A Plague Tale: Innocence

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 629 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 29 out of 629
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  1. Allthat
    May 18, 2019
    10
    For a game that comes from a small studio this game is incredible. I urge everyone to buy this game and support the creators of this game because they fully deserve your money and they should have the resources to be able to keep making games like this.

    The parts of this game that really shine are the compelling narrative, fantastically voice acted characters, amazing atmosphere and    For a game that comes from a small studio this game is incredible. I urge everyone to buy this game and support the creators of this game because they fully deserve your money and they should have the resources to be able to keep making games like this.

    The parts of this game that really shine are the compelling narrative, fantastically voice acted characters, amazing atmosphere and world design. And it certainly helps that this is a very good looking game.

    Gameplay takes a back seat in this game but that's fine because it isn't the main focus. However it can still be engaging and fun at times without providing too much of a challenge.    … Expand
  2. UnrealEnvy
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    Truly one of the best experiences I've had in a game. Graphics, voice acting, story, message, gameplay , music - everything here screams top notch.

    I truly didn't want it to end, brilliant game, a true masterpiece.
  3. Kaprawiec
    Mar 3, 2021
    10
    Didn't think it really is as good as its praised. But it really is. Amazing game, great story, cool graphics. Only downside is the last 3 chapteres felt a bit rushed in my opinion, the mystery behind plague and inquisition should be explained a little better. But maybe after awesome 3/4 of the game i had too big expectations. Anyway it really deserves highest score. One of the mostDidn't think it really is as good as its praised. But it really is. Amazing game, great story, cool graphics. Only downside is the last 3 chapteres felt a bit rushed in my opinion, the mystery behind plague and inquisition should be explained a little better. But maybe after awesome 3/4 of the game i had too big expectations. Anyway it really deserves highest score. One of the most satisfying AAA game i played in years, next to DOOM Eternal.… Expand
  4. Excelsion
    May 14, 2019
    10
    This game is an amazing AA title that came out of nowhere, great story and gameplay. I will keep my eye on the next project of the game studio(Asobo) that made this game.
  5. Stopdumbingdown
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    Wow!
    What a great game: a masterpiece.
    Makes tlou look like the average game it truly is and the “reviews” a complete joke. The writing, voice-acting, graphics and music are some of the best ever, period. The sound effects are amazing. The diverse environments are amazing. The character interactions are superb. As well, for those like me, this game does NOT rely on an idiot    Wow!
    What a great game: a masterpiece.

    Makes tlou look like the average game it truly is and the “reviews” a complete joke.

    The writing, voice-acting, graphics and music are some of the best ever, period.
    The sound effects are amazing.
    The diverse environments are amazing.
    The character interactions are superb.

    As well, for those like me, this game does NOT rely on an idiot hud and has customization.

    No, the story does not get convoluted or weird or become a mess at the end. All one has to do is be able to grasp one simple concept: its a video GAME that we PLAY and it has...an ending.

    However, the writers have told their original fantastical tale superbly, step by step in a truly meaningful and unique way and, yet, still provided great GAMEPLAY that combines perfectly with the story.

    No, this isnt dishonored, thankfully.
    No, this isnt open-world, thankfully.
    Yes, this is linear, thankfully.
    No, it is NOT a 10-15 hour game: as usual, those numbers are for those who rush through games in their myriad of ways.

    25-30 on your first playthrough easily if you are a thorough gamer, like myself and love to soak up the atmosphere and experience ALL the game has to offer. Obviously, searching the ENTIRE map is a given.

    As usual, do yourself a favor and do not CHEAT or cheapen the experience by using outside sources for knowledge to make your way through the game. You only have one time to play it once.

    For example, not referring to collectibles, there are story tidbits you will miss unless you find them.

    A second playthrough and the achievements absolutely add replay value. (a third if you want to go all stealth or add restrictions)

    The gameplay: a girl with a sling and alchemy who must sneak and fight her way throughout. Simple, yet, diverse enough to satisfy.

    As well, this offers gameplay replayability for those so inclined, such as, myself through self-imposed restrictions. (other games receive this accolade but for dimwitted reasoning many do not give this game the same credit)

    No, its not a walking simulator.
    Yes, the puzzles arent the hardest and most complex in existence, but, not only do they not need to be, but, when compared to other games they stand up just fine.

