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Putty (computer game)
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Putty is a game developed by System 3
and released in 1992
for the Amiga
. It was also released on the SNES
in 1993
, under the name Super Putty in North America and Europe and as in Japan.
Putty is able to form part of himself into a fist, allowing him to punch left or right to dispatch enemies.
Putty is also able to melt into the floor, making him invulnerable and also allowing him to absorb enemies, recovering a small amount of health in the process. With certain enemies in the game, such as the clockwork orange, once Putty has absorbed one he is then able to morph into the enemy's shape to use its abilities.
A final ability of Putty's is being able to create a mug of coffee from part of himself, which will distract bots and make them stand still.
The levels in Putty are laid out vertically, with the screen scrolling up and down. The levels contain regular platforms, as well as "solid" ledges that Putty can not move through, and other special tiles including electric platforms and bounce pads.
The aim of each level is to rescue a set number of bots within the time limit. In the early sections of the game, the bots simply stand around the level. Putty has to absorb them, and carry them to the level's goal (either a flying saucer or an elevator). Later on in the game, the bots will jump around platforms, often falling to their death.
Invariably each level also contains various enemies. These enemies include Terminator
carrots, Scouse sausages and sword-wielding spacemen. The enemies will attempt to hurt Putty in various ways. The attacks from some of the enemies will also hurt any bots that Putty is carrying at the time. If a bot is hurt four times it is killed, causing the player to have to find another bot to absorb.
Putty is also able to use powerups that are scattered around each level. These range from simple points bonuses to temporary invulnerability, to Uncle Ted. Once this latter powerup is collected, a man with a Hammond Organ
named Uncle Ted appears, and proceeds to play a tune, causing all of the enemies in the level to freeze.
was only released for Super NES
, only in Japan and PAL territories. It features Putty and nemesis Dweezil the cat teaming up to rescue other putties. It also features a two-player mode, with the second player taking control of a red putty. On August 12th 2010 System 3 announced that a new version of Putty Squad
will be available on PS3, iPhone, iPad and PSP.
In Retro Gamer issues 39 Mark Cale stated that he would be bringing the Putty series to the Nintendo DS
and PSP
in 2008 and more details would be announced later in 2008. They're looking to bring a new game to the systems rather than a port of the two existing games.
System 3 (software company)
System 3 Software Ltd is a British video game developer and publisher.Founded in 1983 by Mark Cale, the company has been responsible for many critically acclaimed videogame experiences, most notably The Last Ninja series, Myth: History in the Making, Impossible Mission, Constructor, Street Wars,...
and released in 1992
1992 in video gaming
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for the Amiga
Amiga
The Amiga is a family of personal computers that was sold by Commodore in the 1980s and 1990s. The first model was launched in 1985 as a high-end home computer and became popular for its graphical, audio and multi-tasking abilities...
. It was also released on the SNES
Super Nintendo Entertainment System
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System is a 16-bit video game console that was released by Nintendo in North America, Europe, Australasia , and South America between 1990 and 1993. In Japan and Southeast Asia, the system is called the , or SFC for short...
in 1993
1993 in video gaming
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, under the name Super Putty in North America and Europe and as in Japan.
Story
Putty Moon, the place where all the putties live, has been taken over by an evil wizard named Dazzledaze. Putty has been banished from the moon to the planet below. To return to Putty Moon and oust the evil wizard, Putty enlists the help of some robots ("bots") to build a skyscraper that will reach up to Putty Moon.Gameplay
In Putty, the player controls a blue blob with eyes. Putty has many moves that he could use to attack enemies or to navigate around the level. These abilities include being able to stretch out upwards, downwards, left and right to access far-off ledges. He also has the ability to inflate. This allows him to provide a cushioned landing for any falling bots. Over-inflation also acts as a "smart bomb", with Putty bursting, killing all of the enemies on the screen, whilst reducing his health in the process.Putty is able to form part of himself into a fist, allowing him to punch left or right to dispatch enemies.
