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The Plucky Squire

The Plucky Squire

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Release Date: September 17, 2024

Arcade, Fantasy, 3D Platformers, 2D, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Singleplayer

The Plucky Squire is an action adventure game based on an unusual idea - while playing we explore both 2D levels stylized as illustrated children's books and 3D maps located in the child's room.

8.2

OpenCritic

8.5

Steam

7.8

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The Plucky Squire is an action adventure game in which we can play both on 2D maps and those made in 3D. This is a debut project of All Possible Futures studio.

Plot

The story revolves around a villain named Humgrump, who discovers that he is the villain in an illustrated children's book and is doomed to lose forever to the forces of good. To change that, he casts the brave squire Jot from the pages of the book into the real world.

The protagonist will have to survive in the real world and find a way to restore the story's original ending, as this is the only way to save the world from the book and his friends living in it.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch

PlayStation 5

PlayStation 5

Xbox Series X/S

Xbox Series X/S

Developer: All Possible Futures

Publisher: Devolver Digital

Age restrictions: none

Features

News

Devolver Digital Delayed Several Hot Indies Until 2024

Devolver Digital Delayed Several Hot Indies Until 2024

Devolver Digital has announced that five games in its portfolio have been pushed back to 2024. The publisher did it in style - by holding a presentation, a parody of Nintendo Direct or State of Play, called Devolver Delayed.

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Christian Pieniazek

August 8, 2023

Devolver Digital Delayed Several Hot Indies Until 2024
Devolver Showed Only 4 Games, but Did So With Style

Devolver Showed Only 4 Games, but Did So With Style

Devolver Digital's twisted presentation showcased four games, including the FPS Anger Foot and the platformer The Plucky Squire.

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Adrian Werner

June 10, 2022

Devolver Showed Only 4 Games, but Did So With Style

System Requirements

System Requirements for The Plucky Squire Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i3-4160 / AMD FX-4350, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 960 / Radeon RX 460, 27 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-8600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce GTX 1080 / Radeon RX Vega 64, 27 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for The Plucky Squire Video Game.

8.2

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 86% of Critics. There are 134 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

Smash Jump: 8 / 10 by Elena Swan

Overall, The Plucky Squire is a great game because of its bright and colorful animation, relaxing music, and clever gameplay. Even though the game is aimed at children, some teens and young adults looking for a comfort game will enjoy it as well.

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Nintendo Life: 6 / 10 by Lowell Bell

Performance issues on Switch, at least at launch, bury an amazingly clever and charming adventure that we would wholeheartedly recommend otherwise. The Plucky Squire is certainly playable on the Nintendo Switch, but in no way can we recommend picking it up here if you have other means to play it. The fact that the Switch-branded trailers looked so great and that advance review copies weren't available on the platform - despite them being sent out for other systems - indicates that this version of The Plucky Squire needed much more time on the drawing board before release.

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Eurogamer: 4 / 5 by Christian Donlan

An ingenious puzzle-platformer that takes players from a children's book and out into the wider world around it.

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85%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (3,268)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Creative Concept: The game uniquely blends 2D and 3D gameplay, allowing players to jump between realms, which many users found innovative and enjoyable.
  • Art Style: The visuals are consistently praised for their charm and quality, with many noting the beautiful art direction and animations.
  • Engaging Gameplay: Users appreciate the interesting puzzles and the balance of gameplay mechanics, which keep the experience fresh and entertaining.
  • Wholesome Narrative: The game carries a positive message about teamwork and self-improvement, resonating well with players.
  • Accessibility: The game is seen as approachable for younger audiences, making it a good entry point for children new to gaming.

The main cons of the game

  • Technical Issues: Several users reported bugs, glitches, and performance problems, particularly with freezing and stuttering, which detracted from the overall experience.
  • Linear and Simple Gameplay: Many reviews noted that the game felt overly simplistic and linear, lacking depth in puzzles and combat mechanics, which might not satisfy more experienced players.
  • Pacing and Length: The pacing was criticized due to frequent unskippable cutscenes and dialogue, which some found tedious. Additionally, the game’s relatively short playtime (around 6-15 hours) left some players wanting more.
  • Stealth Missions: Specific gameplay segments, particularly stealth missions, were deemed annoying and unnecessary by some players.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Voice Acting: A common wish among players was for full voice acting for characters to enhance immersion and storytelling.
  • Post-Game Exploration: Users expressed a desire for a free-roam option after completing chapters to revisit areas and collect missed items.
  • Collectibles Tracking: Players wanted a better system to track which chapters they missed collectibles in, as the current chapter system can lead to frustration.
  • Depth in Story and Mechanics: Some players felt the story lacked depth and that the gameplay mechanics could have been more varied and interesting, suggesting a missed opportunity to create a more complex experience.

Summary

  • Overall, "The Plucky Squire" is celebrated for its creativity and charm but faces criticism for technical issues, simplicity, and pacing, with suggestions for improvements in voice acting and exploration elements.

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7.8

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