Squashy Software developed the original game in 2002 for Windows. Led by Anthony Flack in New Zealand, the development team utilized plasticine to adapt claymation techniques for use with the independently developed title. A PlayStation Portable port launched in 2006, followed by an Xbox 360 downloadable title in 2009.
Creative direction on the remake is again led by Flack, painstakingly remodeling the graphics using stop-motion animation with support for high-definition monitors. The original soundtrack returns, alongside officially licensed remixes of classic 1980's music from C64audio.
Platypus Reclayed is available with adjustable difficultly settings and two-player co-operative play for Windows and Mac through Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PS4 and PlayStation 5 consoles.
From the Steam product page:
If you’re looking for an iconic soundtrack featuring vibrant mashups of decades of music history, reimagined for a new generation, the Platypus soundtrack is what you should be listening to. Featuring selections from legendary remix albums of classic Commodore 64 chiptunes including the “Back in Time” series and Karma 64, iconic tracks such as “Wizball 2000”, “Comic Bakery” and "Sanxion" make this soundtrack legendary on its own.Claymatic Games - Platypus Reclayed
These tracks fuse dance, orchestral, new-age, and progressive rock influences into unforgettable remixes of classic tunes by 80s chiptune legends like Martin Galway and Rob Hubbard. They open up the auditory journey for a nostalgic approach to earlier generations and new discovery of high-energy beats for the newer generations. Listening to the soundtrack cements the unique charm that made Platypus a cult classic.
Once only heard in snippets within the original game, the full high-quality versions will make you remember why you fell in love with Platypus. If you are just discovering it for the first time, this soundtrack is a joyful celebration of retro creativity, packed with nostalgia and timeless energy. Take a listen and dive in through decades of gaming history.
Developer @ClaymaticGames posts launch trailer for sidescrolling shoot-em-up Platypus Reclayed.
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