Why will it be your favorite game?
Since last October 18, 2022, it has been available for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X | S and Nintendo Switch (cloud) East A Plague Tale Requiem that It is the plot continuation of that first game of 2019. Now, our protagonists, Amicia de Rune and her brother Hugo, return to live in an enclave that seems far removed from that double plague that plagues France in the 14th century: on the one hand, the famous 100 Years War, and on the other, the plague brought by the millions of rats that invade everything.
The problem is that as we progress through the story we will understand that we are not sure and that it is time to find a new home in which to protect ourselves from the plague. Along the way, we will meet some inquisitors who decide on the life and death of people and some guards of certain nobles who will not hesitate to sacrifice entire populations in order to save their skin. But in that argument that he tells us there is no secret to it –although the story is consistent and the dialogues of all its protagonists too– because what will drive you crazy is its game system.
Stealth
A Plague Tale Requiem it is, above all, stealth: to hide from enemies, to avoid being discovered and to find holes to sneak through in the midst of the carnage. It is one of the few titles that they transmit that tension by being seen and discovered, since on many occasions Amicia will not have weapons with which to defend herself. That point is crucial to really feel everything that happens on screen.
Resources and weapons
With few exceptions Amicia will not be able to kill enemies directly, but it will be able to use other elements that appear on the screen and that will do the work for us. If the fire drives away the rats, its absence attracts them and we can always play with something like that to eliminate one or more of those guards who are looking for us. That game with resources such as saltpeter, alcohol, pitch, etc., will be key to staying alive in the midst of chaos.
Fortunately, this game uses many times to let the player think what to do. It is true that sometimes our companion blows us too muchbut it is so enjoyable to solve puzzles and make our way applying the original techniques that Asobo Studio has devised that when you finish it you will have a crazy desire to repeat it again.
The fire and the rats
The plague of rodents is key in the future of the story and the encounters we will have with it will be decisive throughout the game. Few places will be far from his presence, but in which they are present they pose a huge challenge for Amicia. The use of fire is key, as well as darkness, an element that exploits with subtlety and extraordinary logic that will delight players who will want more and more.
The setting and the music
The mechanics are important, but also the general setting. Asobo Studio has achieved that what already shone in the first game is now a joyful reunion with surroundings of absolute beauty, which invite you to enjoy them permanently. If we add to that the music and that feeling of life that each of its pixels gives off, we get a game that, as we advance you in the headline, you still don’t know that it will be one of your favorites.
What PC do you need?
If you’re thinking of playing it, here are the recommended requirements (Steam and other platforms):
- Operating System: Windows 10 (20H1 64-bit) or later.
- Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K (3.7 GHz) / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (3.6 GHz).
- Memory: 16 GB of RAM.
- Graphics: GeForce RTX 3070 / Radeon RX 6800 XT, both with 8GB.
- DirectX: Version 12.
- Storage: 55GB.
- Additional Notes: To run at 60 FPS, 1920×1080 in Ultra quality an SSD is recommended.
