A Plague Tale: Innocence - The Review (2019)

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  • A Plague Tale: Innocence is the best kind of surprise you can get in this industry: new IP, new premise, a little-known developer and no marketing hype. The quality of this title would smash all our expectations if we had any. This is a must play if you're a fan of the genre.
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  • @johniredale912
    @johniredale912 5 лет назад +825

    love the "don't skip this" series! please don't stop this :P

    • @TheREALHugo4
      @TheREALHugo4 5 лет назад +2

      Of course he won't

    • @bl3umoon
      @bl3umoon 4 года назад +10

      So, don't skip this "don't skip this" series.

  • @I_am_ENSanity
    @I_am_ENSanity 5 лет назад +688

    It's almost as if a well made, high quality product is far superior to a mediocre, reused and recycled one.

    • @Gakusangi
      @Gakusangi 5 лет назад +53

      And like it doesn't matter how much money you have or how big your staff is, so long as you have a group of dedicated, creative, and talented people putting their hearts into the product.

    • @EmperorFool
      @EmperorFool 5 лет назад +7

      Are you talking about razors? Way to really tie in the sponsor! ;)

    • @SunnyLovetts
      @SunnyLovetts 5 лет назад +2

      Fwazangalang Entertainment don’t tell corporate, they might actually become artistically inspired

    • @itzmrinyy7484
      @itzmrinyy7484 3 года назад +6

      *cough cough* AC VALHALLA, COD *couch cough*

    • @mandrews6282
      @mandrews6282 2 года назад

      This game is how you introduce a strong female protagonist. She has to fight for everything she earns and shows true badassery in the face of near overwhelming odds. It’s amazing how this game blew up for these devs, and amazing to see Requiem coming into it’s own as a full blown triple A title. This studio has a very bright future ahead of it. And it really does show you can create something unique and it will resonate with people.

  • @charthezombiehound8952
    @charthezombiehound8952 5 лет назад +158

    Finished the game yesterday, it was great, highly recommended for everyone interested in good characters and story. Also I liked the idea of the slingshot as a weapon, it's often overlooked by most games, you might say "it's a slingshot" to which I would say: "read your history, slingshots were used as weapons in hunting, skirmishes and even battles for thousands of years".
    The story is dark and has elements of fantasy, it's medium fantasy, don't expect wizards running around flying in broomsticks but there are magical elements specially at the finale.
    The characters were all great and I can't say anymore without spoilers

    • @astrojeet
      @astrojeet 5 лет назад +3

      I think the term you're looking for is low fantasy.

    • @AmariMarvelous
      @AmariMarvelous 11 месяцев назад

      It was a great game. I enjoyed the story and gameplay. You can tell it was inspired by The Last Of Us. Started playing the sequel and you can tell they improved on the gameplay mechanics and the story and graphics is more immersive.

  • @darthsnarf
    @darthsnarf 5 лет назад +521

    Man, you looked grotesque before dollar shave club. Praise the lord for DSC

  • @miggyleyva
    @miggyleyva 5 лет назад +439

    EA and Activision: Antibiotics, Rat traps and poison pack for $15.99

    • @joab757
      @joab757 5 лет назад +3

      migi_hidari that’s cheap. Must be $16 a piece!

    • @listofromantics
      @listofromantics 5 лет назад +4

      EA & ActiBlizz??? Try blind loot boxes with drop rates far below %1.

    • @miggyleyva
      @miggyleyva 5 лет назад +1

      albie071 ah .1% it’s plague treating antibiotics 99.9% it’s just plain Tylenol in the box.

    • @geniusn8343
      @geniusn8343 5 лет назад +1

      Don't give them ideas or they will actually do it!

    • @geniusn8343
      @geniusn8343 5 лет назад

      Don't give them ideas or they will actually do it!

  • @thelaughingrouge
    @thelaughingrouge 5 лет назад +183

    The tech for the rats in this is nuts.
    Talk about coming out of nowhere.

  • @TheFifthRace920
    @TheFifthRace920 5 лет назад +750

    At this point, I explicitly trust SkillUp with my wallet. Best reviewer on the Tube.

    • @tomastelles
      @tomastelles 5 лет назад

      agree skillup and acornfilms are the best for me

    • @GreysDen
      @GreysDen 5 лет назад +27

      Skillup and ACG, are my two most trusted reviewers on RUclips.

    • @Belgariad87
      @Belgariad87 5 лет назад +34

      never trust one review. always look up multiple reviews, especially if you can get a favorite reviewers, and look up some gameplay and discussions on it too. then, you can spend with 0 guilt, every time.

