A Plague Tale: Requiem Review

A Plague Tale: Requiem reviewed by Travis Northup on Xbox Series X|S, is also available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC.
A Plague Tale: Requiem is an impressive sequel to the excellent action-adventure game A Plague Tale: Innocence, upping the ante in almost every way. It doesn’t do a ton to distinguish itself from its predecessor in terms of its actual gameplay mechanics, but with a depressing yet awesome story, fantastic graphics, and memorable rat-filled moments, this unique adventure very much deserves your attention.

[@diogocunha07]

It's an 8, you can leave now

[@AkuAku695]

based

[@Vexovibe]

Ty

[@SirTobyGirl]

Thanks mate, saved me watching this video

[@guibacana]

hero

[@bigd8055]

Appreciate it

[@KarlRock]

I’m 2 hours in and enjoying it. Do try play with headphones because the 3D audio is pretty cool. The music is great too.

[@bullsheet88]

Do u recommend a controller for this or mouse and keyboard would be fine ?

[@srinivasprasad837]

Namaste jee.

[@zorkor]

Love your videos Karl.

[@Ken30NYC]

You mean without headphones…… on a full Dolby Atmos surround sound system

[@GMECRTL]

My boy Karl Rock is in the building!

[@pressrepeat2000]

Hard to understand how they managed to make the sequel even darker, they nailed the incredible medieval setting. The story and writing of these two games is just incredible. Few games these days nail emotional resonance. And I’m glad they added new gameplay elements to the stealth.

[@wanderer10k]

is it more difficult. the first was too easy

[@aaronsheldon8649]

Reminded me of Gears 3…The amount you lose in this game is devastating..

[@DarthPlague_067]

@@wanderer10k yes stealth wise it is incredibly difficult until you get the knight

[@sephirothmustdie]

I'm surprised how they made two games one after the other so awesome. Love the story, adventure, characters, gameplay; well everything ❤❤

[@alexbond3812]

Just finished it and agree 😢

[@JeseSavignon]

Man this game is a 10 just for the story, the ending hit me like a truck. Absolute masterpiece!

[@motherfuckingfuck]

BRO SHUT UP THE GAMEPLAY WAS AMAZING DONT WHINE JUST CUZ IT WAS TOO HARD FOR YOU DUMBASS

[@zz-uq2ow]

​@IV-qd8by it really isn't it's Mediocore But that's not the point Think of the game as a playable book instead of a video game

[@Deimonos85]

@@zz-uq2ow agreed.. it is 100% story because you are basically forced to follow a very linear storyline without any options unless it is the part where you are sneaking past guards to move on to the next area.. that was the only aspect of the game that was nice.. 0 difficulty in puzzles.. pretty obvious.. you are in a big room with all the doors and side rooms convenietly blocked by debris etc.. you know that the only one available to get into will have either a collectible or something to be used.. and unless you get crossbow 3 or alchemy 2, you pretty much stuck to killing the archers or javelin throwers with your sling

[@jamesfranko1568]

@@zz-uq2ow there's plenty of better TV series to watch than this.

[@RoninOnTheStickz]

Just finished it. That ending hit HEAVY. Both games are AMAZING.

[@ttalah2964]

it hit me so hard .. my hart is broken :(

[@shaneswart2230]

Same. Honestly a masterpiece

[@vasiovasio]

What is your opinion - keyboard and mouse or joystick is better, especially for this game?

[@lbreindl6]

​​@@vasiovasiofor every story game controller is far better imo, gives it an relaxed feeling

[@vasiovasio]

@@lbreindl6 Thank you!

[@carpediem7654]

Guys, if you haven't played innocence, do it. Then play requiem. Insanely underrated games.

[@zhuangcorp]

Which one is better?

[@carpediem7654]

@@zhuangcorp hard to say. Both amazing.

[@Coys319]

@@zhuangcorp First one has better pacing IMO and is a lot shorter, both have similar mechanics but requiem is a much bigger adventure with new mechanics like the crossbow. Requiem is graphically better too.

