Resonance: A Plague Tale's action-adventure focus feels a bit safe compared to the franchise's previous entries, but it still offers an infectious combination of combat, puzzle-solving, and exploration that's hard to put down
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A Plague Tale shifting toward a safer action-adventure formula is another data point that mid-tier titles are optimizing for broader appeal over experimental mechanics. Studios in this band should be explicit about whether they’re chasing franchise stability or differentiation—and budget narrative and systems design accordingly.
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