First Impression: Penumbra: Requiem (PC/Steam)

This is the 181st instalment of our first impression video series. Today, we are playing Penumbra: Requiem for the first time.

Welcome to the 181st instalment of our first impression video series. Today, we are playing the PC/Steam game, Penumbra: Requiem for the first time. You can check out the video directly on YouTube or in the embed below:

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I’ve been able to play through both the other titles in this game. That left this game. Some say it’s a sequel while others say it’s an expansion. Whatever you call it, I’ve basically reached the end of the road with this game.

While I wouldn’t say it’s my most favourite series I’ve ever played, it was, at the very least, interesting to have played this game series.

My understanding of this game is that, unlike the other two entries, this game has no enemies to speak of. I did play a little bit further into the game and I can say that this doesn’t mean the game is entirely risk free, but if you are worried about enemies ready to take you out, well, this game simply doesn’t have that (or so I was told). Instead, this is supposed to be more focused on the puzzle side of things. So, something that may be of interest to you if you are hesitant with the other games. Otherwise, this game has plenty of the other familiar mechanics that you experienced with the other games.

Still, I wanted to hear from you. For those who have played this game, what did you think of this one? Was it an interesting game to play through or did you find the lack of enemies a step back?

For those who haven’t played this game, but have played other entries, what are your thoughts on this game? Does this seem like an interesting game to play or is it not really up to your speed?

Also, for those who have no experience with this franchise, what did you think of what you saw here? Does this look like an interesting game to play or does this seem like a game that’s too slow or too out of date at this point? Let us know in the comments below!

This video is part of our first impression video series. Below is a list of 50 of the previously made first impression video’s we’ve made in the past: