The thirteenth chamber was open for me again ...

Thanks for this heartbreaking masterpiece !

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★★★★★

10/10

If you like the first one, then for sure you will like this sequel of the game

**Rating:** 🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀/5 Rats

Some games nibble at your heart; 'A Plague Tale: Requiem' devours it whole. With its cinematic storytelling, spellbinding visuals, and enough rats to make even the Pied Piper take early retirement, this sequel builds on its predecessor and delivers a plague-ridden rollercoaster ride of feels, family, and frenzied rodent action.

The Story: A Tragedy Worth Reliving
Yes, we all saw it coming: *Requiem* leans heavily into the "dark but hopeful" trope, weaving a tale that’s as predictable as it is gut-wrenching. And you know what? It doesn’t matter. Amicia and Hugo’s journey through a pestilent medieval nightmare hits all the right notes, from tearful sibling bonds to morally gray survival choices. Sure, you might guess how it ends within the first few chapters—but good luck putting down the controller as you sob into your potato chips when it actually happens. Who knew emotional devastation could feel this satisfying?

The Gameplay: Stealth with a Side of Chaos
Requiem serves up stealth mechanics with a sprinkling of chaos—mostly in the form of tidal waves of rats. The game lures you into tense moments, clutching your sling like a comfort blanket, and then BAM! A rat tsunami turns your carefully laid plans into gourmet human tapas.

The puzzles are clever, if occasionally bordering on “how was I supposed to know THAT?” territory. But who’s really complaining when the alternative is watching your character become rat sushi? Add a healthy dose of medieval weaponry upgrades and alchemical tricks, and you’ve got a formula that’s both maddeningly tricky and endlessly satisfying.

The Visuals: Beauty Amid the Rot
The world of *Requiem* is stunningly detailed—an ironic beauty considering it’s a backdrop of plague-ravaged villages, corpse-strewn battlefields, and, oh yes, seas of rats! The lighting deserves special mention; it’s so gorgeous you might catch yourself staring into the flickering glow of your torch… right before one of your compangons gets eaten alive. Rookie mistake, but a pretty one.

The Humor: Rats Are Funny. Who Knew?
Okay, let’s talk about the rats. These furry, beady-eyed little menaces shouldn’t be funny, but somehow, they are. From their synchronized swarming to their uncanny ability to pop out of nowhere, they’re like the universe’s worst synchronized dance crew. And let’s not forget the occasional NPC who meets an untimely—and admittedly slapstick—demise because they thought standing next to an open sewer was a great idea.

Even amidst the darkness, the game peppers in moments of lightness. Whether it’s Hugo’s childlike wonder or Amicia’s deadpan snark when facing yet another apocalyptic situation, there’s just enough levity to keep the bleakness bearable.

The Verdict: A Must-Play for Fans of Drama, Rats, and Sibling Feels
'A Plague Tale: Requiem' isn’t just a game—it’s an emotional exorcism wrapped in gorgeous graphics and wrapped again in a crunchy shell of stealth mechanics. Sure, the ending is as obvious as a rat in a pantry, but it doesn’t stop it from being gut-punchingly emotional.

So grab your sling, steel your nerves, and prepare for an adventure that will make you laugh, cry, and maybe scream at your screen once or twice. Just don’t forget to turn on the lights when you’re done—there are a lot of rats out there, and they look hungry. 🐀