Kid Chameleon

Also known as: Chameleon Kid (Japan)

Developer: Sega Technical Institute

Kid Chameleon is about a Arthur Fonzarelli wannabe with multiple personality disorder...Or at least that's what I tell myself. The story actually has nothing to do with that. But anyway, Kid Chameleon is a solid platformer where the player has quite the wardrobe. Depending on the outfit obtained in the level (similar to Super Mario Bros. - hit a floating block and the power-up suit appears for you to grab) you can transform into various personas, each with their own abilities. Depending on the outfit, you may be able to fly, see hidden blocks in the stage, or hurl axes at your enemies like a dang lunatic. While Kid Chameleon is mostly adored by folks that have played it, I can't help but feel like this game is a bit longer than it needed to be. It took me roughly four hours to see it through from beginning to end, and by the end of those four hours, I was ready to move on to something else. The physics in the game may also be awkward for some at first - it's pretty easy to jump to a platform then slide right off before you're able to really get your footing. In some areas, that can lead to a good amount of frustration. But, for the most part, Kid Chameleon provides some good fun while you transform into various forms from level to level. If you want a lengthy, solid, 2D platformer, then Kid Chameleon may be just what you're looking for.

Review added: 12/09/2022