Platypus Reclayed

Platypus Reclayed

September 18, 2025

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Free movement ship control while the screen advances automatically. Single fire button. Collect stars to obtain temporary special shots. Collected fruits award points that can be converted into extra lives. Modes: practice, score attack (single life), adjustable difficulty

Critic Score

81.4

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Critic Reviews (12)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

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

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Amir Khalid ReGame It Sep 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

30.0

"Platypus Recycled may not bring anything new to its genre, but with its gorgeous visuals and excellent music, it offers a fun and short experience for shoot ’em up fans."

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Carlos França Junior GameBlast Sep 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

28.0

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

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Chris Dunlap Gaming Age Sep 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

40.0

"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 …"

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Darren Edwards TheXboxHub Sep 2025
100.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

70.0

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

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John Rairdin NintendoWorldReport Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

28.0

"Level design comes with the occasionally odd difficulty spike in places, but in general provides a satisfying shoot-em-up experience. It doesn&s;t really push any boundaries in the gameplay department but handles the basics well. On very rare occasions the gameplay …"

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Josh Speer Hey Poor Player Sep 2025
80.0 /100

"Despite my frustration with the 4th stage and occasional difficulty with the game’s balance, Platypus Reclayed is still a very unique and enjoyable Shmup overall. It even features two-player co-op, a feature I wasn’t able to try out. I’d say …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Sep 2025
77.0 /100

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

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Mario Vadillo Comunidad Xbox Sep 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

40.0

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

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Mark Pell Gamer Social Club Sep 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

25.0

"Platypus Reclayed is an excellent remake of a classic shooter. A full rebuild that has been crafted with a lot of love and community engagement (do checkout the fun Claymatic Discord) that met every expectation I had. Showing no signs …"

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Seth Hay Cat with Monocle Sep 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

50.0

"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 …"

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Ufuk Yurtbil Oyungezer Online Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

87.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

68.0

"Platypus Reclayed is an unparalleled shoot &s;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 …"

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