Are you subscribed PlayStation Plus and in search of a nugget to explore? A narrative action game with sumptuous graphics is currently shivering the community, although it has largely passed under radars. With its forest of forests bathed in light and its breathtaking medieval atmosphere, “Plague Tale: Requiem” is one of the best surprises in the service – and you can play it for free.
The title is now accessible in free trial for PlayStation more premium subscribers. Better yet: it is not an isolated game, but the direct sequel to an equally significant first opus, “Plague Tale: innocence”, today only available via a demo on the PlayStation Store. These two adventures developed by Asobo Studio immerse you in 14th century France, in the heart of a historic and visual nightmare.
A graphic atmosphere praised by the players
It all started from an exchange on Reddit where PS more subscribers share their unknown favorites. In response to a message asking for games similar to “The Last of Us Part II Remastered”, a written user: “I am impressed by the realism of the natural landscapes of this game”. He adds: “Could you recommend PS games more similar to The Last of Us Part II Remastered, which offer forest and breathtaking natural landscapes? »»
Quickly, several answers converged to the same series: “A Plague Tale”. As a very liked comment sums it up: “The Plague Tales games are incredibly beautiful. They take place mainly in 14th century France ”. Another user supports: “especially the second”.
Carried by a strong narration, the two episodes stage Amicia and Hugo, a brother and a sister fleeing the forces of the Inquisition, the English troops … and thousands of raging rats. Hugo, the youngest, develops a strange capacity to control these deadly clouds, adding permanent tension to their journey.
An adventure that deserves to be rediscovered
Despite overall positive criticism, the two games were overshadowed when they released by other mastodon of industry. An unjust silence, as their artistic realization, their immersive soundtrack and their overwhelming narration compete with the greatest licenses of the genre.
Today, thanks to PlayStation Plus, “Plague Tale: Requiem” finally benefits from a second chance. Accessible via a free two -hour trial for premium subscribers, it offers a generous overview of what this work can offer.
As for “A Plague Tale: Innocence”, although it is no longer integrated into the subscription, its trial version remains downloadable for all on the PlayStation Store. A great opportunity to discover a saga that many users “will always recommend”, in the words of a conquered player.