Chameneon

by Mikhail Aug 25, 2022 | 1 Votes | 36 Played | 0 Reviews

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QUByte Interactive Chameneon is a runner-platformer where you get to play as a digital chameleon to save the Cyber Space from the threat of a virus. Players will be treated to fun precise platforming action, dodging countless traps and monsters in dozens of levels. Play Now Similar Games

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Summary

Runner-platformers are a dated yet entertaining and popular genre. The likes of Temple Run and Sonic Dash are among the most popular names in the market, with a few notable titles in between. Unfortunately, not many of them are on the Switch, and even if the console’s owners have access to the original Mario games, there’s a glaring lack of runner titles.

Fortunately, Chameneon has made its way to the platform. Made by QUByte Interactive, a studio based in Brazil, this neon-light-filled game is a bright and colorful attempt at a runner-platformer, and it succeeds in this endeavor. Compared to most of its peers in the genre, it’s a relatively straightforward game with few nuances and gameplay mechanics, providing an easy experience to dive into.

Priced at $3.99, is this game worth more than loose change? Well, it is exponentially worth more than its listed price. Here’s why:

Plotline

Chameneon’s story revolves around a virus invading Cyber Space, wreaking havoc on everything on the web. You’ll take the role of Chameneon, a program designed to quell it. Though there is little in the way of fighting errant digital programs, your task is to evade traps and enemies in an attempt to defeat the virus.

Gameplay

Chameneon’s gameplay is relatively straightforward. You’ll take control of the titular character, sliding on neon rails and collecting thunderbolts and Neon Disks. We’re not sure how this plays in the story, but in a way, the overall feel is comparable to a much straightforward and less emotional Celeste. It is an extremely tight platformer where a mistimed leap or a misjudged neon light switch will mean the difference between finishing a level or dying.

There are 80 levels in Chameneon, divided into several worlds, each with its handcrafted layout and obstacles. No two stages are the same, and you’ll be kept on your toes with every entry into one. The rails don’t come in a straight line: they range from disconnected circles forming smiley faces to loops that make them seem like a roller coaster.

Apart from finding yourself off-rails and into the great digital abyss, many obstacles, like sharp and errant neon spikes and walls, will impede your progress. Thankfully, you can easily dodge them by jumping over them or heading to another neon rail. In later stages, the challenges will get more difficult due to the entry of moving enemies. However, don’t fret since you’ll gain more abilities in your arsenal. For example, you’ll gain the power to deactivate/activate differently-colored rails, enabling you to switch to different platforms to avoid traps and enemies. In addition, you can also speed up Chameneon by pressing the R button, letting you finish levels ahead of time.

Community

Chameneon is solely a single-player game with no co-op or multiplayer elements. However, it would have been a fantastic idea to have online leaderboards where we could see the best times and finishes.

Graphics/Sound

In terms of presentation, Chameneon is a simple 2D pixel art game that smartly uses neon lights and other design elements to provide a more enhanced visual experience. In addition, the music is fantastic. The official soundtrack is akin to what you hear in bars and nightclubs, which fits the neon theme.

Conclusion

Overall, Chameneon is a runner-platformer on par with most of its peers. It’s a fun, bite-sized experience that is easy to dive into, and we can’t recommend it enough. In a way, it’s difficult enough to pose a challenge while being easy enough to be accessible to all.

New Game Added: Chameneon

by Mikhail Aug 25, 2022

Chameneon is a runner-platformer where you get to play as a digital chameleon to save the Cyber Space from the threat of a virus. Players will be treated to fun precise platforming action, dodging countless traps and monsters in dozens of levels.