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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 81 | 26 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 99% | 95 | 344 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 100% | 97 | 53 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Acclaim gate: the raw blend lands at 92.2, but scores above 88 must be earned in front of a mass audience; this verdict rests on 696 player reviews, a largely self-selected fanbase. As more players weigh in, the ceiling rises (full scale unlocks at 100,000 reviews).
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Apr 20, 2026) · 53 reviews sampled · 51 total reviews in window · weighted 20.2 up / 0 down · computed 1h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (20)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 77
“Delivering a pretty classic shooting experience with the gimmick of everything being formed in clay helps make this novel”
read full review ↗ - 70
“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.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Level design comes with the occasionally odd difficulty spike in places, but in general provides a satisfying shoot-em-up experience. It doesn't really push any boundaries in the gameplay department but handles the basics well. On very rare occasions the gameplay takes second seat to the visuals but most of the time they work together to create an memorable and enthralling journey.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“A fantastic arcade shooter with an adorable clay-modelled design. More than two decades after its original release, the remastered game has lost none of its charm. In fact, it is in great shape.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Platypus Reclayed is one of the best arcade shoot ’em ups I have played. It’s challenging, but so rewarding. Who knew flying a clay ship could be so much fun?”
read full review ↗ - 85
“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 of ageing, the gameplay improvements make the 23 year old game feel brand new.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Platypus Reclayed is an unparalleled shoot '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 just for ten-minute sessions, it's a gem that deserves a place in every gamer's library. If only it had a good story, though. Modders, it's your turn!”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Platypus Reclayed is an unparalleled shoot '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 just for ten-minute sessions, it's a gem that deserves a place in every gamer's library. If only it had a good story, though. Modders, it's your turn!”
read full review ↗ - 90
“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 this game in 4K. If you want a fun, and quirky shooter that is not only fun to play but challenging, then you will love this. Very cool and highly recommended!”
read full review ↗ - 80
“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 fans of the genre will still find something to enjoy here and will likely find the challenge easier to deal with. But if you’re not confident of your when it comes to shooters, you might want to try another adventure.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“ Platypus Reclayed is a beautiful claymation shoot ‘em up, with varied stages, creative power ups and possibly the best visuals in the genre. ”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Unless you really don’t like side-scrolling, bullet hell shooters, it’s easy enough to recommend Platypus Reclayed. It’s not the kind of shooter that’s going to test the skills of hardcore players, but with the adjustable difficulty it will provide a fun challenge to most gamers. And, honestly, it’s just a lot of fun in and of itself to be a part of such a creative Claymation experience.”
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Patch history
- Version 1.4.0 released!Apr 20, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Bug fix patch - version 1.3.6Dec 18, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch to expand modding capabilitiesNov 26, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Update patch 2a - version 1.3.3Nov 14, 2025
- Patch #2 is a Monster Update!Oct 31, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Minor patch for version 1.1.7Oct 7, 2025
- Version 1.1.7 UpdateSep 26, 2025
- Version 1.1.6 UpdateSep 24, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch #1 and Deluxe Edition is here!Sep 23, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Play our updated Platypus Reclayed demo!Aug 28, 2025significant · resets scoring window