A Plague Tale: Innocence

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1410 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 87 out of 1410
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  1. wesker2012
    Jul 24, 2019
    7
    I tried this game out since reviews were really high and I enjoy emotional narratives. The graphics/atmosphere were breathtaking. That was my favorite part of the game. I also liked how the game was split into chapters which were usually evenly paced. It felt good to progress forward and beat the game. The gameplay was something different and unique as was the plot. I would have givenI tried this game out since reviews were really high and I enjoy emotional narratives. The graphics/atmosphere were breathtaking. That was my favorite part of the game. I also liked how the game was split into chapters which were usually evenly paced. It felt good to progress forward and beat the game. The gameplay was something different and unique as was the plot. I would have given the game an 8 if dying in the game wasn't so annoying and frequent. The gameplay sometimes felt like a chore to get through. The plot developed nicely though and I wanted to keep seeing what would happen. When I first started the game, I thought the game was not going to be that good but it got increasingly better as it went on. I like how they fleshed out all the different gameplay mechanics to create different scenarios. I think the highlight of the game was the gorgeous vistas though.… Expand
  2. basbazooka
    Aug 7, 2019
    6
    I can see the developers put a LOT of love in this game, and because of that it is very sad for me to admit that is need quite a few improvements. The story, worldbuilding and characters are mostly great but the game holds your hand WAY to much. It constantly tells you exactly where to go and the stealth aspect of the game is way to easy, everything is mapped out for you so you don't needI can see the developers put a LOT of love in this game, and because of that it is very sad for me to admit that is need quite a few improvements. The story, worldbuilding and characters are mostly great but the game holds your hand WAY to much. It constantly tells you exactly where to go and the stealth aspect of the game is way to easy, everything is mapped out for you so you don't need to think on your own or get creative. The puzzles are also very much mapped out for you so nothing really feels earned since you hardly need to put in effort. Becomes very repetitive after a few chapters. I do like the overall presentation and idea of the game so that is why my overall score is a 6.… Expand
  3. Neatqt
    Mar 14, 2021
    7
    Cast: 7/10
    Story: 7/10
    Fun: 6/10
    Gameplay: 5/10

    Not Recommended
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  4. DavidHoltzer
    Sep 30, 2021
    5
    My first problem with this game is that it is way too scripted, you can't really solve anything without following exactly what the game tells you and sometimes it makes zero sense. It's also way too linear and the gameplay soon becomes stale after a couple hours, since there is no room for creativity at all. Most of, if not all the enemy types can only be killed in one way. For example ifMy first problem with this game is that it is way too scripted, you can't really solve anything without following exactly what the game tells you and sometimes it makes zero sense. It's also way too linear and the gameplay soon becomes stale after a couple hours, since there is no room for creativity at all. Most of, if not all the enemy types can only be killed in one way. For example if they have helmets you can only use acid and a rock to kill them. The puzzles are the best parts of the game but some of them defy logic.… Expand
  5. Madsgiil
    Feb 1, 2021
    7
    For once I’m agreeing more with the critics. It was definitely a fun game with good story, but it wasn’t amazing.

    Little variations in combat, and I noticed the game was a bit glitchy at times.

    It truly has potential though, if they ever choose to make a similar game.

    Story: 8/10.

    Gameplay: 6/10.

    Graphics: 7/10.
  6. premium_sauce
    Aug 23, 2019
    7
    Giving it a 7 as a sign of support. If you like sneaking around, great visuals, babysit a kid and don’t mind repetition then this game is perfect for you.

    On the other hand, if you prefer to wreck a town with heavy swords fromsoftware style then this game will disappoint you. My heart gives it a 4/10 but that’s my opinion. Holistically it’s a nice game and thanks to the Devs for    Giving it a 7 as a sign of support. If you like sneaking around, great visuals, babysit a kid and don’t mind repetition then this game is perfect for you.

    On the other hand, if you prefer to wreck a town with heavy swords fromsoftware style then this game will disappoint you.

