Entering 2024, there were very few indie games as hotly anticipated as The Plucky Squire (All Possible Futures, Devolver Digital)...but then release date came, it got good-not-great reviews, and seemed to inspire more disappointment than anything else. So what happened? And how is the game, actually? Buckle up, because we've got you covered.
Guest info: Roger Reichardt of The Gamerheads Podcast- https://www.gamerheadspodcast.com/
TIMESTAMPS
* Intros/Personal Histories/Opening Thoughts 0:26
* Story Setup/Presentation 15:40
* Gameplay 41:45
* NO SPOILER SECTION
Music used in the episode is credited to Mike Georgiades. You can support them by purchasing the OST on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2485260/The_Plucky_Squire_Soundtrack/). Tracks used:
* Plucky Squire Theme
* Intro Theme
* Elven Game Card
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