Kid Chameleon

Kid Chameleon: Classic Platformer

A 1992 platform video game for Sega Genesis with over 100 levels, enemies to defeat, and puzzles to solve using different masks.

What is Kid Chameleon?

Kid Chameleon is a 1992 platform video game developed and published by Sega for the Sega Genesis. It was released shortly after Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and received positive reviews for its challenging gameplay, variety of levels, and use of different masks and transformations to progress.

In Kid Chameleon, players take control of the main character also named Kid Chameleon. The objective is to navigate Kid through over 100 levels, most of which scroll left-to-right but some feature other types of movement including vertically and into-the-screen. Each level contains a flag which Kid must reach in order to complete the level. Obstacles include enemies, pits, and traps that must be avoided or defeated.

A key gameplay mechanic is the use of masks to transform Kid into different characters. There are over 10 masks available that turn Kid into characters such as an alien, pirate, tank, samurai, and more. Each form has different abilities that help Kid overcome otherwise impassable obstacles or defeat stronger enemies. Finding and mastering the use of masks is necessary to progress through the challenging levels.

Kid Chameleon features over 100 levels divided into several themed zones each with different graphics, obstacles, and mask types. It combines elements of both platformers and puzzle games as players must not only skillfully control Kid but also think creatively at times to determine what masks or paths will lead to level completion. With its variety, challenge, and transformations it was an iconic platformer of the 16-bit era.

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