    My heart gives it a 4/10 but that’s my opinion. Holistically it’s a nice game and thanks to the Devs for producing something a bit different    … Expand
  7. FatalBrush
    Aug 2, 2019
    6
    The game started off with a great setting, interesting plot and good skill curve. At some point everything starts to crumble it seems: characters act inconsistent, the story seems too foreseeable and the gameplay is the same, combat also too easy. It seemed to me like they wanted to finish the story off quick. For short, it's a moderate game for me.
  8. Dmacy
    Aug 21, 2019
    6
    It's definitely not as good as all the reviews said. The graphic and atmosphere was really good, but the story wasn't a big deal. At the and of the game, the gameplay was very frustrating. You had to fight, but it was originally a stealth game, so the compulsory fighting sections just didn't work. It's not worth 45 Euro.
  9. Johnnybg1981
    May 24, 2019
    7
    At the beginning the game looks very interesting and promising, but at one point it becomes too repetitive.
  10. wolfie79
    Aug 10, 2019
    5
    Not impressed with this game. The gameplay was fun and interesting at the start but soon became repetitive and straight out silly. The story... jeez... it was okay, but just took a turn for being ridiculous. Also, there was way to much trial and error where you gotta die and fiddle around with dumb controls to get the solution to work. The last few chapters I longed for it to be over. INot impressed with this game. The gameplay was fun and interesting at the start but soon became repetitive and straight out silly. The story... jeez... it was okay, but just took a turn for being ridiculous. Also, there was way to much trial and error where you gotta die and fiddle around with dumb controls to get the solution to work. The last few chapters I longed for it to be over. I bought it for half price, not worth it. I'd say if you can buy it for 10 dollar, sure, go for it. But not worth full price, or even half. Regretted buying it.… Expand
  11. Dohmein
    May 31, 2019
    5
    I enjoyed the game. It is well done but it has some serious flaws. Opening chapter or two is fine but the when you get into combat this game struggles. The controls are wonky - slow. The AI is bad sometimes they will see you too easily other times not at all. My main issue is that it become repetitive so fast. By chapter 7/8 you are seriously bored. I am also take aback by theI enjoyed the game. It is well done but it has some serious flaws. Opening chapter or two is fine but the when you get into combat this game struggles. The controls are wonky - slow. The AI is bad sometimes they will see you too easily other times not at all. My main issue is that it become repetitive so fast. By chapter 7/8 you are seriously bored. I am also take aback by the graphics. I watched several reviews and I guess they must have been PC? Something, it looked great on youtube but the game is not as pretty as I thought it would be. The folks saying best graphics ever have must not have played many games. The graphics are muddy. Last point and I think this may just be me but Hugo is just a pain in the arse. I had flashbacks to the GOW kid (who was also a pain in the arse). I think if you can have feelings for these two main characters you can enjoy this game more but I simply did not. They are easy to dislike actually and I think I did endgame. IN NO WAY is this game worth the price. Its too short, repetitive and honestly a bit boring. Get it on sale next month or so. Easy platinum was the best award for finishing this game.… Expand
  12. kremedved
    Aug 20, 2019
    7
    Неудачное управление и грязная графика. Анимации ужасные. Играть можно, стелс неплохой
  13. mlevyholden
    Nov 7, 2019
    7
    If you want insta kills for every mistake you make this game is for you. I like stealth games and puzzle games but I do not enjoy getting killed everytime I make even a small mistake, also I really don´t like games where your character cannot defend itself. There are plenty of instances where you kill an enemy that has a sword with him, why doesn´t your character pick that sword up, youIf you want insta kills for every mistake you make this game is for you. I like stealth games and puzzle games but I do not enjoy getting killed everytime I make even a small mistake, also I really don´t like games where your character cannot defend itself. There are plenty of instances where you kill an enemy that has a sword with him, why doesn´t your character pick that sword up, you are being chased and people want to kill you on every turn, perhaps having a sword with you could be a good idea don´t you think, (the same example with a bow, or an ax etc) but your character prefers to pick up rocks instead...she could pick up both you know... Overall an ok game, very linear (it could be good or bad depending on your tastes), it plays similar in style to Tomb Raider without the platforming or shooting, and with a lot easier puzzles.. One other thing the boy Hugo is annoying as hell so be advised that you´ll hear his annoying complaining a lot... This game has potential I would reallly like a sequel where your character could fight if spotted, without an annoying kid, and tougher puzzles, and maybe add platforming sequences..… Expand
  14. muldjord
    May 26, 2019
    6
    Great looking visuals. Lovely game with interesting exploration... for the first 30 minutes. Then it's all downhill for the gameplay aspect of things. It's incredibly linear and hand-holding. In more aspects than one. I guess the mechanics looked good on paper, but in reality it wears thin almost instantly.

    It's basically about a series of drawn out quicktime events. It might disguise    Great looking visuals. Lovely game with interesting exploration... for the first 30 minutes. Then it's all downhill for the gameplay aspect of things. It's incredibly linear and hand-holding. In more aspects than one. I guess the mechanics looked good on paper, but in reality it wears thin almost instantly.

    It's basically about a series of drawn out quicktime events. It might disguise itself as actual gameplay, but you quickly realize that you have to do everything a certain way at certain times to get past each section (and the game will tell you how, incessantly). In that way it is incredibly linear, and the exploration takes a backseat almost completely. Step off the line and die. It's incredibly binary like that. And not in an interesting way.

    I wanted to like this game so much, it looks great. There's so much potential for more, but it wears out its welcome after about 1 hour. Not a good sign. I tried forcing myself to finish this, but ultimately decided to refund 2 hours in.

    I'm quite disappointed with this. Why? Because the first 30 minutes were incredible! I loved wandering about the mansion / castle grounds, chatting with the servants and experiencing the great details in the location. So much potential for creating a true exploration game with puzzles and intelligent game design.

