Jumping Platypus Mac OS
Jumping Platypus Mac OS
On Mac OS X - the following keyboard shortcuts work by default. Note that you have to make Option key act like Meta in Terminal preferences (under keyboard tab). Alt (⌥)+F to jump Forward by a word alt (⌥)+B to jump Backward by a word I have observed that default emacs key-bindings for simple text navigation seem to work on bash shells. Welcome to to the homepage of 'Hexley' the platypus. Hexley is the mascot for Apple's open source operating system Darwin. This mascot had its genesis on the Darwin-Developers mailing list. Various proposals were put forward by the members of the list, and after much lively discussion everyone settled on a Platypus. I’ve also had the cursor jumping issue with several mice on Mac OS X Snow Leopard. First with a basic logitech mouse (can’t remember the model) which I already gave away, because I thought it just doesn’t work with a Mac. And then I’ve tested with two HP mice which I. For those of you who still have old computers running Windows XP (32-bit) or any other Windows 32-bit OS, I have setup the download availability of my old old standards: Tube CAD, SE Amp CAD, and Audio Gadgets. The downloads are at the GlassWare-Yahoo store and the price is only $9.95 for each program. So many have asked that I had to do it.
Welcome to to the homepage of 'Hexley' the platypus. Hexley is the mascot for Apple's open source operating system Darwin. This mascot had its genesis on the Darwin-Developers mailing list. Various proposals were put forward by the members of the list, and after much lively discussion everyone settled on a Platypus. Jon Hooper created the design which was then named after Darwin's assistant who was supposedly called Hexley. Learn more about the mistaken identity of Hexley.
The design's copyright belongs to Jon Hooper. There is basically no restriction on copying the design. Jon asks that you use good taste in the use of Hexley and that you try remain on model. It would be preferable if the designs were not altered or modified in order to keep the integrity of the design. Also if a drawing is used he would appreciate a credit either near the image or in your pages credits, whatever is appropriate.
Apple has asked us to let people know that using an apple in conjunction with Hexley is inappropriate since Hexley is not an officially sanctioned logo for Darwin, therefore using an apple is risking the wrath of Apple's trademark lawyers.
We are working on providing more images of Hexley. If you need something that we don't currently have up please email me and I will see what I can do. Check below in our downloads to see if your currrent needs are met.
Downloads
128X128 Icons (Set of 7 tiffs with alpha 84kb) hexley_icons_128.tar.gz
450X450 Images (Set of 7 tiffs with alpha 444kb) hexley_tiffs_450.tar.gz
OSX Folder Icon set (7 Folder Icon X files) submitted by Yannick Housseau hexley folder icon set.sit
Adobe Illustrator file of Hexley with Fork (293kb) hexley_2k_vector_AI.eps
Printable Turn-Around Model Sheet 300dpi (1.5Mb) hexley_turnaround.pdf
T-Shirts
Jim Schmidt has put up some shirts on Cafe Press http://www.cafepress.com/darwinos inspired by a Christian Site attacking Apple as Evil (A hoax apparently)
| Platypus | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Squashy Software[a] |
| Publisher(s) | Idigicon[b] |
| Producer(s) | George Bray |
| Designer(s) | Anthony Flack |
| Programmer(s) | Michael W. Boeh |
| Composer(s) | Alistair Bowness Chris Abbott Darren Izzard |
| Series | Platypus |
| Platform(s) |
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| Release |
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| Genre(s) | Horizontally scrolling shooter |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, Co-op |
Platypus is a horizontal scrolling shooter game created and designed by Anthony Flack, produced by George Bray, and programmed by Michael W. Boeh. The objective is to guide an antique spacecraft by utilizing the mouse in order to avoid and attempt to shoot enemies.
Gameplay[edit]
The player flies an antiquated spacecraft (the last of the fictional F-27 Platypus fleet) and attempts to defend the peaceful country of Mungola from neighboring Colossatropolis, which has become so overcrowded that its inhabitants are taking over Mungola for space and resources. The game consists of four levels, with five areas per level and a strong boss enemy that must be defeated at the end of the fifth area. The player can collect power-ups that affect the type and firing rate of the ship's weapons, equip auxiliary cannons, or activate defensive shields.
Points are scored for destroying enemies and collecting bonus items. In addition, at the end of each area, the player receives bonus points depending on the percentage of primary targets and enemy craft destroyed.
Development[edit]
All the artwork for the game was created using a process called Claymation. Flack has stated that due to limited availability of Plasticine in his home country of New Zealand at the time the game was created, he re-used the same lump of grey clay to create all the models, photographed them with a digital camera, and coloured the images in Adobe Photoshop. The music in Platypus on all platforms except iPhone consists of various remixes of Commodore 64 game tunes by various Commodore 64 composers, and performed by various remixers of Commodore 64 music. They originally appeared on CDs from the C64Audio.com label, and were licensed to Idigicon Ltd. by High Technology Publishing Ltd. The current publishers for all composers whose music appeared in the game except Jonathan Dunn who is represented by Bucks Music Publishing Ltd. and who at the time was unpublished. Where possible, full credits appeared in the distributions, albeit in text file form.
