A Plague Tale: Requiem

A Plague Tale: Requiem is the sequel to the original action adventure about the adventures of two orphans in medieval France, the time of the Hundred Years' War and the epidemic of the Black Death.

Review

Events take place a couple of months after the end of the previous installment. Amitia and her younger brother Hugo are on their way to the south of France, where they are searching for an island rumored to contain a cure for the boy's mysterious illness. 

Because of his illness, Hugo is the object of the attention of the French Inquisition, which has declared a hunt for the couple. The boy can control hordes of rats, and everyone around assumes that he is responsible for the spread of the infection, which has already killed millions of people throughout Europe. 

Gameplay

Among the main gameplay features of A Plague Tale: Requiem should be noted:

1. The combat system compared to the previous part has been significantly improved and now the protagonist can fight freely with enemies and does not die with a single blow.
2. In combat, the girl can use a knife as a stabbing weapon, as well as a sling to throw stones and a crossbow capable of penetrating even the lats of knights.
3. Stones and crossbow bolts can be dipped into alchemical mixtures that give additional modifiers for attacks.
4. Hugo is able to control rats, as well as activate the Echo skill, with which he can spot enemies even through walls.
5. As before, light plays a key role in the gameplay - it scares away the rats, but lures the guards.
6. There is a system of character progression - there is a branch of skills stealth and combat.
7. Using workbenches, you can improve the heroine's equipment.