They were also fighting for their lives against thousands of bloodthirsty rats eager to devour them.

Turns out the answer is never.

Oh, and there are more rats.

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Like,a lotmore rats.

Its a long shot, but its the only lead theyve got.

From the games very first scene, it’s obvious that Asobo have really focused on spectacle with Requiem.

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I was consistently struck by how gorgeous Requiem is.

In beauty or ruin, environments look gorgeous.

This time, though, Amicia has a lot more tools at her disposal.

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How aggressive you want to be is still completely up to you.

All three are quick, aggressive, and difficult to watch unfold.

It’s an unexpected change in direction that puts the story on uneven footing.

A young girl prepares to throw a flaming post inside a cave in A Plague Tale Requiem

At least there’s no rat pope, though.

Other storytelling gripes involve Requiems new cast.

However, these familiar faces are quickly swapped out as Requiem introduces other new characters.

A swarm of rats approach a solider from behind in A Plague Tale Requiem

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