Chameleon Run

Chameleon Run
Developer(s) Hyperbolic Magnetism
Publisher(s) Noodlecake Studios
Designer(s) Ján Ilavský
Programmer(s) Ján Ilavský
Composer(s) Ján Ilavský
Engine Unity 3d
Platform(s) iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Nintendo Switch
Release 7 April 2016[1]
Genre(s) Action
Mode(s) Single-player

Nintendo Switch Chameleon Run is a 2016 video game for iOS, Android, Windows Phone and Nintendo Switch. It is developed by Hyperbolic Magnetism. The creators of beat Saber and many more indie games.

Development

The game was originally created as a Ludum Dare prototype by Ján Ilavsky. Ilavský later decided to remake it into a full-length game when he saw how many clones of Chameleon Run Design Of Limbless Of Ubisoft Rayman came up on AppStore and Google Play that used his Source code.[1]

Gameplay

Chameleon Run is an auto runner and does require the user to do anything else but short and long jumps by holding the screen and to allow colour change between 2 of the same characters, the first is purple and the second is yellow. Player controls his cube-like character that moves to the right and forward direction. The player's task is to help him to get to the end on the white cubic road. He has to jump over obstacles and pits. The game features an original mechanic that the player can touch only objects that have the same colour as his character. Player has to switch his player´s colour so that he can move on different platforms. Every level features three tasks—finish level, collect all coins and crystals and to finish level without switching colour.[2]

Reception

Chameleon Run has received generally positive reviews from critics. It holds 85 percent on Metacritic.[3]

Pocket Gamer called Chameleon Run "A fresh and exciting take on the autorunner." It praised its gameplay and its mechanics including the colour-switching mechanic.[4]

TouchArcade praised the colour-switching mechanic and environment that is "full of life." It also praised challenges and visuals.[5]

Chameleon Run is one of winners of Apple Design Awards 2016.[6]

Chameleon Run has sold over 260,000 copies as of 1 July 2016.[7] Sales were 400,000 units as of February 2017.[8]

Chameleon Run is nominated for 5 Czech Game of the Year Awards. It is nominated in categories Best Game, Best Mobile Game, Best Game Design, Best technological solution and Best Visuals. Winners were announced on 10 February 2016.[9] Chameleon Run won in categories Best mobile game of the year and Best design.[10]

Other Version

A Nintendo Switch version of the game is announced, launching on June 14, 2018. This version is called Chameleon Run: Deluxe edition and it will include six new levels unique to Switch and a special fourth objective to complete on each level.[11].

References

  1. 1 2 Poláček, Petr. "Do boje proti vykrádačkám vyběhne český Chameleon Run na začátku dubna - Games.cz". Games.cz. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  2. ↑ Williams, Felicia. "Game Review: Chameleon Run". TechCrunch. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  3. ↑ "Chameleon Run". Metacritic. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  4. ↑ Slater, Harry. "Chameleon Run Review". Pocket Gamer. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  5. ↑ Carter, Chris (3 May 2016). "'Chameleon Run' Review - A Change of Color". TouchArcade. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  6. ↑ Starr, Michelle (June 13, 2016). "Apple Design Awards go to Lara Croft Go and an anatomy app". CNET. Retrieved June 16, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Jan Split Ilavsky on Twitter". Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  8. ↑ "Českou hrou roku 2016 je Samorost 3 od studia Amanita Design | Kultura". Lidovky.cz. 10 February 2017. Retrieved 10 February 2017.
  9. ↑ "Nominace - ČESKÁ HRA ROKU 2016". ČESKÁ HRA ROKU 2016 (in Czech). Retrieved 27 January 2017.
  10. ↑ "Českou hrou roku 2016 je Samorost 3 | ČeskéNoviny.cz". www.ceskenoviny.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 10 February 2017.
  11. ↑ Life, Nintendo (2018-06-01). "Chameleon Run Sprints Onto Nintendo Switch With A Deluxe Edition". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
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