    Instead **** hits the fan pretty quickly, you are told to start running / sneaking, and it basically doesn't let up from there. Plenty of pretty locations, but it's like a long tunnel and you don't get to appreciate it at all. Ugh.... So much potential!!!!    … Expand
  15. SuperkenGaming
    May 18, 2019
    7
    A Plague Tale: Innocence
    Plagued with.. actually nothing really bad
    A Plague Tale is a stealth puzzle game where you play as Amicia as she sets out to find a cure for her sick little brothr hugo Immediately this game reminded me of shadwen, This almost felt like a more polished AAA budget successor The game takes place during the plague, there are rats everywhere and guards for some    A Plague Tale: Innocence
    Plagued with.. actually nothing really bad
    A Plague Tale is a stealth puzzle game where you play as Amicia as she sets out to find a cure for her sick little brothr hugo
    Immediately this game reminded me of shadwen,
    This almost felt like a more polished AAA budget successor
    The game takes place during the plague, there are rats everywhere and guards for some reason that’s up to you to find out trying to capature your little brother
    This is a 12hours tale full of emotion and great story telling
    Im so happy to see games wit ha narrative focus still thriving in a gaming world all about online and loot boxes
    The narrative here pulls you along and is the highlight of this game for me..
    I always love it that no matter how frustrated or over a section of a game I get that there a good story that’s pulling me forward to see whats next..
    Thankfully a plague tale isn’t full of frustrating moments
    This game isn’t challenging one bit, however it still manages to be engaging,
    Its no walk through the park, you have to distract guards and use fire to get your way through the sea of rats
    You aren’t completely defensless though, you’ve got a sling
    You can gather materials throughout the world to craft different items for this sling, you have a rock that can be used to distract guards or head shot them and as the game progress youll unlock new abilities such as setting fire to burnable object to scare the rats just to name a few…
    This adds a styx or even a dishonored layer of theres more than one solution to moving onto the next section of the game
    and chckpoints here are great, so youll rarely have to redo large sections of the game if you fail..
    And thankfull A plague tale does a great job of keeping the environment fresh as well as the gameplay, however this is where my biggest issue with the game comes into play,
    A plague world goes for a tense feel rather than a fun kids creating mischief feel which is fine…
    This means that you cant just run through the game crafting whatever whenever…
    you need materials to upgrade your arsnel and certain materials are scarce
    These items are more for I have no other option…
    but this also means that 12 hours of stealth can get taxing…
    A plague tale doesn’t suffer from pacing problems, in fact it does a great job most of the time at giving you a break from the action to just enjoy story pieces and sets.. but I would’ve liked more of this… more slow walk, talk, enjoy the plague moments…
    All in all A plague Tale Innocence is a unique experience set in an intriguing world with a well written and directed story guaranteed to keep you hooked
    I give A Plague Tale: Onnocence
    a 7/10    … Expand
  16. Spidor
    Jun 11, 2019
    6
    There is a lot to like about A Plague Tale - gorgeous environments, intrigue, a good flow and sense of momentum, and a good trickle of new abilities to keep you learning to play as you go. It's not difficult by any stretch, but that's fine.

    HOWEVER - there is one thing about it that is absolutely inexcusable - the voice acting. For a tale of many characters, tons of text and a lot of    There is a lot to like about A Plague Tale - gorgeous environments, intrigue, a good flow and sense of momentum, and a good trickle of new abilities to keep you learning to play as you go. It's not difficult by any stretch, but that's fine.

    HOWEVER - there is one thing about it that is absolutely inexcusable - the voice acting. For a tale of many characters, tons of text and a lot of speech, it really breaks my heart to see how bad it is. I don't accuse the actors though - the person who decided that the entire game should be conveyed with the most awful French impersonations should get a kick to the head. What WERE you thinking?? That it sounds more authentic with thick accents?! "Chernobyl" got it - if you're not going to be speaking the native tongue of the setting - don't distract your audience! Don't cripple your actors! Literally none of the emotional moments in this game land because somebody insisted it makes more sense for characters to sound "authentic" than for speech to sound natural, and that is an absolutely BAFFLING decision..

    But do I recommend it? Well, it's an okay, sometimes great game with gorgeous environments and mediocre animations overall. It maintains momentum at the expense of being a bit basic in terms of gameplay, and that's fine, not everything needs to be a Hardcore RPG where You Died all the time. The accents weigh down the score quite a bit, since the story is interesting and I wanted to connect to the characters, but it's really impossible to do when they're busier trying to force out a fake accent than to express any sort of emotion, and that, for a plot-heavy game, is really too goddamn bad.    … Expand
  17. EETAO
    Jul 25, 2019
    6
    Pros:
    Looks nice
    Good story

    Cons:
    Not very challenging at all
    Poor level design, especially in the last few chapters
    You don't connect with the characters
  18. peteraff1
    May 14, 2019
    6
    Voice acting is not good. Gameplay feels very restricted and repetitive, nothing new or something to create identity. The cutscenes has no emotional impact whasoever, because the caracters looks so poorly represented and unlikable for that matter. Lipsync, and facial animations are not good either, far to be something like Hellblade on this aspects - maybe because of the limited budget.Voice acting is not good. Gameplay feels very restricted and repetitive, nothing new or something to create identity. The cutscenes has no emotional impact whasoever, because the caracters looks so poorly represented and unlikable for that matter. Lipsync, and facial animations are not good either, far to be something like Hellblade on this aspects - maybe because of the limited budget. Overwall, a boring linear experience that I almost fall to sleep.

    The graphics/atmosphere and soundtrack are very good though.    … Expand
  19. cas514
    May 14, 2019
    5
    Yet another game where you have to Baby sit a kid. Great because thats the trend.

