A more generous sequel to Chameleon Twist, refining the tongue mechanic and fleshing out the levels. The core idea remains unique, the settings vary more and the handling feels noticeably better. Still short, but plainly more polished than the first outing.
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Sequel to Chameleon Twist with new colorful worlds and refined chameleon tongue mechanics. Published by Hudson Soft, released in 1999 in Europe and North America. More varied levels with new obstacles and enemies, improved visuals, and 2-player mode.
Chameleon Twist 2 review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Chameleon Twist 2 unfurls a vivid, colorful 3D cartoon aesthetic: endearing chameleons with long prehensile tongues, gaudy themed worlds and a good-natured, whimsical design. The art direction favors platforming readability and playful energy, in a family spirit. A joyful, endearing art direction, a cute curiosity of the N64 catalogue.
American run from 1999 distributed by Sunsoft, more accessible than the PAL and Japanese versions but subject to a steadily rising price as boxed complete copies grow scarce. This edition's singularity rests on its NTSC-U cover, rendered more childlike than the Japanese composition, and a dedicated English manual, the only elements that clearly set the North American run apart for a sequel that stayed confidential outside Japan.
Is Chameleon Twist 2 still worth playing in 2026?
Chameleon Twist 2 extends Sunsoft's chameleon adventure with new colorful worlds and refined tongue mechanics, more varied than in the first installment. The levels gain in diversity and the central concept stays just as fun, supported by a polished presentation and a good-natured tone. The longevity remains short and the difficulty accessible. For fans of retro 3D platformers with an original idea and endearing mascots of the N64 era, this more accomplished sequel is the best representative of the series.
