A Plague Tale: Innocence

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 61
  3. Negative: 0 out of 61
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  1. Eurogamer
    May 13, 2019
    Children band together against the darkness of a collapsing France in this bleak and beautiful if somewhat rickety medieval fantasy.
  2. The Jimquisition
    May 17, 2019
    A Plague Tale: Innocence is the best game I've played this year. Easily the best. A stealth game with puzzle elements and a hearty dose of horror, A Plague Tale may turn heads with its killer rat swarms, but the real star is the great writing and character portrayals. This is something special.
  3. The Verge
    May 13, 2019
    While many elements of the game, like its focus on stealth and crafting, can feel familiar, it’s wrapped up in a story and world that are like nothing I’ve played before. There’s a sense of urgency and danger that never really goes away. You can never truly relax.
  5. Time
    May 21, 2019
    A Plague Tale has simple stealth and crafting gameplay that’s not much to write home about. But the excellent story is the big draw here, because it’s something so rare in video games: a genuine tragedy. There are moments of light, too. The brother and sister make friends in their journey; there are jokes and adventure and joy. Hugo even collects flowers and puts them in his sister’s hair. That was all sweet and wonderful, but it never made me forget the dangers. I never forgot the rats. And I never forgot the dog.

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#42 Best PS4 Game of 2019
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#24 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2019
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#58 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2019

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1410 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,151 out of 1410
  2. Mixed: 172 out of 1410
  3. Negative: 87 out of 1410
  1. fabchan
    May 14, 2019
    10
    What can I say? Wow! I found out about this game by chance, this gem came out of nowhere, and what an experience it is! The story isWhat can I say? Wow! I found out about this game by chance, this gem came out of nowhere, and what an experience it is! The story is fantastic, the gameplay, the dialogues, everything is very well put together. Also the setting really draws you in and the world exudes with art and really makes you feel the unsettling feeling of plague as you roam around the village. Kudos to the developers for this incredible game!… Full Review »
  2. 20master
    May 14, 2019
    9
    Awesome and very Unique game with outstanding soundtracks and Fair price.
    the Graphics are awesome , specially Art direction.
    the Gameplay    Awesome and very Unique game with outstanding soundtracks and Fair price.
    the Graphics are awesome , specially Art direction.
    the Gameplay is simple but Solid and enjoyable, and you will get bunch of new mechanics throughout the game.
    the game is polished, few bugs and animations are Decent.
    the OST is masterpiece, like i'm telling you, it's literally phenomenal
    and the story and setting are awesome and there are bunch of Memorable moments, some issues in writing, but i enjoyed the story, it's cool.

    Worth the money and time, we need more games like this.    … Full Review »
  3. SahilKChandio
    May 14, 2019
    9
    The game is beautiful and amazing it is a story driven adventure which is thrillinh and fun! I feel like this is super great and the studioThe game is beautiful and amazing it is a story driven adventure which is thrillinh and fun! I feel like this is super great and the studio deserves a lot of support this is a very good game they've made!! It fell a little bit short in story as for me but a great game and worthplayint nonetheless!… Full Review »
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