    • @AhmedMarzookisabeast
      @AhmedMarzookisabeast 5 лет назад +2

      Yeah he is the best only purchase I regret from him was when I got blacks ops 4

    • @HULKHOGAN1
      @HULKHOGAN1 5 лет назад +7

      Angry Joe, ACG and Skillup reviews are necessary to safely navigate modern gaming

  • @13_faces
    @13_faces 5 лет назад +188

    I see a lot of reviewers saying how the game has no "replay value" .
    Why? Just because it's a linear story? What about a good movie? Does that not have "replay value" because it stays the same? I will 100% be playing through this a 2nd time and getting the platinum

    • @TheWiggleTuff
      @TheWiggleTuff 5 лет назад +20

      It's also $45 NOT $60 so that's pretty welcomed

    • @SkillUp
      @SkillUp  5 лет назад +65

      No replay value in the traditional video game sense. I get you.

    • @13_faces
      @13_faces 5 лет назад +3

      @@SkillUp yea I did get what you were saying

    • @michaelprochilo7945
      @michaelprochilo7945 5 лет назад +2

      so you prefer to do the same shit over and over, but just don't want to get a new shiny gun for it? rather a sense of completing the same thing for the 5th time?

    • @TheNc94
      @TheNc94 10 месяцев назад

      Lol I just got this game for 11 bucks on a sale I feel like I robbed the devs 😅

  • @Hikariinu124
    @Hikariinu124 5 лет назад +162

    i just played this game recently and it was REALLY good. easily a reccomend from me.

    • @nightgoblin29
      @nightgoblin29 5 лет назад +5

      I'm currently at chapter 10 and I love this game.. OMG

    • @alexwaller5603
      @alexwaller5603 2 года назад

      Is it worth $40 still? That's what it is on the xbox store right now no sale. Should I play before the sequel in October?

    • @Hikariinu124
      @Hikariinu124 2 года назад

      @@alexwaller5603 if youre only option is xbox, i think this is worth $40 personally but realistically it will probably go on sale closer to the release of the sequel. the game isnt super long on its own and theres not a ton of replay value. You will absolutely want to play it before the sequel tho.

    • @alexwaller5603
      @alexwaller5603 2 года назад

      @@Hikariinu124 hmm okay I was hoping it would be on sale so maybe ill wait

    • @Hikariinu124
      @Hikariinu124 2 года назад +1

      @@alexwaller5603 luckily the game isnt going away so you dont have to play it before the sequel drops. dont let fomo get to you :D

  • @ABendzify
    @ABendzify 5 лет назад +123

    The musical score in A Plague Tale is the unsung hero, really grabs you and drags you through the turmoil the characters are experiencing. Again, great review Ralph.

  • @flaksoft8003
    @flaksoft8003 5 лет назад +171

    I see a positive review by Skill Up, i press F, then go to steam.

    • @EmperorFool
      @EmperorFool 5 лет назад

      ♪♫♬ Press F to Skill Up ♪♫♬

    • @MsLia32
      @MsLia32 5 лет назад

      it's on sale on green man gaming ... green man gaming had a week long major sales if there is someone out there who hasn't noticed

    • @TheUltrasora
      @TheUltrasora 5 лет назад

      That pic i must know its origins.

    • @flaksoft8003
      @flaksoft8003 5 лет назад

      @@TheUltrasora invasion of the body snatchers

    • @EmperorFool
      @EmperorFool 5 лет назад

      @@flaksoft8003 Wasn't that They Live? Or was there an IotBS remake?

  • @themanagersbigband
    @themanagersbigband 5 лет назад +149

    I don't normally comment on RUclips (don't normally like to be associated with the Hoi polloi, darling). But dude this is the most intelligent games review channel anywhere, online or not. I especially love this series; thanks to you I didn't miss out on Gris, and won't miss out on this either now. Thanks!

    • @Yangmeista
      @Yangmeista 5 лет назад +4

      Ben Shepherd just hoi poloi, not the hoi poloi. Hoi means ‘the’

    • @nathanb5579
      @nathanb5579 5 лет назад +1

      @ it's not policing, and it helps others avoid making an ass of themselves further. 👍

  • @georgmartin9349
    @georgmartin9349 5 лет назад +117

    It is titles like 'Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice', 'NieR: Automata' and 'A Plague Tale' keeping me in touch with gaming. Thanks for reviewing this title, it deserves more attention!

    • @michaelprochilo7945
      @michaelprochilo7945 5 лет назад +8

      Nier Automata was PAINFULLY boring. I dumped 15-20 hours into it because Skill Up hyped the crap out of saying it was the most underrated game and worth hours of fun. I spend 20 hours looking for a shred of fun but all it was, was super boring. Me and skill up have very diff taste apparently. His videos are well made and thoughtful but is opinion are not facts and often the opposite of mine. This is why I won't subscribe to the channel! I want my Nier Autoamata money back SKILLUP lol!!

