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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = The Plucky Squire cover.jpg | |cover = The Plucky Squire cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Devolver Digital}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Devolver Digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Somewhatviable|date=2024-09-17}}</ref>|build=4.27.2}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 17, 2024 | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 17, 2024}} |
|reception = | |reception = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-plucky-squire|84}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|17304/the-plucky-squire|84}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-plucky-squire|90}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic, | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic, Cartoon}} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 1627570 | |steam appid = 1627570 | ||
| − | |steam appid side = | + | |steam appid side = 2485260, 3225560 |
| − | |gogcom id = | + | |gogcom id = 1314181310 |
|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
|official site= https://thepluckysquire.com/ | |official site= https://thepluckysquire.com/ | ||
| − | |hltb = | + | |hltb = 109109 |
| − | |igdb = | + | |igdb = the-plucky-squire |
|lutris = | |lutris = | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 230691 |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |wikipedia = | + | |wikipedia = The_Plucky_Squire |
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
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{{Introduction | {{Introduction | ||
| − | |introduction = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is | + | |introduction = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a {{Glossary:Singleplayer}} {{Glossary:Bird's-eye view}} and {{Glossary:scrolling}} {{Glossary:side view}} {{Glossary:ARPG}} developed by [[Company:All Possible Futures|All Possible Futures]] and published by [[Company:Devolver Digital|Devolver Digital]]. |
|release history = | |release history = | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1627570/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1627570/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
| + | {{GOG.com links|1726595451|the_plucky_squire}} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 6603-1 | Steam | | Steam | Windows | }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1627570 | | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | the-plucky-squire | Steam | | Steam | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1627570 | DRM-free | Works without Steam running when game is launched directly from {{file|Storybook.exe}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Macgovern|date=2024-09-17|comment=}}</ref> | | Windows | }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GOG | the_plucky_squire | DRM-free | Will become available "at a later date".<ref>{{Refurl|url=|title=GOG.com - The Plucky Squire|date=2024-09-17|snippet=The Plucky Squire will be available on GOG at a later date.}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\Storybook\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor|{{P|localappdata}}\Storybook\Saved\SaveGames\InputSettingsKeyMappings.sav|{{P|localappdata}}\Storybook\Saved\SaveGames\UserSettings.sav}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} {{code|*}} refers to a number between 1 and 3. | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\Storybook\Saved\SaveGames\PlayerSlot*.sav}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|epic games launcher = | |epic games launcher = | ||
|epic games launcher notes = | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
| − | |gog galaxy = | + | |gog galaxy = unknown |
|gog galaxy notes = | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
|origin = | |origin = | ||
|origin notes = | |origin notes = | ||
| − | |steam cloud = | + | |steam cloud = true |
|steam cloud notes = | |steam cloud notes = | ||
|ubisoft connect = | |ubisoft connect = | ||
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|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Gameplay is {{term|pillarboxed}} to 16:9. Menus and UI render correctly at wider aspect ratios. |
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = true |
| − | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Controlled by '''Textures''' setting. '''Low''' disables AF, '''Medium''' uses 2x, '''High''' uses 4x, and '''Epic''' uses 8x.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Macgovern|date=2024-09-17|comment=Tested using Universal Unreal Engine 4 Unlocker and testing the value of {{code|r.MaxAnisotropy}} while changing the value of the '''Textures''' setting, as the latter's possible values correspond exactly to the official default texture quality settings for Unreal Engine 4 (see https://dev.epicgames.com/documentation/en-us/unreal-engine/scalability-reference#textures-sgtexturequality).}}</ref> |
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]], [[TAA]]. |
|upscaling = unknown | |upscaling = unknown | ||
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |vsync = true |
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = The framerate is capped at 500 fps.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrscottypieey|date=2024-09-19|comment=}}</ref> |
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
| − | |hdr notes = | + | |hdr notes = <ref name="SpecialK_09172024">{{Refcheck|user=Macgovern|date=2024-09-17|comment=Tested using Special K v24.9.17.5.}}</ref> |
|ray tracing = unknown | |ray tracing = unknown | ||
|ray tracing notes = | |ray tracing notes = | ||
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|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | The Plucky Squire Graphics Settings.png|Graphics settings. | ||
| + | The Plucky Squire Gameplay Settings.png|Gameplay settings. | ||
| + | The Plucky Squire Accessibility Settings.png|Accessibility settings. | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
| + | {{Image|The Plucky Squire Keyboard and Mouse Bindings.png|Keyboard and mouse bindings.}} | ||
| + | {{Image|The Plucky Squire Controller Bindings.png|Controller bindings.}} | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = limited |
| − | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Cannot rebind camera controls or opening the Book. |
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
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|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = limited |
| − | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = Cannot rebind player or camera movement. |
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|xinput controllers = true | |xinput controllers = true | ||
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| − | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = false |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = true |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
| − | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | |simultaneous input = | + | |digital movement supported = false |
| + | |digital movement supported notes= | ||
| + | |simultaneous input = true | ||
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
| − | |steam input api = | + | |steam input api = false |
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
| − | |steam hook input = | + | |steam hook input = true |
|steam hook input notes = | |steam hook input notes = | ||
| − | |steam input presets = | + | |steam input presets = false |
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
|steam controller prompts = unknown | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| − | |steam cursor detection = | + | |steam cursor detection = true |
| − | |steam cursor detection notes = | + | |steam cursor detection notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Macgovern|date=2024-09-17|comment=Tested by creating action set for when cursor was shown which disabled the A button. When cursor was visible, the A button was disabled; when cursor was not visible, the A button worked as the A button.}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Master, SFX, Music, Narration. |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = always on |
| − | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = Subtitles are diegetic, appearing on the pages of the book alongside gameplay. |
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
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{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
| + | {{ii}} There is currently no way to switch languages other than changing the language of the Steam client. | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Simplified Chinese |
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = French |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = Japanese | |language = Japanese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = Korean | |language = Korean | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = Brazilian Portuguese | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Latin American Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
| + | ===Game crashes after defeating Chapter 9 boss battle=== | ||
| + | After beating the boss battle in Chapter 9, the game can consistently crash, preventing progress past that point.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1627570/discussions/1/4852154959746760110/|title=Steam Community Discussion - fatal error in chapter 9|date=2024-09-19}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1627570/discussions/1/4852154959748358982/|title=Steam Community Discussion - Plucky Squire CH 9 Fatal Error Crash|date=2024-09-19}}</ref> | ||
| + | {{--}} No known fix. | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 12 |
| − | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = <ref name="SpecialK_09172024"/> |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
| − | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = false |
| − | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
|windows arm app = unknown | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
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===Middleware=== | ===Middleware=== | ||
{{Middleware | {{Middleware | ||
| − | |physics = | + | |physics = PhysX 3 |
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = OGG Vorbis, XAudio2 |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 10 |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Core i3-4160 |
| − | |minCPU2 = | + | |minCPU2 = AMD FX-4350 |
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 8 GB |
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 27 GB |
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 |
| − | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon RX 460 |
| − | |minVRAM = | + | |minVRAM = 4 GB |
| − | |minDX = | + | |minDX = 12 |
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Core i5-8600K |
| − | |recCPU2 = | + | |recCPU2 = AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
| − | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = 16 GB |
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
| − | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 |
| − | |recGPU2 = | + | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 |
| − | |recVRAM = | + | |recVRAM = 8 GB |
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required.<br> |
| + | {{ii}} Minimum requirements are for Low Quality setting at 1080p, producing 40+ FPS.<br> | ||
| + | {{ii}} Recommended requirements are for High Quality setting at 1080p, producing 60 FPS. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 16:47, 19 September 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| All Possible Futures | |
| Publishers | |
| Devolver Digital | |
| Engines | |
| Unreal Engine 4[Note 1] | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | September 17, 2024 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 84 |
| OpenCritic | 84 |
| IGDB | 90 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Scrolling, Side view |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | ARPG |
| Art styles | Realistic, Cartoon |
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The Plucky Squire is a singleplayer bird's-eye view and scrolling side view ARPG developed by All Possible Futures and published by Devolver Digital.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
Works without Steam running when game is launched directly from Storybook.exe.[2] |
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| GOG.com (unavailable) | |
Will become available "at a later date".[3] | |
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| No microtransactions | None |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Storybook\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor %LOCALAPPDATA%\Storybook\Saved\SaveGames\InputSettingsKeyMappings.sav %LOCALAPPDATA%\Storybook\Saved\SaveGames\UserSettings.sav |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1627570/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
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*refers to a number between 1 and 3.
