This time, we turn the clocks back to the year 1992 to take a look at a classic platformer from the Sega Mega Drive library. Is this game worthy of remembrance, or should this game be left forever in the pages of gaming history??
Let's find out!
1992 was an interesting time to live in. The year saw the introduction of SMS text messages, the IBM ThinkPad and the UK launch of the SNES.
In terms of the gaming industry, 1992 saw the release of the legendary FPS Wolfenstein 3D, the first RTS game, Dune 2, Mortal Kombat, and this classic.
In this game, a rogue AI called Heady Metal has taken control of a VR arcade cabinet, Wild Side, and is kidnapping its players. You play the part of the Kid Chameleon, and it is up to you to battle your way through the various levels of the cabinet to save your friends.
The accessibility scores are as follows:
Visibility 10
Due to the game's age, there is no color blind mode available. To be fair, there is little need for one. There are no colour-coded elements that can cause an issue for players with visual impairments.
Audibility 10
Due to the size limitations of a Sega Mega Drive cartridge, there is no spoken dialogue. The story itself was told in the introduction. So a player with hearing impairments can play this game with ease.
Mobility 9.5
In this game, there are six button presets which can be changed. My only criticism is that you can't do so during a game. So you'll be stuck with whatever control layout you have set when you start the game.
Gameplay 9
In shor,t this game feels like a basic run-of-the-mill platformer. But there are quite a few features that make the game stand out from the crowd.
Firstly, similar to platformers of the era, such as Mario and Sonic, you are up against the clock. As soon as a level starts, a timer should start to tick down. When the timer hits zero, you lose a life! As with all games of the era, when your lives hit zero, it's game over!
When you go through the various levels, you will encounter helmets that grant you various abilities, such as climbing walls like Spiderman and attacking enemies ahead of you with a katana.
The most important thing about using helmets is that it protects you from damage. When your mask gets broken, two more hits, and you're gone!
In summa,ry Kid Chameleon is a classic platformer with Super Mario vibes to it. Make no mistake, this game is no walk in the park! Not exactly the hardest game I've ever reviewed( that belongs to Dark Souls 3!), but still pretty damn tricky nonetheless.
If you are a platformer enthusiast and are looking for something a bit more challenging, this game might fit the bill.
OVERALL SCORE 96.25%
See you guys in the next review!