    • @mattisvicious6069
      @mattisvicious6069 5 лет назад +8

      @@michaelprochilo7945 "his opinion is not fact" no shit dumbass, you dont know what an opinion is?

    • @brokestudio_
      @brokestudio_ 5 лет назад +4

      though Hellblade didn't deserve a 9/10. More of a 7.5 or barely 8. It had good graphcis. The Fighting mechanics did feel alright even though it was easy by the end. But story was weak with the ending message being kill yourself if you have psychosis, so yeah wasn't as good as A plague tale, innocence.

    • @hallowd4893
      @hallowd4893 5 лет назад +4

      @@michaelprochilo7945 I thought nier automata was great the combat was cool and i liked the chip system.But i thought the story was amazing. def up there with the last of us hard to say which one was a better story for me

    • @namsmakergodt
      @namsmakergodt 5 лет назад +4

      Georg Martin Same here! NieR: Automata, Hellblade and witcher 3 are basically the three games that made the biggest impact on me, hopefully, Plague tale will be added to that list soon

  • @Belgariad87
    @Belgariad87 5 лет назад +135

    i hadn't really looked this game up much for some reason, but i'm not even done with this video and i'm buying it. i LOVE story driven, railroaded adventures like this, and I especially love when its got a heavy focus on children growing up or "coming-of-age" stories, as its often a really interesting and usually relate-able story. then those graphics just sealed the deal. easily worth the price for a good 10-15 hours of beautiful environments with a tale that just keeps nudging you on.

    • @TheRitva26
      @TheRitva26 5 лет назад

      *relatable

    • @cashern2040
      @cashern2040 5 лет назад

      Agree with that. Mack at Worthabuy didn't considered it....worthabuy, but I found his review very cynical. A guy who rings a bell, who adores Quake and Doom, isn't the audience for this game. Still not sure it's better than Hellblade, which really stuck with me. Sauna is maybe the most memorable videogame character besides Clementine in The Walking Dead

    • @johndodo2062
      @johndodo2062 2 года назад

      @@cashern2040 mack is hilarious but he has shit taste in games

  • @alaeriia01
    @alaeriia01 5 лет назад +90

    Thank you for not letting a shady pay-to-win mobile games sponsor this video.

  • @3beyondthesun3
    @3beyondthesun3 5 лет назад +71

    I'm currently playing this and I have to say this is The Last of Us on a budget, and I mean that in a good way. Seriously, if you like TLOU, consider picking it up, you might love this too. It's such a surprising gem with a soul among the AAA open world live service bullshit...
    Thank you Asobo Studios for coming out of nowhere with this gem, and thank you Ralph for reviewing it!

    • @pazuzu603
      @pazuzu603 5 лет назад +7

      The last of us is trash bruh!

    • @debore3654
      @debore3654 5 лет назад +14

      @@pazuzu603 i really think that it is impossible to believe that TLOU is trash if you played it..

    • @Ronin-kk4bt
      @Ronin-kk4bt 5 лет назад +4

      debore 365. The last of us was amazing in my opinion

    • @elfinartist4961
      @elfinartist4961 5 лет назад +3

      I absolutely agree! This game was really enjoyable and it did remind me of The last of us! I kinda wish Amicia had a shiv sometimes but the sleep powder works fine 😂😂😂

    • @curtisthompson7525
      @curtisthompson7525 5 лет назад +3

      Now I have to buy this right now.

  • @Djehuty99
    @Djehuty99 5 лет назад +24

    Already finished it and was hoping you'd review it (even commented it in Rage2 review) just to give it exposure.
    This game hit me out of nowhere, first mention i saw of it was day b4 release date.
    I saw a trailer on PS Facebook page and I thought it was a PS4 exclusive, on the release day I found out it was available on Steam as well, and immediately bought it.
    Loved every second of it, can't say i was ever less regretful about paying a full price for the game, well worth the money.

    • @bearwolffish
      @bearwolffish 5 лет назад

      First thing I though when I saw trailer was, say it's on PC.

    • @markwheeler4245
      @markwheeler4245 5 лет назад

      Ashelor Awesome glad u enjoyed it, I'm waiting for my copy in the post so I'm looking forward to playing it myself, I still prefer single player story driven games and once I saw a trailer for this game i wanted it as it looks like my kinda game

    • @ArfanAli-ro3nr
      @ArfanAli-ro3nr 3 года назад

      Also on x box s

  • @NerdyCurlyGirl
    @NerdyCurlyGirl 5 лет назад +38

    So glad I watched this review, I'm sold!

