A Plague Tale: Innocence

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8.5

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  1. AForwood
    Apr 16, 2020
    8
    Fantastic game! Loved every second of it. I would recommend it for anyone that wants a good story. Graphics are genuinely gorgeous, gameplay is smooth and responsive, and again the story is great! Acting is also glad to say top-notch! Really nothing to disappoint here as long as it's story that you are after!
  2. Xilg
    Feb 5, 2021
    8
    A Pague Tale: Innocence é um excelente jogo que traz a história de Amicia, uma garota que te tem que fugir com seu irmão Hugo da Santa Inquisição enquanto tem de enfrentar uma gigantesca infestação de ratos causada pela Peste Negra. É uma jogo baseado em história onde a gameplay se resume a resolução de puzzles, mas não se engane, muitas vezes vc precisa ter reflexos rápidos para lhe darA Pague Tale: Innocence é um excelente jogo que traz a história de Amicia, uma garota que te tem que fugir com seu irmão Hugo da Santa Inquisição enquanto tem de enfrentar uma gigantesca infestação de ratos causada pela Peste Negra. É uma jogo baseado em história onde a gameplay se resume a resolução de puzzles, mas não se engane, muitas vezes vc precisa ter reflexos rápidos para lhe dar com determinadas situações. O jogo sofre com alguns bugs, mas nada que atrapalhe muito a progressão do game. Ele tem uma ambientação incrível do século XIII. Que é de loge um dos seus principais pontos fortes.… Expand
  3. Sandro86
    Sep 15, 2019
    8
    All thru out of game strongly reminded me of The Last of Us. Stealth, check! Surrogate parent-child relationship going from total strangers to true family, check! Action sequences, check! Brutal environment, double check. It is like The Last of Us on budget, but Asobo did the maximum with limited resources they had.
  4. MurphyBrandon
    Dec 14, 2020
    8
    A Plague Tale: Innocence is another great entry in the historical fiction genre of gaming. It takes place in France during a period of time that is not often explored by video games. The visuals are beautifully colored, but the vibrant colors do not ruin the dark mood of the story at all. The linear design of each chapter allows for the artistic design to include very detailed textures.A Plague Tale: Innocence is another great entry in the historical fiction genre of gaming. It takes place in France during a period of time that is not often explored by video games. The visuals are beautifully colored, but the vibrant colors do not ruin the dark mood of the story at all. The linear design of each chapter allows for the artistic design to include very detailed textures. However, it may be too linear sometimes because some puzzles are clearly intended to be solved in one exact way without room for creative experimentation.
    The gameplay mainly consists of sneaking and fleeing past the enemies. At times, it can be satisfying to escape without detection. Other times, it feels like the game is just playing itself because the path forward is pretty obvious.
    The game establishes really strong characters. Each one is distinct from each other and clear with their intentions.
    It does not have much "replay value," unfortunately. Therefore, I suggest you should take your time and really enjoy your first playthrough. Subsequent playthroughs feel like a long trudge through sticky mud.
    A couple minor issues include: allies getting in your way and some unnatural dialogue that seemed out of place.    … Expand
  5. SOSisterBiT
    May 24, 2019
    8
    A Plague Tale:
    Story mode on 10-12 hours, without boring open world, without microtransactions, without roadmap.
    45$(Game)+2,5$(DLC with costumes) = 47,5$(total price) Rage 2: Story mode on 5-6 hours, boring open world, microtansactions, roadmap in SINGLEPLAYER, BFG 3000 and booster XP in Deluxe Edition. 60$(standard edition) or 80$(deluxe edition)+65$(microtransactions)= 125$ or    A Plague Tale:
    Story mode on 10-12 hours, without boring open world, without microtransactions, without roadmap.
    45$(Game)+2,5$(DLC with costumes) = 47,5$(total price)

