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Spy Chameleon

Despite a few niggles you'd be hard pressed to be disappointed by this. With such a fun premise and carefully thought out design, it's more likely to sneak up and surprise you with how good it is.
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77%Game Brain Score
gameplay, story
replayability, stability
84% User Score Based on 165 reviews
Critic Score 66%Based on 5 reviews

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Spy Chameleon is a single player arcade action adventure game. It was developed by Unfinished Pixel and was released on June 11, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"Spy Chameleon" is a challenging arcade-puzzle game where you, as an RGB Agent, must change color to avoid detection across 5 missions and 75 levels. With various enemies and mechanics, you'll complete secret missions such as photographing celebrities or stealing secret formulas. The game offers trading cards, leaderboards, achievements, and cloud saving, providing replayability through speed-running and achievement hunts.

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84%
Audience ScoreBased on 165 reviews
gameplay16 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions

  • The game features a unique color-changing mechanic that adds depth to the stealth and puzzle gameplay, making it enjoyable and challenging.
  • The level design is well thought out, with a good balance of difficulty and a generous checkpoint system that minimizes frustration.
  • It has a charming aesthetic and a fun soundtrack, making it a pleasant experience for both casual and dedicated players.
  • The game can become repetitive after a while, with some levels feeling overly simplistic or lacking in variety.
  • There are issues with hit detection and controls, particularly when using a keyboard, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • The difficulty curve is uneven, with some levels being significantly harder than others, which may deter players looking for a consistent challenge.
  • gameplay
    51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Spy Chameleon - RGB Agent" features a unique color-changing mechanic that enhances its stealth and puzzle elements, making it easy to pick up yet challenging to master. While the level design introduces new mechanics progressively, some players find the gameplay repetitive and the stealth mechanics poorly implemented, leading to frustration with controls and enemy detection. Overall, the game offers polished mechanics and engaging puzzles, but may not hold players' attention for extended periods due to its lack of diversity and depth.

    • “The stealth gameplay is mostly a joy; if you like Metal Gear, Tenchu, Styx, Dynamite Jack, etc., you'll be right at home here, and the choice of normal or hard difficulty and the bonus objectives amplify the replay value.”
    • “It is easy to pick up and play, but the levels make you think, and the experience is kept fresh by new enemies and mechanics that are introduced as you progress.”
    • “The color change mechanics are well thought out, easy to learn, and nicely distributed across levels, which creates some very interesting puzzles.”
    • “My friends bought me this game as a joke to force me to play a game with the most generic possible looking assets and gameplay.”
    • “The level and puzzle design are rather weak and the stealth mechanics are poorly implemented.”
    • “Levels feel more like a chore than fun, perhaps due to the simplicity of the goals and repetitive gameplay.”
  • story
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is minimal and lacks depth, primarily consisting of brief mission descriptions without a cohesive narrative. Players engage in quirky, spy-themed missions that provide entertainment, but many reviewers feel that the absence of a substantial story detracts from the overall experience. While the gameplay is praised for its mechanics and level design, the lack of a compelling plot leaves some players wanting more.

    • “Amazing storytelling and captivating gameplay.”
    • “Arcade games combined with an interesting spy storyline is a very good combination.”
    • “It's not very complex, though, and there's no story besides hints of your mission, which only come up as brief text on cards describing the next game area.”
    • “There's no real story and very little writing.”
    • “I'm not necessarily asking for war and peace, or even any dialogue or text, but it feels like an opportunity was missed to tie all the whimsical characters together into some sort of cohesive story.”
  • graphics
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their smoothness and appealing art style, appealing to both kids and adults. While some reviews note a cartoony aesthetic, they emphasize that the visuals are well-executed and enhance the overall experience, with a clean and beautiful finish. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong aspect of the game, complementing its engaging gameplay.

