Chameleon
A colourful platform game in which the player controls a long-tongued chameleon that must make around a series of single-screen, platform-strewn levels; stealing chicken eggs from their nests and being careful to avoid contact with angry chickens.[-LF-]As well as walking along the platforms and poles, the chameleon can use its tongue to pull itself up to higher platforms; and to escape from any nearby chickens. Each level also has a number of bombs placed at various points; the chameleon can hit these with its tongue to send them crashing towards nearby chickens. The player must keep an eye out for projectyles thrown by the chickens, such as flashing eggs.[-LF-]If the nesting eggs are left f...
- Genre
- Platform
- Year
- 1983
- Developer
- Jaleco
- Publisher
- Jaleco
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Chameleon frequently asked questions
How do I play Chameleon online with a friend?
Chameleon (Arcade) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play Chameleon on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Chameleon in the Arcade library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Chameleon netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play Chameleon for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play Chameleon on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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