A Plague Tale Requiem

A Plague Tale: Requiem  is an  action-adventure   survival horror   stealth game  developed by  Asobo Studio  and published by  Focus Entertainment . It is the sequel to  A Plague Tale: Innocence  (2019), and follows siblings Amicia and Hugo de Rune who must look for a cure to Hugo's blood disease in Southern France while fleeing from soldiers of the  Inquisition  and hordes of rats that are spreading the  black plague . The game was released for  Nintendo Switch ,  PlayStation 5 ,  Windows  and  Xbox Series X/S  on 18 October 2022, with the Nintendo Switch version being a  cloud-based  title. Similar to its predecessor,  Requiem  is an  action-adventure  game played from a  third-person perspective . In the game, the player assumes control of Amicia and must face against both soldiers from the  French Inquisition  and hordes of rats that are spreading the  black plague . Gameplay is largely similar to the first game, though the combat system is significantly expanded. Amicia is equipped with weapons such as a knife to stab enemies, a sling that can be used to throw rocks, and a  crossbow  which allows her to easily defeat armoured opponents. Crossbow bolts, throwing pots, and rocks can be combined with alchemical mixtures. In addition to Ignifer and Extinguis, which allows the player to light and extinguish flame respectively, the game introduces  tar , which increases the radius of the light source, and can be used to ignite enemies. Locations are also larger in  Requiem , giving players additional options to progress. Stealth is expanded in  Requiem . Unlike  Innocence , Amicia would not die after being hit once by enemies. She can also return to stealth after she was discovered by enemies, and counter their attacks if she gets too close to them. Amicia's brother Hugo, who has a connection to the plague, can use an ability named "Echo" which reveals the locations of enemies through walls. Hugo can also control the hordes of rats to overwhelm enemies. Similar to the first game, the rats, which are light-averse, play a huge role in the game. Amicia and Hugo must stay in the light, or they will be devoured by the rats. Amicia can use the rats to her advantage, manipulating them to solve  puzzles , or even lure them to kill enemies. The game also features a progression system in which the player will be awarded additional skills and abilities. Stealth players will unlock skills that allows them to sneak around more efficiently, while those who prefer a more lethal approach will unlock additional combat skills. The player's gear and equipment can also be upgraded at workbenches.