A Plague Tale: Innocence

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1410 Ratings

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  1. sideshownate
    Aug 13, 2023
    7
    A solid game with an emotional story, interesting gameplay mechanics that get old quickly and fun boss fights.
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Jackthegamer
    Sep 16, 2022
    5
    Overrated. This game is basically a waling simulator where you have no choice how to play it
  6. PAPCuk
    Sep 12, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 7/10 qwwwwqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq… Expand
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. FlyingEd
    Jan 16, 2022
    7
    Nice game, but the difficulty is not well balanced. Can be quite frustrating.
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. AJY84
    Sep 27, 2021
    5
    It tries to be a "The Last of Us" clone, but fails miserably in the combat department.
  15. Bakoluk
    Aug 31, 2021
    6
    Graphics 6/10
    Playability 6/10
    Entertainment 6/10
    Story 6/10
    Overall 6/10
    Average in every aspect
  16. 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.
  17. jgmj921
    Jul 18, 2021
    5
    I think t it's lacking in every aspect, the plot, gameplay, graphics and environment design.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. razoom
    Apr 3, 2021
    7
    Not too bad, not so good, average, waiting for a much bigger game about plague
  26. 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
  27. Neatqt
    Mar 14, 2021
    7
    Cast: 7/10
    Story: 7/10
    Fun: 6/10
    Gameplay: 5/10

    Not Recommended
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  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
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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
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  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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