1.What is it?2.Story and gameplay3.Should you buy it?
Devolver instead invests in the unusual and charming, and sometimes the downright weird.
And yet, The Plucky Squire is exactly what youd expect and want from a Devolver Digital game.
Jot, Thrash, and Violet run across a field under the sun’s joyful yellow rays.
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The Plucky Squire
Move between 2D and 3D realms to rescue friends in this delightful action-adventure.
Jot, Thrash, and Violet run across a field under the sun’s joyful yellow rays.
Buy for Xbox:Xbox Store
Buy for PC:GOG|Steam
What is The Plucky Squire?
The Plucky Squire is an action-adventure platformer from All Possible Futures and published by Devovler Digital.
Using the power of magic, Humgrump ejects Jot from the storybook.
The Plucky Squire is available onXbox Series X|S, PC,Nintendo Switch, andPlayStation 5.
Humgrump has discovered that he is nothing more than a villain in Jots storybook.
Adults may find that the guidance from non-player characters may be heavy-handed during puzzle-solving sequences.
The storybook hero, Jot, finds themself thrust out into the 3D world of a young boy’s desk.
The Plucky Squire: Should you buy it?
The Plucky Squire is an unapologetic love letter to the creative.
This expands to gameplay mechanics, as well.
Stealth and 3D platforming occasionally combine in The Plucky Squire.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Instead, each new addition to Jot and the teams abilities are purposeful toward progressing the overall story.
Jot is able to see how his story influences the creativity of Sam, a young boy who is a fan of The Plucky Squire’s storybooks.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Players can jump between the 2D world of the storybook and the 3D world of the desk using magic portals.(Image credit: Windows Central)
The storybook can be manipulated from the 3D world to affect the 2D world inside.
The Plucky Squire’s 10-hour run time doesn’t overstay its welcome.
The friendship between Jot, Violet, and Thrash is an endearing subplot.(Image credit: Windows Central)
The Plucky Squire is family friendly, with charming narrative moments even adults will enjoy.(Image credit: Windows Central)
In addition to platforming and puzzle solving, The Plucky Squire also offers rhythm and shmup mini games.(Image credit: Windows Central)
The Plucky Squire oozes creative charm.
