Just when we thought we couldn't be any more excited for former Pokémon artist James Turner's The Plucky Squire, publisher Devolver Digital goes and drops a new 'sneak peek' gameplay trailer and we have fallen in love all over again.
The new trailer follows our storybook hero Jot on a mission to reunite a little rocket with his bigger rocket father. The problem is, Papa Rocket has been dismantled (don't you hate it when that happens?) so it's up to Jot and Zip the Rocket to hop between dimensions and collect the necessary parts to put him back together again.
This is far from our first look at The Plucky Squire (it was initially revealed back in 2022) but good gravy, it's still stunning! The new trailer gives a closer look at some of the dimension-hopping puzzles on display — anyone else getting big A Link Between Worlds vibes? — and we get an even better idea of how charming this storybook world is shaping up to be with sweet character designs and heartfelt humour aplenty.
We still don't have a firm release date for this one outside of "2024", however, in the above video's comments, publisher Devolver did tease that it'll "have a date to share soon". So, keep an eye out for an announcement soon, we guess.
Where's your hype level sitting for The Plucky Squire? Let us know in the comments.
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Wow, looks even cooler than I imagined. Really looking forward to this game, whenever it's ready.
I will get the PS5 version for sure.
How is there still no release date?
I was excited for it before, but now I'm hyped. My son will love this probably more than I will. If it comes out on PS5 that will likely be the platform of choice, unless the game runs well on Switch... which given the recent slate of released games doesn't seem likely.
Looking great. "What an odyssey" literally, as this is truly inspired by Super Mario Odyssey, but having more emphasis (and variety) on the 2D sections, and I mean that as a compliment, considering that was an extraordinary gameplay mechanism (who wouldn't look forward to the next 2D segment in every new stage in SMO?)
This has become a game where I am on media blackout haha. I want to be surprised by everything in this game!
Showing more gameplay with no firm release date is pure cruelty.
This looks like so much fun. I hope it has a physical release that isn't Limited Run Games.
A “sneak peak” for a game we’ve seen numerous trailers for over the past 2 years as it was supposed to release last year in 2023 but we still don’t even have a new release date for yet? Yeah, that makes a ton of sense.🤪
https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2023/05/the-plucky-squire-looks-absolutely-wonderful-in-new-ps5-gameplay-trailer
I’m still thinking they’re going to pull a Playtonic and skip the Switch for the Super Switch so they are impatiently waiting for Nintendo to announce that first before giving a release date. For those who don’t know or recall Playtonic is the company that said they were personally working on the Wii U version of Yooka-Laylee only to not release it on Wii U but they couldn’t even be bothered to let us know that version was canceled they just one day announced the release date for Switch and PS4 like the Wii U never existed. 😝
Maybe we’ll still get a Switch version but they still want to announce it for Switch 2?🤷🏻♂️
There is other games with unique designs out like "The Pedestrian" for example while you wait.
I wonder if this going to only be on the eshop as a download title, or treated as a full-priced physical release?
Will there be anything surprising left in this game on release with the amount of sneak peak trailers we’ve had so far?
Keeps on looking great, can't wait to play it whenever they're ready to release it!
It seems to be the best indie game of the year! I can't wait for it, day for sure. I love every part of it.
@somnambulance I guess they want it to be as polished as possible. So if they have to delay it, they will. No rush, no pressure. This has got to be a gem.
Getting big Mario Odyssey and Link Between Worlds vibes from the 2D parts. Looks like it could be a lot of fun, beautiful visuals too, so I'm definitely interested.
Still wish I could wishlist this on the eshop...
@rainbowtick Clockwork Knight! What a gem. I recall playing Clockwork Knight 2 for the first time on the Saturn "bootleg" demo disc that either came with the system or was part of a magazine... you just unlocked a slew of memories for me there
@the_beaver They shouldn’t confirm it’ll be out this year if they don’t know. I just want more transparency from developers and publishers with regards to release dates. The game looks fantastic and I can wait for it whenever it releases. It just feels like some sections of the industry are super floaty with release dates and, as someone that plans their gaming ahead of time, release dates are likely vital to a purchase.
Looks amazing 👏
Just wait for this to actually release. Feel like this was revealed too early.
GOTY contender by the looks of these previews. I hope the game delivers. Literally my most anticipated Switch release along with MP4
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