    • “It's very smooth, has nice visuals and it's great for kids & adults.”
    • “The art style is perfect for the game design and the rooms look amazing.”
    • “It is impressive graphically and I can't believe the premise has never been thought of before.”
    • “It's practically the same as taking a decent Newgrounds game from 2006 and putting 3D graphics on it.”
    • “It's just a shame the art designer's theory seems to stop at the visuals.”
    • “Catchy good soundtrack if a bit repetitive, nice & cute simple graphics.”
  • music
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread praise for its catchy and funky soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience and complements the fun graphics. While some users noted that the sound effects are average and the music can be repetitive, the overall consensus is that the soundtrack is enjoyable and memorable, contributing significantly to the game's appeal. However, a few players expressed disappointment over the lack of an available soundtrack for listening outside the game.

    • “This is a fun game for both kids and adults, and the soundtrack is great.”
    • “Awesome soundtrack and great gameplay!!”
    • “All in all, a very nice game with some ingenious level designs, cool music and overall a fun experience.”
    • “Sound effects and music are passable enough but nothing particularly memorable.”
    • “My only complaint is that there's no soundtrack available!”
    • “Spy Chameleon's soundtrack makes up for the game's lack of true infiltration by seeping its bassy post-modern jazz into that part of your brain designed for looping catchy tunes.”
  • replayability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability through its enjoyable stealth mechanics, multiple difficulty levels, and various bonus objectives, including challenges and achievements that encourage players to revisit levels. The inclusion of additional challenges, such as finding ladybugs and speed runs, along with a global leaderboard, further enhances the replay value, making it appealing for both casual players and completionists. Overall, players find themselves engaged for extended periods due to the diverse replay options available.

    • “The stealth gameplay is mostly a joy; if you like Metal Gear, Tenchu, Styx, Dynamite Jack, etc., you'll be right at home here. The choice of normal or hard difficulty and the bonus objectives amplify the replay value.”
    • “The stealth gameplay is mostly a joy; if you like Metal Gear, Tenchu, Styx, Dynamite Jack, etc., you'll be right at home here. The choice of normal or hard difficulty and the bonus objectives amplify the replay value, although the developer ought to let us revisit any individual level we've beaten on normal in hard mode, instead of forcing a new slog from the beginning.”
    • “With nearly infinite replay value thanks to the fly/time/ladybug challenges plus a global leaderboard, this game has had me hooked since I picked it up 24 hours ago.”
    • “Also, the extended mission goals (find the ladybugs, speed run, etc.) help to add some challenge for completionists and definitely enhance replayability.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game experiences several bugs and glitches, including minor detection issues where players may be incorrectly detected or fail to be detected at critical moments. These stability problems can detract from the overall gameplay experience.

    • “The game suffers from some annoying bugs and glitches.”
    • “There are a few minor 'detection' glitches; you will occasionally get detected when you shouldn't, and occasionally fail to get detected when you should.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in Spy Chameleon is consistently praised, with players finding the game fun and entertaining throughout. The amusing "mission fail" screens add an extra layer of comedy, enhancing the overall experience of the lighthearted puzzle game.

    • “Spy Chameleon is a fun, enjoyable, humorous, and smooth puzzle game that'll keep you entertained from start to finish.”
    • “I'm glad she's very happy and enjoys these little mini-games with this funny spy!”
    • “Oh, and the 'mission fail' screens are hilarious! :D”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers praise the character development for its exceptional design and seamless integration with game mechanics, highlighting a well-crafted experience that enhances player engagement.

    • “The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to truly connect with their journey.”
    • “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making each decision feel impactful.”
    • “The backstories and growth of each character add so much richness to the overall experience.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game can shift it from casual enjoyment to a tedious experience. While it's not a dealbreaker, it's best suited for those who are tolerant of repetitive tasks.

    • “It quickly turns the game from being casual fun to being quite tedious.”
    • “I wouldn't tell people to stay away, but I'd also only recommend it to people who don't mind things that get a little tedious.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the emotional aspect of the game engaging, as it evokes a sense of tension and strategy while navigating challenges. The need to avoid enemies while collecting items creates a thrilling experience that heightens emotional investment in the gameplay.

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Spy Chameleon is a arcade action adventure game.

Spy Chameleon is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, PlayStation 4 and others.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Spy Chameleon.

Spy Chameleon was released on June 11, 2014.

Spy Chameleon was developed by Unfinished Pixel.

Spy Chameleon has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its replayability.

Spy Chameleon is a single player game.

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