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A Plague Tale: Innocence

Review · Action · PC · Xbox Series S/X · PlayStation 4

A Plague Tale: Innocence

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PC · Xbox Series S/X · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch

Focus Home Interactive · 2019

LumiScore

63/100

Good

A Plague Tale: Innocence is an adventure game that builds problem solving and strategic thinking through a compelling narrative, featuring intense violence and disturbing imagery.

Growth (BDS)

46

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.46
B2Social-emotional
0.53
B3Motor
0.35

A Plague Tale: Innocence offers a compelling narrative experience that encourages problem-solving, strategic thinking, and empathy. Players must utilize their environment and work collaboratively (with an AI companion) to overcome obstacles and protect their younger brother. The game's strong story and character development can foster emotional regulation and ethical reasoning as players navigate difficult choices in a brutal world.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game features intense violence, gore, and disturbing imagery due to its setting in a plague-ridden 14th-century France. Players will encounter swarms of rats, dead bodies, and violent confrontations, which may be distressing for younger audiences. The themes of survival and constant threat can also be emotionally challenging.

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  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Avg playtime~7 hReviewedMay 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is A Plague Tale: Innocence safe for kids?

LumiKin gives A Plague Tale: Innocence a LumiScore of 63/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is A Plague Tale: Innocence appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for A Plague Tale: Innocence (M), based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play A Plague Tale: Innocence?

LumiKin's recommended play time for A Plague Tale: Innocence is Up to 120 min/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of A Plague Tale: Innocence?

The game features intense violence, gore, and disturbing imagery due to its setting in a plague-ridden 14th-century France. Players will encounter swarms of rats, dead bodies, and violent confrontations, which may be distressing for younger audiences. The themes of survival and constant threat can also be emotionally challenging.