Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Reviews
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Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a solid entry in the series that diverts away from the standard stealth-based gameplay, focusing more on combat. The story is as tense as previous titles, but the knowledge of the protagonist coming out on the other side unscathed made it difficult to dive deep into her plights. Instead, the side characters really shine through, but leave more to be desired, as they aren’t featured as much as I would have liked. The gameplay has a heavier focus on combat, but when you need to sneak, the game shines and feels extremely suspenseful, making me crave more of it. It comes to a head with a final boss that ultimately sours the experience, making it more of a drag than the climactic finale that is to be expected. Overall, Resonance is a strong title that I wish had more of what I loved from previous entries in the series.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy opens a new gameplay chapter for Asobo Studio without losing the narrative focus and staging that defined the previous Plague Tale games. The shift toward action won't be to everyone's taste, but it's been executed really well and brings a fresh breeze to the series. Even though the credits roll after 12-14 hours for the campaign (15-20 for completionists), the experience was worth every minute for me, and I'd happily welcome more at this high level.
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“Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy successfully reinvents the formula with a more dynamic combat system, engaging puzzles and a captivating Greek mythology setting, delivering a refreshing adventure that maintains Asobo Studio’s high standards.”
Review in Spanish | Read full review
The Greek mythology premise was what first drew me into Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, along with its notable Uncharted and Tomb Raider vibes. I’d never played the original games, so Resonance gave me a pretty good place to start — and I’m glad I did. This game is the perfect introduction to the series and struck all the right chords.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is an entertaining enough prequel to A Plague Tale; I just wish it had a bit more substance to match the style it exudes.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a brilliant pivot for the series, swapping the iconic rat swarms and stealth-survival for fluid action-packed combat through an ancient (yet absolutely gorgeous) locale. Sure, the heavy reliance on light-reflection mechanics can feel a little tiresome, but the gripping narrative, breathtaking audio-visual presentation, and genuinely unsettling atmosphere more than make up for it, ensuring that Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy delivers a pulse-pounding, unforgettable journey that proves that this world is just as captivating even when the rats are left behind.
A smart combat system and an unforgettable protagonist elevate this pirate adventure above its influences.
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Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a prequel spinoff that takes a lot of interesting chances with the series, but only some of its experiments pay off.
Asobo's prequel adds toe-to-toe combat and hands-off puzzling to the Plague Tale recipe to winning effect – but the trauma porn of its second half takes considerable shine off an otherwise smartly paced action-adventure.
Overall, I liked Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. I think it adds a valuable chapter to the overall mythos of the series, and manages to carve out its own identity in several places without continuing to rely on fan-favorite Amicia or the terror of contending with waves of rats.
Most importantly, with the insane presentation and character performances offered here, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy goes far beyond being just a spin-off—it’s a worthy standalone entry and a high-quality follow-up to the past two games.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a fun time. Its simple combat system makes the game approachable for a variety of players, even if it may get a little repetitive toward the end.
Resonance shifts gears and offers a blockbuster adventure that presents few gameplay innovations compared to other similar AAA titles, but perfectly understands that adventurous spirit to offer a captivating narrative and a successful combination of action, puzzles, stealth, and platforming.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a great game with a compelling and excellently performed story. There are still ties back to the original series for fans, and still plenty of tense stealth section, but this is more action adventure with combat that offers a decent challenge. A new way to adapt the mythology of the Minotaur is the cherry that tops this experience.
It's as visually striking and polished as Asobo Studio's other releases, but is Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy a meaningful evolution for the IP?
A haunting, emotional story is paired with fantastic combat, exploration, and puzzle-solving. Resonance: A Plague Tale solidifies the franchise as one of the best franchises of the modern era and shouldn't be missed.
With Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Asobo has shifted confidently towards action and combat, while preserving their reputation for excellent performances and outstanding visuals.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is an incredible game from a clearly talented studio. While I did not get into the previous two games in the series, I always recognized their quality. This one though, really connected with me, and I loved it from start to finish.
Asobo Studio has delivered a fantastic adventure, leagues ahead of A Plague Tale: Requiem, and a clear demonstration of how much the team has grown. Unique, story-driven single-player experiences like this don't come around nearly as often these days, so this isn't one to skip. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is absolutely worth playing.
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