Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Reviews
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy proves that this universe doesn’t need to belong exclusively to Amicia, Hugo or even the rats. There are other stories worth telling in this world, and if this is what Asobo can do with Sophia, then I genuinely hope the A Plague Tale Legacy name becomes an opportunity to explore even more of them.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy enshrines Asobo Studio's incredible ability to deliver emotional narratives wrought with tension and adventure. Sophia's sprawling journey is a harrowing spectacle that truly masters what makes an adventure game memorable.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a good example of an AA game, offering over a dozen hours of immersive gameplay in beautiful presentation (that music!). At times, it feels like watching an interactive film that occasionally lets you take the reins, and some of the mechanics seem a bit shoehorned in, but this is balanced out by engaging puzzles. I’m not likely to miss Sophia and her adventures, but ‘raiding’ ancient ruins was a lot of fun.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is an okay linear experience. Everything in the game is mediocre, and nothing except the visuals stands out. The writing and characters are insufferable; some scripted portions of the game, which are reduced to just walking and talking, are too long to bear, but most of the combat, puzzle, and stealth scenarios are good enough to keep you going. At the end of the day, Resonance lacks the genuine ideas and emotional depth that made the A Plague Tale series stand out from other cinematic action-adventure games.
Initially, we were a little unsure about the direction Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy was taking. But once it settles into its story, it becomes a spellbinding adventure that successfully mixes A Plague Tale and its universe with Greek mythology.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a very good addition to the series, provided you don't mind how much it differs from its predecessors. Exploration is rewarding, particularly with the new grappling hook, while the puzzles remain clever without becoming obtuse. Stealth has been heavily reduced, but the expanded combat more than makes up for it, creating an experience that feels faster and more satisfying. As before, though, the story is the real star. It's exciting and gut-wrenching even when you already know its ultimate outcome. Series fans should find plenty to enjoy, while adventure game fans have another compelling reason to give it a look.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy isn’t just a breath of fresh air for the series, demonstrating that it isn’t only dark stories set against a backdrop of real events that can be engaging. This game had all the makings of being the best instalment in the series and a worthy successor to Uncharted or Tomb Raider. However, although some of the shortcomings of its predecessors have been addressed, ultimately not everything went to plan; but given that this was something of an experiment, one can hope that for the franchise and its creators, this will be just the first of many successes to come.
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While it starts out strong as a less cinematic but still stunning Uncharted line experience, the final act drags on so much with the story spilling its wheels and the stakes sequences seemingly stuck in a Groundhog Day loop, the game squanders a lot of its initial splendor towards the end.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Although Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy doesn't tell the story of Amicia and Hugo, it manages to offer a different perspective to the player. Not only are the graphics impressive, but also the combat, setting, and puzzles which, while becoming tiresome at times, prove to be intelligent and well-developed. This is, without a doubt, one of the best titles of the year.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Resonance is a labyrinth in every sense. Undeniably gorgeous, but far too willing to lead you in circles through one breathtaking ruin after another, deploying fun set pieces along a journey that spends a bit too long in the maze before it finds its way forward.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy leans more heavily into action in a series known for its stealth. It's the change we didn't know we needed. It offers a charming world, clever puzzles, fluid combat, and a story packed with mystery, tragedy, and even horror.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
A visually stunning and emotionally intense action-adventure, held back by shallow combat, linear exploration and repetitive stealth.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy takes the series in a completely new direction by looking to the past and approaching its world from a different perspective. While it successfully explores the mysteries and mythology of Crete, its dynamic melee combat mechanics deliver a highly satisfying experience. Serving as a strong entry point for players unfamiliar with the series, the game occasionally loses its sense of realism due to certain technical issues.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
Resonance presents a path forward for the future of the series while enhancing and expanding what can be done with the lore, gameplay, and world Asobo has crafted.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a solid prequel with stunning visuals and clever puzzle design, though its pacing stumbles in the back half and never quite reaches the emotional heights of Requiem.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy doesn’t reinvent the action-adventure genre, and it doesn’t completely preserve the things that made the previous Plague Tale games distinctive. Instead, it takes the series somewhere genuinely new and, for the most part, sticks the landing.
As someone who is a more story-based enthusiast when it comes to gaming, this is one of my favourite games I have played so far in 2026. They really took a risk by diverting from the previous stealth-based gameplay by taking a more action-combative gameplay that really brings out the treasure hunter in the player. The uniquely captivating and exhilarating story, the beautiful and grotesque environments and expertly curated musical pieces collectively make for just such a great experience.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is an epic end to an amazing trilogy. A greater focus on combat switches up the formula and is executed brilliantly. This is a highlight of 2026 for me so far.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy tells us the events that took place before the story of Amicia and Hugo, allowing us to learn more about the mysterious Sophia. While the rats are gone from the game, we are still faced with an equally terrifying new enemy. Technically, it is once again a fantastic gaming experience, with the only downside being the rather blatant adaptations of well-known Greek myths.
Review in Slovak | Read full review