  • @EnragedTofu
    @EnragedTofu 5 лет назад +33

    Watching the trailer a few months ago I almost teared up.
    After your review, I am definitely purchasing it.

  • @MrTmm97
    @MrTmm97 Год назад +9

    Just finished Requiem after playing innocence for the first time…. I was in awe of this story. I’m so sad it’s over. Such an amazing 2 games. DO NOT SKIP THESE GAMES

    • @СимеонВалентинов-ф8ъ
      @СимеонВалентинов-ф8ъ Год назад

      Is the second game better story telling wise? I just finished innocence and I had a blast but I had some problems with the ending. Not in particular how it ended but everything that was happening until then and how it happened if that makes sense.. Im defenetly playing I just dont want to set my expectations too high

  • @annisasabrina8259
    @annisasabrina8259 5 лет назад +24

    Man this game's still incredibly underrated as of May 28th, 2019... I hope more and more people pick this up and appreciate the game for what it is

  • @huwguyver4208
    @huwguyver4208 5 лет назад +14

    The setting alone is just about enough to sell me on this game. Like The Last Of Us irl. I actually get a bit of a TLOU vibe generally from what I see here, which is great.

  • @solara2966
    @solara2966 5 лет назад +22

    This was spectacular! Not even the most popular channels do this type of review. Coughigncough.
    I played the game and it was amazing. I love that you started this series, you've earn a sub!

    • @mikelemos87
      @mikelemos87 5 лет назад

      Honestly man, Skillup is so good at what he does. Every review is very well researched and thought out. First one i watched was his Nier Automata review i think. Or warframe? I dont remember lol

  • @theamazingguy150
    @theamazingguy150 5 лет назад +10

    If EA made this game, they would add a multiplayer mode with 6 DLC maps and loot boxes that give the player different pesticides

  • @BucklingSwashes
    @BucklingSwashes 2 года назад +9

    Very late this this review, but I just replayed Innocence in prep for Requiem's release in October. Such a wonderful game, and yet another great example of what happens when a game is made with lots of passion and a clear vision.

  • @XProSuper
    @XProSuper 5 лет назад +62

    Finally Ralph memes on Sam

  • @xxAoPxx
    @xxAoPxx 5 лет назад +20

    Thumbed up @2:20 That's such an obvious thing yet easily missed... Oh SkillUp you cheeky bugger!

    • @stevenewsom3269
      @stevenewsom3269 5 лет назад

      Well clue me the fuck in Altar of Plagues Gaming.

  • @JudgmenTaichi
    @JudgmenTaichi 5 лет назад +15

    My favorite game this month. It's linear for sure but that chill and constant progression to the story and gameplay just made me play from start to end, kinda like God of War's progression.

    • @mikeydflyingtoaster
      @mikeydflyingtoaster 5 лет назад +6

      Nothing wrong with linear! Most really well-told narratives have to take a linear format otherwise there's no control over the drama.

    • @tiaan7032
      @tiaan7032 5 лет назад +1

      @@mikeydflyingtoaster thats a good point & key to atmospheric storytelling

  • @waiternapogi
    @waiternapogi 5 лет назад +13

    This game was short and sweet and I loved every moment of it. You really do grow to like/hate every character.

  • @FrankenSama
    @FrankenSama 5 лет назад +19

    The game grew on me so much that I once had a nightmare because those rats are freaky as hell

    • @Welchlocket
      @Welchlocket 5 лет назад

      Did you survive ?

    • @FrankenSama
      @FrankenSama 5 лет назад

      @@Welchlocket Close, I remember seeing in real time human flesh decaying and turning back to normal on a repeated cicle in seconds

    • @woofwoof7226
      @woofwoof7226 4 года назад

      that scene in the church when they all appear with glowing eyes is top

  • @TheRitva26
    @TheRitva26 5 лет назад +10

    usually i go and buy the games you recommend after seeing the vid but this one i'm already playing while watching this

  • @RawTactics1
    @RawTactics1 Год назад +5

    I played the first one with my girl friend on release and loved it. Im marrying her next month and playing through Requiem. Love these games

    • @jariel2568
      @jariel2568 Год назад +1

      Congrats

    • @RawTactics1
      @RawTactics1 Год назад +1

      @@jariel2568 married a month now. Finished the game a few days prior. This series has immeasurable value to me now lol

    • @jariel2568
      @jariel2568 Год назад +1

      @@RawTactics1 its crazy how games can become so connected to moments in our lives. Wishing you and your wife the best

  • @icetheone4798
    @icetheone4798 5 лет назад +36

    Wow Dollar shave club looks incredible.

