A Plague Tale: Requiem Should Make Hugo More Capable

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Last week, Focus Entertainment and Asobo Studio treated the world to a closer look at the upcoming A Plague Tale: Requiem by way of an extended gameplay trailer. The trailer shows players will once again take control of both Amicia and Hugo — two children who barely survived the rat plague that devastated their homeland. The sequel to A Plague Tale: Innocence sees these siblings in a new land as they search for a cure to Hugo's strange affliction. Everything starts off calm, but when Hugo's illness resurfaces, the plague of rats returns with a vengeance.

Those who have played A Plague Tale: Innocence will know that both Hugo and Amicia are deeply tied to the rat plague that follows in their wake. Hugo's blood carries the Prima Macula — an ancient evil that manifests itself in specific noble bloodlines throughout time. The extent of the evil is unknown, but one certain thing is that Hugo can control swarms. By the end of the first game, Hugo has come to grips with his powers and, together with Amicia, defeated Vitalis Benevent — a corrupt and evil Grand Inquisitor who sought to use Hugo's powers to rule France. With Vitalis done for and Hugo now seemingly in control of his powers, A Plague Tale: Requiem is the perfect opportunity to show just what the young boy can do. Spoilers for A Plague Tale: Innocence ahead.

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The final act of A Plague Tale: Innocence shows potential gameplay options when controlling both Amicia and Hugo together. Using Amicia's vast arsenal of throwables to create openings for Hugo's rats, players can plow through hordes of enemies that once seemed incredibly strong. This back-and-forth between feeling vulnerable and strong creates an