, 2026
10
Absolute masterpiece, extremely underrated and overlooked. Story, gameplay, characters, storytelling and music are peak.
Apr 3, 2025
10
Wow.What a ride… that game is hard to match and the creators absolutely nailed the atmosphere and story while keeping the player engaged throughout the entire adventure. Top qualityin all departments. Amazing rollercoaster that is worth the trip. Stunning
Oct 17, 2022
90
A Plague Tale: Requiem is a fantastic game, expanding its framework in the right places through intricate themes and horror elements, weaving into what worked about the original while maintaining a voice of its own.
Oct 25, 2022
85
A Plague Tale Requiem is one of those sequels that are even better than the original entry. It upgrades everything that was already good on A Plague Tale Innocence and also corrects some of the mistakes from the first game. Although it still has some technical difficulties, it's an amazing experience, with great storytelling and fun gameplay.
Oct 24, 2022
80
A Plague Tale: Requiem is a solid follow-up to Hugo and Amicia’s haunting saga. The expanded scope offers deeper insight into the world and characters, even if some of the main plot beats don’t always hit the mark. Combat and stealth are improved over the original while the swarms of rats are as mesmerizing and threatening as ever. Just remember to stay in the light.
Oct 17, 2022
80
A Plague Tale: Requiem doesn't drastically alter the foundation set by Innocence, but by iterating on its strengths as a character-driven fable within an oft-ignored historical setting, tells yet another tale to remember.
Oct 17, 2022
40
A Plague Tale: Requiem is a sometimes compelling adventure weighed down by poor technical performance, and simple, frustrating and repetitive gameplay.
Aug 14, 2025
10
Unforgettable game ! it will hunt you for long long time trust me..
A master piece !
PS: Play the part 1 and 2
Feb 1, 2026
7
I had never heard a lot about the Plague Tale duology. Each game seemed to do well enough on release to get a little attention, but no friends I spoke with or channels I followed ever praised or scorned them, so I decided to take the plunge myself. Now I understand why I never heard much of these games… Unfortunately, there isn’t a lot to say. A Plague Tale Innocence is a dark and gritty stealth game with action elements. You trudge through a grotesque world overrun by rats and do your best to survive. Aside from some janky control schemes, the gameplay is largely inoffensive, mostly remaining linear with the primary focus being puzzle-solving. The story isn’t particularly charming, but does have occasional moments of enjoyment, mostly with the bond the brother and sister duo share as main characters. A Plague Tale Requiem makes great improvements, yet stumbles much more. The visual quality dramatically improves, as well as the art direction and score. The moments between characters are more meaningful, and the action elements become a lot stronger. With a bit more exploration added, this was seemingly a recipe to surpass its predecessor, which it was in everything… Except story. Despite adding new and more interesting characters, Requiem somehow seemed to go backwards on the entire buildup from Innocence. If the theme of the first game’s story was hope, the theme of the second game was hopelessness, and it left a terrible taste. Story and a bad ending aren’t normally enough to ruin an entire game (let alone two), but when the narrative is the only reason to play, it feels like a wasted experience. While I enjoyed the cinematography of Requiem and moments between the characters, I feel as though I’m walking away with nothing to show for my time spent with these things. I’m no richer for the experience, only much sadder. While I am uncertain if I believe I completely wasted my time, I’m still compelled to encourage everyone who may have read this not to waste theirs.
Jan 23, 2026
7
i think it is basically same with the first game slingshot is good however if you are going to play to games in a row like me at the end of the second game you just beg to finish the game story is okay but boredom of the game shodows it. its basically the same game
Mar 31, 2025
4
This made me reallly confused. Great story, graphics, and soundtrack. But the gameplay is boring as F. Sneaking around and throwing rocks for hours. I got really annoyed and frustrated from chapter 10.
May 20, 2024
4
The only good thing that i can say about this game is its level art. All the other aspects are screwed up. Characters and the story are written really badly and some actions only raise questions and the question “Are they that stupid?”. Level design is also awful from the invisible walls to episodes that are literally unplayable. Overall, I would rather replay the first part…
SummaryEmbark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world twisted by supernatural forces. After escaping their devastated homeland, Amicia and Hugo travel far south, to new regions and vibrant cities. There, they attempt to start a new life and control Hugo's curse. But, when Hugo's powers reawaken, death and destruction return ... Read More
Rated Mfor Mature
Platforms:
- Xbox Series X
- PC
- PlayStation 5
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date:Oct 18, 2022
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