    Rage 2:
    Story mode on 5-6 hours, boring open world, microtansactions, roadmap in SINGLEPLAYER, BFG 3000 and booster XP in Deluxe Edition.
    60$(standard edition) or 80$(deluxe edition)+65$(microtransactions)= 125$ or 145$(total price)    … Expand
  6. Hoaaeinshrt98
    May 21, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excellent Graphic
    Excellent Story
    Good Music
    Good Characters Good Gameplay
    Thank you Asobo and Focus Home for this Game...    … Expand
  7. LaurenJayde
    May 16, 2019
    8
    Very interesting and unique game that is a good mix of horror and suspense. Although there are small issues here and there such as slightly choppy game mechanics/animation, overall it is very a refreshing game that I am enjoying very much.
  8. Chempion1
    Aug 10, 2020
    8
    В принципе игра понравилась.
    Мне игра напомнила такой бюджетный The Last of Us, сюжет попроще, да и персонажи тоже. Хотя, в принципе, по сравнению с играми данного разработчика, например ReCore, улучшение видно не вооруженным глазом.
    Стелс понравился, прокачка тоже. Продолжительность игры тоже оптимальная, не надоедает. Теперь о грустном. И здесь тоже этот гребаный феминизм, что с ним    В принципе игра понравилась.
    Мне игра напомнила такой бюджетный The Last of Us, сюжет попроще, да и персонажи тоже. Хотя, в принципе, по сравнению с играми данного разработчика, например ReCore, улучшение видно не вооруженным глазом.
    Стелс понравился, прокачка тоже. Продолжительность игры тоже оптимальная, не надоедает.
    Теперь о грустном. И здесь тоже этот гребаный феминизм, что с ним сделаешь.
    Так же не понравились последние уровни игры. Зачем-то разработчики решили показать, что у них еще и экшен есть и наваливают, тупо убиваемых в лоб, противников кучами. Не к месту.
    Боссов маловато и те собраны в двух финальных уровнях.
    Но, не смотря ни на что, рекомендую к прохождению, за эту цену отличная игра!    … Expand
  9. Yin777
    Jan 14, 2021
    8
    O jogo é maravilhoso! tem uns probleminhas na IA e perde o ritmo no final, mas ainda sim e incrivel!
  10. Tonarestriga
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This game is dark with overtones of the black plague so I really enjoyed it.. I only have a few complaints about this game.

    Pros: excellent artwork and environments, challenging gameplay, well written characters, well written quests, decent crafting system. Cons: extremely scarce crafting materials, the entire game feels like it is one huge escort quest, extremely limited "ammo",    This game is dark with overtones of the black plague so I really enjoyed it.. I only have a few complaints about this game.

    Pros: excellent artwork and environments, challenging gameplay, well written characters, well written quests, decent crafting system.

    Cons: extremely scarce crafting materials, the entire game feels like it is one huge escort quest, extremely limited "ammo", weak combat system that relies on said limited ammo.    … Expand
  11. Exterminador_d7
    Dec 19, 2020
    8
    This game is a masterpiece in its graphics, has decent gameplay, a compelling story and impeccable scenarios. However, the story and characters are a bit bland, it's very short, the facial expressions are mediocre and the photo mode is quite bugged. But the platinum is very good, even if the game costs a maximum of $ 15.
  12. sethguyhill
    Mar 10, 2021
    8
    I really really really enjoyed the story and the characters. I really enjoyed the game. The music, pacing, and acting was perfect. I can't wait for the next gen to shore up some of the kinks. KEEP GOING WITH THIS!
  13. DigaHole
    Apr 6, 2020
    8
    One of the gems of 2019. Great graphics and cool story. You will not be disappointed, if you enjoy the genre.
  14. Picayas930
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    Me llevé una sorpresa muy grata con este juego. Está muy bien equilibrado el terror con la acción, calma, etc. La historia es clara y empieza de manera frenética, y los personajes son carismáticos y es fácil empatizar con ellos. Obviamente no es ninguna superproducción ni mucho menos, pero juegos de estos hay muy pocos. Jugabilidad muy aceptable, y no me he encontrado ningún bug en todo loMe llevé una sorpresa muy grata con este juego. Está muy bien equilibrado el terror con la acción, calma, etc. La historia es clara y empieza de manera frenética, y los personajes son carismáticos y es fácil empatizar con ellos. Obviamente no es ninguna superproducción ni mucho menos, pero juegos de estos hay muy pocos. Jugabilidad muy aceptable, y no me he encontrado ningún bug en todo lo que he jugado. Muy recomendable, actualmente en oferta en Steam.… Expand
  15. piuscorvus
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    A Plague Tale doesn't have a deep story that will amaze you but it is interesting enough to keep you going forward even though it is predictable. This adventure game looks really nice for a non AAA title. You play as a girl that travels together with her brother and one of the main tasks is to avoid hordes of rats and solve some environmental puzzles that aren't too hard, most of them. InA Plague Tale doesn't have a deep story that will amaze you but it is interesting enough to keep you going forward even though it is predictable. This adventure game looks really nice for a non AAA title. You play as a girl that travels together with her brother and one of the main tasks is to avoid hordes of rats and solve some environmental puzzles that aren't too hard, most of them. In some way it reminded me of "Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons" but I couldn't say that the gameplay is anyhow similar. If you are into adventures you should definitely play this one.… Expand
  16. OhitsStefan
    Aug 9, 2020
    8
    A Plague Tale: Innocence is a game that starts slow but drags you in the more you play. Over the course of the roughly 15 hours I spent with this game I can say that I thoroughly enjoyed this game, despite it's flaws.

