Xbox Game Pass Subscribers Should Play A Plague Tale While They Still Can

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Xbox Game Pass has seen massive success, offering a huge and regularly updated library of AAA and indie titles for subscribers. However, games are sometimes removed from the service when new ones arrive. On September 15, 11 games are being taken off of Xbox Game Pass, and among them is the stealth game A Plague Tale: Innocence.

A Plague Tale: Innocence is a historical action-adventure title developed by Asobo Studio, and it also draws on some horror themes. The game was a critical and commercial success, owing to its character-driven story, mature exploration of dark subject matters, and stunning visuals. With over a million copies sold, it's a title that has proven its value in a somewhat saturated genre, and one that's definitely worth checking out before it leaves Xbox Game Pass.

A Plague Tale: Innocence Captures What Being an Older Sibling Is Like

A Plague Tale: Innocence follows Amicia de Rune as she tries to save her brother Hugo from illness, avoiding swarms of rats and hostile guards during their journey. It's set in medieval France against the backdrop of the Black Death and the Hundred Years' War, depicting the period with all the morbid gloom to be expected. The story received praise for its exploration of its themes of family and tragedy.

In terms of gameplay, A Plague Tale: Innocence is a refreshingly challenging take on the third-person stealth genre. Amicia's combat options are limited to a mostly non-lethal slingshot, while enemies can kill her with one hit if she is discovered. Instead of feeling unfair or frustrating, these mechanics really sell the feeling of being a teenage thrust into a dangerous situation, with the added stress and responsibility of caring for a child.

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