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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 82 | 174 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 93% | 87 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 85 | 126 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 95% | 89 | 645 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 840 reviews sampled · 1843 total reviews in window · weighted 642.7 up / 35.5 down · computed 35m ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (123)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 90
“Asobo Studio has delivered a fantastic adventure, leagues ahead of A Plague Tale: Requiem, and a clear demonstration of how much the team has grown. Unique, story-driven single-player experiences like this don't come around nearly as often these days, so this isn't one to skip. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is absolutely worth playing.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Die-hard fans of the A Plague Tale franchise might need some time to get used to its new gameplay direction, but once they do, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy becomes an exciting new chapter for the series. It retains the franchise's strong storytelling, exploration, puzzle-solving, and atmospheric world design while introducing faster, more action-focused combat. Despite some technical issues with character clipping, camera behavior, and environmental collision, its gorgeous visuals, excellent soundtrack, and strong accessibility options make it easy to recommend. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a bold new direction that successfully builds upon the franchise's foundation while offering something fresh for both returning fans and newcomers.”
read full review ↗ - 72
“Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy takes bold risks by shifting from stealth to melee combat, and while the ancient civilization storyline pays off, Sophia's underdeveloped arc and repetitive combat keep this prequel from matching the heights of Innocence and Requiem.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a good example of an AA game, offering over a dozen hours of immersive gameplay in beautiful presentation (that music!). At times, it feels like watching an interactive film that occasionally lets you take the reins, and some of the mechanics seem a bit shoehorned in, but this is balanced out by engaging puzzles. I’m not likely to miss Sophia and her adventures, but ‘raiding’ ancient ruins was a lot of fun.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Even as derivative as its gameplay may be, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is still a damn fine action-adventure epic. It’s tight in scope, knows where to place its focus, and fills the void with a style of game that’s been gone longer than it needed to be. It may not be my favorite game in the A Plague Tale franchise, but it’s proof there is still light to be found in this nihilistic world.”
read full review ↗ - 87
“Asobo Studio has done it mission accomplished. After Innocence and Requiem, the development team realized that the series needed a major overhaul, especially in terms of gameplay. In our opinion, not only have the developers succeeded in this endeavor, but we’re confident that this third installment will captivate not only fans of the series but also those experiencing A Plague Tale for the first time. A graphical gem, masterful audio, a deep story, a dynamic combat system, and standard replay value. There are a few minor flaws (enemy AI, environmental interaction, and frame rate drops) that, however, do not detract from the overall quality of the game. A must-play title, no ifs, ands, or buts… one of the best action-adventure games of the year.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“A smart combat system and an unforgettable protagonist elevate this pirate adventure above its influences.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy delivers the franchise's strongest gameplay and puzzle-solving yet, but an increasingly predictable story prevents it from reaching the same heights narratively.”
read full review ↗ - 89
“Resonance presents a path forward for the future of the series while enhancing and expanding what can be done with the lore, gameplay, and world Asobo has crafted.”
read full review ↗ - 93
“Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is an excellent adventure and a rather courageous departure for a franchise that could have simply repeated a formula that has already worked twice.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is easily the most refined entry in the series yet. With a polished, well-paced gameplay loop and enjoyable combat encounters, it represents a noticeable improvement over Requiem. Unfortunately, the series’ defining strength, the emotional weight of its storytelling, feels significantly diminished here. A predictable central narrative, forgettable characters, and an overreliance on deconstructive fantasy ultimately make for an experience that feels less impactful than it should.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is another great entry in the series, with strong characters, involved puzzles, a dense atmosphere, and a terrifying creature that constantly feels like it’s hunting you from the shadows. Its revamped combat doesn’t quite reach the same heights, but Sophia and Leni’s relationship and the game’s exploration of companionship, grief, and parental figures beyond blood are what I’ll remember most. Resonance doesn’t reinvent the A Plague Tale wheel, but it understands what made the previous games work and puts its own spin on those ideas, even if the combat doesn’t quite hit the mark.”
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