The Plucky Squire Is a Clever, Charming Mix of 2D and 3D Gameplay

We were blown away by The Plucky Squire, a beautiful, charming storybook adventure that blends 2D and 3D gameplay in smart, variety-filled ways. Check out our hands-on impressions. Previewed by Will Borger

[@flavbo5899]

Gotta support more unique indies like this

[@rhovenom04]

yes. and fvck the pixelated roguelikes. im tired of the nostalgia bait and im tired of the repetitiveness of roguelikes.

[@drunkhusband6257]

@@rhovenom04 Roguelike is the dumbest name for a genre just like the games...

[@chiquita683]

​@@drunkhusband6257nah Metroidvania is a horrible name

[@drunkhusband6257]

@@chiquita683 But at least metroidvania makes sense, wtf does roguelike even mean

[@jclkaytwo]

​​​​​@@drunkhusband6257roguelike literally means roguelike. it's like rogue. rogue is a game, it's just really old and you might not have heard of it. also, the worst genre name is "immersive sim". it says literally nothing about the games themselves lol

[@oppa1319]

Looks like it has the heart of a Nintendo game. Been excited for this since the first unveil, this is what gaming is about.

[@sid98geek]

Alternating between 2D and 3D definitely feels inspired by Zelda ( _A Link Between Worlds_ , that is).

[@Pikamarmot]

Fun Fact: One of the creators of this game used to design Pokemon from Generations 5 to 9 before leaving Gamefreak. His name? James Turner. Oh, and he was the art director for generation 8's main games.

[@OtakuUnderground92]

Oh so the ones with some of the worse designs in the series. Lol

[@CarbyGuuGuu]

@@OtakuUnderground92G5 had goat’d designs, piss off.

[@catdust]

the guy that post Sims stuff??

[@Pikamarmot]

@@catdust That's a different James Turner

[@nicknamejosh]

Dont forget The Swords of Ditto

[@dcnumber9]

Infinity more excited for this instead of some massive budget title like Star Wars outlaws

[@rafe9852]

you're gonna offend the 12 people who are excited for outlaws

[@mattspeer01]

But Star Wars Outlaws is amazing and has massive interest in it..... ...according to Ubisoft's execs...

[@yukiko_5051]

AAA slop is no longer worth to buy. Always pirate it

[@jcbm52]

I’m looking forward to both!

[@WreakinHavocOnU]

I've been looking forward to this since it was announced. It looks so freaking unique and fun! September 17th can come quick enough.

[@meximous2259]

Saw this a couple days ago. It really looks great. Also it’s a ps+ game for next month

[@omarortiz8642]

This game on the switch is gonna be incredible!

[@WHADATBOYNAMEIS]

perfect switch game

[@markshepperson3603]

Comes out just before Zelda. Looks great.

[@Pawts]

Could this possibly win Game of the Year? Or perhaps an indie category. ❤

[@justineld4905]

Buying this for my Switch, Day 1. Looks incredible. Variety to the max.

[@r3dp0isn]

this needs support from gamers such a clever and creative approach.

[@omrkcmn]

More exciting than any AAA game coming out in the next few months. I'm looking forward to it.

[@Emulator_Crossing]

looks like a masterpiece in the making

[@EzzeldinKandeel]

Game of the year right there

[@georged7627]

We need a Demo on the Nintendo Switch

[@inspectorbuttons]

This looks better than anything else coming out between now and the end of the year.

[@VGMobster]

This type of game is what is missing in gaming right now. Creative out of the box level design/art styles with awesome gameplay. Def my most anticipated game of 2024! Hope this has amazing success so more games with this level of charm continue to be released in the coming years.

[@bigzachful]

I’m very excited for games like this, Little Nightmares 3 and Astrobot.

[@scarrantsandreviews]

Hopefully people support this and Astro Bot in September. We're getting games that aren't open-world collect-a-thon GaaS games with Battle Passes like everyone asked for. Time to put your money where your mouth is, Internet

[@WHADATBOYNAMEIS]

this

[@noahsabadish3812]

also Zelda EoW on Switch

[@yandman26]

This looks fantastic. Well thought out and really charming.

[@samuelwroge7775]

This game looks amazing!

[@AhmedRaza-jd5fz]

Pls let this be local co-op!

[@protolegacy9184]

It is not co op and does not need to be.

[@NinForce2]

Humgrump literally has Saruman’s staff lol 0:50

[@carlosbezie7451]

Such a beautiful game, definitely a must buy

[@ElevateDigital]

Damn...this looks great...we need more unique games like this! 👏

[@demetrius1942]

Thank you I'll check it out

[@ryanroehrig54]

This still remains my most anticipated game of the year!

[@aaronberzerk]

Very excited to play.

[@davidmylchreest3306]

This looks delightful. Can't wait.

[@afletra]

this is so creative and fresh! LOVE it!

[@joebartonwrestling3435]

We definitely need a Comix Zone game

[@Irond77]

This is going to be GOTY!!! Absolutely amazing!

