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Platypus Reclayed revives the classic 2002 claymation shooter for the next-generation. A demo is up now and it's releasing September 18th. I absolutely love everything about clay animation, and I have to say this looks great if you love a good shoot 'em up.

This reimagining of the cult classic arcade shooter Platypus takes everything that was great about the original game and updates it with a huge host of new features for the definitive edition of Platypus. Led by the original creator, Anthony Flack along with a new team it's not just a simple remaster. They've completed revamped it from scratch with new models and artwork, updated gameplay and new content.

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"As the industry has shifted towards more complex, feature-rich, lengthier games, we wanted to go in the other direction: providing a one-button shmup that’s fun from the moment you pick it up!" said Anthony Flack, Lead Games Designer at Claymatic Games. "You don’t need to learn any complicated combos or absorb a bookish tutorial teaching how you can have fun later. Instead, you get right to the action. Platypus Reclayed is designed to be something you pick up for 20 minutes before bed or on your lunch break, but you enjoy every second of it!"

Game Highlights:

  • Two-Player Simultaneous Action: Team up with a friend for double the fun!
  • Stunning Clay-Animated Graphics: Experience the beauty of clay-animation like never before with all-new high definition artwork.
  • Addictive, Exciting Gameplay: Get ready for heart-pounding action that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
  • The original Platypus soundtrack is back with even more officially licensed remixes of classic 1980s game tunes from our friends at C64audio.
  • Adjustable Difficulty Settings: Whether you're a novice or a seasoned pro, Platypus has a challenge for everyone.
  • Perfect for the Entire Family: Share the joy of Platypus with loved ones of all ages!

Platypus Reclayed | Release Date: 18th September 2025

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Linux_Rocks 19 hours ago
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Now if they only made a ClayFighter knockoff next. ⛄
Cloversheen 16 hours ago
Game looks fantastic! emoji

The original Platypus soundtrack is back with even more officially licensed remixes of classic 1980s game tunes from our friends at C64audio.
I was gonna say, that sounds an awful lot like C64 remixes I've heard on Slayradio over the years. Anyone remember which game tune that was?
M@GOid 10 hours ago
"As the industry has shifted towards more complex, feature-rich, lengthier games, we wanted to go in the other direction: providing a one-button shmup that’s fun from the moment you pick it up!" said Anthony Flack, Lead Games Designer at Claymatic Games. "You don’t need to learn any complicated combos or absorb a bookish tutorial teaching how you can have fun later. Instead, you get right to the action. Platypus Reclayed is designed to be something you pick up for 20 minutes before bed or on your lunch break, but you enjoy every second of it!"

Amen brother. Back then you could finish a game in 30 minutes and nobody were bitching about it. Now if a game last 10 hours "it is too short". Personally, I prefer a short game with real thought put in the stage and gameplay details, than 30 to 60 hours of boring stuff made by AI to artificially made a game longer.
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