A Plague Tale: Requiem
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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.
Review: Resonance: A Plague Tale (Xbox Series X)
Resonance: A Plague Tale shifts the franchise's focus from stealth to action, centering on the character Sophia. Set 15 years before the original games, this prequel explores Sophia's origins and development as a capable fighter, incorporating elements of Greek mythology. The game features fluid combat, intriguing puzzles, and stunning visuals, making it a compelling experience for both new and existing fans of the series.
The Beauty and Horror of A Plague Tale: Innocence
A Plague Tale: Innocence is lauded as a visually stunning and emotionally powerful action-adventure game that was overlooked upon its 2019 release. Despite its indie marketing reach, it featured blockbuster production values and compelling gameplay centered on stealth and survival in medieval France during the Black Plague. The article highlights its harrowing yet beautiful presentation of history and the enduring human spirit, noting that even its successors struggle to replicate the original's unique impact.
FZ High Score - Snart stänger vi Star Wars Zero Company och A Plague Tale Legacy
The FZ High Score contest is concluding its 12th season with the final two games for players to guess: Star Wars Zero Company and Resonance: A Plague Tale. The guessing period for these titles closes at midnight, with winners determined by matching their guesses to scores on OpenCritic. A new season with new games is planned for September.
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.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy – A New Chapter with Action and… a Minotaur? | Official XBOX Podcast
In an interview on the Official Xbox Podcast, Asobo Studio's lead producer Eric Chort discusses Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, a new entry in the series that shifts focus from stealth to action combat. The game, set in the 1300s and drawing inspiration from Greek mythology, will feature a more dynamic combat system with Sophia as the protagonist. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is set to release on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox on PC, and Game Pass on August 27th.
Game Pass This Week Brings New Day One Drops And A Plague Tale Prequel
Microsoft's Game Pass service is adding three new titles this week, including day one drops for Blood Dungeon and Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. Aerial_Knight's DropShot is also becoming available to more subscribers. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is set 15 years before A Plague Tale: Requiem and follows Sophia's journey on Minotaur's Island.
Coming Out in gaming this week — August 24, 2026
This week's gaming releases include a variety of titles across multiple platforms. Highlights include the pixel remake Apidya, the shooter Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, the strategy game Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia, and the prequel Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. Other notable releases are Star Wars: Zero Company, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2, Aggelos 2, Elden Ring for Switch 2, Captain Tsubasa II: World Fighters, and Toaplan Arcade Garage titles Flying Shark and Fire Shark.
WRUP: This is where the fish lives edition
The Massively OP staff and community share their weekend gaming plans. Brianna Royce will check out Stars Reach and City of Heroes, Chris Neal is playing Palworld, Eliot Lefebvre anticipates updates for Final Fantasy XIV and Warframe, Sam Kash plans to play Guild Wars Reforged and Gloria Victis, and Tyler Edwards is catching up in World of Warcraft. Pierre is returning to Final Fantasy XIV and replaying A Plague Tale: Innocence in anticipation of A Plague Tale: Requiem.
Careful, the new Plague Tale game appears to have leaked a week ahead of launch
The upcoming game Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy has reportedly been leaked and is circulating online a week before its official August 27th release date. This has led to strict moderation on the Plague Tale subreddit to prevent spoilers. The game introduces a new protagonist, Sophia, and shifts the gameplay focus from stealth to more direct combat, while retaining puzzle elements and the series' cinematic style.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy – Why This Is Far More Than A Plague Tale 3
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy marks a significant genre shift for the series, moving from stealth-focused gameplay to action-adventure. Asobo Studio's co-founder David Dedeine explains that while a direct sequel to A Plague Tale: Requiem was unlikely due to the ending, the team wanted to explore new gameplay mechanics and a different character, Sophia, who is more suited to combat. The game, set to release on August 27 for Xbox Series X|S and PC, retains the franchise's thematic tone and visual identity while introducing new mechanics like a grappling hook and a focus on player freedom in traversal.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Trailer Teases a Haunting Call and Journey for Sophia
Asobo Studio announced that Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, a prequel to A Plague Tale: Requiem, will be released on August 27th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game follows Sophia as she explores Minotaur's Island, uncovering secrets of an ancient civilization and facing a pursuing entity, while also experiencing flashbacks of Theseus tied to the Macula.
Games Inbox: Is No Man’s Sky worth playing 10 years on?
This article discusses the 10th anniversary of No Man's Sky, praising Hello Games for its redemption and the new Cosmos update. It also touches on speculation about Grand Theft Auto 6's online mode, recommendations for indie games like Big Walk, and theories surrounding Silent Hill 2. Additionally, it includes commentary on industry practices, developer criticism of publishers, and anticipation for upcoming titles like A Plague Tale and The Legend of Zelda.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Is Very Different From Requiem – Here’s How
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, a prequel set fifteen years before A Plague Tale: Requiem, introduces significant changes including a Mediterranean island setting, a focus on a lone protagonist Sophia, and a narrative that blends present-day events with ancient history. The gameplay shifts from a protector-carrier dynamic to individual abilities, features more vertical exploration, and reintroduces boss battles with color-coded attack indicators, moving the series further into fantasy elements.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy – 15 Things Fans Need to Know
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy shifts focus from stealth to intense swordplay and light RPG progression, featuring new protagonists Sophia and Theseus. While rats are absent, the game retains environmental storytelling and light-based puzzles. It launches August 27th on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a "Heritage Pack" DLC for pre-orders.
Why Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Deserves More Attention
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy shifts focus to Sophia's past, exploring her origins and expanding her abilities beyond the stealth-focused gameplay of previous titles. Set in Crete, the game introduces a more vibrant visual style and a combat system inspired by titles like Ghost of Tsushima, aiming for a blend of accessible challenge and fluid action. Developers Asobo Studio are also incorporating intricate puzzles and optional dialogue prompts to guide players, promising a fresh yet familiar experience for the franchise.
"We nailed it": Resonance A Plague Tale Legacy's designer on pairing "brutal" tone with the "fun of killing five or six soldiers"
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy shifts focus from Amicia to Sophia, a companion from A Plague Tale: Requiem, set 15 years before the previous games. This spinoff emphasizes action-adventure gameplay with puzzles and combat over pure stealth, featuring Sophia's combat prowess and a new island setting. Developers Asobo Studio aim to balance the series' signature dark tone with more dynamic gameplay, notably removing the rats from previous titles.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Drops A New Trailer Emphasizing Its Use of Light
A new trailer for A Plague Tale Legacy emphasizes the game's use of light mechanics. The trailer suggests that the protagonist Sophia's past secrets will drive her towards utilizing light in the game.
The 11 most exciting video game releases of August 2026
August 2026 is set to feature a diverse range of video game releases, including Beast Of Reincarnation from Game Freak, the co-op puzzle game Big Walk, and the Marvel fighting game Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. Other notable titles include Grounded 2, The Sinking City 2, Mortal Shell 2, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, Star Wars Zero Company, Resonance: A Plague Legacy, and Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2. The month will also see the Elden Ring Tarnished Edition launch on Nintendo Switch 2.
