Chameleon Run
{{Short description|2016 video game}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = Chameleon Run
| image = Chameleon Run.png
| developer = Hyperbolic Magnetism
| publisher = Noodlecake Studios
| engine = Unity 3D
| platforms = {{unbulleted list|Android|iOS|tvOS|Windows Phone|Nintendo Switch|Windows}}
| genre = Action
| modes = Single-player
| designer = Ján "Split" Ilavský
| programmer = Ján "Split" Ilavský
| writer =
| composer = Ján "Split" Ilavský
}}
Chameleon Run is a 2016 action game developed by Hyperbolic Magnetism and published by Noodlecake Studios. It was released for iOS, Android, tvOS, Windows Phone, and Nintendo Switch.
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 came up on the App Store and Google Play that used his source code.
Gameplay
Chameleon Run is an auto runner and does not require the user to do anything but performing short and long jumps by holding the screen and to allow colour change between two of the same characters. The first is purple and the second is yellow. The player controls a cube-like character that moves to the right and forward direction. The player's task is to help the character get to the end on the white cubic road by jumping over obstacles and pits. The game features an original mechanic in that the player can touch only objects that have the same colour as the character. The player has to switch the character's colour so that the character can move on different platforms. Every level features three tasks: finish the level, collect all coins and crystals, and finish the level without switching colour.{{cite web|last1=Williams|first1=Felicia|title=Game Review: Chameleon Run|url=https://techcrunch.com/2016/04/15/game-review-chameleon-run/|website=TechCrunch|date=16 April 2016|accessdate=13 May 2016|archive-date=14 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160514235925/http://techcrunch.com/2016/04/15/game-review-chameleon-run/|url-status=live}}
Reception
{{Video game reviews
| MC = iOS: 85/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/chameleon-run/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad |title=Chameleon Run for iPhone/iPad Reviews |website=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |accessdate=13 May 2016}}
| rev1 = TouchArcade
| rev1Score = iOS: {{rating|4.5|5}}{{cite web |url=https://toucharcade.com/2016/05/03/chameleon-run-review/ |title='Chameleon Run' Review – A Change of Color |last=Carter |first=Chris |date=3 May 2016 |website=TouchArcade |accessdate=13 May 2016 |archive-date=9 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160509021920/http://toucharcade.com/2016/05/03/chameleon-run-review/ |url-status=live }}
}}
Chameleon Run has received generally positive reviews from critics. It holds 85/100 on Metacritic.
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.{{cite web|last1=Slater|first1=Harry|title=Chameleon Run Review|url=http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPad/Chameleon+Run/review.asp?c=69701|website=Pocket Gamer|date=8 April 2016 |accessdate=13 May 2016}}
TouchArcade praised the colour-switching mechanic and environment that is "full of life." It also praised challenges and visuals.
Chameleon Run is one of winners of Apple Design Awards 2016.{{Cite web |last1=Starr |first1=Michelle |title=Apple Design Awards go to Lara Croft Go and an anatomy app |work=CNET |date=2016-06-13 |url=http://www.cnet.com/news/apple-design-awards-go-to-lara-croft-go-medical-anatomy-app/ |accessdate=2016-06-16 |df=mdy-all |archive-date=2016-06-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615120611/http://www.cnet.com/news/apple-design-awards-go-to-lara-croft-go-medical-anatomy-app/ |url-status=live }}
Chameleon Run has sold over 260,000 copies as of 1 July 2016.{{cite web|title=Jan Split Ilavsky on Twitter|url=https://twitter.com/Split82/status/748789695232872448|accessdate=1 July 2016}} Sales were 400,000 units as of February 2017.{{cite web|title=Českou hrou roku 2016 je Samorost 3 od studia Amanita Design {{!}} Kultura|url=http://www.lidovky.cz/ceskou-hrou-roku-2016-je-samorost-3-dof-/kultura.aspx?c=A170210_213407_ln_kultura_ELE|website=Lidovky.cz|accessdate=10 February 2017|date=10 February 2017|archive-date=13 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170213214651/http://www.lidovky.cz/ceskou-hrou-roku-2016-je-samorost-3-dof-/kultura.aspx?c=A170210_213407_ln_kultura_ELE|url-status=live}}
Chameleon Run is nominated for five 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.{{cite web|title=Nominace - ČESKÁ HRA ROKU 2016|url=http://ceskahraroku.cz/nominace-2016/|website=ČESKÁ HRA ROKU 2016|accessdate=27 January 2017|language=cs-CZ|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728034657/http://www.ceskahraroku.cz/nominace-2016/|archive-date=28 July 2017|url-status=dead}} Chameleon Run won in categories Best mobile game of the year and Best design.{{cite web|title=Českou hrou roku 2016 je Samorost 3 {{!}} ČeskéNoviny.cz|url=http://www.ceskenoviny.cz/zpravy/ceskou-hrou-roku-2016-je-samorost-3/1448722|website=www.ceskenoviny.cz|accessdate=10 February 2017|language=cs|archive-date=15 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215220055/http://www.ceskenoviny.cz/zpravy/ceskou-hrou-roku-2016-je-samorost-3/1448722|url-status=live}}
Port
A Nintendo Switch version of the game launched on June 14, 2018. This version is called Chameleon Run: Deluxe Edition and it includes six new levels unique to the Switch and a special fourth objective to complete on each level.{{Cite news|url=http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/06/chameleon_run_sprints_onto_nintendo_switch_with_a_deluxe_edition|title=Chameleon Run Sprints Onto Nintendo Switch With A Deluxe Edition|date=2018-06-01|work=Nintendo Life|access-date=2018-06-04|language=en-GB}} The Deluxe Edition was itself later ported to Steam on 29 August 2019.
References
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External links
- {{Official website|http://www.chameleonrun.com/}}
- {{MobyGames|/93037/chameleon-run/}}
Category:Android (operating system) games
Category:Apple Design Awards recipients
Category:Nintendo Switch games
Category:Noodlecake Games games
Category:Single-player video games