    Reviews be like 6/10, Oh wait its a Women protagonist 10/10.

    f*k outta here with this mess
  20. mikepatyaev
    Dec 7, 2022
    7
    A Plague Tale: Innocence offers an adventure supported by an original scenario, with gameplay that blends action, adventure and stealth phases. Follow our protagonists Amicia and her little brother Hugo, both orphans and on the run from the terrifying Inquisition.
  21. Jackthegamer
    Sep 16, 2022
    5
    Overrated. This game is basically a waling simulator where you have no choice how to play it
  22. PAPCuk
    Sep 12, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 7/10 qwwwwqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq… Expand
  23. Manziflex
    Jul 6, 2021
    7
    I wanted to give it an 8, but I couldn't. He really has numbers on a visual level, and the PS5's use of haptic feedback isn't bad. I'm on the fourth Chapter and I don't see a funny video game. The gameplay leaks from all sides, I haven't done anything yet. I'll see if I review my vote. For the moment it remains a rather mediocre game. It was free, so I'm not complaining . Graphics andI wanted to give it an 8, but I couldn't. He really has numbers on a visual level, and the PS5's use of haptic feedback isn't bad. I'm on the fourth Chapter and I don't see a funny video game. The gameplay leaks from all sides, I haven't done anything yet. I'll see if I review my vote. For the moment it remains a rather mediocre game. It was free, so I'm not complaining . Graphics and haptic feedback are from 10… Expand
  24. Zski
    Jan 22, 2022
    7
    A Plague Tale was surprisingly a very well made and carefully crafted experience. This is both it’s greatest strength and it’s largest shortcoming. The experience itself is very moving and captivating, especially in the characters and the overall narrative. You really feel the character development just through the passing interactions over the course of the game. The music also reallyA Plague Tale was surprisingly a very well made and carefully crafted experience. This is both it’s greatest strength and it’s largest shortcoming. The experience itself is very moving and captivating, especially in the characters and the overall narrative. You really feel the character development just through the passing interactions over the course of the game. The music also really shined throughout the game, and was very well woven into the gameplay and story. Even the graphics were pretty impressive, it was much higher of a quality title than I had anticipated. I also really appreciate that the developers made a game in a setting that you never see in videogames, and wrote a story that is completely unique and original. With all that being said, I described this as more of an experience than a game because the gameplay is very shallow and linear. It plays like a simple stealth game with minimal combat, but as you play through you realize that the solutions you find are pretty much the only solutions to move forward. That really makes the game feel like an interactive movie. It drags a bit as a game, but luckily the story and characters keep you pulled in until the end. I look forward to see what they do with the sequel because it will either drive the game to huge successes, or it will alter the formula so that it takes away from the story. It’s a very delicate and carefully crafted balance that can go either way. Regardless, I enjoyed the game despite its linearity.… Expand
  25. Panamos
    May 11, 2021
    5
    The longer I played the game the less I enjoyed it. The strongest point of the game was the relationship between the two MCs. The story and soundtrack were good as well, but not outstanding. I also liked that all chapters had roughly the same length.
    Sadly the gameplay was neither challenging nor rewarding: You are told what to do at every moment - even during the final boss. The side    The longer I played the game the less I enjoyed it. The strongest point of the game was the relationship between the two MCs. The story and soundtrack were good as well, but not outstanding. I also liked that all chapters had roughly the same length.
    Sadly the gameplay was neither challenging nor rewarding: You are told what to do at every moment - even during the final boss. The side characters have no personalities and are only defined through their abilities. There is also a completley unnecessary upgrading system, which I chose to ignore after chapter V.
    Overall I cannot recommend playing this game. If you are interested in the story/setting I advise you to watch a walk-through.    … Expand
  26. Valkai
    Jul 29, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gráficamente no está muy bien, la historia y los personajes me estaban enganchando pero cuando el niño empieza a controlar ratas y el otro señor también me ha sacado del juego completamente. Hasta ese momento era un juego realista de la edad media bastante interesante. Una pena enorme el final.… Expand
  27. UthersonL
    Apr 30, 2020
    7
    It's pretty good for a mid-budget title, but it's rather uneven in some respects. Some attempts at emotional impact felt cheap and melodramatic, and the story went from an engaging premise to an insane conclusion.
  28. alizodiac
    Aug 17, 2020
    7
    I didn't know what to expect when I finally decided to get this as it was on discount, and my initial impressions were not good. In fact I almost gave up on it, but boy was I glad I didn't. It's been a while where I found myself so emotionally engaged by a video game. A big reason for that was the heartbreakingly sweet but sad relationship between the main characters, the sister and herI didn't know what to expect when I finally decided to get this as it was on discount, and my initial impressions were not good. In fact I almost gave up on it, but boy was I glad I didn't. It's been a while where I found myself so emotionally engaged by a video game. A big reason for that was the heartbreakingly sweet but sad relationship between the main characters, the sister and her little brother. A relationship fully realized due to the phenomenal voice acting, namely of Amicia. I felt everything she was going through. The pain, sadness, anger and fear. It was a terrifying experience. Visually speaking, the game had some haunting imagery. And the soundtrack is excellent. The gameplay itself is nothing spectacular or groundbreaking, but engaging and solid. But that's besides the point, because the journey makes up for it.… Expand
  29. The_Mastermind
    May 21, 2021
    6
    I don't think it deserves more than a 7. The story, ambiences and graphics are quite nice, but the gameplay is a chore. You have to solve "puzzle" situations exactly the one way the developers pretended, even if it's a complete nonsense, like characters not walking even when they can easily avoid the rats themselves, or being able to hold only 1 wood stick even when there's a bunch there,I don't think it deserves more than a 7. The story, ambiences and graphics are quite nice, but the gameplay is a chore. You have to solve "puzzle" situations exactly the one way the developers pretended, even if it's a complete nonsense, like characters not walking even when they can easily avoid the rats themselves, or being able to hold only 1 wood stick even when there's a bunch there, just to force the path they badly designed. Or forcing you to use the slingshot when you could just create distractions in a more effective way.

