Platypus Reclayed

Platypus Reclayed is a fun shoot ‘em up game that brings back the classic claymation shooter with improved visuals, weapons, and handcrafted flair. While the story is minimal, it has a charm that draws players back. Overall, it’s a claytastic blast.

Level design comes with the occasionally odd difficulty spike in places, but in general provides a satisfying shoot-em-up experience. It doesn't really push any boundaries in the gameplay department but handles the basics well. On very rare occasions the gameplay takes second seat to the visuals but most of the time they work together to create an memorable and enthralling journey.

Platypus Reclayed is more than a remake. It’s a respectful resurrection. It doesn’t chase trends or gimmicks; it just asks whether something simple, physical, and handmade can still feel thrilling. It turns out it can. It’s an accessible yet demanding shooter or players who love precision, rhythm, and craft. The repetition is there, but so is the reward. The clay aesthetic gives it soul; the gameplay keeps it grounded.

Platypus Reclayed is a very stylized, but overall simple shooter that can leave an impression on you. Like I mentioned at the start of the review, I love this Claymation style of art so it was a treat to experience this game in 4K. If you want a fun, and quirky shooter that is not only fun to play but challenging, then you will love this. Very cool and highly recommended!

Platypus Reclayed really is impressive on every front. Far from being style over substance, it’s an immensely satisfying, yet challenging, shoot 'em up experience.

Platypus Reclayed is an unparalleled shoot 'em up with a play-dough aesthetic that appeals to both nostalgic gamers and those new to the genre. It stands out with its simple yet deep gameplay and fast-paced yet enjoyable design. Even if just for ten-minute sessions, it's a gem that deserves a place in every gamer's library. If only it had a good story, though. Modders, it's your turn!

It may not look like a super-tough shoot 'em up but Platypus Reclayed definitely is and it's so much fun that you'll want to master every stage.

Platypus Reclayed brings a picturesque combination of an unusual visual style for games in general, especially for shoot 'em ups, with a fierce difficulty level and crazy power-ups. You could even say it's a game made, and remade, with detailed and artisanal craftsmanship.

Delivering a pretty classic shooting experience with the gimmick of everything being formed in clay helps make this novel

Claymatic Games brings us a solid remaster that combines the best of the classic game with modern elements.