As of 2019, Anthony and Claymatic Games bought the license for Platypus, including its sequel.
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Releases[edit]
Platypus was first released on CD in May 2002.[1] It was modified and distributed online by Retro64 from January 2004 and included an easy mode and mouse support.[2] A third build of the game (which can be distinguished as the score of Player 2 as yellow numbers and not red) included various bug fixes and was used for multiple localizations, including Chinese and Japanese versions. On November 14, 2006, Platypus saw a release for Sony's PlayStation Portable console.[3] On March 26, 2009 it became available for download on the PlayStation Network.[4] The game functions the same as its full PC downloadable version, but with minor changes for the PSP version, like the new screen size. On November 24, 2009, Platypus was released on Xbox Live Indie Games. On August 15, 2014, Platypus and Platypus II, were both released on Steam.[5]
Reception[edit]
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | (PSP) 59/100[6] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| GameSpot | (Win) 8.0/10[7] (PSP) 6.8/10[8] |
| GameSpy | (PSP) [9] |
| IGN | (PSP) 5.0/10[10] |
| Pocket Gamer | (iOS) [11] |
| X-Play | (PSP) [12] |
| Clubic | (OS X) [13] |
| Extreme Gamer | (PSP) 6/10[14] |
| Game Tunnel | (Win) 8/10[15] |
| Kidzworld | (PSP) [4] |
| MacLife | (iOS) 4/5[16] |
| Slide To Play | (iOS) [17] |
Platypus was met with positive reception from critics.
Sequel[edit]
In February 2007, Idigicon released Platypus II, developed by Citric Games without the involvement of the original developer.[2]
Notes[edit]
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- ^Ported to mobile devices by BitRabbit, PSP by MumboJumbo, Xbox 360 by Escapist Games
- ^Windows version was published digitally by Retro64 and KISS Ltd., mobile ports were published by Handmark, PSP port was published by MumboJumbo and Xbox 360 port was published by Escapist Games
References[edit]
- ^'Platypus (Game)'. Giant Bomb. Archived from the original on 2014-12-21. Retrieved 2017-02-07.
- ^ ab'Platypus'. MobyGames. Archived from the original on 2017-02-08. Retrieved 2017-02-07.
- ^'Platypus Releases'. MobyGames. Archived from the original on 2017-02-08. Retrieved 2017-02-07.
- ^ ab'Platypus :: PSP Game Review'. Kidzworld. April 1, 2009. Archived from the original on 2012-03-30. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
- ^'Platypus'. Steam Spy. Archived from the original on 2017-02-08. Retrieved 2017-02-07.
- ^'Platypus for PSP Reviews'. Metacritic. CBS Interactive. November 17, 2006. Archived from the original on 2019-03-14. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
- ^Kasavin, Greg (November 1, 2005). 'Platypus Review - If you're a fan of the side-scrolling shoot-'em-ups that were popular in arcades and on video game consoles throughout the '80s and '90s, Platypus will be a real treat'. GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 2015-07-03. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
- ^Calvert, Justin (December 18, 2006). 'Platypus Review - Platypus is a simplistic, short-lived shoot-'em-up with visuals and gameplay that are adequate rather than impressive'. GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 2020-11-26. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
- ^Kemps, Heidi (January 3, 2007). 'Platypus (PSP) - An odd duck indeed'. GameSpy. IGN. Archived from the original on 2015-09-25. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
- ^Lewis, Ed (December 7, 2006). 'Platypus Review - Goofy graphics get wrapped around a generic and lifeless shooter'. IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on 2015-11-27. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
- ^Andrew, Keith (December 11, 2008). 'Game Review: Platypus (iPhone)'. Pocket Gamer. Steel Media Ltd. Archived from the original on 2019-10-31. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
- ^D'Aprile, Jason (February 8, 2007). 'X-Play Review: Platypus (Sony PSP)'. X-Play. G4 Media. Archived from the original on 2007-02-21. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
- ^Brasier, Jason (June 2, 2008). 'Télécharger Platypus Game (Mac) - Un peu d'agressivité dans un monde de pâte à modeler !'. Clubic (in French). Clubic SAS. Archived from the original on 2008-06-05. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
- ^Boutilier, Christian (December 18, 2006). 'Platypus PSP Review'. Extreme Gamer. Christian Boutilier. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
- ^Carroll, Russell (February 6, 2004). 'Act: Platypus [by Retro64] - Mini Review: Platypus'. Game Tunnel. Russell Carroll. Archived from the original on 2004-12-17. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
- ^Spitalieri, Mike (January 5, 2009). 'iPhone - Platypus'. MacLife. Future US. Archived from the original on 2009-01-29. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
- ^Podolsky, Andrew (June 11, 2009). 'Platypus Review'. Slide To Play. Slide To Play, Inc. Archived from the original on 2010-01-01. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
External links[edit]
- Platypus at GameFAQs
- Platypus at Giant Bomb
- Platypus at MobyGames
Jumping Platypus Mac OS