    The game let's you play as Amicia de Rune, a young noble woman, who is tasked with taking care of her brother, Hugo de Rune, after an event that takes place at the start    A Plague Tale: Innocence is a game that starts slow but drags you in the more you play. Over the course of the roughly 15 hours I spent with this game I can say that I thoroughly enjoyed this game, despite it's flaws.

    The game let's you play as Amicia de Rune, a young noble woman, who is tasked with taking care of her brother, Hugo de Rune, after an event that takes place at the start of the game. The story is well put together and the pacing is just right, it keeps you engaged while throwing little bits of information at you to piece the story together.

    Gameplay however, can be a chore at times. The gameplay varies from light puzzle solving to stealth/combat. The combat and stealth is very linear and it is almost always very clear what direction you need to go. Only after getting different abilities the combat and stealth start to open up but that is roughly 3/4 into the game. It's a shame because the stealth is tense and rewarding because Amicia only has a sling, you're not a soldier. The game would benefit from more player choice in tackling objectives and getting through situations.

    Sound design and music is incredible, low strings make my hands sweat during stealth sections, slow and high strings make emotional scenes that much more touching. Voice acting, especially the English voices, are lacking in some areas. On top of that, some of the animations are quite rough and in scenes where facial animations can add alot, there are barely any. Throughout the game there is a dissonance between what is being said/happening and how the characters react to that.

    It is clear to me that the team who made this game is incredibly talented and passionate about making experiences that people get emotionally invested in the world and characters. I'd love to see more of A Plague Tale on the new generation, with new tech, better animations, improved voice acting and visuals.    … Expand
  17. Emorroidin
    Aug 9, 2020
    8
    I just finished the game and i all i can say is, It Is really good. The game itself may not be long but the scenario is wonderful from the beginning to the end. The games goes straight to the point and show us what we came from. A story about the Plague and a sister who tries to save his brother from his curse. I wish i could just explore the world i little more but its still really good.
  18. bergcamp101
    Sep 14, 2020
    8
    One of the sweetest games ever, great job! Variety of mechanics is so huge, that Ubisoft could create 7 new Assassin games with this amount.
  19. davidthesloth
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    Fantastic well made game with an excellent story and game structure, was pleasantly surprised.
  20. Sicariox84
    Dec 25, 2020
    8
    A played through this recently on Xbox game pass and loved it. Really great story great characters, I couldn't stop playing it. Would definitely recommend. I hope there is a sequal someday
  21. RhetoricThug
    Mar 28, 2021
    8
    A Plague Tale: Innocence by Asobo Studio, surprised me. The 10+ hour jaunt through medieval France delivered an engaging mix of gameplay and story telling. Excluding animation, most elements come together nicely to facilitate a memorable experience. Stealth, striking atmosphere, and a relatively nuanced soundtrack drive player progression and passionately aid what at first feels like aA Plague Tale: Innocence by Asobo Studio, surprised me. The 10+ hour jaunt through medieval France delivered an engaging mix of gameplay and story telling. Excluding animation, most elements come together nicely to facilitate a memorable experience. Stealth, striking atmosphere, and a relatively nuanced soundtrack drive player progression and passionately aid what at first feels like a foray into 'B movie' territory.

    On the surface, A Plague Tale appears inspired by Naughty Dog's The Last of Us and reminiscent of Resident Evil 4 or even Dishonored. Dark Souls-esque embers define traversable boundaries while hordes of vermin run rampant across grotesque and poigant scenery. A supernatural force subdues the land and propels the main characters through a plague stricken realm of decay, while a megalomaniac and self-proclaimed 'saint' pursue with haste the blood of a very special (afflicted by a primeval curse) young boy. This curated journey reveals depth by the light of well-paced gameplay mechanics and a remarkable level of immersion.

