Platypus Adventures

Had a great time playing it so far, soundtrack is top notch. Reminded of old-school games with the deceptively simple combat mechanics, silent protagonist, easter eggs, and rewarding exploration. Surprising amount of stuff hidden around the game and looking through achievements after first completion I still have a decent amount to find. Definitely tougher than I had assumed it would be based on the art style. I made the mistake of underestimating it and starting on the highest difficulty and it absolutely made me pay for it, but the experience was satisfyingly hard instead of unfair. Not perfectly polished and did run into a few issues but above par for buying a game on Day 1 let alone for an indie game.

If you have kids or a Child at heart you can't go wrong with this game!, its a solo indie dev project and my god its crazy the amount of work went in to this game. 🟢 Pros: The Art design will blow you away and you'll think your in Australia the story is great and well put together, will get you sucked in for hours, Characters are true to there nature and look like the actually Animals photo mode is a great tool so you can capture that prefect moment 🔴 Cons: a few bugs where you'll swing or talk to an npc and you'll be stuck in place and have to respawn combat seems easy even on normal, and might need a bit more of adjustment the arrows pointing you the right way is there for one mission but gone for the next, would love to see it all the time so i know where i am going, map is huge, over all great experience and i can see the dev put a lot of time and effect in to this game, well worth the buy you will get hours of fun out of this game! you can check out my playthrough here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYXd4itApY4Z8KO-h9i__CHS58FE-8CCE STAY JUICY and happy gaming!

I love this game, beautiful soundtrack and graphics

I've been hanging out for this game for a long time! and so far is does not disappoint! such amazing artwork and so fun to go around and explore, can't wait to really be able to sit down and sink my teeth into this when work isn't threatening on the horizon

This game is totally amazing, WHY? Because this guy made it just one person, just one. Look that animations, the environement feels like you like in a epic jungle. The everything is keeps you in the feeling in Austirialla. This is truly an amazing game for everyone who wants to be in a good story. The game characters are really funny! Yes, they are very different of each other and makes very fun. This is not a story for just Platy, it is a story of a realism, the passion and the game where you can kick some @$$.

So far so good! You can tell a lot of heart and soul went in to this game and it's very impressive that this was all done by a solo developer. Very cute characters, environment is warm and colourful. I am definitely looking forward to playing more of this to discover what else is left to discover. Oh and it's working nicely on my Steam Deck which is a bonus because it feels like a great game to play while relaxing on the couch.

For a game made completely by one person, I am very impressed! The aesthetics were awesome, the music was good (in the few parts there WAS music), and bonus points for the ability to upgrade equipment! My only criticism would be the combat. In its current state, if feels unbalanced. The enemies can surround and trap you which pretty much means instant death, the dodge mechanic feels like it's on a cooldown as well (which I thought was odd), and when you heal using an item, you stop. I found my healing mitigated on several occasions when I was being chased by enemies, stopped to heal, then got hit again, which cancelled out my healing entirely. And if I'm being honest, there's no real incentive to even fight the enemies. There's no reward for beating them, and they don't drop anything (like health or items needed to trade with the villagers), so you can really just run right past them and carry on with your objective. That all being said, I must restate that THE ENTIRE GAME was all done by ONE person. So despite its combat flaws, this game is still definitely worth a playthrough. It's short, sweet, and gives us a glimpse of the Australian world of wildlife. As someone who has made a short indie game themselves, it makes me want to go back and sharpen MY skills.

Introduction =========== Platypus adventures is by far and away one of the most impressive games I've seen a truly independent developer put out in a very long time. The original creator, David, has spared no expense in his time or detailed working of the world to ensure that it is enjoyable in a wide variety of ways. From beating up enemies, to speed running, to a true completionist, it's all here. Having beta tested this game for months now, I can truly say, I am overjoyed that the game has reached public release, and applaud David for his efforts on a job well done. Game Play =========== Game play resembles that of a crash bandicoot or other 3D adventure game. If you're into the idea of large areas to explore, items to hunt down, fun little battle scenes along with boss fights, Platypus adventure will be a great fit for you. You can go down river rapids, hunt for shells to get better armor, find a whale in space, and a ton more. Combat is straight forward and simple. You can connect via a controller if you'd like, or you can use (what I prefer), which is a mouse and keyboard input style. Combat, though simple in mechanics, is actually quite difficult and definitely shows that it can become more and more entertaining with higher and higher difficulty options. Plus, finally beating a boss on a higher difficulty will leave you satisfied, or at least, it left me laughing over how proud / frustrated I was over the fight. Things like jumping across ravines with a vine are also entertaining. I couldn't help but feel like my character was a mini Indiana Jones in platypus form. You even get a boomerang that you can use to knock berries off of trees, or beat up enemies from a distance. Plus, I found a few secret things you can do while messing around in the game that truly had me enjoying the game. Controls are a bit tricky to get used to at first, however, given some time, that challenge actually becomes part of the fun of the game itself. That may sound bizarre, but I genuinely enjoyed learning how to use my controls more effectively by messing around with them from time to time. It actually felt like the game was a challenge I truly had to earn / beat on my own. Performance =========== Performance of the game is top notch. I originally started beta testing this game on a 980ti which ran the game smoothly on medium / high settings. Having jumped over to a 3070ti, the game hardly makes my computer sweat, which is fantastic. You can truly tell the developer spent hours, if not days tweaking every single little texture to ensure that performance wasn't lost. Story =========== The game's story is enticing. Though dialogue is text based, I still felt connected to the little guy "platy" as I met all of his friends, the community he was a part of, as well as the ebs and flows of the strained relationships the game takes you through. The plot is by no means the most complex I've ever played, but it's enjoyable as an adult and clearly would also be enjoyable to a younger audience. Striking that balance is something I admire and something I believe you will enjoy as well. Bonus Content =========== The game also features an area to learn all about the creatures that are represented in Platypus Adventure's gameplay. Each one helps you to understand what animals roam the great island that is Australia. Additionally, secret areas, bonus items, and so much more can be found by messing around the game and finding every hidden little thing possible. Rating =========== A+ Conclusion =========== In conclusion, this game was a true joy to beta test. I have now logged around 74.7 hours (according to steam as I write this review) and found myself enjoying each replay in new ways. There was always something different for me to try and find and made replay-ability of the game much higher than I expected. I would definitely recommend the game to anyone looking for something fun to enjoy, especially considering its low price point. Well done!