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Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Is Good If You Do The Necessary Homework Beforehand
A Plague Tale: Resonance offers a compelling narrative and engaging puzzles, particularly in its first half, but struggles to maintain momentum. While it introduces new gameplay elements like combat and stealth, these systems falter in the latter half, especially without a lock-on mechanic. The game's reliance on prior knowledge of the series for its conclusion is a significant drawback for newcomers.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 31 to September 4
This weekly feature highlights new games launching on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC between August 31 and September 4. The list includes titles like The Blood of Dawnwalker, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, NBA 2K27, and many more, with several also available on Game Pass.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Is Out Now After Four Years of Development
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, developed by Asobo Studio and published by Focus Entertainment, has launched on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. This new entry shifts focus to Sophia and introduces a blend of combat, exploration, and puzzles, differing from previous titles. The game is also available on Xbox Game Pass and has received a positive review score of nine out of ten.
A New Journey Begins With Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy On Game Pass, Xbox, PlayStation, PC
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, developed by Asobo Studio and published by Focus Entertainment, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The action-adventure game is set 15 years before A Plague Tale: Requiem and follows a new protagonist, Sophia, on an island filled with ancient myths and curses, blending Greek mythology with the established franchise lore. It is also available Day One on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Road Kings is sometimes American Truck Simulator in a disaster movie, but delivering crates of ellipticals is fun too
Road Kings aims to differentiate itself from American Truck Simulator by incorporating dynamic disaster movie-like scenarios alongside traditional trucking jobs. Players will experience events such as storms, accidents, and weigh station checks, which add a layer of drama and logistical challenge to deliveries. The driving mechanics are described as weighty and realistic, though some accuracy issues were noted in the preview build.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Review – Blood and Glory
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, developed by Asobo Studio and published by Focus Entertainment, offers a departure from the series' stealth roots with action-adventure gameplay and a prequel story set before A Plague Tale: Innocence. While the game features stunning visuals, a compelling central mystery, and strong performances, its combat and puzzle design are criticized for being repetitive and lacking depth, ultimately feeling like a shadow of its predecessors.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy - escaping the rat race
A Plague Tale: Resonance is a prequel that stands apart from its predecessors, offering a more combat-oriented experience with a new protagonist, Sophia. The game successfully blends stealth, action, and puzzle-solving, set against a backdrop inspired by the myth of King Minos and the Minotaur. It features impressive visuals, strong voice acting, and polished mechanics, making it a compelling recommendation for fans of action RPGs.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy review – a competent action game spinoff that loses what made its predecessors unique
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a competent action game spinoff that shifts focus from the series' signature stealth and rat mechanics to melee combat. Set 16 years before A Plague Tale: Requiem, it follows Sophia's origin story as she uncovers the secrets of a mysterious island. While Asobo Studio successfully implements a characterful combat system, the game's linear design and lack of the iconic rats make it less distinct than its predecessors.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy review: "As an Uncharted fan, this snappy sword fighting take on treasure hunting hooked me"
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a thrilling action-adventure game that blends snappy sword combat and puzzle-filled temples, drawing comparisons to Uncharted and Tomb Raider. Developed by Asobo Studio, the game offers a standalone story that expands upon the Plague Tale series lore, featuring protagonist Sophia on a treasure hunt. The review highlights its engaging puzzles, satisfying combat, and impressive production values, though notes some limitations in combat area variety and traversal.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy review - sturdy prequel descends into a labyrinth of misery
A Plague Tale: Resonance, a prequel to the series, introduces toe-to-toe combat and hands-off puzzling, effectively enhancing the established formula. While the game features impressive visuals and a smartly paced action-adventure structure, its second half becomes excessively grim, detracting from the overall experience. The review highlights the game's 'double-A' spirit, characterized by unique design choices and a scrappy outsider feel, despite its darker narrative turn.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy review: Break the curse
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy shifts focus to combat with a new protagonist, Sophia, who is burdened by a curse and seeks answers on Minotaur Island. The game features stunning, photorealistic visuals and precise facial capture, reminiscent of first-party PlayStation titles like Uncharted. While the combat can become repetitive and stealth segments may feel samey, the emotional character relationships, clever puzzles, and tense horror elements make for an engaging experience.
Elta: Defy All Gods Announced for Xbox, PlayStation and PC
Elta: Defy All Gods, an action-platformer from Afterburner Studios and Focus Entertainment Publishing, has been announced for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC in early 2027. A free demo will be available on October 1st. The game features a science-fantasy setting where players control Victus, a warrior monk, in combat and exploration against corrupted worlds.
Game Developer Association of India picks 15 studios for first Supernova cohort
The Game Developer Association of India has selected 15 studios for its Supernova incubation program, which offers mentorship and industry connections. Separately, Focus Entertainment has partnered with Maverick Games to publish the upcoming open-world racing title Clutch, set for a Spring 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Maverick Games partners with Focus Entertainment to publish debut racing title Clutch
Maverick Games has partnered with Focus Entertainment to publish its debut open-world racing title, Clutch, set for a Spring 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This deal follows Maverick's earlier publishing agreement with Amazon Game Studios, which was terminated earlier this year. Focus Entertainment aims to establish Clutch as a major new racing IP.
Clutch Picks Up a Publisher as Maverick Games Partners with Focus Entertainment
Focus Entertainment has announced a major publishing partnership with independent racing studio Maverick Games for its upcoming project, Clutch. This deal comes after Amazon withdrew its backing earlier this year, securing a publisher for the new racing title.
Evening Reading - August 24, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various gaming news including Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, Marvel Snap's Draft mode, The Witcher 4 targeting a 2028 release, and a class-action lawsuit against Twitch. It also mentions new games like Blasterbug: Last Bug Standing and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, as well as updates for Elden Ring and The Duskbloods.
Maverick Games’ Clutch to be Published by Focus Entertainment
Maverick Games has partnered with Focus Entertainment for the publishing of its upcoming narrative-driven, open-world racer, Clutch. The game, which features intense cinematic chases and arcade racing, is slated for a Spring 2027 release and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. An announcement trailer was released, and the game is expected to be showcased at the Future Games Show at Gamescom.
Clutch secures publishing deal with Focus Entertainment
Focus Entertainment has announced a publishing deal with Maverick Games for their upcoming open-world racing game, Clutch. Led by Mike Brown, former director of Forza Horizon 5, the game is slated for release early next year and will feature a story-driven campaign.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 24 to 28
This week's Xbox update highlights numerous game releases between August 24th and 28th across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, with many titles also available on Game Pass. Notable releases include STAR WARS Zero Company, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, and Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters, alongside various indie titles and remasters.
15 Massive Gamescom 2026 Announcements That Could Steal the Show
Gamescom 2026 is set to feature major announcements from various publishers and developers, including Xbox, Nintendo, and Bandai Namco. Anticipated reveals include potential updates for Final Fantasy 7 Remake, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Cyberpunk 2077, Metro 2039, and a rumored Xbox sequel.
