A Plague Tale Requiem Review | Innocence Dies "Buy, Wait, Never Touch?"

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[@petrnovak19]

This is 100% my GOTY so far. Amicia's voice actress needs an award! This story will stay with me forever. Thanks for an entertaining review as always.

[@XavierLignieres]

Quite possibly the best story of this type in a game since the original The Last of Us for me

[@Dfain94F]

As a father that works full time, games like this just hit the perfect spot of what little time I have to game. The older I get the more I appreciate an experience on rails with an amazing story.

[@ACGreviews]

Couldn't agree more!

[@tadeusticeghostal]

Hear, hear! I see all these 50-100 hr epics and yea that sounds cool but they're in one ear and out the other with me. Used to try and force myself to try em cuz of the hype but had to be honest with myself and it changed what I play and I'm enjoying gaming more now. The more bite-size experiences I'm down for. Puzzle and adventure games are my jam. Long-winded, sorry lol TLDR; I feel you

[@shanetaylor761]

Same with me. I think I've always loved linear games most though. I'm more quality than quantity. It's just now adays I can't figure how I ever had the time to play linear games and also put 100s of hours into cod.

[@ashleyedwards3082]

I just sacrifice sleep 😂 Oh Elden ring is out, looks like I’m not sleeping properly for a month . I do not recommend this approach 🙄

[@apimb1396]

Here Here

[@rickimaru915]

Amecia and Hugo have the best older/younger sibling dynamic I’ve ever seen in probably any media so far

[@kurtdewittphoto]

I really love the voice acting for Amicia in the first one. I haven't finished it, but suspect i'm close. I've been excited for the sequel.

[@ACGreviews]

Same

[@sebastianalhares]

I think it’s even better. An absolutely amazing performance by the young lady, nailing every state of emotion perfectly. Also her whisper is just ASMR porn.

[@StefanoLeone]

Still I'd recommend playing it with French voiceover. Much more immersive considering the setting (and voices also qualitatively better)

[@JusticeInGaming_JIG]

Few years ago when i finished first part i immediately said i need 2nd part and here it is. :D Happy me.

[@direthered1260]

I also recommend the french voice actors. They were the original recording and man they aare good! Its very emotional

[@wssayer]

This has to be one of my most anticipated games of the year.

[@Bookish1995]

As soon as the first finished; I was anticipating a sequel.

[@krisan7896]

Lol

[@AdelaideBen1]

So I love that you have been waiting for this game... but at the same time, I am saddened that this is a most anticipated game (that's no trolling - but just that we shouldn't be expecting this sequal above other games at this point (just my opinion). I'm sure that there's a lot of fans from the first game that are really aching for the follow-on... and that's great. I know that might sound sarcastic, but I really mean that it says something about gaming that we haven't had new experiences for too long (or at least too consistently).

[@FJTabb]

Actually it's God of War but nevertheless I'm playing this game and so far I love it. Part 1 was actually a surprise hit so I knew this one would be better.

[@wssayer]

@@AdelaideBen1 i agreed to a degree. I guess from what you say you didn't enjoy the first game as much as I did. Excluding Indi's, the industry as a whole is really staving gamers of new experiences, with new releases filled with sequel's and remakes It's telling that other games I was most looking forward to this year were mostly sequels Elden ring Horizon forbidden west Dying light 2 Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Mario + Rabbids 2 Bayonnetta 3 God of War Ragnarok Callisto Protocol So many games have been pushed back to 2023.

[@1684therafael]

Thanks!

[@g-rated-g]

Highly recommend doing a playthrough in French with subtitles on. Really gets you into it

[@skyeice846]

I remember ACG's review of Innocence is what sold me on the first game. How time has flown by. Requiem looks great and I can't wait to play it.

[@bentucker2301]

The Intro little tutorial and then instant mood change is superb and the pacing overall is so wonderfully varied it weaves intense action into stealth so well. Also the camera and animation transitions when climbing and the like are so good

[@Gayner-h3q]

Even for games I probably won't buy, just watching your reviews and listening to your expert breakdown is always entertaining and interesting. Easily one of - if not THE - best reviewers out there. Keep up the awesome work Karak!

[@ACGreviews]

Glad to hear it! and thank you Mike!

