Platypus II

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Platypus II is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Idigicon and was released on August 15, 2014. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Platypus II" is a remastered version of the classic arcade game, where players control the Platypus fighter to protect Mungola from enemies. The game features stunning claymation graphics, cooperative multi-player mode for up to 3 players, and two difficulty levels. Fly through a beautifully crafted clay world and collect power-ups and bonuses, offering fun for all ages. Join the active community on the Claymatic Games Discord for more information.

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Audience ScoreBased on 267 reviews

music11 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a fun 3-player co-op mode, which adds to the enjoyment when playing with friends.
The claymation graphics are charming and nostalgic, appealing to fans of retro games.
The gameplay is straightforward and can be enjoyable for casual players looking for a simple shoot 'em up experience.

The game has significant technical issues, including poor performance on modern hardware and sound only coming from one speaker.
Many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in innovation compared to the original Platypus.
The overall quality has dropped, with complaints about the level design, audio, and controls feeling unresponsive.

music
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
66%
12%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that it primarily consists of remixes from classic Commodore 64 tunes, which can feel repetitive and less appealing compared to the original game's soundtrack. While some tracks, particularly from level 3, are praised for their rich ambiance and nostalgia, technical issues such as audio only coming from one ear and a lack of volume control detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the music has its moments, it generally fails to live up to the expectations set by its predecessor.
- “I'd say, world 3 music is new and it's the best tune of all present.”
- “The music is fantastic, the gameplay is good for those that are starting to play shoot 'em ups.”
- “I really loved the music, and the feel to it, and the clay animation style.”
- “The soundtrack primarily remixes existing tunes and sounds less appealing compared to Platypus 1.”
- “The music only comes from the right speaker, which is annoying if you wear a headset.”
- “The sequel just doesn't live up to the first one's name; the gameplay and the music just don't improve on what we had with the first one.”
graphics
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
65%
16%
The graphics of the game are generally considered dated, with many reviewers noting that they are only slightly improved or on par with its predecessor. While some appreciate the unique claymation style, others criticize the visuals for being subpar, lacking resolution options, and suffering from technical issues. Overall, the graphics evoke a nostalgic charm but fail to impress in terms of quality and detail.
- “I love the 'clay style' graphics!”
- “The art style is so pleasing to the eye, the claymation makes it an instant classic!”
- “Great fun little shooter with claymation graphics!!”
- “Also the graphics are garbage, the resolution cannot be adjusted, the interface is sub-par, and the music is generic.”
- “Not to mention the absolutely bizarre final level and its awful graphics, which are the worst part about this game.”
- “The graphics are no better - if anything, the backgrounds feel so lazy and flat, it's a step down from the first game - and the combat really is just the same.”
gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
63%
9%
The gameplay is generally described as dated and lacking in innovation, with many mechanics and enemy patterns feeling familiar and repetitive. While some players find it enjoyable and accessible, especially for newcomers to the genre, others criticize it for being slow and lacking variety. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a slight improvement over the original, but it fails to fully capitalize on its potential, leaving some players feeling underwhelmed.
- “The gameplay obviously consists of shooting enemies and dodging bullets, so nothing special in that department.”
- “It's fun with decent graphics and solid gameplay.”
- “Gameplay - 8/10. I don't know if you played Platypus 1, but this improved and fixed everything that was wrong with the first one. For a game made so long ago, you can tell the creator knew what he was doing...”
- “Overall the gameplay is the same as part 1, but some features may be a bit janky compared to the original; it's playable nonetheless.”
- “The mechanics are your standard mechanics, the enemies and their patterns are the same ones you've seen in a hundred other games, and the same could be said for the power-ups.”
- “I find the levels too boring and too repetitive, gameplay very slow, plus the (still) boring music can be heard only from the right headphone of the headset.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and context, with many players noting that it feels more like a series of disconnected levels than a cohesive narrative. While some argue that arcade shooters don't necessarily require a strong storyline, the absence of any significant lore or plot detracts from the overall experience for many players.
- “I have now made it my mission to make Platypus II world famous and to help it get the recognition it deserves!”
- “Please assist me in this quest by purchasing this masterpiece and recommending it to everyone you know, you will not regret it.”
- “I played both versions and I would say that this game lacks storyline or lore, nor any context as to what, when, or why this is happening. Everything feels like a whole fever dream, especially world 5. Not only does it lack story, but the sounds are only heard by one side, and I couldn’t find a solution to fix it until I realized it’s a game issue.”
- “There is no (big) story.”
- “With seemingly no story, it's basically about defeating the enemies and getting a high score, which will save once you're done.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits stability issues, particularly with bugs present in the main menu.
- “The game is a bit buggy on the main menu alone.”
- “I experienced frequent crashes during gameplay, which made it frustrating to progress.”
- “The stability issues are so severe that I often have to restart the game multiple times.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is criticized for being poorly optimized, leading to performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “The game is poorly optimized, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “I experienced significant lag and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- “Despite having a high-end PC, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, indicating serious optimization issues.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game offers significant replayability due to the ability to choose from different ships, enhancing variety and strategic options. However, its short length—approximately two hours—limits overall content, making replay value the primary draw for players.
- “Being able to choose between different ships adds variety, strategy, and significant replay value.”
- “Length - 4/10. The only replay value in the game is its short length; you can beat it in less than 2 hours.”
- “Being able to choose between different ships is cool for variety, strategy, and adds some replay value.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The humor in the game is perceived as repetitive and lacking originality, with players noting that the different ships are merely variations of the same model, which diminishes the comedic effect. Additionally, constant references to the protagonist's ship are seen as annoying rather than amusing.
- “There are different ships, although hilariously it's the exact same ship model but just shoots something different.”
- “Not to mention the constant annoying references to Nux, i.e., the protagonist's ship in the background, that laughing character from the Nux logo on stage one.”
- “It's not funny anymore for me.”
- “The jokes fell flat and felt forced.”
- “I found the humor to be outdated and unoriginal.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers criticize the monetization strategy, noting that the final stage of the game feels like a blatant advertisement for the developers' other game, Nux, with recycled content that detracts from the overall experience.
- “The last stage was an advertisement for the developers' other game, Nux. From the level design to the enemies, everything felt like a copy-paste from Nux.”
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “I feel like I'm constantly being pushed to make in-game purchases, which ruins the overall experience.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the second game is characterized as both weird and spectacular, earning it an 8/10 rating, while also being described as classic, suggesting a blend of unique and traditional elements that enhance the overall experience.
- “The second game has a weird, but still spectacular atmosphere.”
- “8/10, the atmosphere is just classic.”