Summary

• PlayStation Plus adds The Plucky Squire, a vibrant action-adventure game with 2D and 3D elements to its catalog on September 17.
• Developed by All Possible Futures and published by Devolver Digital, the game features engaging combat and puzzle scenarios in colorful worlds.
• With nods to older 3D action RPGs, The Plucky Squire promises a unique gaming experience and will be available for wider audiences on PS Plus.

PlayStation Plus' growing catalog of games is getting even larger next month with a day-one release of what could be the surprise hit of 2024, an indie action-adventure game called announced Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach for this month as well. Next month, Sony is continuing with the hits by introducing the colorful new adventure to the platform.

The Plucky Squire, a vibrant 2D & 3D action-adventure game, is coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and subscriptions on September 17, 2024. Players will take on the role of Jot, the game's protagonist, through a heroic journey across the pages of a book. The game includes two distinct game styles and modes as Jot traverses from the 2D pages of his storybook to the 3D realm.

Although the game looks to be for a younger audience, it's being published by Devolver Digital, which is widely recognized as one of the best indie publishers in the industry, having released well-received titles like Cult of the Lamb, Hotline Miami, and Inscryption (none of which are for a younger audience). The Plucky Squire is being developed by All Possible Futures, a relatively young indie studio founded in 2019 by Jonathan Biddle and James Turner and has the potential to follow in the footsteps of these highly-touted Devolver titles when it comes to the platform on September 17.

The Plucky Squire Looks Promising

An Adventure Game For All Ages

Both the 2D and 3D worlds of The Plucky Squire look colorful, engaging, and fun, with interesting environments and creatures. In addition, the gameplay seems pretty crisp from early videos and includes fun hack-and-slash combat as Jot traverses both universes with his trusty sword and an arsenal of abilities like a sword throw or spinning whirlwind technique.

There also appear to be some fascinating puzzle scenarios where the 3D model of Jot jumps into 2D elements within the 3D world. One gameplay video shows Jot in his 2D form with a jetpack, rotating a curved column in an interesting gameplay segment.

The melding of styles and art adds a unique flair that could make the puzzles more engaging, with 3D adventuring elements reminiscent of older 3D action RPGs of the past. Much like Devolver's smash hit of 2022, Cult of the Lamb, it looks like The Plucky Squire could have the right ingredients to set itself apart from other indie games out right now. The addition of the title day one on PlayStation Plus on September 17 will also help introduce it to a wider audience.