[@currangill430]

I'm considering replaying the first one before going into the second one

[@MrSmokinGanja]

Just finished the first one. Requiem still wrapped and ready to play.

[@willgiles6848]

At least a 9. If you the love the story it’s a ten. Beautiful. Just staggering. Favourite game this year

[@5huya]

“May earth remember how much you loved it” Hit me right in the feels 😭

[@zakariabouhanna2182]

I'm 33yo, and this is the first video game ever to make me cry. Absolutely heartbreaking story that's masterfully been delivered.

[@MeWojak]

Why do you lie?

[@adamsabra7746]

@@MeWojakbro how is he lying

[@Basileus1986]

Play RDR2, and you cry again :)

[@ttalah2964]

you are not the only one brother :(

[@oscaroliver6009]

Play ghost of tsushima, and you cry again😢

[@xXPLiiCiTx]

Just finished the game, without a doubt 10/10 masterpiece. This would even be a fantastic movie opportunity if done right or a series like they have done with The Last of Us. Hope the 3rd Plague Tale does not take ages to release!

[@hmm6667]

Its definetly not 10

[@xXPLiiCiTx]

@@hmm6667 the massive size of the game, the compelling story, the interface, the graphics and the fact its a worldwide success why wouldn't i give it a 10

[@noahleach7690]

@@xXPLiiCiTx its a game with no gameplay

[@xXPLiiCiTx]

@@noahleach7690 there was loads of gameplay?

[@xmarka79]

@@noahleach7690 literally every last of us game)

[@John_Smith5]

IGN gotta do something with the spoilers in their reviews

[@akshaythakur5884]

He may be talking about 3:00

[@nikhil0021]

@N dreams crushed People you care for are dying 3:00

[@sneaky5141]

@@nikhil0021 hes been dying since the day he was born its the entire concept of both games at their core try and save your sickly dying infant brother

[@nikhil0021]

@@sneaky5141 but why we're playing it then, when we've to do your hands dirty at end😭 Steps to avoid some thing will leads to that thing.

[@xenomorph7299]

This game was 10/10! What a masterpiece!

[@jessiejames968]

Just finished and just wow, how you could give that an 8 is beyond me. The story the pacing all just 😘

[@toat_]

Bro what you can't even fight enemies

[@jessiejames968]

@@toat_ ????

[@yazebs4378]

There were 4-5 moments where the game mechanics were just horrible and frustrating, and some more times were it all got too slow and repetitive, but other than that the game was great. An 8 is the perfect rating for me

[@ManiLink]

@@toat_ it's a stealth game.

[@peterGchaves]

*Who else thought it was going to be a 6/10 when you moved the scroller to the end of the video??* 😅

[@Fafnir2000]

😁

[@nunomartins4333]

The same. 🤣

[@PenguinsAreColdish]

same lmfao

[@chooktin78]

Yeah that got me. My heart sank hehe.

[@Umbojug]

who else actually watches the review and sees the real reasons for it's existence instead of looking for an arbitrary number?

[@hewhy]

Just finished it today, what a masterpiece game with one of the best storytelling and narration this year besides GOW. 9/10 for me.

[@TheApexHound]

Man this game was absolutely awesome. Can't wait until everyone gets to play it

[@StopFear]

You can't wait until everyone gets to play it? Did you yourself beat it already? Why do you care if everyone else plays it? There are much better games out there.

[@dl30wpb]

@@StopFear lol... They're just your typical over excited delusional fan.

[@TheApexHound]

@@dl30wpb or someone just has a different opinion to you? strange behaviour honestly.

[@StopFear]

@@TheApexHound we can argue about different opinions

[@catmoonkenobi]

@@StopFear It's strange behaviour that you've commented rather aggressively against their opinion though. Not every situation in which someone expresses an opinion needs to be met with you expressing a different one (if you have it). Especially when not asked.