    • @Deuce972
      @Deuce972 5 лет назад +1

      I know. I want to look like Chris Evans too

    • @Icipher353
      @Icipher353 5 лет назад

      @@Deuce972 But if we all look like Chris Evans, does it matter anymore?

  • @raytsh
    @raytsh 5 лет назад +4

    You should consider using only footage played with a controller; The erratic mouse movements are just not as nice to look at.

  • @manospapad2087
    @manospapad2087 5 лет назад +12

    My god this game looks absolutely stunning. Really tempted to buy this, thanks for another amazing review.

    • @riptidev10
      @riptidev10 5 лет назад

      If the stealth mechanics don't annoy you for how dumb the Ai is and you have the dough, do it. I watched all 7hrs of the game and I can say it kept me to the end.

    • @manospapad2087
      @manospapad2087 5 лет назад +2

      @@riptidev10 I can definitely forgive the dumb AI because the concept and the environments look amazing.

    • @1985NEVETS
      @1985NEVETS 5 лет назад

      It does look good. Anyone on the pro with 4k tv? It seems a little blurry or soft. It takes nothing away from the game it's a great game I was just wondering.

    • @philipsk
      @philipsk 4 года назад

      @@1985NEVETS you need a gaming PC to get the amazing visuals.

  • @danieldevito6380
    @danieldevito6380 Год назад +5

    I've tried a BUNCH of times to get into this game over the course of about 2 years, but couldn't play more than 30 minutes. Finally, I just pushed through and I am BEYOND grateful that I did. This game is an absolute masterpiece and I can't wait to start the sequel tomorrow.

  • @ethandempsey6874
    @ethandempsey6874 4 года назад +1

    You know a studio is god tier when they make Garfield a tale of two kitties.

  • @Fragmatic88
    @Fragmatic88 5 лет назад +8

    I say support more devs like Asobo! You will all get more great games like this in the future.

  • @alexiliescu3328
    @alexiliescu3328 5 лет назад +4

    I chose to play it in French, with English subs, for better immersion. Well, maybe the English soldiers who speak perfect French take you out of it for one of the chapters, but otherwise the voices and setting are truly marvelous. This game was a breath of fresh air in a mess of live services bullshit.

  • @mindfulselfindulgence
    @mindfulselfindulgence 5 лет назад +13

    Ayy! A new review/story/documentary!

  • @dingus2k
    @dingus2k 2 года назад +2

    I’m wrapping up my first playthrough of this game now that it hit game pass and the sequel is coming here soon. I can’t believe I slept on this title for so long. I immediately switched the voice acting to French though and I will say, if you don’t mind the subtitles, this is absolutely the way to experience the story. I’m sure the English is serviceable, if not pretty good in most areas, but I haven’t heard a single line spoken in French that didn’t sell the emotions perfectly. That ranges from the main characters down to the npc thugs. Oh and also I really dig the gameplay. Cannot wait for the sequel.

  • @ninety12
    @ninety12 5 лет назад +13

    Love this video series man! Best idea ever! Keep em coming 👌

  • @morbid1.
    @morbid1. 5 лет назад +7

    I really like when countries make games that has this amazing local feeling... I think games can do very good job at telling fascinating things about culture and reach more people than movies or books.
    French are going crazy good with game dev.

  • @TheREALHugo4
    @TheREALHugo4 5 лет назад +24

    Thank you, finally a review about this game from you.

  • @zrise8023
    @zrise8023 5 лет назад +71

    Amicia look the Ackiduck!

    • @Lonewolf_21
      @Lonewolf_21 5 лет назад +3

      Hugo is the aqueduct not the Ackiduck

    • @newexpressions9575
      @newexpressions9575 4 года назад

      @@Lonewolf_21 Hugo: Oh...acki..duck...aque..AQUEDUCT!!! Amicia: Hugo, climb up here.
      Hugo: Yes!

  • @GuiiBrazil
    @GuiiBrazil 5 лет назад +8

    My best gaming experience of the year so far. Without a doubt.

    • @velvetcrowe5548
      @velvetcrowe5548 5 лет назад

      Hahaha. Nice joke, man.

    • @metatronblack
      @metatronblack 5 лет назад

      @@velvetcrowe5548 😳😳😳😳

    • @GuiiBrazil
      @GuiiBrazil 5 лет назад

      What was the joke?
      Sorry, flew right away my little head.

    • @velvetcrowe5548
      @velvetcrowe5548 5 лет назад

      @@GuiiBrazil The fact that you think this was the best gaming experience of 2019. Come on, man.