[@cjwhite824418]

This is on game pass

[@eiadtarabulsi]

Asobo Studio crafted the biggest surprise of 2019 when they released A Plague Tale Innocence. Amicia and Hugo's story and their struggle for survival was impactful and memorable. The game was and still is gorgeous even now. The setting and atmosphere were intriguing and interesting. Though, combat was very limited and it resulted in a lot of trial and error as a result. A Plague Tale Requiem looks to build upon the solid foundation that was already established by its predecessor. Thankfully, Amicia's arsenal has been expanded upon in terms of combat. I'm sure that the game will be just as emotional and memorable as A Plague Tale Innocence. Once again, Charlotte McBurney (Amicia) and Logan Hannan (Hugo) do an amazing job of bringing their respective characters to life and they do so in such a natural and believable way. Their story is the heart and soul of A Plague Tale Requiem. The game may be a AA title, but it has the high production quality of a AAA blockbuster. Asobo Studio obviously put a lot of passion and hard work into it, which is evident in the final product. I can't wait to experience it on the PS5. I'll be picking up my per-order tomorrow. With that aside, thanks once again Karak for another awesome review! I really appreciate the hard work! God bless and stay safe!

[@For_the-Emperor]

Just finished this game on the series x and the story was amazing. It def hit me in the feels hard. One of the best stories I’ve played, the gameplay/ stealth is eh but the story is gold. I didn’t have any issues with 30fps on the series x, I honestly didn’t notice because I was so into the story. It’s a shame most people won’t get to experience this story.

[@Dezzyyx]

some areas it was very rough, but fine enough to play and enjoy for the most part and yes the story just makes it worth it and you forget about the rest. I'm only like half-way through

[@imhoXD]

game got 60 fps update :)

[@chenoir]

If we're talking about audio, there is ONE part I need to highlight. At the very start, when you leave to fetch the alchemist. And durind the whole walk, there is a single string played, over and over. That single note made me more anxious that many entire horror games OSTs.

[@SunnySoCal]

wow i’m happy it managed to deliver for a second time despite the the quarks i don’t even consider trusting a game review anymore unless it’s from you or TBH

[@sevensyns7732]

The environment is what captured my attention for the first game and they have hit the mark yet again with this new countryside. I also enjoy a good stealth experience too.

[@ACGreviews]

Agreed the same. Loved the enviroments

[@Dezzyyx]

that island, lucara something is just next level, I kept thinking I want to live here. all the praise for the work that went into that, makes me curious what the inspiration for it was

[@RemusNeo]

Loved the first one, glad this one looks great as well!

[@ACGreviews]

Me too!

[@ksu3086]

Just finished won’t spoil anything but this storyline was absolutely incredible 10/10 insane story just WOW

[@velosiped135]

My GOTY. What an amazing experience. I think Amecia may be my favorite female protagonist in video gaming after this.

[@gri22lybear]

Always with the best reviews! 🎉

[@believeinmatter]

Finished the first game recently, really excited to see where Amicia & Hugo’s story goes from here

[@gapast3669]

@The Quiver Nice to see someone who understand what is the game about

[@GutbucketGhoul]

I played the first one on a whim just to kill some time and fell in love with it. Having high hopes for this one since it was announced. I loved the atmosphere, the world, the rats, and everything else that brought the game together. I can’t wait for more this weekend! Thanks ACG!

[@bbqR0ADK1LL]

A Plague Tale: Innocence was my personal GOTY from a couple of years ago. The stealth gameplay was simple, but the presentation was amazing. I can't wait to give the sequel a blast.

[@Vash_Vadderung]

Thanks Karak! ACG continues to bring the highest quality of reviews to the public.

[@ACGreviews]

Glad you like them!

[@tcfilms8062]

Agree with everything you are saying here. I would have liked maybe a chapter or two cut down due to the repetition of story beats being retold through painfully slow walking scenes, but ultimately this game gets a 9/10 from me.

[@redslate]

Loved the first one. Really stood out as one of the few new games doing something unique and incorporating a solid story.

[@TheWildManEnkidu]

Hope they can patch those rat horde frame drops. One of the impressive things about the first game was that I was amazed it didn't completely crap itself with all those rats on screen. It actually ran pretty smooth. All the new effects and bigger numbers probably took a toll somewhere.

[@ACGreviews]

Same its awesome but man its an FPS killer

[@BerryNiceToMeetYou]

I've completed it on ps5 and only suffered frame drops in a couple of areas with rat hoardes. I'm not sure if that's because my Samsung QN90A has vrr

[@Lectwar6]

Last year I played the original because I really needed a break for the intense pvp games and open world 2nd job games. It scratched that itch perfectly. Im now in the same situation again and I need Amicia and Hugo to give me some respite from the open world slogs im working on.

[@joost5609]

So many good games in October, and we're only barely halfway done with the month. Great review!

[@Theemptythroneistaken]

Persona 5 Royal comes out soon to.

[@DEVILTAZ35]

Not that many lol. Plenty of overhyped ones. This is one of the rare truly good games this year.

[@wills-h143]

@@Theemptythroneistaken hasn’t that been out for years

[@mattkutrik]

Great review, as always. I'm beginning to think these games are just a prequel to Ratatooie, when the rats in France finally control the humans.

[@ACGreviews]

Thanks!

[@AC-hj9tv]

Same universe

[@marcoolivier4836]

Pre-ordered on PS5 ages ago, I'm so excited to play Requiem in a few hours and experience Amicia and Hugo's next journey

[@sauliusvekteris526]

Karak strikes like lightning with a reviews. So happy to have you here ^^

[@YuniorGamboa]

The game had some intense sequences and emotional moments at times, especially the ending but I felt at least to me that the narrative drags out for too long and it can become repetitive( with too many running sequences) in the middle of the campaign. Every single character its given a back story and all have chemistry with each other. Graphics wise the game looks stunning, especially when The Runes reach the Island, the waves and the sand on the shore look so realistic and beautiful to look at when the sunset hits the horizon(chef kiss). This time around the world feels richer in detail and more interactive with NPCs than the 1st game. The devs did a great job at using the tools at hand creatively and cleverly to pass through the waves of rats in your surroundings. Exploration is rewarding and the puzzles are straightforward. Overall, this game delivers and it is easily one of the best on gamepass. If you like narrative-driven games with a decent/great story to tell, and you like the 1st game. Then this is a must.

[@Dangerousdaze]

We still have cow fairs in the UK, and they're fun. :)

[@AthosJosue]

I loved the first one, so even if this sequel isn't perfect, I sure I'm going to love it also. And hey its in gamepass, you can't beat that.

[@AdelaideBen1]

And some might suggest this is the problem with GP - it offers great accessibility to games, but requires very little in terms valueing your time/money. Same with all subscribtion services btw. That's the nature of the beast. It gives, but it happily takes as well

[@TheStuntastik]

@@AdelaideBen1 the benefit being the price to play remains low whether you enjoy a particular game or not

[@Eunostos]

@@AdelaideBen1 What? GP is better on both time *and* money, when it comes to titles like this. Sounds like a you problem.

[@AdelaideBen1]

@@Eunostos I don't think you read my comment. Of course GP is good value, but it's fundamental business model is that it's commoditizing your gamer time. That's not necessarily a problem but like all subscription services - it's about giving you things to do/watch enough that you don't stop subscribing. Netflix is the same - PS+ is the same. The issue is it's hard to argue the value... but they don't want you to question how you va,ue your time. If you have 100 free games, you value each a little less (not saying you enjoy them less). Just my point of view - you don't need to agree.

[@arielscorpion68]

What about the performance on the consoles....and the 30FPS and 40 FPS options

[@Timmy51m]

I gotta be honest, I was a bit tired of the Rat mechanics by the time I finished the first entry, I was kind of hoping they might do something a little different rather than more of the same Rat stuff. Thanks for the review!

[@Carfilliot]

So I wasn’t the only one lol I kept waiting for the gameplay pattern to change and ended up a little disappointed.

[@ACGreviews]

Yeah I agree

[@monchicruz8278]

I finished this game definitely this game and Innocence are two of my favorite games in recent memory thanks to the amazing atmosphere, voice acting and story. I felt the second game felt a tad dragging on towards the end. What an emotional rollercoaster though

[@Krushner20]

Disappointing to hear how KZbin seems to be a constant obstruction to success for underrated channels like yous. Epic review as ever. I bought the game before seeing this and almost knew this would be a buy rating from the bearded shaman of gaming!

[@ben10turkce12]

I saw your channel sometime in recommendations, but somehow I did not attach any importance to it before. Now watched the video and I really love your style. Sub!

[@phillipcollins1103]

The thing I hated in the first game is when they made you use the slingshot to get headshots on multiple bad guys rushing you ..targeting made me quit and lose it. Is that a factor in requiem?

[@NeThZOR]

yes

[@VonDutchNL]

Yes because it's still a heavily stealth based game.

[@BerryNiceToMeetYou]

It's better now since you get a crossbow. Other than that, the premise is the same as the first game. Though I never encountered an area anywhere near as frustrating as the cart section in the first game.