    I'm generally impressed by the use of light in this game, be it formed by flame or the intermittent day/night cycle. Misty fog, dust spots, detailed textures, reflect nicely and the character dimensions blend well. Unfortunately, jarring animations break the immersive atmosphere, and a total lack of motion capture disrupts the impact of other well-crafted in-game elements. Strong gameplay loops save face for budget animations. Stealth works well, while the most suspenseful encounters occur via slingshot combat. A David vs Goliath vibe rings round my mind when the main character defends herself against the pig-headed henchmen of a holy inquisition. With odds stacked against you, ultimately destined to die and succumb to Hell on Earth, you sling for your soul.

    Hopefully this ambitious alchemical marriage garners enough positive feedback and sales to see a sequel emerge soon. This eclectic emulation of some AAA gameplay loops has set itself apart as a bold storyteller.

    A Plague Tale: Innocence score 7.5 (round up to 8)

    Gameplay 8 - Pros: Well-paced skill progression, fun mix of light puzzles. Cons: Repetitive combat.

    Graphics 7- Pros: Detailed environments, picturesque horror-scapes. Cons: Poor character animations and lack of motion capture.

    Sound 8 - Pros: Nuanced soundtrack, supplements suspense. Cons: Voice acting can sound a bit static and lack dynamic undertones. I thought the script wasn't delivered by the voice talents in a way that made dialogue flow smoothly.

    Story 7- Pros: Resident Evil like story that manages to balance grim or bleak archetypes with hope and faith. Hugo needs his mummy. Rats used seamlessly throughout the game for atmosphere, gameplay loops, story-telling, etc. Cons: Predictable plot and lack of enemy variation. Hugo needs his mummy.

    Overall 7.5    … Expand
  22. aandrade81
    Nov 13, 2021
    8
    Um belo jogo de ação/aventura, melhor do que muito AAA hypado, estou ansioso para a sequeência.
  23. DarkRahnne
    Dec 3, 2021
    8
    It was a good game I would recommend it and I am also exited for the sequel
  24. MoniWhite
    Feb 7, 2022
    8
    Really nice for what it is, Last of Us with a less good story, the graphics are really nice
  25. Ankush_B
    Feb 14, 2022
    8
    The story and the graphics is awesome. I love the character development of Amicia and Hugo and playing the game now makes me feel Hugo as my own brother. Voice acting is top notch. My only complaint with the game is the facial expressions. Tbh the facial expressions are bad. As a whole the game is awesome and a must play for gamers.
  26. Bandom
    Jan 16, 2023
    8
    No doubt this is plotwise and by the gameplay unique and special game. I was enjoying story and visuals. The more you play the more it interesting and harder it gets and that is exactly what you want from a video game. Now, from calling it perfect few things needs to be better in my opinion. The mechanics or some situations sometimes seemed not logical and for me it was too hard to playNo doubt this is plotwise and by the gameplay unique and special game. I was enjoying story and visuals. The more you play the more it interesting and harder it gets and that is exactly what you want from a video game. Now, from calling it perfect few things needs to be better in my opinion. The mechanics or some situations sometimes seemed not logical and for me it was too hard to play sometimes because of some issues in the performances. Worth a try!… Expand
  27. Mychaelwo
    Jul 16, 2022
    8
    Jogo muito bem feito, é nítido que não é um AAA, porém todos os recursos foram muito bem alocados para uma experiência muito divertida, com uma boa progressão e história envolvente, como defeitos apenas as animações faciais e algumas sequências obrigatórias de combates pro final do game.
  28. Natsuki299
    Apr 23, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game! Visually beautiful and a good intriguing story, just which the gameplay had more combat options but I it makes sense in the story.… Expand
  29. GuilhermeGGS
    May 24, 2023
    8
    This game is fantastic, it portrays the middle ages very well, it is super immersive and brings us closer to the characters, where during the game we create bonds with Amicia and Hugo, very good setting and soundtrack, note 8
  30. Harthik69
    Jul 9, 2023
    8
    Very Good game. Can spend some time to play and exeprience it again. Download and give it a try again in future
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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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