    The scenarios could have Been better planned, like uncharted, for example. The path is forced there too, but it feels natural and smooth. This is not the case.    … Expand
  30. arostislavna
    Jul 6, 2021
    6
    I expected nothing, and this did not disappoint. It's not amazing by any stretch, game play is a bit dated by babysitting companion AI, still better than most AAA garbage these days.
  31. AJY84
    Sep 27, 2021
    5
    It tries to be a "The Last of Us" clone, but fails miserably in the combat department.
  32. FlyingEd
    Jan 16, 2022
    7
    Nice game, but the difficulty is not well balanced. Can be quite frustrating.
  33. nnevill
    Aug 20, 2020
    7
    It's hard to assess this game because considering it's a AAA game it's 6 out of 10. But Considering it's AA game it's 8 out of 10. So 7 out of 10 is something in the middle.

    In two words game is worth to be played. Plot is not bad, stealth is good, combat system is quite poor but ok for AA game. Locations are very unique. And of course rats. Rats are awesome here. Rat horde mechanic is    It's hard to assess this game because considering it's a AAA game it's 6 out of 10. But Considering it's AA game it's 8 out of 10. So 7 out of 10 is something in the middle.

    In two words game is worth to be played. Plot is not bad, stealth is good, combat system is quite poor but ok for AA game. Locations are very unique. And of course rats. Rats are awesome here. Rat horde mechanic is well done here. You have to play this game just to deal with it :)    … Expand
  34. Berik
    Mar 2, 2020
    6
    When I saw a work in progress demo of this game in 2017 or 2018 i was rather impressed. The simplicity of the gameplay looked satisfying, and the atmosphere of rat swarms, large armored knights and Ominous lighting left a great impression on me. But now I've played the game i realize that that demo was the best part of the game, as the rest of the game never really reaches that level ofWhen I saw a work in progress demo of this game in 2017 or 2018 i was rather impressed. The simplicity of the gameplay looked satisfying, and the atmosphere of rat swarms, large armored knights and Ominous lighting left a great impression on me. But now I've played the game i realize that that demo was the best part of the game, as the rest of the game never really reaches that level of quality.

    The game is a third-person action/puzzle game, relying on sound and lighting to create tension and a lingering feeling of danger. As a character you are always vulnerable, and rely on tactical displacement to get past the danger. You have several tools, weapons and a little brother that has the plague or something. And that's the game.

    While the way the story is told is pretty good, i find the story itself to be rather shallow, predictable and uninteresting. The fact that the gameplay of dodging patrols, creating fire and causing distractions is very repetitive doesn't help either. The best part of the game is the level when you cross a Battlefield. Apart from that level all the other ones don't feel distinctive or interesting.

    I had hopes that this game would be entertaining in its own right as many people praised it. But having played it myself, i don't see it. It is a passable game that is just to repetitive for my taste. I give this game a 6/10.    … Expand
  35. Bakoluk
    Aug 31, 2021
    6
    Graphics 6/10
    Playability 6/10
    Entertainment 6/10
    Story 6/10
    Overall 6/10
    Average in every aspect
  36. 613th
    May 4, 2020
    7
    Strange game in all senses. From engine and gameplay to characters, their motivation and actions.

    The whole setting and envirinment are great and well designed - costumes, buildings, interior - all looks good and darkly. Main theme with sain inqusition and things sometimes really scary you and causes hostility. The story of game simple enough but with this it rather kind and disposing    Strange game in all senses. From engine and gameplay to characters, their motivation and actions.

    The whole setting and envirinment are great and well designed - costumes, buildings, interior - all looks good and darkly. Main theme with sain inqusition and things sometimes really scary you and causes hostility. The story of game simple enough but with this it rather kind and disposing to oneself although the actions of some characters cause bewilderment and misunderstanding.

    Nothing to said about gameplay - monotonous and typical stealth with the main game's feature - ratsfirebraizers and theirs mixing. To the finale of gmaeit is becomes too boring even with a lot of different variation.

    Crafting and collective are good in this game and something reminiscent of The Last of Us.

    So with all this advantages and disadvantages it is strong seven.    … Expand
  37. jgmj921
    Jul 18, 2021
    5
    I think t it's lacking in every aspect, the plot, gameplay, graphics and environment design.
  38. Oscar_wao
    Jul 5, 2020
    6
    Any labels heard of this game being a "Gothic Horror" is just misleading. It's another action/adventure power fantasy where the game asks the player to reflect on disturbing imagery and actions. Broadly speaking, the player engages in a immense amount of violence, some of which the protagonist is horrified by. But because those moments lead to an immediate action sequence there's littleAny labels heard of this game being a "Gothic Horror" is just misleading. It's another action/adventure power fantasy where the game asks the player to reflect on disturbing imagery and actions. Broadly speaking, the player engages in a immense amount of violence, some of which the protagonist is horrified by. But because those moments lead to an immediate action sequence there's little moment of reflection. So instead of being horrified, I just became numb and forgetful of the horror.

