A Plague Tale: Innocence

Set in France during the plague of 1348, the story follows Amicia as she tries to keep her younger brother Hugo safe while they flee Inquisition soldiers and deadly swarms of rats.

This linear third-person adventure centers on sneaking past or distracting guards, using Amicia’s sling, solving environmental puzzles, and facing occasional action encounters. The siblings travel with other children, whose abilities can help them through obstacles.

Fire and other light sources keep rats at bay, while different ammunition types offer ways to handle enemies and hazards. Players gather materials to craft ammunition and improve equipment as they progress.

Reviewers often praise the emotional story and Amicia and Hugo’s evolving bond, along with the oppressive medieval atmosphere, striking environments, and soundtrack. Some also enjoy the stealth and the use of light against rat swarms. Opinions on the gameplay vary: several describe the stealth and puzzles as simple or repetitive, while others find them engaging. A number of reviews also report bugs, including issues that blocked progress.