The childhood memories of many players have been rekindled by Platypus Reclayed, with 16 mentions of 'enfance' and 56 mentions of 'nostalgie' highlighting the game's ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia. This nostalgic value is backed by an overwhelmingly positive reception, with 99% of players leaving positive reviews. The game's unique blend of action and nostalgia has clearly struck a chord with its audience.
What it's about: 22 ans après ses débuts légendaires, l'iconique shoot 'em up indie Platypus revient en force, plus fort que jamais ! Aux côtés de son créateur original Anthony Flack, la talentueuse équipe Claymatic se lance dans une aventure pour faire renaître ce classique adoré et le moderniser.
In-game
« Played it before, playing it again after so many years, seeing the game in this beautiful glory once again brought me a lot of joy. Thank you Claymatic games, hope to see the 2nd one. »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played21« This game, for me, it reminds me of childhood memories Where everything was as fresh as the bright blue sky. Yeah as soon as I launch this game, I'm a child again. »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1« Very cute, very fun, good music, amazing to look at. A labor of love and it shows. PLEASE play this game. I promise its worth every penny. »👍 anonymous review · 11 h played1« Le jeu est vraiment génial ! Il tourne super bien, aucun bug à signaler pour le moment. Félicitations et merci aux développeurs pour ce jeu feelgood et difficile en même temps ! »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Super fun, harder than I remember. Platypus will always hold a special place in my heart so while it is different from the original (which is included as a mod) it is still a 10/10 for me. »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played11« Very fun game, and awesome to see the rapid fire updates after release. Really well balanced arcade style game. Super fun, but challenging enough to want to just keep on playing. »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played1« It's a nice remaster of a game I liked to play in the past. Now in HD, nicely streamlined, more newcomer-friendly, more features enhancing the replayability and with official mod support. Original version included! »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1
In players' words
« Played it before, playing it again after so many years, seeing the game in this beautiful glory once again brought me a lot of joy. Thank you Claymatic games, hope to see the 2nd one. »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played21« Super fun, harder than I remember. Platypus will always hold a special place in my heart so while it is different from the original (which is included as a mod) it is still a 10/10 for me. »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played11« This game, for me, it reminds me of childhood memories Where everything was as fresh as the bright blue sky. Yeah as soon as I launch this game, I'm a child again. »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1« Very fun game, and awesome to see the rapid fire updates after release. Really well balanced arcade style game. Super fun, but challenging enough to want to just keep on playing. »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played1« Very cute, very fun, good music, amazing to look at. A labor of love and it shows. PLEASE play this game. I promise its worth every penny. »👍 anonymous review · 11 h played1« It's a nice remaster of a game I liked to play in the past. Now in HD, nicely streamlined, more newcomer-friendly, more features enhancing the replayability and with official mod support. Original version included! »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1« Le jeu est vraiment génial ! Il tourne super bien, aucun bug à signaler pour le moment. Félicitations et merci aux développeurs pour ce jeu feelgood et difficile en même temps ! »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
95 % pos · n=134
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=74
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=50
Audio / music
88 % pos · n=24
Value for money
93 % pos · n=14
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=10
Performance
89 % pos · n=9
Multiplayer
86 % pos · n=7
Interface / UX
50 % pos · n=6
Stability / bugs
60 % pos · n=5
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
134
127
2
5
Graphics / art
74
74
0
0
Content / longevity
50
50
0
0
Audio / music
24
21
1
2
Value for money
14
13
1
0
Story / writing
10
10
0
0
Performance
9
8
0
1
Multiplayer
7
6
0
1
Interface / UX
6
3
0
3
Stability / bugs
5
3
0
2
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 5.2 h on median; those who dislike it: 54 min.
🪤 100 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
<2h
95 % (n=81)
2-10h
100 % (n=205)
10-25h
100 % (n=77)
>25h
100 % (n=40)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 28 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 11,3 % of players.
127 positive mentions out of 134 for gameplay, indicating a well-designed and engaging experience
74 positive mentions out of 74 for graphics, showcasing the game's visual appeal
50 positive mentions out of 50 for content, highlighting the game's richness and variety
Weaknesses
5 negative mentions out of 134 for gameplay, suggesting some minor issues with the experience
3 negative mentions out of 6 for ui, indicating some room for improvement in the user interface
Who is it for?
Fans of action-packed games and those looking for a nostalgic experience will find Platypus Reclayed to be a great fit, with its unique blend of gameplay and nostalgic value.
Is Platypus Reclayed worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 99% of 678 Steam reviews are positive (player score 98/100). Current price: 14,79€.
Verdict
With its engaging gameplay, rich content, and nostalgic value, Platypus Reclayed is a must-play for fans of action games and nostalgic experiences. The game's unique visuals and overwhelmingly positive reception only add to its appeal, making it a standout title in its genre.
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