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A Plague Tale: Innocence

A Plague Tale: Innocence

Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.

93%
Very Positive
DeveloperAsobo Studio
PublisherFocus Entertainment
Release DateMay 14, 2019
$39.99
Peak Players4.0K
Metacritic81
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
AI Review Summary

A Plague Tale: Innocence is a cinematic, story-driven adventure set in a dark and brutal medieval France that excels in atmosphere and emotional narrative. While the bond between the protagonists is highly praised, the experience is occasionally hampered by simplistic gameplay mechanics and frustrating checkpoint systems.

Pros

  • Compelling and emotional story focused on survival and character growth.95%
  • Immersive and dark medieval atmosphere that effectively blends horror and history.90%
  • High level of cinematic polish with strong musical scores and art direction.85%
  • Satisfying and achievable 100% completion for achievement hunters.75%
  • Successful combination of stealth, action, and survival elements.80%

Cons

  • Gameplay mechanics and puzzles can feel overly simplistic or uninspired compared to the narrative.85%
  • Frustrating checkpoint system that can force tedious chapter restarts.75%
  • Combat encounters can feel clunky, repetitive, or poorly balanced.70%
  • Occasional game-breaking soft locks related to inventory management and NPC pathing.65%

Notable Mentions

  • Reviewers frequently suggest purchasing the game on a discount for the best value-to-playtime ratio.
  • The game is highly recommended for players who prioritize narrative depth over complex mechanical depth.
Confidence: 60%
Based on the 127 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 31, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
610
Peak · last 90 days
2.4K
All-time peak
4.0K

Price

Current price
$39.99
Lowest tracked
$3.99since Jan 7, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
91%
All-time positive
93%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews71.5K
Positive: 66.6K (93%)Negative: 4.8K (7%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

14h

Avg Playtime at Review

96%

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