Meccha Chameleon lives up to the hype as the next great party game—so if you haven't played it yet take this as a sign to check it out
The latest entry in the friendslop genre, Meccha Chameleon, launched with a staggering 1,000,000 copies sold in just four days. The game has been building hype for some time now, and after watching countless videos of artistic skill, I was eager to try it myself—despite having zero skill with a paintbrush. After a week away from my PC, I managed to play a few rounds with some of the PCG team and discovered just how limited my creativity is compared to my colleagues.
A Game That Lives Up to the Hype
By and large, the games are just as fun as all the chaotic videos on social media make them out to be. The only limit on fun is your own creativity. I disguised myself as a balloon (a classic), the floor of the Backrooms map, and an upside-down parking sign—which was actually my best hiding attempt to date. Given more time and perhaps a drawing pad, I reckon I could make some real masterpieces. For now, though, I think I'll have to stick to lying on floors or curling up inside a bin.
On the flip side, the most impressive disguise has to go to staff writer Harvey Randall, who managed to seamlessly blend in with some plant pots—if you approached at a certain angle, that is. Unfortunately, we did not approach at the angle needed, so that gave the game away pretty quickly. Still, massive props for the vision—they outdid my sad attempt at becoming a balloon, for sure.
Some Rough Edges, But Still a Blast
Other than my lack of artistic skill, I will admit that Meccha Chameleon is a little rough around the edges. My biggest gripe is with its dropper tool, which is meant to copy any selected color. This was pretty temperamental for me, which certainly limited what things I could mimic in a limited amount of time.
But it's still an absolute blast. I've always used games as a medium to hang out with friends, so my Steam library is full of creative and goofy multiplayer games like REPO, Lethal Company, and Content Warning. Meccha Chameleon is the latest addition to this list.
For now, it seems like there's endless possibilities for fun, which I always find is a good test of whether or not a game like this has legs. Combine the different modes, maps, and all the modding potential, and Meccha Chameleon has the potential to become one of the giants in this genre. It's a game that people might stick with and come back to for a good long while.
Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking for a fun way to spend time with friends, Meccha Chameleon is definitely worth checking out.
