I enjoyed my time playing A Plague Tale: Innocence, it is a stealth-focused game that also has a lot of puzzles, unique combat, and a story that made me think a lot. It follows Amicia and Hugo, two siblings who travel across medieval France in order to escape the inquisition and understand Hugo’s powers.
A Plague’s Tale’s atmosphere and influences are dark and depressing, reflecting what I imagine it was like during the black death in the 1300s. The game is the first time I’ve seen a property take on this era, and even if it has a lot of fantasy elements added to the mix, it is one that people interested in history will enjoy a lot.
The gameplay is good, I had my doubts going into a mostly stealth game because I am not really a fan of the genre. But it managed to change things in new and interesting ways throughout the course of the story. The upgrade system was especially good, and although it has a few imbalances, it kept me on the look for certain resources.
Both Amicia, Hugo, and several other characters are interesting and likeable. The story made me attached to them, and I especially enjoyed the sequences after they start living in the castle. Even though the game is linear, the world and locations you visit are unique. This is a good example of a modern adventure videogame.
The puzzles in the game were challenging and interesting, although I found the whole theme around the rats to become a little bit too much, especially towards the end. However, I respect A Plague Tale for sticking to this style. Overall, I really enjoyed the game, and although it isn’t perfect, I would recommend it.
Final Score: 78/100
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A Plague’s Tale’s atmosphere and influences are dark and depressing, reflecting what I imagine it was like during the black death in the 1300s. The game is the first time I’ve seen a property take on this era, and even if it has a lot of fantasy elements added to the mix, it is one that people interested in history will enjoy a lot.
The gameplay is good, I had my doubts going into a mostly stealth game because I am not really a fan of the genre. But it managed to change things in new and interesting ways throughout the course of the story. The upgrade system was especially good, and although it has a few imbalances, it kept me on the look for certain resources.
Both Amicia, Hugo, and several other characters are interesting and likeable. The story made me attached to them, and I especially enjoyed the sequences after they start living in the castle. Even though the game is linear, the world and locations you visit are unique. This is a good example of a modern adventure videogame.
The puzzles in the game were challenging and interesting, although I found the whole theme around the rats to become a little bit too much, especially towards the end. However, I respect A Plague Tale for sticking to this style. Overall, I really enjoyed the game, and although it isn’t perfect, I would recommend it.
Final Score: 78/100
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