A Plague Tale: Innocence

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1410 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. kremedved
    Aug 20, 2019
    7
    Неудачное управление и грязная графика. Анимации ужасные. Играть можно, стелс неплохой
  7. 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.
  8. FlyingEd
    Jan 16, 2022
    7
    Nice game, but the difficulty is not well balanced. Can be quite frustrating.
  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. Neatqt
    Mar 14, 2021
    7
    Cast: 7/10
    Story: 7/10
    Fun: 6/10
    Gameplay: 5/10

    Not Recommended
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  11. 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
  12. 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
  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. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. razoom
    Apr 3, 2021
    7
    Not too bad, not so good, average, waiting for a much bigger game about plague
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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
  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. 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
  23. PAPCuk
    Sep 12, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 7/10 qwwwwqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq… Expand
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. 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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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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