What are the pros of A Plague Tale: Requiem?

Exceptional storytelling with a gripping, emotionally impactful narrative.. Authentic and multidimensional character development for the protagonists.. Stunning cinematic graphics and high-quality visual presentation.. Atmospheric world-building that effectively captures a dark and cruel setting..

What are the cons of A Plague Tale: Requiem?

Stealth mechanics can feel scripted, buggy, or frustratingly repetitive.. The final act and ending are controversial and may feel unsatisfying to some players.. Enemy AI is often simplistic, with NPCs failing to search effectively or reacting poorly to the environment.. Lack of significant mechanical innovation or improvement over the first game..

A Plague Tale: Requiem

Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.

91%

Very Positive

DeveloperAsobo Studio

PublisherFocus Entertainment

Release DateOct 17, 2022

-75%

$69.99$17.49

Peak Players4.9K

Metacritic82

Controllerfull

PlatformsWindows

Action

Adventure

AI Review Summary

A Plague Tale: Requiem is a cinematic, narrative-driven sequel that delivers a profoundly emotional and dark story centered on the authentic bond between Amicia and Hugo. While it is praised for its stunning visuals and atmospheric world-building, some players find the stealth mechanics unrefined and the final act of the story polarizing.

Pros

Exceptional storytelling with a gripping, emotionally impactful narrative.95%
Authentic and multidimensional character development for the protagonists.90%
Stunning cinematic graphics and high-quality visual presentation.85%
Atmospheric world-building that effectively captures a dark and cruel setting.80%

Cons

Stealth mechanics can feel scripted, buggy, or frustratingly repetitive.75%
The final act and ending are controversial and may feel unsatisfying to some players.70%
Enemy AI is often simplistic, with NPCs failing to search effectively or reacting poorly to the environment.65%
Lack of significant mechanical innovation or improvement over the first game.60%

Notable Mentions

Reviewers strongly recommend playing the first game, A Plague Tale: Innocence, before starting this sequel.
The game is noted for its anti-heroic undertones and avoidance of typical protagonist tropes.

Confidence: 68%

Based on the 126 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 31, 2026

Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak

316

Peak · last 90 days

1.2K

All-time peak

4.9K

Price

Current price

$69.99$17.49-75%

Lowest tracked

$14.99since Jan 19, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days

89%

All-time positive

91%

Review Statistics

Total Reviews27.8K

Positive: 25.2K (91%)Negative: 2.6K (9%)

Reviews from Steam Deck

Dev Response Rate

22h

Avg Playtime at Review

95%

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