The graphics resemble claymation and you control a fighter craft blasting all sorts of flying enemies that burst into fruits which you can collect for powerups or scores. The game can be difficult and you must survive multiple waves before making it to the next stage and a save point. Overall a solid game. Platypus is a product developed by Retro64 Computer Games.This site is not directly affiliated with Retro64 Computer Games.All trademarks, registered trademarks, product names and company names or logos mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
If you're a fan of the side-scrolling shoot-'em-ups that were popular in arcades and on video game consoles throughout the '80s and '90s, Platypus will be a real treat.
By Greg Kasavin on
Stunning good looks highlight this imaginatively styled but otherwise traditional side-scrolling shoot-'em-up, in which you must maneuver an unassuming little ship through numerous enemy-infested stages while blasting pretty much everything in your way. Platypus is easy to play using the mouse, keyboard, or joystick, and you have the option to play simultaneously with a friend. Multiple difficulty levels are also available, and unless you consider yourself a pro at classic shooters like Gradius, you'll appreciate having the 'easy' setting, since the tougher options are very challenging.
The game has a good, solid feel to it, and you'll find a number of fun-to-use power-ups during the course of your missions, which include a number of battles against big, heavily armed boss opponents. Through it all, the visuals of Platypus are the main attraction, since the whole world of the game looks like it's made of clay. Great little details abound, such as how bigger enemy ships gradually break apart as you shoot them, and you can even see their crews bail out by parachute. Platypus' lively soundtrack also never skips a beat as you play, helping solidify this as a great example of a classic arcade-style game for your PC.
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Why was this update made? (reffer history):
(cur) (last) 06:47, 23 April 2007 71.206.231.102 (Talk) (1,921 bytes) (cleaned up article (removed insignificant info))
This update removed an important section from the page which I had created insted of a small section with less information.
It was by a non user. This should not be allowed. I had worked hard to make that section!
Luckyly I had one copy of the section saved in a word fill.
If someone can do about it, please do it. Major section in pages can be lost in such way.
Platypus Pictures
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Deshkap 2006 15:48, 25 April 2007 (UTC)
- All previous versions are stored on wikipedia in the 'history' section, so there is no risk of anything being lost, and you do not need to use your own partial backup. The information was removed in the first place because encyclopedia articles should not list minutiae or give a detailed description of how to play the game. 71.206.231.102
Fair use rationale for Image:Platylogo.jpg[edit]
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Platypus 2 merged[edit]
Why was the page Platypus 2 (game) merged into this page? These are to different games (Platypus 2 is a sequal). If it was thought unnecessary, why do other games with sequals have different pages. Moreover the sequal is official —Preceding unsigned comment added by Deshkap 2006 (talk • contribs) 17:20, 29 April 2008 (UTC)
Platypus 2 Video Game
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