The Plucky Squire Reviews
The Plucky Squire is charming, offering an involving story and enjoyable gameplay with unique hooks, even if it takes some time to open up.
Charming, inventive, and constantly transforming, The Plucky Squire is not only a celebration of adventure and games, it's an exploration of creativity and art. Wildly distinct art styles and genres harmonize in this perspective-bending tale.
We've been absolutely spoiled by excellent platforming games recently, and The Plucky Squire is up there with the best of them. Controlling Jot in this fourth-wall-breaking adventure is an utter delight. It's a shame a few bugs persist, but they're not quite enough to stop The Plucky Squire being one of the highlights of the year so far.
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 oozes creativity and charm on every page. It stands aside Balatro and Animal Well as one of the best indie games of the year.
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
The Plucky Squire may not be the most challenging game you'll play. It is, however, the most charming, most beautiful, and most engrossing of these 2D action-adventure titles you'll have the pleasure of experiencing.
A magical journey from start to finish that hooked me from page to page.
The Plucky Squire is a creative triumph and certainly lives up to the hype ever since it was first announced. The full experience is wonderful, often employing a change of mechanics from one level to the next, keeping players on their toes with fresh gameplay. The Plucky Squire deserves a spot on anyone's list of titles to look forward to this year. It is a refreshing game amidst the barrage of AAA titles, and certainly a reminder that falling back to depend on a creatively fun and polished experience can do no wrong.
All Possible Futures, in their first challenge, deliver a meticulously crafted work of art that surprises with several unexpected twists, sure to leave you smiling more than once. If you're in the mood for a light-hearted story, suitable for everyone, with highly original level design, then The Plucky Squire is the game for you: a simple adventure capable of warming your heart.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Simply put, The Plucky Squire is a celebration of the creative spirit; of how art can inspire others to create for themselves; of childhood imagination never burning out. If you were the kind of kid who saw entire worlds in your toy chest, who daydreamed about books so much you got chastised by teachers for not paying attention to the books they wanted you to read, or who immediately pretended you were the hero of a movie you just watched on the way out of a theater, The Plucky Squire sings to that part of you that still burns inside. It's a constantly changing adventure of a game that'll take you through genres and ideas you thought you'd left behind years ago, through a world so playful and joyous, and with a character so darned plucky, that you just might walk away ready to create something magical of your own one day.
The Plucky Squire is a joy to play, with the varied gameplay, delightful world, and constant surprises ensuring that it stands out as one of 2024’s best indie hits. It just feels so good to play, with so many clever ideas on show throughout the adventure that ensure Jot’s journey is fresh and engaging from start to end. And sure, it might be a little bit on the easy side, but with so many cool challenges to face and fun puzzles to complete, it’s hard not to fall in love with The Plucky Squire.
Who knew jumping into different realities would be so entertaining? The Plucky Squire is a creative and fun journey across 2D and 3D worlds. From the varied minigames and colorful visuals to the puzzle-solving scenarios, it’s an award winning book. Just be a little patient when going through chapters again. After all, this is one story players won’t soon forget.
The Plucky Squire is a brilliantly creative little game that will hook you with its unique presentation and phenomenally full-of-life art and reel you in with nostalgic gameplay and great characters. It is fun for all ages. I struggle to think of anyone who won’t find at least one thing they enjoy about The Plucky Squire, making it a game that is definitely worth checking out if it’s on your radar.
After completing the adventure of The Plucky Squire, we can cry “Genius! The game absolutely lives up to all our expectations: it's fun, ingenious and accessible to all. Because yes, if you're between the ages of 7 and 77, you'll definitely enjoy Jot's adventure. Living his story and that of his comrades is a pure videogame delight. In fact, I'm willing to bet that it'll leave such a lasting impression that it'll be one of your fondest memories of the year. And very few games can claim to do that.
Review in French | Read full review
The Plucky Squire may not be very hard but that’s a small drawback due to how charming and fun the game is overall.
The Plucky Squire is a beautiful story for children -and adults- turned into a video game. All Possible Futures brings us with its first title a game that is as imaginative and creative as it is simple, which can also be seen as a problem due to its lack of difficulty. A good story awaits us, well told and with a message, which makes the title even more interesting and which everyone should give a chance.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
The Plucky Squire is a truly captivating action-adventure that blends humor and creativity into a compelling narrative. The seamless integration of 2D and 3D gameplay, combined with stunning visuals and an enchanting soundtrack, makes this game a delightful experience for players of all ages. If you’re looking for a magical escapade, then The Plucky Squire is a journey worth embarking on.
The Plucky Squire may have some execution issues, but it certainly delivers a fun, likable adventure full of love for the artists and craftsmen of our world. It's an excellent debut from James Turner as director and lead artist, showing off his full potential as a storyteller and making a solid case for the concept of video games as art. A sequel or DLC that once again explores the Kingdom of Mana would certainly be very welcome.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
The Plucky Squire combines a wide variety of genres in an innovative narrative. The story is deliberately based on classic plot threads, but not without changing them again and again in surprising ways. Unfortunately, some passages drag on for too long, in which the same sequence of events is repeated over and over again. Sometimes it seems as if Plucky Squire wants to depict too much in order to fulfill everything “perfectly”, which leads to minor flaws in some of the mechanics. Overall, however, these are so minor that they don't really detract from the enjoyment of the game. Anyone looking for an unusual title that surprises more than once will be well served by The Plucky Squire.
Review in German | Read full review