    There is a presentation of a visually beautiful world with a real historical setting with an actual political and social account of the period. Though a great deal of historical context is hidden behind collectable objects that the player is forced to find by themselves. By the end of the game I have only found half of the game's collectibles. Meaning that I missed out on learning 50% of the provided learning material concerning the historical time period. It's a awful reminder that video games are a unnuanced art medium for learning history.    … Expand
  39. Grald
    Jan 5, 2022
    6
    Really good art and word building, engaging story. Trial and error stealth gameplay with some action sections. Controls feel slow and not precise; aiming is really buggy. The cart mission is just an insult because of its insane difficulty due to the aiming bugs and wormhole arrows, almost uninstalled the game (note that this happens just before you get to the final boss, how convenient).Really good art and word building, engaging story. Trial and error stealth gameplay with some action sections. Controls feel slow and not precise; aiming is really buggy. The cart mission is just an insult because of its insane difficulty due to the aiming bugs and wormhole arrows, almost uninstalled the game (note that this happens just before you get to the final boss, how convenient).

    To summarise: the story is good enough and pushed me to continue playing, but the gameplay is not very good. Recommended only if you have a lot of patience and tolerance to frustration.    … Expand
  40. soooB
    Jul 18, 2021
    6
    A decent indie game with some nice mechanics that are sometimes let down by arbitrary limitations and glitchy controls. Story has some real highlights and some extremely tedious slogs. I'd probably try a sequel if it didn't have Hugo's whine.
  41. painava
    May 12, 2020
    7
    Pros: Good story, good voice actors, looks beautiful, nice gameplay mechanics.
    Cons: Repetitive, at the same time very grim but also a little too childish and silly (mice tornados, really?), not a lot of freedom to try out different tactics, extremely linear.
  42. VTHokies1999
    Nov 11, 2022
    7
    Finally went back and finished the game. I really enjoyed the story and I'm looking forward to playing the sequel much more now. I'm only giving this one a 7 because the controls are a little wonky, the animations and lip sync voices don't line up well, and the worst of all is the brain dead AI. The stealth in the game is a joke.
  43. xaviar_nl
    Feb 18, 2020
    7
    The game has a clear point of view, and makes good use of its setting. And I enjoyed it quite a bit.
    However, the game gets a bit repetitive after a while. And at times, I found that the controls - at least on the PS4 - needlessly working against me. Especially the aiming/throwing was often very slow, leading to multiple fails and quite a bit of frustration. Not that I mind failing at    The game has a clear point of view, and makes good use of its setting. And I enjoyed it quite a bit.
    However, the game gets a bit repetitive after a while. And at times, I found that the controls - at least on the PS4 - needlessly working against me. Especially the aiming/throwing was often very slow, leading to multiple fails and quite a bit of frustration. Not that I mind failing at times, but I felt that I failed because of the slow controls, not because I wasn't playing the game right.    … Expand
  44. razoom
    Apr 3, 2021
    7
    Not too bad, not so good, average, waiting for a much bigger game about plague
  45. sergio123456
    Jan 10, 2021
    7
    La ambientación y gráficos son espectaculares, gran recreación de escenarios y la historia es muy buena y te hace estar pendiente del juego todo el tiempo. Como puntos negativos veo el que los combates son muy ortopédicos, echo en falta las voces en castellano y la división de capítulos a veces está muy descompensada.
  46. amphibiousman
    Mar 11, 2020
    6
    Ok, the game has beautiful scenery and has a great sense of the period to it. You feel yourself really in this time period walking around, however the way how you walk around brings you back to a 90s 3D game. It is ridicules. The idea of the hordes of rats is very nice but again poorly executed. All in all not a triple AAA but a good A title and definitely worth to pick up in a discount
  47. Skurttish
    Dec 19, 2021
    5
    I think I’m in the minority of not really enjoying this one. There were a couple reasons why—first, the main weapon of the character is just a slog to use. It loads incredibly slowly, and has a nasty tendency to miss, earning the player an instant death. Second, the crafting system used so many random components scattered throughout the world that I went without an upgrade for about fiveI think I’m in the minority of not really enjoying this one. There were a couple reasons why—first, the main weapon of the character is just a slog to use. It loads incredibly slowly, and has a nasty tendency to miss, earning the player an instant death. Second, the crafting system used so many random components scattered throughout the world that I went without an upgrade for about five straight levels, because I was always one or two mats short in some category or other. If there had been only three or four mats rather than six, it would have given the upgrade tree more flexibility, so that derps like me could have a slightly less frustrating experience.

    Third, the story had a bit of fluff that didn’t add much to the game, specifically in the middle. Without going into spoilers, three of the episodes could have not been included and nothing would have been lost, but the game would have maintained a tighter focus and moved a little faster.

