Astraware brings another popular title over to the iPhone and iPod Touch. This time, the squishiest blast’em game, Platypus, which I’ve reviewed here is now available for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Here’s the official news release:
Handmark Brings Cult Mac Game ‘Platypus’ to the Apple App Store
KANSAS CITY, MO – Dec. 8th, 2008 – Handmark(R) today announced the release of Platypus, its cult side-scrolling shooter game for iPhoneTM and iPod(R) touch, on the Apple App Store.The award-winning game, based on the highly-acclaimed Mac and PC game from Idigicon and developed by Astraware(R) - the Handmark Games StudioTM, is a unique arcade game based off of characters and scenes made from modelling clay.
The original creator hand built every ship, tree, and explosion using clay art, photographed them and created digital graphics for the game. Explosions within the game “splat” instead of “bang”, and the fruit bonuses make the game graphics seem almost tangible.
“We are so pleased to see one of our most successful titles make its way onto this new and exciting platform,” said Giles Hunter, Managing Director, Idigicon.
Using a choice of control methods including the iPhone’s built-in accelerometer, players pilot the venerable F-27 ‘Platypus’ across squashy fields and trees, avoiding the snowy mountains to defend peaceful Mungola from invasion. Enemy ships disappear in a splat, and several different power-ups are available to assist with the 20-level mission across 4 huge clay scenarios.
Platypus is a game that feels so real you just want to touch it - and now on the iPhone and iPod touch you can!” said Howard Tomlinson, Director of Game Development, Astraware. “It’s arcade blasting fun at your fingertips!”
Platypus is available for $4.99 from Apple’s App Store on iPhone or iPod touch or at Apple’s iTunes app Store.
For more information and to view a demo video, visit this page.
Don’t forget that Platypus is also available for the following platforms: Palm OS, Pocket PC/Windows Mobile Pro (touchscreens), Pocket PC/Windows Mobile Standard (non-touchscreens), Symbian S60, Symbian UIQ, Blackberry and now, the iPhone. Check out the Platypus page for more details!
You can also get Platypus from these other vendors: Handango, Clickgamer. Available from MobiHand, Platypus for Palm OS, Platypus for WM 5/6 Pro, Platypus for WM 5/6 Standard, Platypus for S60.
As well, Deluxeware’s eXact has also been brought over to the iPhone. More details can be found at Astraware’s eXact page here!
Don’t forget there’s also eXactII for the Palm OS available at Astraware here and at the following vendors: Handango, Clickgamer and OnlyTreo (MobiHand)
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