Platforms
- PCSep 17, 20248.3playscore8.464 Critics8.31.58K Players
- PlayStation 5Sep 17, 20248.1playscore8.022 Critics8.610.6K Players
- Xbox Series X|SSep 17, 20248.1playscore8.08 Critics9.265 Players
- Nintendo SwitchSep 17, 2024NAplayscore7.78 CriticsNA0 Players
95 critic reviews · 1 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Although The Plucky Squire has become better at trusting players to figure things out, it remains a disappointingly simple trek wrapped in a killer presentational wrapper. It’s one of the coolest-looking games of 2024 and has inventive ideas I wish were more substantially fleshed out. Jot’s big adventure is presented as a children’s story, and it’s hard not to feel like a kid playing it in the best and worst ways.
Marcus Stewart · Mar 24, 2025 Reviewed on PC - I wish All Possible Futures luck in their future ventures, but here, in today’s hyper-crowded indie scene, there are dozens and dozens of games that deserve to be plucked up ahead of this Squire.
GC Staff · Nov 07, 2024 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Developer All Possible Futures has done enough to prove they can really create something visually stunning while also weaving together a whimsical fairy tale story. On the other hand, it also feels like they had something to prove, with too many ideas, and instead of honing in on any one or two, decided to shove them all in at once. Even with all my complaints, it never took away from the fun that’s inherent within the simplistic gameplay and story. With all the mini games and mechanics being so slight, any grievances were short lived as I progressed further into the games 8 hour run time. The game really moves at a pretty brisk pace, with a slight drag at the finish line. Outside of that, I would definitely recommend The Plucky Squire, if anything for that visual 2D hand drawn art transition to 3D. It’s a neat trick and one I’ll remember for some time to come. This is a case for games as an artform, even if it’s technically shallow.
Alex Orona · Oct 22, 2024 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - The Plucky Squire is a breath of fresh air. It takes a storybook setting and tips everything on its head, with lush environments, fun puzzles, and humorous dialogue. Apart from a few technical glitches, this is a game that captures the imagination and is worth checking out.
Jemma Casson · Oct 19, 2024 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Forte di un concept dal buon potenziale e di una direzione artistica davvero ispirata, The Plucky Squire riesce facilmente (e con pieno merito) a farsi notare e amare a prima vista. Procedendo nel gioco si vive però una progressiva perdita d’entusiasmo, dovuta ad un gameplay che risulta un po’ troppo monotono e compassato. I più giovani, da considerare il bacino d’utenza primario di questo gioco, non avvertiranno probabilmente questo problema e dalla prospettiva di un player in età scolare, The Plucky Squire merita serenamente almeno un voto in più rispetto a quello riportato qui sotto. Per un giocatore più “navigato”, è forse prevalente l’ammirazione per la raffinatezza di certe trovate e situazioni, rispetto all’effettivo divertimento e coinvolgimento nel gioco. Detto questo: ce ne fossero!
Matteo Merlano · Oct 08, 2024 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - Despite its flaws, this is a game that achieves what it wants to in a fun and accessible format. If you’re looking for a cute platformer, then The Plucky Squire is worth playing through at least once.
Ryan Taylor · Oct 05, 2024 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - 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. While by no means perfect, I had fun playing it and you will too.
Elena Swan · Oct 02, 2024 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - The Plucky Squire is bursting with so much joy and celebration of the medium that you can’t help but adore every minute you spend holding the controller.
Ben Rayner · Sep 30, 2024 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - Don’t you love when a game delivers on the hype? I certainly do and The Plucky Squire lives up to its promise. I was grinning the whole time playing it and really enjoyed what it had to offer. This is a game that while not providing a ton of challenge in the combat arena, it brought forth some clever puzzles that sometimes made me stop to appreciate what I had to do regardless of if it was actually difficult to figure out or not. A game like this comes around only so often and it is actually one I’d recommend to all gamers.
Corey Lyle · Sep 26, 2024 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - A smart and silly spin on 3D platformers and 2D classics that’s delightful from start to finish.
Abbie Stone · Sep 26, 2024 Reviewed on PCRead full review
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Community Reviews
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
The Plucky Squire follows the magical adventures of Jot and his friends - storybook characters who discover a three-dimensional world outside the pages of their book.
When the malevolent Humgrump realises he's the villain of the book - destined to lose his battle against the forces of good for all eternity - he kicks the heroic Jot out of its pages and changes the story forever.
Jot must face challenges unlike anything he's ever seen if he is to save his friends from Humgrump's dark forces and restore the book's happy ending.
Jump between 2D and 3D worlds in this charming action adventure - solving puzzles, boxing badgers, flying with a jetpack, and enjoying many more delightful and surprising mini challenges as you become the hero of a living storybook.
Developer: All Possible Futures