    All in all, it was fine, but not one I would specifically recommend.    … Expand
  48. drcoomer
    Aug 10, 2020
    5
    I stumbled upon the trailer for this game on YouTube one day and was so excited I immediately bought it and started playing. Less than a day later, I was finished. Here are my thoughts:

    Pros: beautifully written story with driven main characters unique setting that offers a breath of fresh air soundtrack that fits and enhances your gameplay Cons: mechanics got a little repetitive    I stumbled upon the trailer for this game on YouTube one day and was so excited I immediately bought it and started playing. Less than a day later, I was finished. Here are my thoughts:

    Pros:
    beautifully written story with driven main characters
    unique setting that offers a breath of fresh air
    soundtrack that fits and enhances your gameplay

    Cons:
    mechanics got a little repetitive for me
    some super cheesy dialogue sprinkled throughout
    graphics seem like a step down for a game that is relatively newer
    it's basically a lesser-version of The Last of Us
    Pretty quick game - only 10-15 hours (may be a pro for some people)

    That said, I enjoyed playing this game for a day. However, it definitely left me a little disappointed after how pumped I was watching the trailer. If you're into stealth games, you will find some value here as it is not too expensive and offers a worthwhile campaign. 5/10    … Expand
  49. Steag
    Jul 15, 2020
    7
    A plague tale is a gem of a game. It has a lot of heart and the devs clearly put a lot of effort into it. The visuals are very impressive for an indie studio, the story intriguing, and the characters interesting. The combination of stealth, sling combat, and light based puzzles make for an interesting experience, set in sceneries shifting from gently lit woods to grotesque corridors. TheA plague tale is a gem of a game. It has a lot of heart and the devs clearly put a lot of effort into it. The visuals are very impressive for an indie studio, the story intriguing, and the characters interesting. The combination of stealth, sling combat, and light based puzzles make for an interesting experience, set in sceneries shifting from gently lit woods to grotesque corridors. The different types of ammo that are unlocked during the game allow for different approaches to scenarios which I enjoyed. Though toward the end, sling upgrades allow for the basic ammo to get the job done for the most part.

    The game did fall short for me a bit on the gameplay side. I found the controls quite clunky and unresponsive at times. It caused a lot of frustration when I couldn't lock onto enemies and kept dying. The gameplay and puzzles also got a bit repetitive toward the end for me.

    Overall, a great game to pick up if you are looking for a shorter length experience with a good story.    … Expand
  50. iSpirakos
    Jun 22, 2020
    7
    Too many rats and the sound of those gave me some nightmares but I enjoyed the game. Story could be a little better Graphics 7/10
    Story 6/10
    Gameplay 7/10
  51. RedDragon1240
    Jun 19, 2021
    7
    This game leaves me a sour aftertaste. The atmosphere is great, this game really takes you to french middle age. The story, characters and acting is great but gameplay & mechanics are where the game falls short. Mechanics are somehwhat clunky, buggy and repetitive and it will get tedious and boring a lot of times.
    Nevertheless, I'm still looking forwards to the sequel & I hope Asobo    This game leaves me a sour aftertaste. The atmosphere is great, this game really takes you to french middle age. The story, characters and acting is great but gameplay & mechanics are where the game falls short. Mechanics are somehwhat clunky, buggy and repetitive and it will get tedious and boring a lot of times.
    Nevertheless, I'm still looking forwards to the sequel & I hope Asobo studios changes the game to be more combat focused or at least they change the mechanics.    … Expand
  52. SiRock
    Jun 17, 2021
    6
    Overrated as hell. If you want to charge AAA prices - do AAA polishing. Facial animations and animation in general are from 2000s. Voice acting bad and annoying. Bosses - some of the worst in gaming. It’s not all bad. Chapter 1-13 give you a pretty enjoyable game with amazing atmosphere, gorgeous graphics and story that’s easy to follow. The characters aren’t particularly likeable but it’sOverrated as hell. If you want to charge AAA prices - do AAA polishing. Facial animations and animation in general are from 2000s. Voice acting bad and annoying. Bosses - some of the worst in gaming. It’s not all bad. Chapter 1-13 give you a pretty enjoyable game with amazing atmosphere, gorgeous graphics and story that’s easy to follow. The characters aren’t particularly likeable but it’s all serviceable. Chapter 14 onwards is terrible: the story gets nonsensical, gameplay pure trial and error and very tedious. Left bitter taste after completing.… Expand
  53. chrisdan23
    Jun 9, 2022
    7
    A Plague Tale: Innocence war ein Überraschungserfolg. Die düstere Stimmung, die tolle Inszenierung und das gute Storytelling hat man so von einer solch kleinen Produktion nicht erwartet. Natürlich kann man das Spiel nicht mit einem The Last of Us vergleichen. Wie aber auch Hellblade von Ninja Theory ist A Plague Tale ein Geheimtipp für alle Spieler, die Freude an linearen, gut erzähltenA Plague Tale: Innocence war ein Überraschungserfolg. Die düstere Stimmung, die tolle Inszenierung und das gute Storytelling hat man so von einer solch kleinen Produktion nicht erwartet. Natürlich kann man das Spiel nicht mit einem The Last of Us vergleichen. Wie aber auch Hellblade von Ninja Theory ist A Plague Tale ein Geheimtipp für alle Spieler, die Freude an linearen, gut erzählten Horrer Adventures haben.… Expand
  54. rvp
    Nov 30, 2020
    7
    A good game but not a great one. I really liked the beginning of the story but towards the end it got a bit weird imo. The gameplay is nice. The graphics are good. The characters are lovable. Just wasn't the fan of the end of the story or what setting the end of the game shows.
  55. strangebrew123
    Jan 26, 2021
    7
    A simple tale aimed at a younger audience / children I guess. Decent enough gameplay, though basic, as it takes you through the story, graphics are ok, nothing special though. Limited in scope, and a short story. Glad I only paid £10 for it, not worth much more imo.
  56. ElTemperados
    Mar 16, 2021
    5
    Disclaimer: I stopped playing the game at chapter 5 because I found the voice acting unbearable: Why do the French people in this game speak English with fake French accents? Perhaps that's a personal pet peeve of mine, but it completely takes me out of the story and prevents me from relating to these characters. I can't stand it when movies do that either. I switched the language toDisclaimer: I stopped playing the game at chapter 5 because I found the voice acting unbearable: Why do the French people in this game speak English with fake French accents? Perhaps that's a personal pet peeve of mine, but it completely takes me out of the story and prevents me from relating to these characters. I can't stand it when movies do that either. I switched the language to French then, but that just practically didn't work out for me, because I couldn't read the subtitles fast enough to keep up... Tried German then, but the voice acting was bad...

