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The vast continent-spanning city of Collosatropolis has finally reached the limits of its expansion. Tall buildings cover every available space. The air is thick with smoke and poisonous chemicals. Parking is a nightmare

Platypus is a action, shoot 'em up and arcade game developed by Anthony Flack and published by Claymatic Games.
Released on August 15th 2014 is available in English only on Windows.

It has received 549 reviews of which 497 were positive and 52 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. šŸ˜Ž

The game is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam.


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Windows
  • OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7/8
  • Processor: PentiumĀ® or AMDĀ® 1.3 GHz
  • Memory: 128 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 32MB 3D Video Card

User reviews & Ratings

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Nov. 2024
Good old times, a complete game that doesn't cost the price of a liver. Simple but challenging, a game that I never forgot despite the years. Thanks for my childhood guys !
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Aug. 2024
0. DOWNLOAD & INSTALL GAME " OBVIOUSLY " 1. DOWNLOAD dgVoodoo 2 program: https://dege.fw.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ - recommended 2. PUT FILES FROM dgVodoo2 in your game install folder. 3. PUT FILES FROM dgVodoo2 from "from the archive MS\x86 folder to the same folder where your game executable is in. If it's a 32bit DirectX application then copy" - as instructed on their website. -files should be DDraw D3DImm D3D9 D3D8 4. RUN dgVodooCpl.exe Settings: Should be by default like this but still Config folder should be your game root folder (where your platypus.exe is) eg <<YOUR DIRECTORY>>\common\Platypus GENERAL TAB Output API : Best Adapter : Any/All of them Full Screen Stretched - (Personal prefferences) Keep Window Aspect Ratio - unchecked (Personal prefferences) GLIDE TAB I disabled force V sync and disabled mipmapping - (Personal prefferences) Resolution: unforced 3Dfx Card Voodoo 2 DirectX Tab I left it default and I click apply. 5. RUN Platypus.exe 6. ENJOY side notes: if you have 2 screens have task manager on 2nd screen just in case something goes south you may experience sporatic but non annoying sound bugs during gameplay you may experience sound glitches on startup and on menu... buuut its not gameplay affecting soooooo... you may need to lower the game volume from windows sound mixer for a more pleasant listening experience. Played on Win 10 Ghost Spectre Super Lite Spread guide like plague and give feedback.
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Aug. 2024
A game of my childhood and brings a lot of nostalgia when I played this on my old PC. The gameplay, the music, and everything on this game is just pure perfection.
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July 2024
Fantastic game from my childhood, but is in dire need of some updates for more modern PCs. Can very easily crash. XBox 360 version is a bit better, but for true nostalgia I recommend this one.
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June 2024
I bought it because childhood. It's still as beautiful as I played it the first time. I play it on linux with proton. So, you should be able to play it on steam deck.
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Platypus
8.5
497
52
Online players
0
Developer
Anthony Flack
Publisher
Claymatic Games
Release 15 Aug 2014
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