Description
The big city of Collosatropolis has reached the limits of its expansion. The Collostropolan leaders have decided to solve the problem by invading the neighboring country of Mungola. Since Mungolans are simple, earthy types they don’t expect much of a struggle. Mungola’s defense force consists only of a single squadron of fighter planes – the F-27 Platypus.
Platypus is a side-scrolling shooter, where you use your little space craft to blast the enemy ships. Shooting some formations gives the player weapon upgrades for twenty seconds. All models in the game were designed in clay, photographed and then digitally coloured. There is 20 levels in four different worlds each with their own themes and enemies.
The PSP version includes minor changes. It adds worlds, ships, and enemies not in the original game, constructed from existing graphics, with new movement patterns. The weapon balancing and bonus scoring system have been changed. Enhancements include a save system, a new Survival mode and Wi-Fi multiplayer action for 2 players.
Alternate Titles
- "Платипус: Пластилиновая Угроза" -- Russian spelling
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User Reviews
The Press Says
| AppCraver |
iPhone |
Jan 30, 2009 |
9 out of 10 |
90 |
| Game Tunnel |
Windows |
Feb 06, 2004 |
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80 |
| Slide to Play |
iPhone |
Jun 11, 2009 |
3 out of 4 |
75 |
| Pocket Gamer UK |
iPhone |
Dec 11, 2008 |
7 out of 10 |
70 |
| GameSpot |
PSP |
Dec 18, 2006 |
6.8 out of 10 |
68 |
| Defunct Games |
PSP |
Feb 01, 2007 |
65 out of 100 |
65 |
| Extreme Gamer |
PSP |
Dec 18, 2006 |
6 out of 10 |
60 |
| Clubic |
Windows |
Jun 02, 2008 |
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60 |
| Gamers' Temple, The |
PSP |
2006 |
60 out of 100 |
60 |
| G4 TV: X-Play |
PSP |
Feb 08, 2007 |
     |
40 |
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Trivia
The Windows version was originally written in the very first version of Blitz Basic, later ported to Blitz Plus, and then to Blitz Max. For the PSP version, the MumboJumbo developers ported it to C++.