[@TayRich93]

I've been imagining a game animated like this 🔥🔥😌

[@ItsTheKris]

Coming sep 17th to ps5 xbox switch and steam

[@Ken-yg2nr]

Cool looking game, can’t wait to try it

[@TayRich93]

It's cool how eastward gives me regular show vibes like it's something Rigby and mordecai would play, this game gives me adventure time vibes

[@yagomachado44]

In a world of AAA games and another games that lacks creativity, this is goat!!! So different and unique day 1 gameplay for this!!! For more games likes this for big party companies

[@drifter4training]

Is the gameplay style similar to Zelda: a link between worlds ?

[@justineld4905]

That was directly referenced in the video. Yes, it's that type of 3D-2D back and forth.

[@ashtonmay1812]

Finally, something that might bring me back to that FEZ vibe...

[@pikolowet]

Wait, a reviewer genuinely in love with the game :o what is this sorcerery?

[@xxczerxx]

As a PS5 owner, this is literally the only game I've been interested in in a year +

[@datboirb]

Yo this looks fantastic

[@SimonSchneider-hf5ci]

This game looks awesome! The 3d part remind me a little bit of It Takes Two which is awesome too. I'm so happy it´s coming to PS+

[@donmooney21]

Whether you like it or not. Creativity is very refreshing in games these days.

[@kingsecho3351]

This games looks incredible but very complex

[@adrianojv409]

This looks like a great time

[@MarioGoatse]

Wow. A squire named Jot is something of a writer? Who’d have thought!

[@sebbyterasu78]

This is something special.

[@Horzydood]

This looks incredible

[@koreanjesus2712]

Indie game of the year, zero doubt.

[@jonathanbador2733]

This looks amazing

[@jonahkamps]

This looks incredible 🤯

[@sylviakanel9766]

It does look cute. I've been playing Animal Crossing lately -- just to clean up a bit.

[@sonicexe66613]

I'm not a Zelda fan, and even I'm excited for this

[@captainmercy87]

This is amazing.

[@zombieowen]

This looks amazing.

[@blindlama]

looks fantastic

[@AndorranStairway]

The game does genuinely look beautiful.

[@TacoMan-qu7du]

GAME OF THE YEAR! GAME OF THE YEAR! GAME IF THE YEAR!!

[@TheAntimon13]

Is there any information whether this will heading for the Switch?

[@josevillouta4588]

Anyone knows if there will be a physical release at the same time?

[@noahsabadish3812]

nope

[@TonyMarklund]

This was made for me as well

[@SquarePenix.]

Sadly this will be overshadowed by much larger budget games. Nobody will buy this and a second one won’t get made. Happens all the time.

[@jane1975]

@SquarePenix: How do you know what people will buy? It will be free to Ps+ Subscribers anyway.

[@thomashaugh8720]

This looks awesome 😎

[@kishengounden1891]

It reminds me of Captain Underpants with a bit of The Legend of Zelda.

[@remsso7281]

Can't wait for this game

[@7415_Gamer]

Innovative

[@CM-np6ke]

Will there be a physical release?

[@jumaurice4078]

So excited !

[@SuperNiceBlackGuy]

Game looks dope

[@BIGJONNN559]

Super excited.

[@voxploxx]

Game looks fun but its a damn shame no multiplayer

[@protolegacy9184]

It does not need multiplayer. Its fine how it is.Plenty of multiplayer games out there.

[@ll13gaming]

Can't wait!

[@CaptainJeoy]

I'm buying it

[@aldyshinwa]

This game will gets my money 👏👍

[@TheLancerLP]

even his little sword is a pen AW

[@amylord5358]

Perfect ps portal game

[@itrollforfun6192]

🔥 🔥 🔥

[@townrumor]

This is dope 💯 paper Mario on caffeine ☕️

[@KK-sg5gl]

Damn this is the first innovative game I’ve seen in a long time. Someone send this to Asmongold please.

[@ZBlinkZ]

Chuck Norris can change the battery in a 2003 Dodge intrepid.

[@the_RCB_films]

This cool!!!!

[@mahyaparamitha9295]

Nostalgia Sword of ditto

[@MncMarcos]

Is that the narrator from The Stanley Parable?

[@justineld4905]

He actually sounds like the narrator from all the Trine games to me.

[@Poké_sem]

Can we as the players play the demo

[@noahsabadish3812]

nope

[@TwentyAUT]

Hi

[@kellymoses8566]

This must have been a nightmare to program.

[@carlthewinner]

Rad 🎉

[@WHADATBOYNAMEIS]

TAKE MY MONEY💵💪

[@Candyman2020_]

😊

[@chaosordeal294]

Boy, have they saddled an interesting idea with some stale, old gameplay.

[@jane1975]

@choasordeal294: Open World format is getting stale imo.

[@kundaline9064]

👍

[@kireha77]

Да похуй мне как то

[@TheMostBritishBrit]

First 🤓

[@TheSmart-CasualGamer]

Wow, you actually are!

[@knuclear200x]

Raise your hand if you're getting this for free

[@HipnotikHylian]

Raise your hand if you're a filthy thief

[@BuzzingGoober]

Inscryption ripoff

[@MitchellPSmith-hl9fu]

Only a narcissist has the feeling a game was made just for them.

[@MitchellPSmith-hl9fu]

Nothing against narcissists, just saying

[@FaytTheXpert]

is there a coop mode ?

[@protolegacy9184]

No. And does not need it.

[@James-ed1df]

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