Kid Chameleon Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Platformer / Adventure

Kid Chameleon

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
GenrePlatformer, Adventure
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherSEGA
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBE
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, Kid Chameleon is a platformer developed by SEGA. It blends platformer and adventure elements.

SEGA also made Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Tetris for the Genesis.

Kid Chameleon supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives

What playing Kid Chameleon is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Kid Chameleon gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Kid Chameleon cheats & codes

175 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Stop The Timer00BEA8:4A78
Infinite Lives00B838:4A78
Immunity To Enemies00B734:4A78
Diamonds = 7 Points00FE36:5E78
Level Select CodeFFFC45:00XX
Maximum Number of DiamondsFFFC43:0063

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Kid Chameleon walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Genesis games today

Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.

Kid Chameleon FAQ

Who made Kid Chameleon?

It was developed by SEGA.

Is Kid Chameleon multiplayer?

Yes. Kid Chameleon supports up to 2 players.

How long does Kid Chameleon take to play?

As a platformer, Kid Chameleon typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Kid Chameleon on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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