Some sequences, though, particularly in the closing chapters, require aggression rather than stealth, but most of these combat sequences resemble puzzles more than anything else. Instead of relying on fast reflexes and expert aim, it’s about figuring out the ideal sequence in which to dispatch a group of enemies so you aren’t seen. This is where Amicia and Hugo’s vulnerability is most apparent, because drawing the attention of one soldier typically brings the cavalry. You have to think carefully before you act. Unfortunately, these genuinely tense moments of are almost entirely reserved for the final few chapters of this 15-hour adventure. Sheehan, Gavin (2 January 2020). "The New York Game Awards Announces 2020 Nominees". Bleeding Cool. Archived from the original on 6 February 2022 . Retrieved 4 January 2020. I've said many times over that I don't think this gen brings a lot to the table that isn't a luxury element or a convenience. We could conceivably have waited a couple of years for this gen to start without any real loss. Would it be a push to call A Plague Tale: Innocence an overlooked gem? We don't think so; what Asobo Studio achieved on PlayStation 4 deserved a lot more recognition. The somewhat historical tale of Amicia and younger brother Hugo can hold its own amongst many of the greats, and while its stealth-based gameplay may prove formulaic for some, the 10-hour undertaking is a special one when taken as a whole. Let's hope then this upgraded PS5 version can be the game's true coming-out party.

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What comes with A Plague Tale: Requiem Collector’s Edition

In the United Kingdom, the game was the ninth-best-selling retail game in its week of release. [30] In July 2020, Focus Home Interactive announced that it had sold over one million units. [31] Accolades [ edit ] Year Delahunty-Light, Zoe (22 March 2019). "A Plague Tale: Innocence is here to make you realise how much we've become used to death in video games". GamesRadar. Archived from the original on 17 April 2021 . Retrieved 14 May 2019. Moyse, Chris (20 May 2019). "Review: A Plague Tale - Innocence". Destructoid. Archived from the original on 28 February 2021 . Retrieved 22 May 2019. Carnbee (14 May 2019). "Test de A Plague Tale: Innocence par jeuxvideo.com". Jeuxvideo.com. Archived from the original on 12 June 2019 . Retrieved 14 May 2019.

They're a mere footnote in a game with so many highs, however. While A Plague Tale: Requiem doesn't reinvent the wheel, what it does remains of a high quality. Its blend of stealth and action, placed in between stretches of puzzle-solving and resource gathering, is an incredibly enjoyable loop. With the plot always at the forefront, you'll rarely catch yourself doing one thing for too long. Titanium Awards 2019". Fun & Serious Game Festival. 9 March 2017. Archived from the original on 21 November 2019 . Retrieved 21 November 2019.Foxell, Sam (7 January 2017). "Focus Home Interactive and Asobo Studios collaborate on new adventure game, The Plague". PCGamesN. Archived from the original on 8 August 2021 . Retrieved 14 May 2019. Forbidden West looked just as good and is a much larger game, with 60fps gameplay. So I wouldn't blame the hardware as much as the developers. Stuart, Keith (3 March 2020). "Death Stranding and Control dominate Bafta games awards nominations". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 3 April 2022 . Retrieved 5 March 2020.

Delahunty-Light, Zoe (17 March 2017). "Imagine The Last of Us in medieval France with man-eating rat swarms". GamesRadar. Archived from the original on 13 February 2018 . Retrieved 22 August 2021. Reiner, Andrew (24 January 2019). "A Plague Tale: Innocence Launches This May". Game Informer. Archived from the original on 8 August 2021 . Retrieved 14 May 2019. One of the best aspects of A Plague Tale is its world, which has an ominous emptiness to it. Well, at least when it comes to living things that aren’t overwhelming waves of terrifying rats. It’s not uncommon to come across mass graves of those who died from the Plague, and in one particularly somber sequence you actually have to walk across an entire field of bodies. Most of the living that you come across want to kill Amicia, Hugo, and various companions that help you throughout their journey. This foreboding atmosphere matches the dreariness and depravity of the areas you’ll explore, from darkened forests to abandoned castles to ghostly villages to Inquisition camps, though they all look far more dangerous and daunting than they actually are. Petite, Steven (13 May 2019). "A Plague Tale: Innocence Review". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on 20 June 2022 . Retrieved 14 May 2019. Watts, Steve (31 December 2019). "Steam Awards 2019 Winners Announced". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 10 October 2020.

Outsmart the enemy and environmental threats in a plague-infested medieval France.

Lowry, Brendan (13 May 2019). "A Plague Tale: Innocence PC review: A gripping stealth title that will keep you glued to your seat". Windows Central. Archived from the original on 14 June 2021 . Retrieved 15 May 2019. Second, damn this game was such an unexpected action adventure thriller with an excellent story and awesome gameplay. I truly cannot express how much this game surprised me. What a game to enjoy and play while really taking in the story. (Very dark and gruesome)