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Storybook\Saved\SaveGames\PlayerSlot*.sav |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1627570/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | Gameplay is pillarboxed to 16:9. Menus and UI render correctly at wider aspect ratios. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Controlled by Textures setting. Low disables AF, Medium uses 2x, High uses 4x, and Epic uses 8x.[4] | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA, TAA. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | The framerate is capped at 500 fps.[5] | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | [6] | ||
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.
Graphics settings.
Gameplay settings.
Accessibility settings.
Input
Keyboard and mouse bindings.
Controller bindings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Cannot rebind camera controls or opening the Book. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | Cannot rebind player or camera movement. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
| Steam Input | ||
|---|---|---|
| Steam Input API support | ||
| Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
| Official controller preset(s) | ||
| Steam Controller button prompts | ||
| Cursor detection | [7] |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Master, SFX, Music, Narration. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | Subtitles are diegetic, appearing on the pages of the book alongside gameplay. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
- There is currently no way to switch languages other than changing the language of the Steam client.
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| Traditional Chinese | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Latin American Spanish |
Issues unresolved
Game crashes after defeating Chapter 9 boss battle
After beating the boss battle in Chapter 9, the game can consistently crash, preventing progress past that point.[8][9]
- No known fix.
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 12 | [6] |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | PhysX 3 | |
| Audio | OGG Vorbis, XAudio2 |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 10 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-4160 AMD FX-4350 |
Intel Core i5-8600K AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 27 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 AMD Radeon RX 460 4 GB of VRAM DirectX 12 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 8 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
- Minimum requirements are for Low Quality setting at 1080p, producing 40+ FPS.
- Recommended requirements are for High Quality setting at 1080p, producing 60 FPS.
Notes
- ↑ Unreal Engine 4 engine build: 4.27.2[1]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1627570/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1627570) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Somewhatviable on 2024-09-17
- ↑ Verified by User:Macgovern on 2024-09-17
- ↑ [ GOG.com - The Plucky Squire] - last accessed on 2024-09-17
- "The Plucky Squire will be available on GOG at a later date."
- ↑ Verified by User:Macgovern on 2024-09-17
- Tested using Universal Unreal Engine 4 Unlocker and testing the value of
r.MaxAnisotropywhile changing the value of the Textures setting, as the latter's possible values correspond exactly to the official default texture quality settings for Unreal Engine 4 (see https://dev.epicgames.com/documentation/en-us/unreal-engine/scalability-reference#textures-sgtexturequality).
- Tested using Universal Unreal Engine 4 Unlocker and testing the value of
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrscottypieey on 2024-09-19
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Verified by User:Macgovern on 2024-09-17
- Tested using Special K v24.9.17.5.
- ↑ Verified by User:Macgovern on 2024-09-17
- Tested by creating action set for when cursor was shown which disabled the A button. When cursor was visible, the A button was disabled; when cursor was not visible, the A button worked as the A button.
- ↑ Steam Community Discussion - fatal error in chapter 9 - last accessed on 2024-09-19
- ↑ Steam Community Discussion - Plucky Squire CH 9 Fatal Error Crash - last accessed on 2024-09-19