About the game
The Book of Plagues is a story-driven plague doctor simulator set in a city engulfed in a deadly epidemic. Ludwig is rapidly descending into chaos, and residents face a daily choice between hope and inevitable death. You must examine the sick, investigate the causes of the disease's spread, make difficult decisions, and do everything possible to maintain order in a place where normal life has long ceased to exist. The price of salvation is too high A doctor's job isn't limited to treating patients. They must impose quarantines, combat panic, decide on the burning of infected houses, and consider the interests of various city factions. The magistrate, the church, the merchant guild, and the Inquisition all pursue their own agendas, so every action affects not only the spread of the plague but also the subsequent course of events. Progression revolves around finding recipes, crafting medicines, and diagnosing illnesses. Minigames allow you to identify illnesses and create new potions, but even the right remedy doesn't always guarantee salvation. The hero's constant companion is the mysterious raven Paguba, whose advice can prove both helpful and a reflection of his gradually growing madness. Features of the game A plague doctor simulator with difficult moral choices. Diagnosis of diseases and creation of drugs. Quarantine management and combating the consequences of the epidemic. A non-linear storyline with influence from various city factions.
Repack & installation
What’s included and how to get it running
Installation
1. Unpack the archive (make sure the folder path has Latin characters only). 2. Run the game.
Will it run on my PC?
Minimum system requirements
- System
- Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 (64-bit)
- Processor
- Intel Core2 Duo E8400 @ 3.0 GHz
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX+ (1GB)
- Storage
- 2 GBSteam Reviews: Positive (91% of 32)
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