Platypus iPhone Game App Review
Posted on 27. Aug, 2009 by iPhone App Reviewer in $5, 8 Star Ratings, iPhone Game App Reviews
Platypus: Enjoyable 2D arcade shooting.
| Our Rating: 7.9/10 |  |
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Version Reviewed: 1.20
Developer: Handmark, Inc [iTunes Link]
Price as of Review: $4.99
Current iTunes Rating: 4/5
Size: 4.8MB
Lite Version: [iTunes Link]
Platypus is a uniquely themed arcade shooter which will bring back a lot of nostalgia for folks who played the hundreds of similar games in the time of the Nintendo 64. The goal of Platypus is to gain as many points by shooting up enemies with one of several weapons (power-ups are available throughout each stage). There’s a huge amount of stages and levels to go through, beating all of them would take several hours being a skilled player. Although you only get four lives, you’re able to continue where you left off, just with your points reset.
Like all classic arcade shooters the high score board is your main motivation to playing – although Platypus is very enjoyable, it’s not really the addictive paradigm and therefore you’ll probably put it away once beat. Unfortunately there’s no global high scores and the only competition is yourself, friends who you let use your device and the pre-ranked entries. However the four total stages should be more than enough to keep you entertained for that five dollars worth of time.
The graphics are very unique, the theme is well, it’s clay. Everything was basically drawn from clay. Although it doesn’t look modern or extremely detailed it gives a nice effect and really sets the theme. The graphics in all are satisfactory, keeping them at a low level leaves room for game stability, and with the huge amount of objects (bullets, enemies, particles, etc) on the screen at the same time, stability is key. Handmark Inc has done a great job on the control interface, you can control via touch or accelerometer and both allow you to set sensitivity and calibration. Nifty eh?
All in all if you’re into arcade shooters, Platypus is for you, it definitely does not disappoint. It’s quite entertaining while it lasts, and it’s an excellent game to show to friends as you can show them so many aspects of your awesome new iPhone.
Final Ratings:
Gameplay: 8.9/10 – Lots of stages, enough to last quite a while. Tons of different enemies and powerups.
Enjoyment: 7/10 – It’s a pretty nifty game and will keep you entertained no doubt – how long is the question.
Graphics: 7.5/10 – The theme isn’t the best but they executed it well.
Sound: 8/10 – For those who love nostalgia, you’ll love the sound effects, for those who don’t you can turn it off.
Technology: 8.2/10 – Ability to control via accelerometer and touch, both can be customized to your personal standards.
Replay Value: 7.8/10 – Lots of levels available but the only real motivation is the local-only high score board.
Overall Rating: 7.9/10
Further Improvements:
- Global high score board
- Different themes – a lot of people will be pulled away from buying this due to the current clay style graphics.
- Different ships and more guns!
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