    • @GuiiBrazil
      @GuiiBrazil 5 лет назад

      @@velvetcrowe5548 ok buddy, you clearly need some attenion. So, come on, what`s YOUR favorite gaming experience of the years so far?

  • @davidneraas750
    @davidneraas750 5 лет назад +2

    A plague tale innocence is a triple a indie. Here is a tip play it with french language. This is my favourite game released this year.

  • @melikes2559
    @melikes2559 5 лет назад +4

    Good review Fella from down unda. Question. Do you have ACG's tags in your video? You came up under the "never touch" search but you never say that and its now in the last 2 or 3 reviews tags with Wait for Sale and Rent showed up. Never saw that happen until Rage I think.

  • @ADOS_DSGB
    @ADOS_DSGB 2 года назад +2

    Just beat to the game thanks to Game Pass. Amazing game, looking forward to the sequel.

  • @PaladinSalt
    @PaladinSalt 5 лет назад +5

    I only watched the first 3 mins because I want to experience this game for myself, great 3 mins though!

  • @gavfitzpatrick
    @gavfitzpatrick 5 лет назад +1

    Getting a real Hellblade vibe from watching the reviews, So if yourself, ACG and Jim Sterling are all singing its phrase's, it's a buy for me.

  • @sanquine293
    @sanquine293 5 лет назад +4

    Do people share video tags? He has ACG's tags in his video. Was weird to see this come up under buy, rent all of a sudden.

  • @onithedemonslayer3142
    @onithedemonslayer3142 5 лет назад +2

    I have this game II got it the day it came out but I love people promoting it it's such a good game I love it so much

  • @almanac4150
    @almanac4150 2 года назад +4

    I remember playing the toy story 3 game when it came out. It was a wonderfully fun game and I thought all the quality came from it being a Disney IP and them taking a weird level of care with toy story. Now it appears that it was a joint effort. The game follows the toy story 3 story to a T however the biggest deviation occurs at the very end. In the movie this is the point where Andy and Bonnie play with the toys together. It's a short scene in the movie you get to see Andy put Woody on his back like he used to when he was a kid and it's very nostalgic to watch. But if you play the game it pulls on every emotional heartstring that has been built up mostly by the movie by letting you actually play through their playscape as the characters. It makes that last scene when Andy drives away all the more painful. It's very clear to me that Walt Disney had some input Asobo understood how to create an effective emotional payoff. I feel like a plague tale is a cultimation of every minor technique that they learned in their previous titles masterfully exhibited for all of us to enjoy.

    • @johndodo2062
      @johndodo2062 2 года назад +2

      And this post here helps prove why games are better than movies. You can feel allot more of what's going on and the story itself by actually existing in it. Movies will never replicate that

  • @mr-white8798
    @mr-white8798 5 лет назад +1

    Played it with English voice acting at first then swittch to french I highly recommend playing it with french voice acting instead of English so mutch better, anyway brilliant review of an brilliant game :)

  • @Majestic7274
    @Majestic7274 2 года назад +3

    It’s the first “rat-like” game

  • @Drizle1985
    @Drizle1985 3 года назад +2

    I’ve just finished this game I got it for £11 on the ps store. Wow I got my money’s worth. One of the best games I’ve ever played. Visuals. Writing. Voice acting. Music. Character development. Immersion. It’s all here. If you can.... get this game you won’t be disappointed

  • @IBadmagicI
    @IBadmagicI 5 лет назад +4

    @9:20 So what genre is it, a stealth babysitting simulator?

  • @TechNoir808
    @TechNoir808 4 года назад +2

    And then they made Flight Sim.. What a multi talented studio.

  • @maskoblackfyre
    @maskoblackfyre 5 лет назад +14

    Papa Shill says "Buy the game" so I buy the game.
    It's as simple as that.

  • @earthlingx5267
    @earthlingx5267 2 года назад +1

    got this game for free from Epic but I would not feel bad if I paid for it.
    Captivating, dark, emotional, like watching an A+ movie. If you're gonna play this, choose "immersive" HUD option to make the game even more immersive. (no health bar, etc.)
    Graphics 9/10
    Music 10/10
    Gameplay 8/10
    Story 9/10
    Combat 7/10
    The only reason not to play this game is if you have a really bad phobia of rats.

  • @pringles2702
    @pringles2702 5 лет назад +11

    Literally was searching up if you did a review on this, then I get the notification!

  • @TheTuubster
    @TheTuubster Год назад +2

    It's 2022 now, and Amicia's story ended with a punch you will never forget.

