Requiem: Avenging Angel

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Requiem: Avenging Angel is a single player and multiplayer shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Cyclone Studios and was released on July 7, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

Requiem: Avenging Angel is a 3D, first-person action game of biblical proportions set in a world under siege. A holy war rages on Earth between Heaven's Chosen Soldiers and Hell's Fallen Angels.

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Audience ScoreBased on 86 reviews

story9 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Requiem: Avenging Angel offers a unique blend of classic FPS gameplay with angelic powers, providing a fun and varied combat experience.
The game features an intriguing setting that combines religious mythology with a dystopian sci-fi world, making it a captivating experience for fans of the genre.
Despite its flaws, the game is considered a hidden gem from the late 90s, with many players enjoying its nostalgic charm and creative gameplay mechanics.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including crashes on modern systems and a complicated setup process that can deter new players.
Level design is often criticized for being maze-like and confusing, with repetitive environments and a lack of clear direction, leading to frustrating gameplay.
Difficulty balancing is inconsistent, with some enemies being overly powerful while others are too weak, resulting in a frustrating experience for players.

story
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Requiem: Avenging Angel" is a unique blend of biblical themes and science fiction, featuring a linear plot with a significant twist. While some players appreciate its chaotic and entertaining narrative, others criticize it for being underdeveloped, predictable, and lacking optional quests. Overall, the game is seen as a fun yet flawed experience that combines elements of futurism and mythology, despite its narrative shortcomings.
- “The game itself is very linear and it has a great story with a huge plot twist.”
- “This is the most bat-crap crazy Bible adaptation I have ever played, and I love it for being so insanely fun with its bonkers story and expert blend between Quake 2 and Star Wars: Jedi Knight!”
- “The story is a weird mixture of science fiction and religion. While it does feel a little generic with the whole 'outsider teams up with some rebels' aspect, it's still a pretty enjoyable fusion of futurism and mythology.”
- “In the end, though, this game is a story of missed opportunities.”
- “Even the story won't give you much, aside from some boring explanation at the beginning and a very predictable 'plot twist' at the end.”
- “The story too is quite under-developed, with many plot points just coming and going on a whim.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a mix of classic first-person shooter mechanics and supernatural abilities, offering a variety of weapons and tactical options. However, many players find the experience marred by repetitive environments, linear level design, and technical issues like HUD flickering. While some levels provide engaging combat, the overall setting and lack of unique gameplay elements detract from the enjoyment, leading some to recommend watching gameplay videos instead.
- “While you get the same old-school shooter gameplay with a range of fun weapons, you also get a bunch of supernatural attacks such as fireballs, lightning, and making enemies explode.”
- “The gameplay in 'Requiem: Avenging Angel' is relatively interesting for its time.”
- “Playing as Malachi, a fallen angel seeking redemption, I found the gameplay satisfying, with a variety of weapons and abilities adding depth to combat encounters.”
- “I recommend watching a let's play on YouTube versus playing the game for yourselves, because the gameplay itself wasn't that enjoyable.”
- “Okay, a quarter of the game's levels take place in slimy sewers and dank underground corridors, and they don’t exactly help elevate the gameplay other than trying the player's patience. This is a damn shame because some of the game's best levels aren't as combat-oriented as I had hoped; most of the action, albeit very tough, meaty, impactful, and exciting, takes place in drab environments.”
- “While the gameplay just devolves into linear, ugly hallways with the same 3-5 enemy types constantly respawning in front of you and behind you.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Requiem: Avenging Angel" are widely regarded as dated, reflecting the late 90s aesthetic that some players find charming, while others feel it detracts from the experience. Many users express a desire for a modern remake to enhance the visuals, although some have successfully improved the graphics using reshade. Overall, while the atmospheric environments and soundtrack are praised, the outdated graphics may be a barrier for new players.
- “Do you crave the simple yet charmingly abstract and artistically crafted 3D graphics of the late 90s?”
- “3D graphics were accelerating at an exponential rate and the crowd was just lapping up every new game they could across on multiple systems!”
- “Needs to be remade with today's graphics, please!”
- “Recommended, if you can stomach dated graphics.”
- “While the visuals show their age and the AI is predictable, the atmospheric environments and haunting soundtrack still hold up well.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features a heavy industrial metal style that complements its atmospheric environments, creating a haunting soundtrack that remains effective despite the visuals showing their age and the AI being predictable.
- “While the visuals show their age and the AI is predictable, the atmospheric environments and haunting soundtrack still hold up well.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its angelic powers and fast-paced action, creating an engaging experience despite some dated visuals and predictable AI. The haunting soundtrack and well-crafted environments contribute significantly to the overall ambiance, making it a standout feature.
- “While the visuals show their age and the AI is predictable, the atmospheric environments and haunting soundtrack still hold up well.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of hard mode to be tedious and frustrating, particularly due to the necessity of knowing enemy spawn locations to progress effectively.
- “Hard mode is very tedious and frustrating if you don't know the enemy spawns.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of Requiem: Avenging Angel is notably poor, with users comparing its numerous bugs and issues to those found in Bethesda games, suggesting a significant lack of polish and reliability.
- “Requiem: Avenging Angel makes Bethesda games look bug-free.”