The Chameleon

by Antonio Freyre, Merlino Games

The Developer Says...

A tense stealth game with super-powers, set in the 70s, filled with glorious fat pixels. Transform into enemies, dash, teleport, slow time and super-punch your way through this moody retro stealth game.

Players Like...

❤ Gameplay Mechanics

Players transform into robotic guards using a limited energy system, strategically avoiding detection. Each ability - from shapeshifting to teleporting - requires careful energy management. A one-hit knockout punch drains your entire energy bar, forcing players to choose between confrontation and stealth.

❤ Stealth System

Crouching renders players almost invisible, while disguise mechanics create pulse-pounding moments of tension. Guards remain permanently defeated after elimination, removing repetitive respawning. Checkpoints preserve player progress, allowing experimental approaches without total mission restart.

❤ Unique Power Progression

Starting with basic transformation abilities, players gradually unlock more dynamic skills like time manipulation and teleportation. Hidden purple energy capsules scattered throughout levels expand the protagonist's power capacity. Late-game abilities transform gameplay from careful sneaking to near-superheroic movement.

❤ Level Design

Labyrinthine environments challenge players with interconnected spaces and multiple infiltration routes. Designers crafted zones reminiscent of 1970s research facilities, complete with flickering neon, industrial corridors, and mysterious technological infrastructure. Each area demands careful navigation and strategic power usage.

❤ Gameplay Challenge

Intelligent checkpoint systems prevent player frustration while maintaining engaging difficulty. Stealth purists can ghost levels, while more aggressive players can punch their way through robotic security. Speedrunners and achievement hunters find additional replay value through challenge runs.

❤ Player Consensus

This compact experience delivers a nostalgic, tightly designed stealth adventure that punches far above its weight class. With PS1-era graphics and innovative mechanical depth, it offers a memorable two-hour journey through a mysterious sci-fi facility.

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