Putty is also able to melt into the floor, making him invulnerable and also allowing him to absorb enemies, recovering a small amount of health in the process. With certain enemies in the game, such as the clockwork orange, once Putty has absorbed one he is then able to morph into the enemy's shape to use its abilities.
A final ability of Putty's is being able to create a mug of coffee from part of himself, which will distract bots and make them stand still.
The levels in Putty are laid out vertically, with the screen scrolling up and down. The levels contain regular platforms, as well as "solid" ledges that Putty can not move through, and other special tiles including electric platforms and bounce pads.
The aim of each level is to rescue a set number of bots within the time limit. In the early sections of the game, the bots simply stand around the level. Putty has to absorb them, and carry them to the level's goal (either a flying saucer or an elevator). Later on in the game, the bots will jump around platforms, often falling to their death.
Invariably each level also contains various enemies. These enemies include Terminator
The Terminator
The Terminator is a 1984 science fiction action film directed by James Cameron, co-written by Cameron and William Wisher Jr., and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Biehn, and Linda Hamilton. The film was produced by Hemdale Film Corporation and distributed by Orion Pictures, and filmed in Los...
carrots, Scouse sausages and sword-wielding spacemen. The enemies will attempt to hurt Putty in various ways. The attacks from some of the enemies will also hurt any bots that Putty is carrying at the time. If a bot is hurt four times it is killed, causing the player to have to find another bot to absorb.
Putty is also able to use powerups that are scattered around each level. These range from simple points bonuses to temporary invulnerability, to Uncle Ted. Once this latter powerup is collected, a man with a Hammond Organ
Hammond organ
The Hammond organ is an electric organ invented by Laurens Hammond in 1934 and manufactured by the Hammond Organ Company. While the Hammond organ was originally sold to churches as a lower-cost alternative to the wind-driven pipe organ, in the 1960s and 1970s it became a standard keyboard...
named Uncle Ted appears, and proceeds to play a tune, causing all of the enemies in the level to freeze.
Sequels
The sequel Putty SquadPutty Squad
Putty Squad is a 1994 video game for the SNES, developed by System 3 and published by Ocean Software. It was also developed for the Amiga 1200, Mega Drive and MS-DOS but these ports were ultimately unpublished...
was only released for Super NES
Super Nintendo Entertainment System
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System is a 16-bit video game console that was released by Nintendo in North America, Europe, Australasia , and South America between 1990 and 1993. In Japan and Southeast Asia, the system is called the , or SFC for short...
, only in Japan and PAL territories. It features Putty and nemesis Dweezil the cat teaming up to rescue other putties. It also features a two-player mode, with the second player taking control of a red putty. On August 12th 2010 System 3 announced that a new version of Putty Squad
Putty Squad
Putty Squad is a 1994 video game for the SNES, developed by System 3 and published by Ocean Software. It was also developed for the Amiga 1200, Mega Drive and MS-DOS but these ports were ultimately unpublished...
will be available on PS3, iPhone, iPad and PSP.
In Retro Gamer issues 39 Mark Cale stated that he would be bringing the Putty series to the Nintendo DS
Nintendo DS
The is a portable game console produced by Nintendo, first released on November 21, 2004. A distinctive feature of the system is the presence of two separate LCD screens, the lower of which is a touchscreen, encompassed within a clamshell design, similar to the Game Boy Advance SP...
and PSP
PlayStation Portable
The is a handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Corporation Development of the console was announced during E3 2003, and it was unveiled on , 2004, at a Sony press conference before E3 2004...
in 2008 and more details would be announced later in 2008. They're looking to bring a new game to the systems rather than a port of the two existing games.
The game's creation
The concept for the game was created by a competition winner for the Channel4 television show Games Master, hosted by Dominic Diamond.External links
- CU Amiga Review
- Puttymoon - tribute site
- Japanese title (Super Famicom) at super-famicom.jp