Resonance A Plague Tale Legacy Review Roundup

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is sitting at "Very Positive" on Steam with over 1,094 reviews, and a Metascore of 78 from critics. It's a well-received action-adventure that swaps the series' stealth for melee combat, most reviewers praise the story, visuals, and puzzles, while the combat system draws mixed opinions.

Critical Consensus

Critics landed on 78 (Generally Favorable) based on 57 reviews, with a 77% positive split and zero outright negative reviews. That's a solid, if not spectacular, reception for a prequel. Standout scores include PlayStation Universe (95), ComicBook (90), and GIGA (85), while Eurogamer (60) and Wccftech (70) were cooler on it.

The common thread: everyone praises the atmosphere, art direction, and story, while several outlets flag the combat as the weak point. Areajugones (80) summed it up, strong setting and puzzles, but a combat system that "lacks depth." Meristation (78) called it a great prequel dragged down by repetitive combat.

What Critics Loved

• Story and atmosphere, the dual-timeline narrative between Sophia and Theseus is frequently called the highlight.
• Visuals and art direction, repeatedly described as stunning and "luxurious."
• Puzzles, the Minoan sphere light puzzles are praised as well-balanced and satisfying.
• Fresh protagonist, Sophia is a "strong new protagonist" who reinvents the series.

What Critics Didn't Love

• Combat depth, parry-heavy melee is called "uninspired" and "irritating" by some.
• Pacing, the second half leans into darker, slower material that divided reviewers.
• Comparisons, several outlets note it doesn't surpass Innocence or Requiem.

Steam Player Reception

On Steam, the game holds "Very Positive" with 1,094 reviews at the time of writing. Featured quotes on the store page include Fextralife's "Thrilling from start to finish," Dexerto's "Outstanding," and Skill Up's "A testament to Asobo's talent."

Player sentiment mirrors critics: strong praise for graphics, music, and atmosphere, with some frustration aimed at combat and the departure from the series' stealth identity.

How It Compares to the Series

The previous games set a high bar, Innocence sits at 92% positive on Steam, and Requiem at 91% with a Metacritic of 82. Resonance's 78 Metascore is a step down, but it's still firmly in "generally favorable" territory and praised as a refreshing new direction.

Verdict

If you want a strong narrative action-adventure with beautiful visuals and clever light puzzles, Resonance delivers. If you're expecting the rat-dodging stealth of the first two games, know that this is a deliberate pivot toward combat, and your mileage will depend on how much that shift appeals to you.