Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy impresses with a new protagonist and significantly improved gameplay – for me, it’s the strongest entry in the series yet.
The Plague Tale series has always been defined by the close bond between Amicia and her little brother Hugo, as well as an often exceptionally bleak and hopeless world. Between puzzle sequences and stealth sections, it was the superbly staged cutscenes that stood out most. But neither of the first two games managed to fully deliver on the gameplay front from start to finish. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy changes that. With Sophia, Asobo introduces a bona fide, saber-wielding adventurer who never backs down from a challenge.
More Combat, More Puzzles, More Gameplay
Asobo has taken a huge step forward with the gameplay, and it isn’t shy about showing it. The third entry in the series still features beautifully staged cutscenes, but at its core, Resonance is much more of an adventure game than its predecessors. Despite all the horrors and setbacks Sophia faces, there’s an almost surprising lightness to her journey, which moves at a near-perfect rhythm between storytelling, exploration, puzzles, combat, and stealth.
The newly introduced combat system is easy to pick up and immediately rewarding, while new active and passive abilities and a handful of additional enemy types keep things fresh as the game progresses. Sophia’s development through skill points, bonuses, and new weapons is cleverly tied to exploration, making even short detours from the linear main path feel worthwhile. Puzzle sections usually require a little brainpower and a tool that Sophia upgrades several times with new mechanics. None of the game’s systems are especially complex, but they keep the action flowing, fit this kind of game perfectly, and constantly leave you eager to see what comes next.
Resonance also delivers an emotional story about relationships, loss, trust, and love. Told across two different time periods, it puts you in the middle of a loose interpretation of the Minotaur myth without ever losing sight of the series’ overarching theme. It never quite reaches the biggest emotional highs, though. Some important relationships are told rather than experienced, and several characters lack depth. Even so, its four core pillars – action, puzzles, exploration, and storytelling – remain consistently strong until the very end, making Resonance simply a lot of fun to play.
Rating
- 3 out of 3 points – wholehearted recommendation
Verdict: Stunning settings, accessible action, and a solid adventure story – even without the biggest emotional highs, Resonance is the strongest entry in the series yet.
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Pros
- Stunning settings create unforgettable moments
- Exciting journey into the depths of a mysterious island
- Fast, fluid combat system with a variety of enemy types
- Stealth and escape sequences provide plenty of adrenaline
- Excellent balance of action, puzzles, and storytelling
- Charismatic new heroine with an interesting backstory
- Strong voice acting and convincingly animated characters
- Difficulty can be customized to your preferences
- Perfect length for a linear action-adventure (around 15 hours)
- Works even without prior knowledge of the previous games
Cons
- Enemy AI can be a little erratic at times
- Some supporting characters lack depth
- Puzzles are a little too easy overall
- No New Game Plus
- Limited replay value
Best For
- Fans of the previous games
- Fans of adventure games like Tomb Raider and Uncharted
- Anyone who enjoys linear experiences and well-told stories
Less Suitable For
- Players looking for a tough challenge
- Anyone with no interest in Greek mythology
- Anyone tired of the familiar action-adventure formula of storytelling, exploration, action, and environmental puzzles
Facts and Screenshots
| Game: | Gothic 1 Remake |
| Publisher: | Focus Entertainment Publishing |
| Developer: | Asobo Studio |
| Genre: | Action-Adventure |
| Reviewed on: | PC via Steam |
| Available on: | PS5, Xbox Series X/S (day one on Xbox Game Pass), PC (via Steam, GOG, Epic Games) |
| USK: | Ages 16 and up |
| Release: | August 27, 2026 |
| Price: | $50 on PC / $60 on consoles – find everything you need to know about the different editions of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy |
