Recent reviews by Xaoc

In addition to the tactical nature of this game it also has some atmosphere that puts you in a South American country doing those
And makes it legit feel like taking a whole cartel down by squad of ghosts

Even though MWIII and the other COD installments are already out this is still my go to and I don't see any reason to try the other ones other than new maps or guns maybe

After all it's silent hill the game itself looks and feels amazing and it worth playing instead of original
However I feel the graphics could be more optimized since I experience fps drops here and there even on low settings

If you’re just sprinting through the main story, you could probably finish this game in a few hours. But honestly, that’s missing the point. This isn’t a game meant to be rushed—it's meant to be explored.

The world is beautiful, haunting, and full of life in its own robotic way. I'm not usually a fan of hunting down collectibles, but in this case, it felt worth it just to soak in more of the atmosphere. Wandering through the slums, uncovering hidden corners, and meeting these quirky, endearing robots gave the game a soul that stuck with me.

It’s a dystopian future, sure—but it’s wrapped in charm, personality, and visual storytelling that rewards curiosity. Take your time. The real joy here is in the journey, not just the destination.

A Plague Tale: Requiem takes everything the first game did and cranks it up—especially in terms of story, visuals, and immersion.

The narrative is even more intense and emotionally charged than the original, at least from what I’ve played so far. The first few chapters alone deliver some truly dramatic moments, paired with breathtaking scenes that feel almost cinematic in their direction and atmosphere.

Graphically, it’s stunning. Yes, it’s heavy on the hardware—initially, I struggled a bit with performance. But after some tweaking, I was able to hit 60 FPS, and the effort was worth it. If you’ve got a high-end rig, you're in for one of the best visual experiences in modern gaming. That said, this isn’t a game that plays nice with lower-spec systems. I'd say 6 GB of VRAM is the bare minimum, 8 GB gives you a solid 1080p experience, and 12 GB+ is what you want for max settings and a smooth ride.

Update:
Just finish the game and in addition to what I wrote, this game is worth every minute of your time!

Gameplay and controls have evolved since the first game. There are changes—some good, some that take getting used to—but overall, I adapted quickly, and they contribute to a more refined experience.

All in all, Requiem is immersive, beautiful, and emotionally gripping. If you liked the first game, this one steps it up. Definitely recommended.

Gameplay:
Innovative and simple fun to resolve puzzles ... Feels like a video game not a movie which is great!

Graphics:
Although playing in 2025 it still holds up

Story:
Engaging and paced fairly. Things change during each episode and new characters introduced. Also the main characters can be related to,

This game is indeed one of the must-play games if you're interested in remedy verse.
For ones who want to start from this one:
- Innovative game play/ gun play mechanism
- Decent graphics for the time of the game release (Still playable in 2023)
- Great narrative and story
- Immersive

+ Graphics are amazing (Even for 2023)
+ Story is deep and narrated greatly
+ Character development especially the way it lets you see the story from the eyes of the villain as well
+ Extra note: it's like a Christopher Nolan movie but it's a game

- Some minor bugs here and there

The interesting thing is that although it's a sci-fi game but some of its ideas are actually scientific.

Lore wise I like the Crysis 1 Better
Graphics wise, this one is better
Also unlike Crysis 1 Remaster, this one really boosts the graphics compared to the original game.

So far I've been playing the campaign and it was good.
Engaging story.
Good graphics.
Balanced open world system.
Fun action and game play.

If the player plays the older games the story may be even more engaging to them.
Will be more fun if played coop.