Devolver Digital's annual showcase was as insane as everyone expected, but that doesn't mean we didn't witness some fantastic games. The Plucky Squire by developer All Possible Futures ended up grabbing the show. In this brand-new action-adventure game, players play the role of Jot, a fairytale hero who leaps from his world into our three-dimensional one.
What is The Plucky Squire?
The villain in Jot's novel does not like being identified as such, so he is kicked out of his book to rewrite the plot. You'll accompany Jot as he explores this intriguing new universe, moving between 2D and 3D to solve riddles and defeat the evil Humgrump.
The variety of varied gameplay aspects visible in the clip, such as a combat mini-game and sidescrolling shooter, to mention a handful, have most people enamoured with The Plucky Squire and the exquisite combination of graphic styles.
What is the story in The Plucky Squire?
While The Plucky Squire’s story seems central to the whole experience, the studio hasn’t shared much information besides a few bits regarding a couple of characters and their motivations. First, there's Jot, the brave squire who has numerous adventures on the pages of the novel, where he is also the protagonist. The evil Humgrump also resides in the same book.
He is the book's villain. Hence he will permanently lose to Jot. When Humgrump learns this, he tries to get rid of Jot by flinging him out of the book. With that, Jot's adventure begins as he searches for a means to return to his world and save his pals from the wicked Humgrump while exploring the new world in a child's room where his book was.
The Plucky Squire Gameplay
The Plucky Squire is a whimsical and adorable action/adventure game. The game's key feature is that it transitions from 2D to 3D environments. To proceed through the game, you must fight bosses, accomplish mini-challenges, and solve puzzles while piloting Jot. Surprisingly, these two modes are linked, and Jot's ability to switch between them is crucial for progressing in the game.
Using the potential of transitioning from 3D to 2D environments, the team behind the game borrows influence from excellent 2D games to provide a wide range of scenarios. When Jot is in his book, you see a 2D depiction of him and his surroundings. However, as Jot inspects the room full of toys and furnishings, you are transported to a 3D explorable setting with several regions to explore. As a result, Jot travels to many distinct locations since each surface area of a book or screen in the 3D space is a possible universe.
The Plucky Squire Trailer
FAQs
A. Unfortunately, we didn't get a specific release date for The Lucky Squire, but we know the game will drop in 2023.
A. The game will also be available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. However, there has yet to be a mention of it coming to PS4 or Xbox One. If you're interested, the game is presently accessible on Steam's wishlist.
A. The Plucky Squire also experiments with diverse genres and mechanics. You may find yourself striking monsters down by fighting them in conventional 1-vs-1 contests akin to fighting games. In a video by Devolver Digital, we witness Jot choose a word on one page, cross it to the 3D world, and then insert it in a new phrase to influence the surroundings.