  • @DBZPokefreak
    @DBZPokefreak 5 лет назад +5

    Glad you did a review for this gem of a game...
    Hope it gains more popularity

  • @doalwa
    @doalwa 5 лет назад +2

    Haven't finished Sekiro, knee deep in Assassin's Creed Odysee right now...but this game looks right up my alley. Jesus, we really are in the golden age of gaming right now...there are just too many games!

    • @TheREALHugo4
      @TheREALHugo4 5 лет назад

      The Golden age of video games started last year with so many good games.

    • @807D14M0ND5
      @807D14M0ND5 5 лет назад

      @@TheREALHugo4Can you name a few for me? I've been known to miss obvious golden age games staring me in the face. :P

    • @TheREALHugo4
      @TheREALHugo4 5 лет назад

      @@807D14M0ND5 God of war, detroit become human and spiderman. Only to name a few but still 2018 was a gold year for games.

  • @BackfallGenius
    @BackfallGenius 5 лет назад +3

    Binged this whole game in two sittings. It was that good, I couldn't stop playing. Really blown away by what the studio has accomplished here. Amicia's voice actor in particular just absolutely nailed the character.

  • @teresakusic8308
    @teresakusic8308 5 лет назад +1

    My fiancee told me about this video and to watch. I have played this game and I am at the University so not quite finished, but I absolutely LOVE, LOVE this game! I am always like "poor Hugo!!!!" Then there are the rats...... This game, it is just very beautiful with what I have played so far.

  • @jwmdlm07
    @jwmdlm07 5 лет назад +4

    Just completed it two days ago absolutely loved it I think it’s the game of the year so far

  • @dav3bassman
    @dav3bassman 5 лет назад +1

    I don't think this game deserves the reviews its been getting. The story is excellent, as is the voice acting, setting, and artistically driven atmosphere. However, the overall narrative is average when compared to the likes of Life is Strange or Everybody's Gone to the Rapture due its totally linear nature. The narrative is not driven by the player's curiosity and therefore unfolds in exactly the same way, both structurally and chronologically, each time you play. Also, the puzzles are kiddish, the AI is actually laughable, exploration is non-existent, and the silly boss fights totally break immersion (a giant French guy with a battle axe vs a 15 year old girl with a sling shot). Why go to the effort of making such an artistic and adult-themed narrative just to destroy it with child-like moments? In short, this would have made a much better film than it did a game, much like Hellblade.

  • @Malluc
    @Malluc 5 лет назад +3

    YooooOo this game is fucking pretty holy shit
    I'm so impressed what indie studios can do now. It's crazy, man. Just crazy.

  • @devilgames2217
    @devilgames2217 5 лет назад +2

    Just got a commercial for it before the vid. 😂
    Love the game, it's my GOTY so far and also my #150 platinum trophy.... which I got last night.

  • @ProxymanDerk
    @ProxymanDerk 5 лет назад +3

    Skill Up: a premise we haven't seen before *So rat plagues are something new in games huh?*
    Me: Proceeds to get flashbacks on the first Dishonored game
    Sorry, i couldn't resist

  • @brianogilby7220
    @brianogilby7220 5 лет назад +1

    Never played an Indie I did not like (same cant be said of AAA games due to Greed and Political Agendas over craft and strong stories) and I have played a lot of them over the past 35 years (most being over the last 3 years). This does look like yet another one to buy based on Letsplays and Trailers. Also when it comes to Indies, Game Studio is not a factor for me in buying like it is for AAA games so I will buy and play A Plague Tale in French with English Subtitles. Thanks for the good review.

  • @pearl6198
    @pearl6198 5 лет назад +3

    This series just amazing. I don't have all the money in the world but i do love games and this videos help me to find good shit that I will buy instead of just downloading because I want to support good and hardworking developers that deserve it. You make amazing content, love your way of making videos, skill up

  • @randyhutajulu5391
    @randyhutajulu5391 5 лет назад +1

    i just finished the game today and to be honest, this is far better than most of new AAA single player games in 2019. i just dont understand why all of big developers such as ubisoft and EA cant make a good single player game like this? or maybe they just dont want to? or maybe i'm just too old and still think that a linear MGS4 was brilliant? is anyone with me?

  • @xdivinematrix9291
    @xdivinematrix9291 5 лет назад +3

    Absolutely loved this game probably my favorite game of 2019 soo far! Just glad I beat it before watching this just because you showed a few things I woulda wanted to experience first hand. None the less great review man keep up the fantastic work!

  • @robertlauder303
    @robertlauder303 5 лет назад +1

    IGN gave this game a 7 out of 10. Almost didn't pick it up, I then watched your review and realised this is a game I would love. Guess what, I love this game. Never give a game a score. Scores can be misleading.