[@phillipcollins1103]

@@BerryNiceToMeetYou I hated that cart section..that’s where you get rushed by multiple soldiers who also go up and down steps and I just gave up..couldn’t stand even trying again

[@wood1066]

Well I'm sold I was already going to buy this since I loved the first game, but this review just makes me want to play the game right now. Midnight can't come soon enough.

[@Dezzyyx]

Early review, great! I wanted to get this asap so that's what I'm gonna do right now and maybe even play a little at midnight before bed.

[@ACGreviews]

Glad I could help!

[@petergregoriou2574]

Thanks for doing what you do. I've been tuning in for years from Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺

[@drgonzo123]

just adding a comment to help the channel get more points with the algorithm. As always great video Karak

[@ACGreviews]

You are the best

[@leylaakyuz6060]

Great content, it's strange that there are still not a million views

[@travism9664]

Shame that the optimization/performance does not seem all that welcoming. Definitely seems right for me, to wait and buy it.

[@ACGreviews]

Agreed they need to step it up and get on a patch or 2

[@gcm8219]

First one was a great surprise and I cannot wait to play this one tomorrow on GP.

[@edsobk]

I appreciate you always putting out an honest review. Thanks!!

[@MisterK-YT]

Lol the “exaggerated swagger” reference 😂

[@ACGreviews]

Glad some got it

[@HeinSmit1]

Just finished replaying the first one to recap the story and bits, can't wait for this. I do hope the performance is stable enough Thanks for the review!

[@Jaycy845]

According to a bunch of different reviews the performance is awful. Be forewarned.

[@HeinSmit1]

@@Jaycy845 yeah I have a 3080 and usually not too concerned but this game seems to be quite heavy lol

[@hazelcrisp]

@@HeinSmit1 Yeah it's super demanding. Requires a lot of memory. It also struggles a lot on consoles.

[@Simulati0n]

im hearing 1440p 30 fps on PS5 and XSX. 3080 barely putting 60 RT 4k RES

[@HeinSmit1]

OK so playing at 3440x1440 on ultra just about above 60, running till 80 or so, using quality dlss. Ray tracing in top will be quite heavy lol. At 4k I'm fine with using dlss performance so will try it on the TV when ray tracing is out, I don't see it in the options yet

[@arthas023]

Wait... what happened that yt tried to "crater" the channel? You're the best reviewer and you just made me insta buy another game that I wanted to wait for a discount for.

[@ACGreviews]

They are rating almost everything adult rated even the news stuff with no cussing. Then because its adult rated your next video doesn't go out to everyone and they push it down the results list. All confirmed stuff sadly

[@vonb8984]

Already preloaded on gamepass. Rats of us 2 looks amazing.

[@bedirylmaz9264]

I do believe in this channel and your future! Your videos are unbelievable!

[@DEVILTAZ35]

Apparently the Nvidia Ray traced reflections are not available as yet. I saw a trailer on them yesterday so they must be close.

[@HasanAbiDailyReplays]

Obviously you've never gone to many cow beauty pageants b/c the talent part of the competition is always super exciting!

[@ACGreviews]

hahaha

[@dswLIVE]

I wanted to like this game. The invisible walls, not knowing where to go while being swarmed with rats and guards made me frustrated. Im all for a challenge but this felt unfair. Gaming is suppose to be fun and this just made me felt sad. Ha,ha! Glad its doing well though. Keep up the cool reviews. Peace and love from Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA!

[@albertthewisecrow]

I can’t wait for this game! Thanks ACG

[@oyunkral-fg2gc]

each video is getting better and better, more content has been added! :)

[@anlsahin4792]

love your channel!

[@KrazyKain]

I want to replay Innocence before picking this up, pretty excited for it :D

[@dtox316]

Was eagerly waiting for your review on this one. Ty

[@michaelcolbourn6719]

The first one was great, only criticism is it took me only 9 hours to finish. Partly good cos I think much longer the gameplay would have got stale, but the story was interesting and I'll be picking this up when it's on sale.

[@SerpC]

Great review; thanks for the info!

[@ACGreviews]

No problem!

[@TheWolfSharp]

Thanks so much for the reviews man.

[@ACGreviews]

No worries!

[@brentschmgbert3578]

Thanks for the honest review. I will definitely wait for a sale

[@ACGreviews]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@crackbaby1537]

You do by far the best reviews man

[@kovalveli]

Might check it out since it's on gamepass, great review as always man.

[@mk0246]

Needs some optimization for sure. 3080 and 5800x and I'm getting some stuttering and frame drops on ultra preset every once in a while. The game itself is stunning graphically. Enjoying the game play more about 7 hours in now that I don't feel so defenseless. Not a huge stealth person but it is done pretty well. Huge props to the developers as this is another great entry in the series.

[@piratemousey]

Thanks boss. Much appreciated your reviews. Keep up the good work and doin what you do 'cos you're doing it well!!!!

[@ACGreviews]

My pleasure!

[@robspaziante3013]

Thanks for your honest review

[@ACGreviews]

Any time!

[@NorwegianImposter]

Thank you for the review kind sir. Hope they optimize it over the months.

[@ACGreviews]

You and me both!

[@AC-hj9tv]

As a rat enthusiast I can't wait to get this

[@harundincaslan704]

congrats on the new video!!

[@IraJavier]

I loved the first one. Can't wait to play this, even if it melts my laptop. It'll be extra immersion for that scene with the field on fire. 😂

[@jackshonkwiler]

Pretty funny that the video start to chug for me at “smorgasbord of fuckery” 😂

[@ACGreviews]

KZbin ai is already at work lol

[@doubleohdutch2108]

Thanks again for your reviews. Always fresh.

[@ACGreviews]

Thanks again!

[@KingParzival]

Didn't have a single skipped frame in the entire game with a 3070 TI and a Ryzen 9 cpu, game was decent but definitely lacked some serious legwork with the storyline. Feels like they wrapped in up in the last bit of the game way too fast, and I absolutely HATED their literally useless mother omg. Great review, thanks for the Video!

[@benprins8240]

Thanks ACG🙂 Really looking forward to playing and enjoying this through PC gamepass soon and in time Ghost Song, Darktide and High On Life.

[@stuartmunto4755]

Great review as always! Thank you!

[@ACGreviews]

Thanks again!

[@MattWaugh73]

"Hugo's big assed, bug eyes" 🤣

[@mustafabulan8432]

I really like this video format from you.

[@fitnesshakknda6946]

I definitely do not regret that I spent a couple of minutes watching your video. Make videos more often, I will certainly come back to see something new

[@ahmetonuraltuntop7570]

How did I get so lucky to find such a good channel?

[@5minutereviews296]

Always love your videos

[@Timmah200]

Thank you ACG for another great review. Can't wait to pick this up.

[@ACGreviews]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@GODzilla_FH]

Hey Karak, I noticed the review embargo was only lifted like 4 hours prior to the release (midnight here in Europe). Was this the publisher or maybe Microsoft?

[@ACGreviews]

No clue. Embargos are all over the place. Rarely means anything

[@GODzilla_FH]

@@ACGreviews It just seemed strange. When was the last time an embargo for a big game like this was that strict and so close to the release?

[@ACGreviews]

Litterally tons. But I dont track them anymore too much since it turned out to be so untrue and unworthy of worry. I mean we also get weeks early embargo on horrible games too lol

[@muratcelik8672]

Channel which is out of competition 🙌🏽

[@jimking81]

The 1st is still one of my favourite games! Unfortunately I don't have a PS5 to play the 2nd one.... :(

[@splashbrothers2885]

Subscribed, keep posting !

[@BigALBoomer]

Once again out before the major players. ACG is the 🐐

[@jonathanperez7638]

can't wait to play this, absolutely love the first one.

[@melisakrtgll]

Keep up the fantastic work mate

[@burcukaya7509]

This video will definitely enter my personal Top 10 best videos!

[@BeastyByNature]

Wait, we get 2 vids today?! Let’s go!

[@user-fb9mw5ht8x]

I was waiting for this video !!! 💕💕💕💕💕

[@jeetendragurung2145]

Plague tale innocence was my personal favorite in 2019, I remember the part where Hugo had to escape from some kind of prison it was fun playing Hugo.

[@BerryNiceToMeetYou]

@@trancevoyagesessions the first game has been out for 3 years. If you haven't played it, why would you bother watching a review of its sequel? Get off the comment section if you don't want spoilers for the first game.

[@movieenjoyment8951]

Very splendid work on video!

[@blackwhite2361]

The 30fps cap on PS5 is something unfortunately I can't over look. Hence can't buy at full price. Deep deep sale for me.

[@PurringBluzzmuffin]

It's available to me for free on Gamepass and I'm still not going to play it at 30fps.

[@BerryNiceToMeetYou]

If you have a 120Hz TV you can get 40fps

[@Lupinvej]

Did we just get an “exaggerated swagger” reference is the beginning?

[@ACGreviews]

lol had to be done