    I bought the game expecting a (somewhat) realistic historical adventure (in the vein of RDR2), I didn't know it was going to be a supernatural fantasy horror, especially after reviews praised the game's realism. Sure, I could have read summaries and watched in-depth reviews, but I didn't want to spoil the story, as that's what I bought the game for.

    Everything else has already been said in the other reviews:

    - yes, the controls are somewhat clunky
    - yes, the gameplay is redundant and linear (the stealth mechanisms can get a bit tiring for my taste)
    - yes, it looks good
    - yes, the score and atmosphere are good
    - yes, the boy is annoying;-)
    - the gameplay mechanics force some laughable decisions onto the characters, as the game constantly needs to come up with reasons why we can't take torches or other sources of fire with us
    - the AI enemies are often times just too dumb to be taken seriously: So you throw a rock at a metal object a few steps away from a solider, to which he reacts by saying "Oh, what a strange noise, let me investigate!", then waltzes to the metal object, literally staring at it for 20 seconds rather than checking its surroundings.

    I bought this game to experience the story – I'm not a hard-core gamer; I just like good storytelling, but the French accents, supernatural story and (to me) overall silliness of the swarms of fire-fearing rats took me out so much that I could never really enjoy this game, even though I really wanted to based on all the good reviews it had received.    … Expand
  57. GymRob
    Aug 2, 2021
    7
    Great game, beautiful story and scenery throughout, with very likeable characters. The only real negatives is that it’s a very short game, and the aiming system can be frustrating at times, but well worth a play through.
  58. Antuhan
    Jul 24, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Como juego de ps4, deja mucho que desear gráficamente. Aunque no está mal del todo (parece de ps3), carece de algunos detalles que podrían estar mejor resueltos como las expresiones, las texturas del barro etc etc, pero és un "doble A".
    Las expresiones son muy frías, lo que llamamos " Ojo de tiburón", y se parecen mucho algunos de los personajes (faciales) parecen todos familia. El apartado jugable, és un poco tosco el manejo, con los personajes, y hay momentos que no estás solo, la IA de los compañeros deja mucho que desear, y ya no hablamos de los enemigos, no tienen Inteligencia. La banda sonora, pienso que és de lo mejor del juego, acompaña muy bién todo lo que rodea este mundo, los sonidos en general están bastante bién logrados. En fin! Con las ratas se les a ido la mano, és muy lineal, la historia buuueno! Otra más. Es un n juego muy simple, todo está muy marcado y no tienes libertad.    … Expand
  59. sideshownate
    Aug 13, 2023
    7
    A solid game with an emotional story, interesting gameplay mechanics that get old quickly and fun boss fights.

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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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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
  1. VG247
    Sep 18, 2019
    80
    There’s a lot lifted from other games in A Plague Tale, but somehow there’s nothing cynical about it. This is a full-hearted reach for the big time of AAA storytelling that succeeds in the most important departments, thanks to its sparkling polish and subtle characterisation. It’s one of a handful of games for which I could tell you the personality traits and motivations of not just the protagonists, but four or five secondary characters. Consider this review a carrier: Asobo Studio is a name that’s going to spread.
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  2. Worth Playing
    Sep 12, 2019
    86
    Aside from the basic gameplay and a few rough edges, A Plague Tale: Innocence tells an incredibly gripping story about a couple of kids in the most grim circumstances imaginable. It nails the horrifying setting with standout visuals and a thick atmosphere that is worth experiencing at least once. If you're looking for the next great story to play through, A Plague Tale is definitely it.
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  3. Impulsegamer
    Jun 4, 2019
    96
    I thoroughly enjoyed A Plague Tale: Innocence from start to finish and cannot fault this title at all. While the gameplay is fluid that is accompanied by excellent graphics and audio, where A Plague Tale – Innocence shines is with its characters and the way it tells their story. So if you’re upset at how Game of Thrones ended and need a story that is told correctly, A Plague Tale – Innocence does that flawlessly.
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