  • @Jesse__H
    @Jesse__H 5 лет назад +5

    You always looked like Captain America to me, boo 😘

    • @owenwatts9619
      @owenwatts9619 5 лет назад

      Jesse H. That was his brother not him😅

  • @michaelcoffey1991
    @michaelcoffey1991 5 лет назад +1

    Think I will get this for the wife she loves story drive gaming it is one of her huge 3 pillars of enjoyment. Plus it is always nice to support the lesser known indi like studios in this age when 75% of all triple a games are either soulless sequels and prequels or worse yet loot box micro-transactions in full priced games with the 17 types of pre order bonuses.......

  • @Prykora
    @Prykora 5 лет назад +3

    This is one I want very badly, unfortunately I'm saving for new PC parts, hopefully I can hold off 😂

  • @jackotears8692
    @jackotears8692 5 лет назад +1

    While I wasn't a fan of the final hour of gameplay - which suddenly turns into a combat-heavy grind after 10 hours of tense stealth and thoughtful progression - the rest of the game makes it entirely worth the price you might spend on it. I bought it at release and was blown away for 99% of the experience.

  • @middox239
    @middox239 5 лет назад +13

    dont want to spoil myself, so i wont be watching this, just running it without sound in the background so you get the view
    but here, have a like!
    love ya

  • @jacob5283
    @jacob5283 3 года назад +1

    I have to disagree on the lack of realism in places being a bad thing.
    The rats are very clearly unrealistic from the very beginning, and that's very much on purpose for the thematic reasons you mentioned. And the settings getting less realistic in parts is also pretty cool. To me it seems like the game does an awesome job of balancing realism on the one hand with a kind of mythic retelling of the black plague on the other.

  • @loadedgun28
    @loadedgun28 5 лет назад +3

    You are my first port of call for all reviews, love this series, so please do more. This game looks ace, Thanks

  • @fakerhex
    @fakerhex 5 лет назад +1

    The amount of viewers who just found out about the game... Pathetic.
    Can't imagine how unfairly the game would be ignored if Skill up didn't make a video on it. Open up your horizons a little people, AAA games made by EA, CDPR, Bethesda, capcom and Activision are not the only thing that exist.

  • @aurielmasque1065
    @aurielmasque1065 5 лет назад +3

    Honestly, this is beautiful. The textures, lighting, all of it. I'm shocked a studio so small managed this.

  • @vickie_g
    @vickie_g 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for making this video. You made me play a wonderful game that I would've skipped if it wasn't for this recommendation.

  • @vib2119
    @vib2119 5 лет назад +3

    Thank you for this Ralph.You're a great person and RUclipsr for promoting these indie games and studios

  • @TBV5
    @TBV5 Год назад +1

    The opening of the video just killed me 💀 I wasn't expecting that.🤣

  • @astickofmercury
    @astickofmercury 5 лет назад +6

    SkillUp: "...this is a new concept..."
    Dishonored: Am i a joke to you?

  • @mintcake2668
    @mintcake2668 2 года назад +1

    One problem: if you play the game in French, even the English soldiers speak French. There is no "authentic" voice mode.

  • @darkpaw1522
    @darkpaw1522 3 года назад +7

    I just beat the game myself. My goodness the shots were fantastically beautiful. This game made me fear rats on a level I never thought possible.
    10/10

  • @justinfaretta4075
    @justinfaretta4075 5 лет назад +1

    Visually, this straight up looks like a AAA game. If someone said this was a new naughty dog game, I would probably believe them.

  • @adamfinlay169
    @adamfinlay169 5 лет назад +4

    Can't wait to see what this studio does next. 👍

  • @anygoodmedia
    @anygoodmedia 2 года назад +1

    For a game that puts stealth ahead of combat the combat in this game is really good everything just has so much force to it there are plenty of games when you fight with real weapons that don't feel as good as slinging a rock at someone's skull in this game

  • @NesanikaMV
    @NesanikaMV 5 лет назад +3

    Whoa Captain America went back in time and became a RUclipsr!

  • @Soundaholic92
    @Soundaholic92 5 лет назад +1

    Saw the thumbnail. Fired up Steam and bought the game at full price. Came here to give a like and not watch the video so I don't spoil myself.

  • @Havibox21
    @Havibox21 5 лет назад +14

    Lucas is THE BEST CHARACTER in the game. Love him.

  • @DmytroBogdan
    @DmytroBogdan 5 лет назад +1

    If it a French studio the look for an Amplitude and their Endless universe - just beautiful!

  • @guccigucci5002
    @guccigucci5002 5 лет назад +3

    u can kinda tell skillup gotta big wee wee