Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Reviews
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a big step up for the franchise in a lot of ways. It's better in the puzzle and exploration department, with beautiful areas designed to perfection. The combat is a new addition that makes it more fast-paced compared to previous titles, and the audio is top notch. Seriously, I can't shut up about it. The story does pull at the heart strings whilst also expanding everything we thought we knew about the universe, but is maybe a chapter or two too long. It's not the best in the franchise, but it's close to the complete package.
Between the stunning visuals, emotionally resonant storytelling that spans centuries, and satisfyingly varied gameplay loop, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy impressed me from beginning to end.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy remains a high-quality production. The art direction is magnificent, Olivier Derivière’s soundtrack is once again exceptional, and the voice acting is particularly well done in both the French and original versions. The choice of Sophia as the protagonist also works very well and allows players to learn more about a character who clearly deserved further development. However, in its attempt to revamp the formula with much more action and a heavy emphasis on puzzles, Asobo Studio has created a more conventional—and, above all, much more repetitive—adventure. The game therefore remains a very good action-adventure title and an accessible entry point for new players. I finished the story, however, with the impression that it was missing something to truly reach the level of the franchise’s best moments.
Review in French | Read full review
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is not flawless, and there are clear flaws in just about every aspect of the experience. But when you put all the pieces together, they make something really lovely and memorable. I’d be more than happy to suggest it to anyone who likes action-adventure games, faults and all.
A fresh take on the series with a compelling story, new protagonist, and promising sword combat. Its mysterious world and atmosphere stand out, despite technical issues and its departure from the series’ signature stealth and plague elements.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a well-paced, infectiously endearing, and astonishingly crafted adventure that is sure to leave its mark on the genre.
More daring than Requiem. It swaps stealth for more abrupt and direct combat. It still retains the essence of the series, although it moves further away from the mundane and closer to the mythological. The Island of the Minotaur hides a multitude of secrets that will even put us in the shoes of a Greek hero. Its graphics continue to prove that not all games need to use Unreal Engine 5 to look photorealistic. Furthermore, as with its two predecessors, the art style is truly outstanding. Although it suffers from basic yet flashy combat and puzzles that aren’t particularly challenging, this prequel expands the Macula universe through Sophia’s eyes.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy takes a while to get going, but its exploration, puzzles, atmosphere, and the mystery of its island make it an enjoyable adventure.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a beautiful adventure that proudly stands shoulder to shoulder with the previous games. With clever puzzles, fantastic storytelling and a soundtrack that hits every emotional note, Sophia’s solo adventure is one I’d happily follow into the depths of the island again.
I spent a very welcome 12 hours in the world of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, which does succeed as both prequel (as advertised) and sequel. The Plague Tale games consistently feel like a hodgepodge of ideas. This game provides a multitude of possibilities for where the series could go next, from more medieval Tomb Raider to re-envisioned ancient horrors. Ultimately, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a kaleidoscope: a game full of mirrors that reflect light differently based on how it is held. From the right angle, it shines beautifully; however, when Asobo Studio lets its inspirations outshine the game's uniqueness, A Plague Tale Legacy becomes yet another third-person adventure game with an unnecessary skill tree.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy comes highly recommended because it features a very interesting and well-crafted story. Furthermore, the shift toward an adventure with more action, exploration, and puzzles works quite well. Combat is probably the area with the most room for improvement, but it doesn't detract from an experience that is very polished in terms of narrative, audiovisuals, and gameplay.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is an ambitious and visually striking action-adventure that stumbles slightly under its own technical weight on Microsoft’s smaller console, yet offers a deeply rewarding experience for anyone willing to wrestle with its tougher mechanics. If you can look past the jagged performance snags and occasional navigation hiccups, the intricate combat, phenomenal atmosphere, and rich world-building make it well worth adding to your library.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is the kind of game that captivates you with its story and emotional weight from beginning to end. With stunning visuals, simple yet refined gameplay that showcases the studio's significant progress over previous titles, and a soundtrack that perfectly ties it all together, the game delivers a truly memorable experience.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
With Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Asobo Studio has once again crafted a powerful and emotional story. This is thanks to the level design, the fantastic soundtrack, and the strong voice acting. As a result, the game completely draws you in, and the ending leaves a lasting impression.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
All in all, it’s still a bit of entertainment that does the job.
Review in French | Read full review
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a decent game with solid and polished gameplay but a very uninspired story makes it a bit harder to fully recommend.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a brave title that moves the series in a whole new direction, but it lands it perfectly, managing to blend history, adventure and human drama into something that feels different.
I’ve played dozens of different narrative action-adventure games both wonderful and exhausting, and Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is everything excellent about them delivered with unending passion, overwhelming emotion, and just the right amount of care.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy* is a much riskier venture than it might seem at first glance...
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Gorgeous visuals and an excellent soundtrack can’t disguise an action-adventure that borrows so heavily from better games without ever matching their strengths.