[@YuniorGamboa]

Damn that ending was rough

[@gamerzange]

? is he finaly taking her ? 😂😂😂

[@bobbyfagan7760]

Just finished it, was a great story

[@YuniorGamboa]

@@bobbyfagan7760I know right? When Amicia says: Why is it still so hard...? That killed me Memorable game for sure

[@doomgloom1479]

This series is a masterclass in story telling and atmosphere

[@damilolaowolabi6716]

The game is amazing. The graphics are incredible, second only to Horizon: Forbidden West. The music is heavenly. The voice acting and story is phenomenal. Got me crying 😢.

[@MrSPIDEY21]

But horizons graphics aren’t better than ratchet and clank or demons souls

[@damilolaowolabi6716]

@@MrSPIDEY21 horizon was made for both PS5 and PS4, obviously the graphic will take a hit. Because it wasn't created with ps5's fullest potential in mind like the games you mentioned

[@MrSPIDEY21]

@@damilolaowolabi6716 your point is?? Lol. You said the graphics are only 2nd to horizon. But there are games on ps5 that have better graphics than horizon. All you did was just give a reason as to why I’m right lol. Graphics are still amazing tho lol.

[@Young_Ruckus]

@@MrSPIDEY21 I've never seen someone miss a so obvious and clear point. But just real quick, you seem a bit agitated, calm down buddy "lol" . Point is, is that if HFW was made strictly for PS5 then the graphics would have been even better and that's w the fact that HFW already gets universal praise for its graphics so you could only imagine how much better they'd be at full potential, it would literally be in a league of its own. Also you must be getting cross faded every night to think R&C has better graphics than HFW lol

[@xenomorph7299]

This was way better than horizon. 10/10 masterpiece!

[@lynnmesser2425]

The scariest part for me the whole game never even got my heart pumping but running from the count got me literally outta my sit tryna escape lol Idk why

[@nikhil0021]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 you can't do this to us Asobo for all love and respect we give you and in return you are giving us Pain deprrssion that we can't forget. If anyone really wants to see what Feminism is then they should really see Amacia in this game what real femisim is she's now in my Top pragonists list along with Arthur Kratos and many more And Amicia as top Female protagonist.

[@pitic25]

10/10 masterpiece! GO play it !!!

[@unwindgames4795]

Anyone else here after it came out on ps plus!

[@TherealDexterMorgan]

Here

[@jakcarn4184]

Started playing this today. The intro story combining tutorial is so touching

[@lunasmokezim1718]

Game Pass Day One for those that are subscribers. Looks like a must play, whether you are buying or renting. Amazing work from an amazing studio!

[@frankb.9491]

Masterpiece of a game. Best graphics, soundtrack and narrative. Left me thinking about the game days after playing it. A must play. Simply unique experience.

[@doodskie999]

The first one already gave me anxiety and panic attacks, cant wait to experience it again with twice the intensity.

[@bondell1840]

Is this a remake ?

[@Alexthelion93]

You say it as if anxiety and panic attacks are fun.

[@BigMek667]

@@Alexthelion93 no one who has ever had a real panic attack would praise that about a game. He's overexaggerating fear, that's all.

[@GreatFubini]

Ever played Alien Isolation?

[@animeskiller381]

@@BigMek667 true dat

[@8thhousealchemist600]

The ending was absolutely heavy and hard to forget.

[@peterGchaves]

PS Plus buddies... *where you at??* 😏

[@madisonr840]

Lol have you played yet?

[@peterGchaves]

@@madisonr840 no 😅

[@juanrosales9275]

Pentiment 10/10 masterpiece

[@midaskingx]

This Game Totally Deserves To Be Game Of They Year. Props To The Voice Actors, The Studio & Writers. The Story Is A Whole Different Level, It Will Touch Your Heart.