    No, this game is absolutely NOT a walking cut-scene. That is distortion and lies put forth by those who simply dont enjoy these types of games or foolishly compare this game to games of different genres.

    Thus, proving they dont understand a thing about how to review a game.

    Anybody who puts this below a 9/10 is not objectively reviewing the game and placing an undue burden on this game while accepting those same issues in other games.

    For example, to say this game is “linear” and then downgrade it for that purposeful development choice is the epitome of foolish.

    To complain that this game is “short” and has “no multi-player” is the epitome of foolish and blatant hypocrisy.

    For me, some of my minor annoyances were: a few foolishly placed auto-saves and a controller scheme that takes a short period of time getting used to. (btw, they are NOT “clunky”)

    As well, i was disappointed the in-game characters would yap and give spoiler information for situations and puzzles: an obviously poor decision by the devs.

    The same goes for the amazingly annoying decision to block off backtracking through environment blocks and/or autosaves: in this age of technology and with many collectibles its unacceptable. I went into this game as a 4 decade gamer who likes single-player only games, rpgs and thought i was about to walk my way through a simulator. I went into it thinking of a sensua type experience. Thankfully, it was a whole lot more and i came out as a man who had an amazing gaming experience and quickly began another playthrough to again experience the story of Amicia and her amazing knights. Wow! What a masterpiece!    … Expand
  6. ArminLv
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    You have to play this masterpiece. I seriously can't find any problem with this game. Kicks ass to many aaa games.
  7. Bpmmaniac
    May 16, 2019
    10
    Wonderful story, supported by an incredible art direction, good levels and a great soundtrack.
    Can't wait to see the next one!
  8. miikearthur
    May 15, 2019
    10
    Estoy bastante metido en el mundo de los videojuegos y, de algún modo, este juego había pasado desapercibido para mi, y descubrí su existencia al ser lanzado. No pude evitarlo, y me he lanzado a por él.
    Es increíble, a pesar de ser de bajo presupuesto tiene acabados buenos en todas sus facetas, y sin duda es una compra recomendada.
  9. Ggo
    May 17, 2019
    10
    Un seul mot CHEFS-D'ŒUVRE pour décrire A Plague Tale, une page ce tourne et je dois vous l'avouer je suis passé par toutes les émotions. L'écriture, la musique, la direction artistique et le gamplay sont parfait. Merci Asobo Studio pour ce magnifique voyage.
    Pour ceux qui hésiterait foncé.
  10. daniel1492
    May 18, 2019
    10
    Es un AA que se siente y rinde mucho mas que varios AAA, no te arrepentirás de jugarlo Imprescindible
  11. Omar-Ali999
    May 28, 2019
    10
    Amazing Story, Good Soundtrack, A brave move from a small development team in 2019. And it has a different kind of tone it's not the typical Father-Daughter or Mother-Son, it's a Sister-Brother
  12. AUMDragon
    Feb 25, 2020
    10
    An absolutely beautiful masterpiece! An enthralling story, with some fun straightforward gameplay. Some light puzzle solving. Amazing graphics! Nothing really to complain about except I wish there was more! One thing I'll say is I enjoyed the more story oriented parts than when the game gets more challenging with it's gameplay mechanics.
  13. Taljan123
    Aug 18, 2019
    10
    When i First saw the game I was precarious if i should bye it.
    but it was a good decision to bye it
  14. Chyno
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Es un juegazo, exelente historia y compate simple pero muy implementado, espero sea una buena saga en el futuro.
  15. CaduBR80
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    For me, this game was a good big surprise in 2019.
    Longevity excellent, about 15 ~ 20hours, imersive story, excellent gameplay and stunning grafics
  16. k_san999
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    What a game. Everything is amazing, from storytelling, gameplay, graphics, characters, background score etc. must play game
  17. Chuyox10
    Oct 18, 2019
    10
    Its a beautiful game with an awesome story, game likes this is why I believe in this industry, incredible narrative and the soundtrack is so good.
  18. Icoz
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    It is fantastic!!. An amazing history!! I strongly believe that we need more games like this.
  19. SenorKoquonfaes
    May 16, 2020
    10
    The game is set in medieval France. The Inquisition is making in-roads into the country and a rat plague is killing people. You play as Amicia de Rune, daughter of Nobleman Robert de Rune, as the two are exploring the forest with their dog Lion. This serves as the tutorial where you learn how to use your sling and traverse the landscape stealthily. Not long after that however Lion chases aThe game is set in medieval France. The Inquisition is making in-roads into the country and a rat plague is killing people. You play as Amicia de Rune, daughter of Nobleman Robert de Rune, as the two are exploring the forest with their dog Lion. This serves as the tutorial where you learn how to use your sling and traverse the landscape stealthily. Not long after that however Lion chases a wild boar into a darker area of the forest and gets dragged to his death by some unknown force, causing Robert and Amicia to retreat back to the safety their home. Their respite is brief as the Inquisition invades their home, slaughtering everyone, including Robert. This forces Amicia’s mother to sacrifice herself to ensure that Amicia and her younger brother Hugo get as far away from their home as possible.

