Opencritic: 81
https://opencritic.com/game/7547/a-plague-tale-innocence
Metacritic (PS4): 81
https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/a-plague-tale-innocence
(XB1 & PC)
Screenrant 5/5
https://screenrant.com/plague-tale-innocence-review/
The graphics are also much better than one might expect from an indie game: for example, one can see the textures of the clothing distinctly, hair flows in a very natural way and the movement of characters is fluid. That leaves nothing to complain about: this title is about as close to perfect as games can get. It successfully combines horror, action, survival, combat and story in a way that so few games do in this modern age. A Plague Tale: Innocence is also a reminder that the world still needs single-player story-based games, especially those that are as wonderfully beautiful and heartfelt as this one
Gamesradar+ 3.5/5
https://www.gamesradar.com/a-plague-tale-innocence-review/
A Plague Tale: Innocence feels like it would have benefitted from having a bit of a slower pace, giving the characters and story some additional time to unfold and space to breathe. As there's always something hot on your heels, whether that's the Inquisition or the rats, there's seldom time for Amicia to sit and chill with Hugo or her other friends, which means you don't get much sense of who Amicia and Hugo are. However, the inventive mechanics do make it a game that gets more ambitious the longer you spend playing it, and the world is so beautiful (in a tragically grim kind of way) that it's genuinely begging for a photo mode. If you're in the mood for a perfectly respectable, undemanding weekend game, A Plague Tale: Innocence is for you, though fair warning: The sight of so many dead bodies might shock anyone watching over your shoulder.
Trusted Reviews 3.5/5
https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/a-plague-tale-innocence
That aside, this is a third-person experience worth embarking on, if only for the distinctive way it subverts mechanics we've grown so familiar with. You can also feed evil soldiers to hordes of rats with the press of a button, which is morbidly delightful in its own messed up way.
ACG: Buy
Windows Central 4.5/5
https://www.windowscentral.com/plague-tale-innocence-pc-review
While there are some minor flaws with A Plague Tale: Innocence, the game as a whole is still absolutely fantastic, offering players a gripping narrative, a compelling mix of stealth and puzzle gameplay, and gorgeous audio/visuals. This is, without a doubt, one of the best games of 2019 so far, and I can't recommend it enough.
The Sixth Axis 9/10
https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2019/05/13/a-plague-tale-innocence-review/
A Plague Tale: Innocence proves that feisty young women are the new heroes of single player narrative adventures, and Amicia can proudly stand alongside Aloy and Senua. Asobo Studios have knocked it out of the park with a compelling story, superb graphics, and excellent music. Loved it.
Gameumentary: Unscored
Easy Allies: 8/10
IGN: 7/10
https://ca.ign.com/articles/2019/05/13/a-plague-tale-innocence-review?sf102673646=1
A Plague Tale: Innocence's story of two orphans surviving in a world ravaged by the Black Death is compelling and the stealth gameplay that runs through it is fine-tuned, but the rat-infested world looks more dangerous than it actually is. Everything from the alchemy abilities to the layout of levels feels a bit too guided and the prevalence of crafting materials removes the need to make decisions about how you want to get past your enemies. The story stands out as a result, but there's not a lot of freedom to experiment or consequences for reckless decisions.
Wccftech: 8.8
https://wccftech.com/review/a-plague-tale-innocence-whos-the-real-monster/
A Plague Tale: Innocence is definitely among the gaming surprises of 2019, exceeding expectations in the best possible ways. With its gripping tale, charming characters and solid gameplay mechanics, the game is a must-have for those who like single-player games with a strong focus on story and character development. Even if the tale does not take in you, A Plague Tale: Innocence still offers a solid third-person stealth experience that fans of the genre will surely appreciate.
Gamingbolt: 9/10
https://gamingbolt.com/a-plague-tale-innocence-review-a-game-of-light-and-shadow
A Plague Tale: Innocence isn't the largest, most expansive game you'll ever play, nor does it accomplish new things in the areas where it does place its ambitions. But I feel like that's it's biggest strength, rather than being something that holds it back. It's a focused story-driven experience that knows exactly when to begin and when to end, and doesn't let bloat or misguided attempts at artificially lengthening its runtime impact any of that.
PowerupGaming: 9.1/10
https://powerup-gaming.com/2019/05/14/a-plague-tale-innocence-review-ratatouille/
This one may not be on your radar but it should be. It's a masterclass in emotional storytelling and absolutely top-notch in making narrative and gameplay compliment one another.
If you're a fan of single-player, story-driven action adventure games then A Plague Tale Innocence may be the best game you'll play all year.
Gaming LYF 4/5
https://gaminglyf.com/reviews/2019-05-13-a-plague-tale-innocence-review-a-beautiful-disease/
Whilst the game is priced at a slightly lower than normal recommended retail price, the experience is a notably linear one, with limited replay value. And, that's just fine. I rapidly played through the game in just over two days, not because I had to (actually the game's publisher sent this one over fairly early), but because I wanted to. I was gripped, I wanted to see where Amicia & Hugo's journey would lead next. Is A Plague Tale worth buying? Absolutely.
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