The Plucky Squire

Press StartBrodie Gibbons

9/10

The Plucky Squire is absolute magic, and a page-turner, from beginning to end. From its first, boisterously narrated word, the game packages so much heart and character within a rather novel, wildly creative notion. It takes what Pixar did for toys and applies it to storybooks.

MP1STVitor Braz

9/10

The Plucky Squire is that clever. It’s a game that is impossible to dislike, young or old gamers, a breath of fresh air and a colossal display of creativity and talent. Finding a game that looks like it is a daunting task, and while it may not win a GOTY award because it’s not something designed for the masses and with AAA marketing, it will be game of the year for many, many players who love new and original experiences. The Plucky Squire is a story that is certain to have a happy ending, right as it should be, and no evil wizard will be able to do anything about it.

PC GamerAbbie Stone

85/100

This cute puzzle-platformer that goes brilliantly off-book.

Pure NintendoJemma Casson

8/10

The Plucky Squire is a puzzle-adventure game for the Nintendo Switch. It features a twist on the classic storybook narrative, taking characters in and out of th

Digital TrendsTomas Franzese

“The Plucky Squire wants players to understand the impact art has on us, and it succeeds with flying colors.”

CBRMark O’Callaghan

8/10

The Plucky Squire is, ultimately, an indie game that hearkens a lot of nostalgic feelings from previous generations. The blend of The Legend of Zelda's classic gameplay with the Paper Mario style of storytelling and characters is a pitch-perfect combo. Then, to pay homage to more modern 3D platforming, Jot going outside the book to traverse the desk makes for a great set piece. It's a testament to this game's fun and ingenuity that a few minor bumps along the way barely affect its overall qua...

Game RantShane R. Moyer

8/10

The Plucky Squire is the story of Jot and his friends fighting an evil wizard, partying with a good wizard, rescuing friendly critters and creatures, and exploring a space they never knew existed. The transitioning from a 2D plane to a 3D one has been done before, but rarely, as well as The Plucky Squire, does it. The transition is smooth and quick and makes sense within the context of the adventure. It adds more to the game as well, allowing players a space away from the book that most of the game takes place in.

Nintendo World ReportAlex Orona

7.5/10

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. T…

VGChartzLee Mehr

7.5/10

The Plucky Squire's misused potential and diminished challenge keep it from scoring a Newberry Medal, but it still remains a charming children's page-turner that's tough to put down.Like many others, children's books served as a wellspring of creativity and inspiration for me growing up.  Beyond [...]

The Punished BacklogZack Gulinello

7.5/10

In our The Plucky Squire review, learn whether this genre-bending, dimension-shifting adventure is worthy of your time and money.

Xbox AchievementsJosh Wise

70/100

There is enough pleasant fun here to divert you, and there are flutters of real invention. You just wish that it ran a little further.

GGReconJoshua Boyles

A Plucky Squire might entertain a younger audience, but it offers little to engage those of a more mature disposition, which is disappointing coming from a publisher such as Devolver.