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Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy

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Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy's Game Director and Star on Why Sophia Is So Special and Why This Prequel Let the Team 'Get Some Fresh Air' | gamescom 2026

Asobo Studio co-founder and game director David Dedeine, along with voice actor Anna Demetriou, discussed the newly released prequel Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. They highlighted the special nature of the character Sophia and how the prequel allowed the team creative freedom.

Gaming BoltVery positive

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.

Tech RadarPositive

Asobo Studio used the soundtrack from A Plague Tale: Requiem during Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy mocap to help the cast 'get into the sadder moments, the darker moments'

Asobo Studio utilized the soundtrack from A Plague Tale: Requiem during the motion capture sessions for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. This was done to help the cast, including protagonist actor Anna Demetriou, immerse themselves in the emotional and darker moments of the game. The score for Resonance, composed by Olivier Derivière, incorporates Greek cultural influences to match the game's new setting on Crete.

The Xbox HubPositive

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.

PC GamesNPositive

Resonance A Plague Tale Legacy ditches the rats in an attempt to "break the mold and try something else"

The next installment in the A Plague Tale series, Resonance A Plague Tale Legacy, will remove the signature rat gameplay to explore new mechanics and themes. Creative Director David Dedeine stated that the rat gameplay was reaching an end and that the team wants to "break the mold and try something else." The new Macula threat will be an external force to avoid, maintaining the series' stealth elements while offering different strategic approaches.

Playstation LifestylePositive

Acclaimed PS5 Adventure Game in Hit Series Out Today on PlayStation Store

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, the third installment in Asobo Studio's action-adventure series, is now available on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 5. The game, which is a prequel set 15 years before A Plague Tale: Requiem, features protagonist Sophia on a journey filled with trials, puzzles, and combat. It currently holds a Metacritic score of 80/100 based on 50 critic reviews and is priced at $59.99.

Gaming BoltVery positive

Resonance: A Plague Tale Story Review – Taming the Beast

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, a prequel to A Plague Tale: Requiem, shifts from stealth to a combat-centric approach featuring a parry system inspired by Sekiro. The game stars Sophia, exploring her backstory and connection to Theseus on the Island of Minos, blending narrative with puzzle-solving and set pieces. Despite some minor progression system shortcomings, the game is praised for its engaging story, strong characters, and impressive visuals, potentially surpassing its predecessors.

The Xbox HubPositive

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Review | TheXboxHub

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy shifts focus to Sophia, fifteen years before A Plague Tale: Innocence and Requiem, blending Greek mythology with action-adventure gameplay. While the combat can become tiresome, the game excels in its exploration, puzzle-solving, and stunning visuals, offering an emotional and personal story within the A Plague Tale universe.

PC GamesNPositive

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy review - Death has a new face

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy offers a fluid and narrative-driven action experience that stays true to the series' themes, despite a heavier focus on combat. While the game excels in its atmospheric horror and compelling story, it is unfortunately hampered by significant performance issues and bugs on PC, which can detract from immersion. Despite these technical drawbacks, the game is considered a worthwhile experience for fans.

Checkpoint GamingPositive

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.

Rock Paper ShotgunNegative

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.

Retro GamerVery positive

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.

Shack NewsVery positive

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.

Game Hype UKVery positive

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.

EurogamerNeutral

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.

Metro UKPositive

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.

Super Jump MagazineVery positive

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.

Tech RadarPositive

Everything announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 — from Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake to The Witcher…

Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 showcased numerous game announcements, including a Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered with new content. The show featured reveals for Ananta, The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past DLC, Nodus Fall, Rainbow Six Tactics, Gears of War: E-Day, and many more titles across various genres and platforms.

Major NelsonPositive

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.

Rock Paper ShotgunNeutral

This week in PC games: Gamescom and GTA 6 fight for our attention, but don't forget Folk Emerging, MGS4 and the horror game about balancing a cake

This week's PC gaming news is dominated by Gamescom and a Grand Theft Auto 6 documentary, alongside a significant number of new game releases. Notable titles include the early access milsim Burned Horizons, horror visual novel Money for Girls: Amortized, and Patrice Désilets' long-troubled 1666: Amsterdam. Other releases span various genres, from bullet hell and platformers to 4X strategy and survival games.