    The game’s characterization of it’s two main protagonists are well done. Their relationship at the start is kind of awkward. It’s clear that Amicia has a stronger relationship with her Father than with her Mother and Hugo, the latter two spending most of their time together in Hugo’s room as Beatrice tends to some ailment in Hugo’s blood. Being forced into this dangerous new world alone certainly doesn’t help Amicia and Hugo get off on the right foot. Amicia serves as the voice of reason and responsibility while Hugo serves as the innocent, wide-eye kid that he is. Initially, Hugo’s naivety and childlike whimsy, such as being fascinated by frogs blowing bubbles while underwater, frustrates Amicia as the two of them are trying to avoid danger and survive being hunted by enemy soldiers. However, it’s that same childlike wonder that makes Hugo easier to like as it’s juxtaposed to this death and disease riddled world. Throughout the game, Hugo and Amicia can stumble across various types of flowers, which serve as one strand of the games collectibles. Once discovered, Hugo plucks one of the flowers and places it in Amicia’s hair, an act that does a phenomenal job of illustrating the development and warmth of their relationship. As the game progresses, the two grow more trusting of each other and their abilities, becoming more comfortable around each other often cracking jokes and sharing stories about their parents. By the end, you really do get a sense of how far Hugo and Amicia have come in terms of their familial bond.

    At first, the core gameplay loop revolves around primarily stealthing around enemy soldiers. Although it’s not always a welcomed strategy, there are times where direct combat is involved using your sling to launch rocks to stun or kill enemies. Head shots are the name of the game here, but the game auto aims like a bastard, making head shots almost insulting easy. The AI can sometimes be as dumb as door nails, all too easily distracted by loud noises, then slowly trudge over to where they though they heard it, stand there befuddled for a minute and trudge back with the customary “Must’ve been my imagination”. I was also able to cheese an enemy by getting him stuck around a light trap and horde of rats, walk around him even though he could clearly see me and then take him out with some “Somnum”.

    Then the game introduces the plague in the form of rats that behave like they’re demonically possessed. Their glowing red eyes and collective squealing as they nip at your feet, waiting for the moment to devour you and strip your body of all it’s flesh like a pack of piranhas. They erupt from the ground like a geyser and burst through the walls, flooding an area like water. The shear number of them on screen at any one time and how beautifully they’re animated is quite the spectacle. The gameplay loop then centres around using fire and light puzzles to move hordes of rats out of your path, trap them somewhere or cause them to kill enemies for you. Needless to say if you get caught amongst the rat horde, it’s has the potential to be an instant death.

    The game also features a crafting system that allows you to upgrade your Sling, Equipment and Alchemy. You can craft projectiles such as “Ignifier” which allows you to light torches, braziers and flammable materials. “Devorantis” which, when aimed at an enemy’s helmet, will force them to throw it off priming them for a head shot from the sling.

    Performance wise, this game is great. The graphics are absolutely stunning, it’s the type of world that I’d love to explore more in VR, minus the rat plague of course. Not once during my 13 hour play through did the game ever hitch, stutter, lag, crash or run sub-optimally in any way.

