A Plague Tale: Innocence is a narrative-driven stealth adventure set in 1348 France during the Black Death. Players follow Amicia as she protects her younger brother Hugo while fleeing the Inquisition and deadly swarms of plague rats. The game blends stealth, light-based puzzles, and limited combat, focusing heavily on atmosphere and storytelling .
Gameplay revolves around sneaking past soldiers, crafting alchemical items, and using a sling to defend against unarmored enemies. Light plays a critical role, as rats fear flames, forcing players to manipulate torches and environmental sources to survive . Community feedback describes it as a story-driven stealth adventure with meaningful gameplay elements rather than a simple cinematic experience .
The immersive environments and strong narrative presentation are widely praised, with many highlighting its emotional storytelling and tense atmosphere . An average playthrough lasts around 15–20 hours, depending on exploration and playstyle . The game delivers a focused, linear experience that emphasizes survival, sibling bonding, and tension over open-world freedom.
Features:
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Story-driven medieval adventure set during the Black Death
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Stealth-focused gameplay against human enemies
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Light-based environmental puzzles
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Crafting system with alchemical ammunition
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Sling combat mechanics
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Realistic rat swarm AI threats
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Emotional sibling-focused narrative
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Detailed historical environments
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Immersive sound design and atmosphere
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15–20 hours of gameplay content
System Requirements:
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Requires 64-bit processor and OS
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OS: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit)
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Processor: Intel Core i3-2120 / AMD FX-4100
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Memory: 8 GB RAM
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Graphics: GTX 660 / Radeon HD 7870 (2 GB VRAM)
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DirectX compatible GPU
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Storage: 50 GB available space
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Stable system drivers recommended