[@tildabernard6640]

Elden ring

[@asvphios9996]

Hell no! Elden ring is…and horizon is way better than this game already😂

[@Dabo0y]

@@asvphios9996 LMAO HORIZON. Please, it's either elden ring or gow ragnarok

[@AB-py6jl]

Why Do You Type Like This

[@abnormal_titan26]

Definitely elden ring

[@SumitGaming-]

One of the best story game ever and most dark and sad too. It's 9.5/10

[@travisace]

This game is amazing. only halfway thru chapter 2 and im so intrigued

[@EddieSpag-Hetti]

Just started playing it! Wow!!! It’s incredible so far. Amazing graphics and the 3D sound through my headset is unreal.

[@ramimxss]

Absolutely loved the game and the prequel as well. The ending was kinda sad though.

[@starrims]

Very sad. will not get over the story 😭😭

[@alibader2171]

"kinda sad": understatement of the year haha

[@fashynation8267]

One of the best games I've ever played, 10/10!

[@strider_093]

This should be minimum 9.5/10, everything about this game was pure perfection. IGN will give washed up COD a 9/10 every year with the same boring formula. What a joke IGN.

[@DNSchank]

A must play, people. It´s a raw, dark and heartfelt adventure.

[@jeffghant4760]

You didn't even play it yet.

[@kar12894]

@@jeffghant4760 anyone who says "people" is an autobot

[@Eufeion]

Might wanna tell people the game is locked 30fps on PS5 & Series X/S

[@a.g.m8790]

Only tiny channels keep it that real

[@Chloe_prices_spliff]

Still plays well tho lmao

[@Charles-hy6gp]

Who cares?

[@gunstreets2944]

Why does a grown ma keep whining about the story being dark. Whats up with these new age soft men

[@ThePlasticBowl]

Only gripes, combat feels very annoying at times because Amicia is so slow and lacks tools to defend herself in a pinch (which is probably intentional but still) also Amicia has a bit of unrealistic plot armor. There’s are about 3 times in the story were she absolutely should’ve died but just didn’t. Aside from those things loved it.

[@seifelshorbagy3814]

Well what do u want from a woman ? To be like Bruce Lee?

[@YuniorGamboa]

Yeah Arnold could have killed her when she was trying to cut the rope with the rock Taking an arrow to the stomach... Dislocated shoulder... The Count slice her body pretty bad but didn't kill her right and there... Even Lucas mentions how it's possible she's still standing.. haha

[@GamesRUs-bj2ut]

Aggression upgrades.

[@-k0nArtist-]

@@YuniorGamboa Should've said "Arrow to the knee" :D

[@mkVision424]

looking forward to this one!

[@deniskasperovich8251]

This game and the first one would work a lot better as a movie or at least a series. The story and immersion is definitely there but man, the gameplay is one of the most boring things I've ever played, definitely doesn't work as a videogame.

[@nopenope7482]

Absolutely disagree with u

[@CaptainEggcellent]

The first game was great, can't wait to play this.

[@vpetronzio]

what was the 1st game this has got my attention

[@showerasmr5764]

@@vpetronzio same name without requirm

[@gvagear]

@@vpetronzio innocence

[@Sam-el6hq]

10/10 Strong contender for game of the year

[@raidensama4045]

The ending though 😢

[@jimherold7827]

No 60fps performance mode? Hard pass. Unacceptable for a next gen title.

[@PushStart_YT]

You might as well start passing on pretty much everything going forward as the last gen is being ditched. The only reason why you're so used to 60fps on current gen is because the games have to run on last gen. When the lowest common denominator is eliminated, the current gen is the lowest, meaning better visuals and physics at the cost of performance. Only way to overcome this is going PC where you can buy far better hardware than current gen to power through it

[@nopenope7482]

Nope all next gen games should run perfectly period. That's why we bought one in thr first place

[@Charles-hy6gp]

@@nopenope7482 next gen would be about a big leap of physics, animations, graphics. Look out how Gears 5(2019 game) has worse physics than Gears 2(2008 game)

[@jessiejames968]

Just finished this game and it's a masterpiece.

[@welshboy98]

You probably should have mentioned it's capped to 30fps and has no performance mode. After being spoiled by nearly all new releases being 60fps or higher on ps5 and xsx, this simply doesn't wash with me. Deal breaking.

