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The Plucky Squire - GameCompass Health Rating: 54/100 | GameCompass

The Plucky Squire

The Plucky Squire

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The Plucky Squire

The Plucky Squire

All Possible Futures

Windows (PC); Nintendo Switch; PlayStation 5; Xbox Series X/SPaid (single-purchase; available in some platform subscription catalogs)

Health Score

54

MIXED

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About This Game

A bright, family-friendly action-adventure where you play Jot, a storybook squire who can jump between 2D illustrated pages and a 3D real world. Gameplay mixes light combat, platforming, and puzzles with playful mini-games and collectible-driven upgrades. Tone is whimsical and non-graphic, aimed at younger players and families.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

2/5

Creativity

2/5

Pro-Social

0/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

1/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

0/5

Social Risk

0/5

Content Intensity

1/5

Negatives

•Initial release criticized for intrusive hand-holding and frequent interruptions (patch added a streamlined mode)
•Relatively short and occasionally repetitive gameplay for experienced players.

Positives

•Charming
•imaginative storybook art and tone
•Accessible puzzles and family-friendly difficulty/assist options (including a streamlined mode).

Gameplay Videos

THE PLUCKY SQUIRE Full Gameplay Walkthrough / No Commentary【FULL GAME】4K 60FPS Ultra HD

Gamer's Little Playground

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Official Ratings

E10+

ESRB

Fantasy Violence

No Interactive Elements

7

PEGI

ViolenceFear (mild/cartoon)

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5

Not recommended — controls, reading and action are likely beyond most children in this range and ESRB guidance starts at 10+.

ℹ️Ages 6-8

Use with close supervision — younger children may enjoy the visuals but will need help with reading prompts, controls, and some puzzles.

ℹ️Ages 9-12

Generally appropriate with parental guidance — mild, cartoonish violence and puzzle-solving make it suitable for many in this group.

ℹ️Ages 13-15

Appropriate — older teens should find the game accessible and family-friendly; combat and themes are non-graphic.

ℹ️Ages 16-18

Appropriate — safe for older teens and adults; content is mild and non-explicit.