The Plucky Squire Reviews
The Plucky Squire is an incredibly inventive and unique amalgamation of 2D and 3D gameplay. Its charming little story is played out with a comedic tone and sarcastic humor that is a welcomed accompaniment to the incredibly fun-to-play gameplay.
Ultimately, I loved my time with The Plucky Squire, the developers clearly have the fundamentals of platforming down and compensate for a lack of difficulty with its heartwarming story and cute characters (Moonbeard is my favorite). The feel-good story will capture both adults and children, as will the forgiving (but fun!) gameplay and puzzles. All Possible Futures does a fantastic job using the tropes of fairy tales to tell a sincere story of fate, heroism, and the responsibility to have faith in ourselves to change and grow.
The Plucky Squire is a great little adventure game. It has a fun, if slightly cliché, story but executes it in a very unique way. Gameplay is always chill, the writing and art style are charming, and it's a really solid package. It stumbles a little on the clarity and iffy stealth, but it's not enough to detract from the charming animation work and fun puzzles. A fun pickup for fans of older-style Legend of Zelda titles and crafty-looking games.
The Plucky Squire entertains and teaches. It can charm with its setting and surprise with its exquisite handling of convention.
Review in Polish | Read 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.
A charming adventure in which, for some reason, the script was put above the gameplay. And this is the kind of game you want to actually play.
Review in Russian | Read full review
With its aesthetics, tone, and gameplay, The Plucky Squire is a near-perfect game for younger kids, and I'd recommend it without hesitation. Add to that the boatload of charm, and it's very much a title that a parent can enjoy as much as their child does. It lacks the bite of a Zelda game, so if you need your games to be difficult, then this likely isn't for you. However, if you're just looking for the video game version of reading a charming storybook, then The Plucky Squire knocks it out of the park.
The Plucky Squire has a very slow start with excessive dialogue and over-tutorialisation, but once you get past that, it becomes an incredible, dimension-shifting adventure you shouldn't miss out on.
The Plucky Squire has a nice art style and some clever tricks with shifting between two different perspectives on the world, though ultimately this storybook will appeal to younger players the most.
It is a game where no matter where you look, there is charm. I was grinning from ear to ear throughout this adorable, innovative journey which was aiming to make me happy and it did succeed in doing so!
Review in Arabic | Read full review
It’s a quite charming and lovely game, and I did enjoy my time flipping between its in-game pages and some of the more subtle gaming jokes within it. You really can tell how much creative thought and polish was put into it, but it does mean that there are points where I felt like I was simply being guided through obvious sections, rather than enjoying the discovery of them.
The Plucky Squire is a delightful kids adventure with a fun and unique core mechanic that's been realised incredibly well. Jumping in and out of Jot's storybook to explore the "real" world, engage in light puzzles and face off against Humgrump's minions is a constant delight and, even though the game is never as challenging or as devious as we'd have liked, it's got a ton of heart. A must-play for kids, then, and a breezily nice time for any adults playing alongside them.
The Plucky Squire oozes creativity and charm on every page. It stands aside Balatro and Animal Well as one of the best indie games of the year.
With eye-catching visuals, an identity overflowing with youthful vivacity, and a delightful metalinguistic mix that unites gameplay and narrative, The Brave Squire seeks at once to draw inspiration from past legacies and imprint a unique amalgam. The low challenge may not please some because it seems that the great ideas were not properly used, but for others, honest fun will be all that matters in the adventure of Pontinho and his friends.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
The Plucky Squire was worth the wait; it's the definition of indie perfection: it has a lot of quality, heart, soul, innovation and charm. Thanks to the characters, their personality, the world and all the creative things it does constantly, it has become one of our games of the year and one that we will remember with a lot of love.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
I wish that The Plucky Squire was a smoother and more challenging experience because it certainly has a clever premise and game world.
By the end of the journey, what lingers is more than the memory of a colourful, inventive adventure; it is the sense of having engaged with a game that thoughtfully interrogates the very nature of storytelling in the medium. The Plucky Squire leaves a lasting impression because it does more than entertain – it draws the player into a world that celebrates imagination, transformation, and the intricate dialogue between creator and audience. Its strength lies in a tone that feels effortlessly light yet is carefully considered, harnessing a fairy-tale aesthetic to explore the broader creative possibilities of interactive storytelling. Perhaps the game’s most remarkable quality is its ability to surprise without ever feeling forced. Every shift in perspective, every passage between dimensions, every visual flourish emerges from a genuine desire to delight rather than to impress. This gives the player a rare sense of participating in a meticulously crafted, almost artisanal experience, where creativity is guided by a clear authorial vision rather than a pursuit of spectacle. Throughout, the game maintains a careful balance between play and narrative, exploration and contemplation. It avoids punishing challenge or overcomplicated mechanics, instead fostering a steady, emotional engagement through small discoveries, visual cues, and perspective shifts that reward curiosity over competition. The Plucky Squire invites players to slow down, observe, and savour the delight of discovery – rekindling a truly childlike engagement with the fantastical. What impresses most is the unwavering consistency with which every element serves a single, cohesive vision: the sensation of stepping literally inside a story. The game renders this concept palpable, translating the interplay between imagination and interactive reality into an experience the player can fully inhabit. Ultimately, The Plucky Squire demonstrates that video games can still surprise – not through scale or sheer quantity of content, but through the strength of a single, well-realised idea. It is not monumental, but memorable, a reminder of the joy of playing with stories. It is a game to be cherished by all ages, offering the rare thrill of seeing the world anew, through the eyes of a child.
The Plucky Squire leans heavily on the charm of its narration and the novelty of its 2D-to-3D transitions, but these strengths don’t quite carry it all the way to the finish line. Beyond the clever dimension-switching mechanic, the game lacks any truly groundbreaking ideas and simplifies many of its other gameplay elements. That said, it still offers a high-quality experience. It’s certainly engaging and fun, but as for being a genre-defining title that will be remembered for years, it doesn’t quite reach that mark—though that may ultimately come down to personal taste. I can still see this game hitting it big with the adventure puzzle-platformer aficionados down the line.
I fully believe that players can enjoy this game. It is cute, the puzzles are enough to have you scratch your head, but you won’t get stuck, and the combat is simple. At the end of the day, I still had a lot of fun saving the day with Jot.
In conclusion, The Plucky Squire is one of those unique experiences that surprises you at every moment. Play the game, sit back, and enjoy ten hours of pure delight!