[@nopenope7482]

Would love it . If it ran 60 fps. There should of Definitely been a performance mode. The fps is rough on sx. Which makes me sad

[@SwordTune]

Oh grow up and stop whinging. 60 FPS is overrated and hardly makes a difference. No one is impressed that you can make a big deal over nothing.

[@nopenope7482]

@@SwordTune actually it makes a fuckin huge difference. In the enjoyment of the game you playing

[@welshboy98]

@@SwordTune I'm not whining it's an observation. You on the other hand are whining.

[@SamuXZamorionVII]

Gotta get it on PC got it running capped at 75

[@johnnovelravancho8944]

The game does look amazing.

[@SlapNuts4Life]

Fantastic game, it has a great photo mode that lets you boundry break like a MoFo.

[@denisfranca8700]

Not even a blooper in this review! Awesome!

[@shercrox8650]

The end broke my. Brillant story, brillant game !

[@reach5589]

This is a definite win for xbox gp especially in light of no big exclusives for 2022.

[@WetWattz]

True. But the over reliance on third party and indies is getting out of hand. Lets hope 2023 is different.

[@therealbalto24]

Does grounded not count as a big exclusive?

[@TheeClumsyNinja]

@@therealbalto24 grounded has been out for a few years

[@ronthorn3]

This isn’t an exclusive, it’s also on ps5.

[@WetWattz]

@@ronthorn3 no one said it was exclusive to Xbox. Read better.

[@MAKIzfontcfg]

looks a lot like the first plague tale at a glance. that game was great gonna have to try this on on the Xbox !

[@muhammadfirdaus5458]

If only the game achieve 60fps on ps5. Definetly going to buy it.

[@SeanJohn127]

25 on ps5, 30 on xbox

[@mattyork7625]

@@SeanJohn127 lmao. Will not be buying or playing this game until there's a competent 60fps patch. It's not even running at 4k at 30fps. Joke. No thanks.

[@librast]

Yeah i'll just buy this on steam.. byebye haptic feedback 😭

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

@@mattyork7625 Meh. Get over it. My Series X plays it fine at 40fps at 1440p. Looks gorgeous

[@Dalmos1981]

No 60 fps on ps5? Hope patch for performance in near future

[@outshyne666]

This game is great, deserves a 9 imo. Need more games like this

[@paulocarvalho5410]

Por que a nota que aparece quando adiantamos o vídeo é 6 e na sequência normal do vídeo é 8? Juro que não entendi.

[@ILikeAmazingThings]

This is how games have to be crafted. I'm not really into story games, but this one is a gem.

[@jeremychong8541]

Yaya it's on xbox game pass!

[@sageen]

30fps don't install! We deserve better 2022..

[@Baggssy]

If you have Dolby Atmos headphones you have to play this. The sound design is unlike anything I've heard before

[@JohnDoe-uu2zs]

30FPS! Save your money until a 60fps update patch comes out

[@vukscekic1620]

Only 8/10 ? You must be completly mad. Game is a true masterpeace

[@shawn34beast99]

Any resistance on the ps5 controller ?

[@lilbippy7691]

Do you have to play the first one first or can you just jump into this one?

[@FurioMil]

we just need another Kingdom Come

[@karanshrestha3560]

a true masterpiece... this game is right up there with the uncharted series in terms of sheer entertainment

[@patanoster387]

Never played the Uncharted games , there is a new one on Steam for the PC called Uncharted Legacy off thieves collection, , would it be worth buying.

[@karanshrestha3560]

@@patanoster387 totally worth it ..

[@xenomorph7299]

yes it was 10/10 for me

[@9inchyouwish]

please please please. If you see this comment, do yourself a favor and play this game. It's stunning, engaging, and has such a rich story. A true cinematic experience that's dark, emotional, STRESS INDUCING, and so much freekin' fun.

[@richyyLR]

So beautifully done. The story really captivated you.

[@holdthisforme8235]

This game really went above and beyond. The game play was amazing and the emotion stirring and plot was just insane. A worthy sequel.

