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A Plague Tale: Requiem

Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch • 2022

Should you play it?

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.

What works
  • Stunning graphics and art design
  • Deep emotional story and character development
  • Immersive sound and music
  • Engaging stealth and combat gameplay
  • Meaningful player choices and upgrades
Things to keep in mind
  • Performance and optimization issues reported
  • Some bugs and glitches
  • Linear gameplay with limited replayability
  • Occasional clunky controls and camera angles
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features

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A Plague Tale: Requiem: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Competition, Status.

Why this game works

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