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Platypus

Platypus is a fast, frantic and fun arcade-style shoot-em-up. The vast continent-spanning city of Collosatropolis has finally reached the limits of its expansion. Tall buildings cover every available space…

14 May 2002

Platypus is an arcade developed by Squashy Software, released 14 May 2002 on PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360 and PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What Platypus is

Platypus is an arcade game developed by Squashy Software and released in 2002. It was published by KISS ltd. It is available on PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360 and PC (Microsoft Windows).

The premise, in the publisher's words

Platypus is a fast, frantic and fun arcade-style shoot-em-up. The vast continent-spanning city of Collosatropolis has finally reached the limits of its expansion. Tall buildings cover every available space. The air is thick with smoke and poisonous chemicals. Parking is a nightmare. The Collosotropolan leaders have decided the simplest solution is to invade the neighbouring country of Mungola. They don't anticipate much of a struggle - Mungolans are simple, earthy types without much love for industry. In fact, Mungola's entire defence force consists of a single squadron of fighter planes - the venerable F-27 "Platypus". What possible threat could a few antique aircraft be to the mighty…
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action and science fiction. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Platypus launched on 14 May 2002, within three weeks of Medal of Honor: Frontline, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, World Soccer: Winning Eleven 6 International and Aggressive Inline.

Released around the same time: Medal of Honor: Frontline, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, World Soccer: Winning Eleven 6 International, Aggressive Inline.

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When did Platypus come out?
Platypus was released on 14 May 2002 for PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360 and PC (Microsoft Windows).

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