LttP: A Plague Tale: Innocence…how was Requiem? (2024)

Just wrapped A Plague Tale: Innocence and really enjoyed it. I wasn't sure an entire narrative adventure full of stealth puzzles would keep me engaged but it did. Great tools that continuously unlock leading to a regular introduction of new ways to bypass obstacles and enemies each chapter. Collectibles and mini troph6 challenges mixed in helped add a bit of discovery to a largely linear quest through muck and desolation.

Though I played the PS5 version, it's PS4 roots still showed through on occasion, but it's largely a stunning looking game. Great audio and surround use as well as HDR.

Narratively it had a few minor stumbles and conveniences but kept me engaged through to its end.

Thinking I should start the sequel next but curious on how that one turned out?

Requiem was outstanding, and was genuinely the first game outside of Flight Sim 2020 that made me go, "wow" in terms of its visuals, the first vista of the game really driving home that next gen had arrived. I ultimately enjoyed the story more in Innocence, and think that it can easily exist as a standalone title if one is so inclined, but Requiem delivered themes that were heavier, deeper, and more emotionally taxing.

If you loved Innocence, then playing its successor is a must, just expect to be on an emotional rollercoaster throughout the entire thing.

I really liked the first game, had a blast with the sequel but for some reason fell off at some point. I think I'm like one third through the story.

I should return to it this winter, but I'm a bit afraid re-learning some of the mechanics may be difficult.

It's narratively on par with Innocence. It kinda drags in the middle but otherwise, the writing is equally as great. The ending's contentious but I liked it.

Gameplay-wise I was disappointed. It's nowhere near as scripted as Innocence and it doesn't add enough mechanically to make up for it.

nsilvias said:

innocence really impressed me early on but it doesnt really hold up near the end

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Yea I would somewhat agree with this. The conflict goes a bit too supernatural and becomes somewhat predictable. Still well crafted and I generally enjoyed the stealth puzzles. The final encounters kind of tried to give you flexibility on handling and you have options, but they weren't that clever beyond doing what had been already with plenty of tools available.

Still, I walked away pleased overall, but there were some narrative moments that gave me slight pause on their handling for sure. Plenty of good to balance too.

I will grab Requiem and likely Banishers soon too(not same dev I know).

shoemasta said:

The last boss fight of Innocence is incredibly goofy. Its really feels at odds withe rest of the game

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Kind of yea, though the last say...third of the game seemed prime to head in that direction so it was entirely expected for me. I did much prefer the more grounded approach of the early and mid game compared to what goes down.

Would have preferred they focused more heavily on the raw power of the Inquisition and its stranglehold over the populace as a threat over a clash of super-powers as such. They seemed to hint at that some in the collectibles and idle banter, but ultimately they veered into what they did...

I would have questioned a "Best Narrative" win for that reason, even if ultimately I still quite enjoyed the experience.

Requiem was a great deal better than the first one - and the first one was good!

Really interested to see what the studio does on this kind of front.

shoemasta said:

The last boss fight of Innocence is incredibly goofy. Its really feels at odds withe rest of the game

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It was super goofy, but I liked it. It felt like the kind of boss fight I hadn't encountered in a game in a long time. It's like the devs were like "Yes this is still a videogame and yes this is some final boss shit"

Anyway, I enjoyed Requiem quite a bit more than Innocence. I think it's still on gamepass OP, if that's available to you and you want to save a few bucks.

My only issue with the game was the length compared to the first game.

No Depth said:

Thinking I should start the sequel next but curious on how that one turned out?

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Play it and find out!

It's very good.