    Overall, A Plague Tale tells a beautiful story of family relationship building and resilience in face of monumental danger. A loss of innocence but a gaining of maturity and self-sufficiency while dealing with the horrors of war and disease. This game really put Asobo Studio on the map for me and it’s one of the best games I’ve played this year.    … Expand
  20. Joaotmdj
    Jul 9, 2021
    10
    It was the first game I made 100% (10/04/20 21:05). Good story, good soundtrack and very varied gameplay, when I saw the demonstration videos I thought it would just be stealth and run away from mice with torches and if the game was just that for me it would be interesting but it is much better than I imagined undoubtedly one of the best games of 2019.
  21. Juray
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    Amazing and Perfect Game! I Loved! Amicia and Hugo lives now in my heart! ❤️
  22. Maximbesliu
    May 29, 2021
    10
    Very very cool game! Plot is interesting, game play is perfect! You aren't getting bored due to its duration. It's perfect choice especially within Game pass subscription!
  23. f4hrenheit
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    An excelente game! With an original script and excelents graphics! You end up immersed in a tremendous story that catches you from start to finish, it has been a long time since a game caught me so much.
  24. Super-score
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Amazing, creative! I love this game and I want part 2. Thank you for beautiful story! Love you!
  25. Conradwarnes
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. Simply amazing! Great story, soundtracks, voice acting, boss fights, scenery! I loved playing through it, one of the most enjoyable games I have ever played. I cannot wait for the sequel. It really does make you feel involved and connected to the characters, the sneak or aggressive options when dealing with guards really does make it feel like there are consequences, youAmazing game. Simply amazing! Great story, soundtracks, voice acting, boss fights, scenery! I loved playing through it, one of the most enjoyable games I have ever played. I cannot wait for the sequel. It really does make you feel involved and connected to the characters, the sneak or aggressive options when dealing with guards really does make it feel like there are consequences, you really do feel under powered to the guards and you feel like you have to be so careful, it immerses you so much! even to the point where your character can be heard breathing in a scared manner. I love story based games, and in my opinion this beats life is strange and walking dead.… Expand
  26. ManuCDGanja
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. You must play this wonderful video Game. One of the best of the generation
  27. Cieginho
    May 4, 2020
    10
    Me sorprendió demasiado, me parece muy bien logrado. Buena historia y buena jugabilidad
  28. cyklopPL
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Absolutely loved this game and every minute spent with it.

    It is very rare nowadays that a game will have such effect on me. I was hoooooked. The story telling and the characters (along with a lot of narrations during combat or while moving) made such a connection between me and the main characters, that I was dying to see what is going to happen next as well as I literally care about    Absolutely loved this game and every minute spent with it.

    It is very rare nowadays that a game will have such effect on me.
    I was hoooooked.
    The story telling and the characters (along with a lot of narrations during combat or while moving) made such a connection between me and the main characters, that I was dying to see what is going to happen next as well as I literally care about the heroes future.

    Gameplay is also very satisfying, combat is engaging. Usually I do not stealth games, but this one is made the right way. I never felt like the game was funky and unfair. The opposite. If I screwed up, I died. But never due to a faulty enemy.

    Kept me invested in the characters journey from beginning till the end.
    For 3 days I could not play anything else, absolutely loved it.
    A rare 10/10 from me.    … Expand
  29. Reinbou23
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    a Very Unknown Game but Thanks to the Xbox Gamepass More people could Play this Epic History and Emotive Moments are at the order of the Day
  30. aiXs
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Najlepsza gra 2019.Genialna fabuła, muzyka.Idealna na nude.Może troche za krótka ale to nie przeszkadza bo cena jest nawet spoko… Expand
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#24 Best Xbox One Game of 2019
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#14 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2019
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#9 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2019

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Gaming Age
    Jul 2, 2019
    75
    The story isn’t terrible, to be fair, but as I said, it’s built around a girl escorting her mostly useless little brother through peril after peril. Even after he gains a few more abilities later in the game, it still doesn’t make for the most compelling gameplay. On a similar note, you’ll really need to enjoy skulking in the shadows and running for your life if you want to get the most out of the game — which, to be completely honest, I just don’t.
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  2. XboxAddict
    Jun 17, 2019
    95
    Asobo Studios needs to be applauded for creating something so stunning and fantastic in every way. It’s not easy to make you care about characters in a short dozen or so hours, and the fact that A Plague Tale will be etched into my memory is no small feat. I don’t like to loosely throw around the term “Masterpiece”, but this is absolutely one of my favorite games that I enjoyed whole heartedly in recent memory. Needless to say, this is one plague you won’t want to avoid.
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  3. GameGrin
    Jun 10, 2019
    85
    A Plague Tale: Innocence wasn’t even on my radar and I’m ashamed because I would have missed out on this great game and now that I’ve told you, don’t make the same mistake I almost made.
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