The Plucky Squire Has Bad News for Nintendo Switch Gamers

The Plucky Squire Has Bad News for Nintendo Switch Gamers

Key Takeaways

  • The Plucky Squire will not support 60 FPS on Nintendo Switch, disappointing fans who prioritize frame rate.
  • The game is set for release on multiple platforms on September 17.
  • The game features a mix of 2D and 3D gameplay, drawing comparisons to Paper Mario and Legend of Zelda vibes in previews.

As a seasoned gamer with decades of gaming under my belt, the news about The Plucky Squire not supporting 60 FPS on Nintendo Switch has left me somewhat dismayed, to put it mildly. I’ve always been a stickler for smooth gameplay and high frame rates, especially when navigating through action-adventure platformers. However, the game’s intriguing blend of 2D and 3D gameplay, reminiscent of Paper Mario and Legend of Zelda, has managed to pique my interest despite this setback.


The action-adventure platformer game titled “The Plucky Squire”, as announced by its publisher Devolver Digital via their social media channels, won’t be able to run at 60 frames per second on the Nintendo Switch. Expected to release soon across various platforms, gaming enthusiasts who prefer a higher frame rate might want to reconsider choosing the Nintendo Switch version for their playtime enjoyment.

Initially slated for a 2023 launch, “The Plucky Squire” has been pushed back to this year, alongside four other games from Devolver Digital. Mark your calendars, as “The Plucky Squirrel” will officially debut on September 17. You’ll be able to play it on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms.

In a recent Twitter post, Devolver Digital shared excitement for the upcoming release of their game, highlighting key features like an 8-10 hour storyline, two difficulty levels, and a $30 price tag for digital editions. However, when asked about the Switch version’s frame rate, they confirmed it wouldn’t run at 60 frames per second due to hardware limitations. The exact frame rate for the Switch and other platforms is yet unknown, but the less-than-ideal performance on Nintendo Switch, coupled with The Plucky Squire being available on PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra from day one, has left some fans considering alternative platforms to play it on.

The Plucky Squire Won’t Support 60 FPS on Nintendo Switch

For the debut project of developer All Possible Futures, titled “The Plucky Squire“, a character from a storybook named Jot embarks on an adventure outside the boundaries of his book into a 3D child’s bedroom world. The unique blend of 2D and 3D gameplay, coupled with its humorous disregard for the traditional narrative fourth wall, has led some to draw parallels between “The Plucky Squire” and “Paper Mario“. Notably, the development studio was co-founded by James Turner, a former art director at Game Freak who has contributed to the mainline Pokemon game series. His involvement in the project has added to the anticipation leading up to its release.

A Game Rant hands-on preview of The Plucky Squire also elicited some nostalgic Legend of Zelda vibes, with a variety of puzzles and quirky side characters ranging from a wizard with sunglasses to a mountain troll who plays the drums. The preview also revealed that control of Jot feels very similar in both 2D and 3D modes, and some earlier trailers have shown that the game features several difficulty options that can be toggled on or off, such as preventing platforms from falling or allowing monsters to be killed in a single hit.

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2024-09-14 21:53