[@erinlorca1240]

Not really tho lol

[@BTMaverick707]

Day One on GamePass!

[@ibrakh7982]

Linear games are the most enjoyable games till date never been disappointed Talking with a tounge of an employee who does not have much time to finish every single game...

[@SubMatrix7]

If you hover over the play bar at around 8:45 the preview screen shows a rating of 6. Curious...

[@blitzboy227]

Excellent review

[@fitforfreelance]

This is such a thorough review and analysis

[@mako4874]

Needed to be harder- and more variety in the npc sidekick- like being able to choose who u keep by ur side or have them die off if u can’t protect them then roll to the next sidekick- also having to hold Hugo’s hand is annoying- last of us did it the right way without restricting ur movement

[@paulrob08]

One if the best games ever!! This is what you get a ps5 for,,The graphics,music ,gameplay and story are all 10/10 Little warning thou the ending of this game will break you like no other game has.

[@greatkunglajos8287]

This game 30fps 1440 on next gen consoles.Shame.

[@John-wf2sb]

What is the name of the soundtrack 5.00? Thx

[@trapalot.emusic9935]

1:02 ayooo

[@timbridger4681]

Quick question, what happened to Lucas a the end? I'm confused

[@mothmanmedia8511]

Not gonna lie the first couple sentences of this review sounded like the reviewer did not like what the game was was going for. So it gave me literal whiplash when they started praising it.

[@corplftw]

sweet! this will be on PC Game Pass! Does this game have choices dialogue? Getting different outcomes by choices?

[@christophereid]

Just finished it, visually incredible, audio incredible. Story, interesting but a bit... repetitive? Gameplay same as story. All in all big respect to the devs. 👏🏽

[@BOSSSHAWN]

Game Pass looking real sexy in these streets.

[@PhaRoaH87]

@2:22 It's nice to see Eivor from Valhalla in other games

[@reggiemoore755]

Not gonna play it but I'm curious what's up with all the rates it's like there is some kinda curse

[@beasty1430]

Does it make sense from going from the first game to this game? Bc yk how sequels sometimes make no sense on why theres a second one

[@anglo-saxonconnor817]

This one is a must. It is a direct continuation of the first game. Highly recommended.

[@hecthor0307]

This reviewer is amazing! He's clearly in love with this franchise

[@danielmoung9098]

This reviewer is a s***head! He's an ign urinalist! Get this guy a job reiewing toilets!!

[@JPeeee]

​@@evil1989pl an 8

[@jackjohnson8305]

@@evil1989pl Someone didn't watch the video and merely skimmed through the end with their mouse

[@sampetruska3982]

@@evil1989pl you obviously didn't actually see the end lmao he gave it an 8

[@zennni_dbz2535]

Why is the game so gray

[@VAL3NTIN3]

Alot of spoilers here! Don't watch it. It's an 8

[@reececsx1891]

Currently playing on xbox series S, great game I’m impressed

[@ducko1988]

This games incredible 9/10 for me

[@6MAJORXWEIGHT6]

“Graphics that has me GAHWKING” 🤨📸

[@IamKnucks]

is the brightness on this video up to 300%?

[@ashishazad]

When will you guys start posting in 4K?

[@_Cetarial]

Microsoft needs to acquire Asobo Studios.

[@benjamincurtis1412]

Why? You XB fans don't like 3rd person, action adventure, one and done, walking simulators... Or do you guys just change your mind for 3rd party games. 🙄🙄🙄

[@phaurt]

@@benjamincurtis1412 how do you know this? Did you interview everyone with an Xbox?

[@DrJellyFanguzzz]

They will, right after the Activision deal comes through. They don't want to do to much. Flight simulator is also on game pass, same studio. Not confirmed, but that's the rumor.

[@MrCopycat2012]

If this was a PS Exclusive it could have got a 10. Great work IGN..

[@forbidden6543]

So... the series is basically Dishonored + Binding of Issac (or any dark game)