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Chameleon Twist came out for the Nintendo 64 in 1997, developed by Japan Supply System and published by Sunsoft. It was one of those many 3D platformers that filled the console's library, a time when developers were experimenting with how characters could move and interact in this new dimension. You don't play as a typical hero; you control a chameleon who, after chasing a white rabbit into a pipe, finds itself in a strange, colorful world.

Your main goal is to navigate through a series of themed worlds, screen by screen, to find your way home. The core of the game is its unique tongue mechanics. You use your long, sticky tongue not just to latch onto poles and swing across gaps, but also to grab enemies, pull them in, and then spit them out as projectiles. You can also extend your tongue straight up to create a pole, allowing you to vault to higher platforms. The pacing is brisk, with levels that demand quick use of your tongue for both traversal and combat. The difficulty can feel uneven, with some tricky jumps and enemy placements, but mastering the tongue's versatility is the key to progressing. It feels like a quirky, physical puzzle where you are constantly stretching and flinging yourself through the environment.