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Play Overview
A Plague Tale: Innocence (2019) follows Amicia and her little brother Hugo as they use stealth to escape soldiers and swarms of rats. Against the stark threat and darkness of the world, the sibling relationship develops as the two learn to trust one another. This plight of the innocent is extended as the pair call on other children to help them on their way.
Play involves working through the world while keeping both siblings safe. You work individually and together to solve puzzles, fight enemies and find ways forward. You must carefully search for materials and resources to enhance your abilities and make the later levels easier.
Fights are quite tough and involve targeting enemies multiple times. The auto-aim can help this, but it is still a challenge for newer players. You also flee from the infestations of rats, using light for different sources as a means of safety which leads to more complex puzzles.
The result is a game with surprisingly convincing chemistry between the children, and a compelling story to discover as you interact with the world and inhabitants you find. The unique game-play with the siblings combines with survival elements from other games like The Last of Us to create a compelling experience for older teenagers.
On PlayStation 5 the game has improved visuals and makes extensive (and nuanced) use of the haptic feedback vibrations. Most successful is feeling the movement of the younger brother's hand fed through the right trigger when you grab it to run.
Our examiner, Jo Robertson, first checked A Plague Tale: Innocence 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 3 days ago.
Play involves working through the world while keeping both siblings safe. You work individually and together to solve puzzles, fight enemies and find ways forward. You must carefully search for materials and resources to enhance your abilities and make the later levels easier.
Fights are quite tough and involve targeting enemies multiple times. The auto-aim can help this, but it is still a challenge for newer players. You also flee from the infestations of rats, using light for different sources as a means of safety which leads to more complex puzzles.
The result is a game with surprisingly convincing chemistry between the children, and a compelling story to discover as you interact with the world and inhabitants you find. The unique game-play with the siblings combines with survival elements from other games like The Last of Us to create a compelling experience for older teenagers.
On PlayStation 5 the game has improved visuals and makes extensive (and nuanced) use of the haptic feedback vibrations. Most successful is feeling the movement of the younger brother's hand fed through the right trigger when you grab it to run.
Our examiner, Jo Robertson, first checked A Plague Tale: Innocence 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 3 days ago.
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Play Style
Benefits
Age Ratings
Content Rating
Moderate swearing and strong language occur frequently and includes words such as ‘a*!%$@*e’, ‘b!%$@*d’, ‘b!%$@*!t’, ‘g%$@*!%$t’, ‘p@*s’, ‘s!%t’ and the word ‘f$@k’ and its derivatives.
Rated for younger players in Australia. Rated Mature Accompanies (MA 15+) for Strong Themes and Violence, also with Moderate Language.
Skill Level
14+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content. It's a hard game and there are no substantial difficulty settings. You need good timing and resistance. Players also need to have good observation and problem solving skills as the best way forward isn't also the direct route.
Costs
A Plague Tale: Innocence usually costs £34.99 to £35.99.
There are the following additional costs associated with this game:
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A Plague Tale: Innocence
 | Xbox X|S | £34.99 | – | – |
| Xbox One | £34.99 | – | – |
| SALE | PC | £34.99 | £10.49 until 17/09/2024 | – |
 | Switch | £35.99 | – | – |
 SALE | PC | £34.99 | £6.99 until 16/09/2024 | – |
 | PS5 | £34.99 | – | – |
| PS4 | £34.99 | – | – |
- In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
"Coats of Arms" content offers alternative outfits for a small cost.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Game Details
Release Date: 14/05/2019, updated in 2021
Price: 80% off
Out Now: PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One and Xbox X|S
Skill Rating: 14+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Adventure, Stealth (Action, Narrative, Puzzle and Sequencing)
Accessibility: 24 features
Components: 3D Third-Person
Developer: A Plague Tale (@APlagueTale)
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