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The Plucky Squire

All Possible Futures, Devolver Digital
Sep 17, 2024 - PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S
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OpenCritic Rating

83

Top Critic Average

87%

Critics Recommend

Game Rant
4 / 5
Eurogamer
4 / 5
PC Gamer
85 / 100
IGN
7 / 10
TheGamer
4 / 5
GamesRadar+
4 / 5
GameSpot
9 / 10
Hardcore Gamer
4 / 5

The Plucky Squire Review Summary

StrongCritic Consensus

Unique blend of 2D and 3D gameplay

Stunning art style and visuals

Pacing can feel slow at times

Critics have praised The Plucky Squire for its innovative blend of 2D and 3D gameplay, highlighting the seamless transition between the two styles as a standout feature. Critics often commend the game's vibrant art style and creative design, noting that its charming visuals and inventive puzzles keep players engaged. However, some critiques point to issues with pacing, as certain sections can feel slow, and there is occasional repetition in challenges. While the combat is generally seen as enjoyable, some reviews suggest it could benefit from further refinement to match the game's high level of creativity in other areas.


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Critic Reviews for The Plucky Squire

The Plucky Squire is a fun romp through 2D and 3D locations, but its boss fights, puzzles, and combat may be too easy for long-time gamers.

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

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A smart and silly spin on 3D platformers and 2D classics that's delightful from start to finish.

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The Plucky Squire is a beautiful storybook adventure filled with brilliant wordplay-packed puzzles and clever dimension-hopping mechanics, but it drags on a bit too long after it's already used up all of its best ideas.

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While it could serve to offer more of a challenge and some quests feel a little rote, the times when The Plucky Squire twists genre convention and blends 2D and 3D puzzles are a sparkle of imagination in the genre.

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The Plucky Squire makes for a fascinating interplay of 2D and 3D puzzles, battles, and diverse minigames.

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The Plucky Squire is a joyful, beautifully visualized adventure game, bursting with inventive ideas that will make you feel like a kid again.

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Quite the well-written yarn, indeed.

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Industry Coverage

Plucky Squire Receives Latest Round of Bug Fixes for All Platforms

Plucky Squire Receives Latest Round of Bug Fixes for All Platforms

The devs behind Plucky Squire have been quick on their feet to address bugs as they come up.

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The Plucky Squire's Beetles Are My Least Favourite Enemies Of 2024

The Plucky Squire's Beetles Are My Least Favourite Enemies Of 2024

The first enemies you meet in The Plucky Squire's 3D world are a terrible advert for the game switching dimensions

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