Chroma Squad
Release Date: April 30, 2015
Strategy, turn-based, RPG elements, 2D, indie games, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
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An oldschool, humorous strategy game from the creators of Knights of Pen & Paper from Behold studio. The game tells the story of a group of stuntmen, who after years-long career have decide to make their own TV series and hire the player as their manager. Gameplay focuses on the economic aspects and tactical, turn-based battles. We must hire actors, give them costumes and roles in each scene.
Chroma Squad is a humorous strategy game for PC, XONE and etc. inspired by low-budget TV series like Power Rangers. It has been developed by Behold studio, known for its Knights of the Pen & Paper.
Plot
Chroma Squad puts us in the role of manager of TV series from super sentai genre, in which a group of superheroes fight the evil with individual skills and superweapons (mainly mechs). The game borrows a lot from the spiritual heritage the genre; references to popular productions of 80’s and 90’s are numerous. The story campaign focuses on bunch of stuntmen, who after years of working in others’ project decide to create their own TV series. Surprisingly, the plot is rather complex and can lead to a few endings depending on our decisions.
Game mechanics
Chroma Squad is an economic strategy with turn-based gameplay and tactical battles. We must oversee things like hiring actors, assorting their costumes and casting them. Main characters have unique development trees, through which they learn new skills and attacks between episodes. Players also have to manage hardware; buying and upgrading equipment like cameras, microphones, element of scenography and lamps is just another of their duties.
After we’re finished with preparations, it is time to start filming episodes, which take form of a tactical RPG. We lead the team of heroes through battles against more and more powerful opponents, during which we can use TV equipment for support. Shooting fireworks on a stage, for example, will increase our attack strength. But recording doesn’t end our job, as we have to organize marketing campaigns, public comics and interact with fans.
Game modes
Aside from the single player campaign, Chroma Squad for PC, XONE and etc. offers a multiplayer mode, in which series of different players rival each other for audience’s attention.
Technical aspects
Chroma Squad uses simple but fitting two-dimensional retro visuals, accompanied by a catchy soundtrack.
Last updated on February 24, 2017
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Videos and Screens
[1:17] Chroma Squad launch trailer
GamingTrend: 75 / 100 by Eric Van Allen
Chroma Squad isn't particularly deep or epic, but makes up for it in heart and charm, nailing the Saturday morning antics of its inspiration and creating a cheery game that anyone can enjoy.
We Got This Covered: 4 / 5 by John Fleury
With fun presentation, robust gameplay and an accessible learning curve, Chroma Squad is definitely worth a look for strategy RPG fans.
Game Informer: 7 / 10 by Brian Shea
Chroma Squad is fun from the get-go, but the experience falls off as the progression systems falter and the gameplay gets repetitive
Chroma Squad Summary
Platforms:
PC Windows April 30, 2015
PlayStation 3 cancelled
PlayStation Vita cancelled
PlayStation 4 May 19, 2017
Xbox One May 19, 2017
Android May 19, 2017
Apple iOS May 18, 2017
Developer: Behold Studios
Publisher: Behold Studios
Chroma Squad System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Dual Core 2.0 GHz, 512 MB RAM, graphic card 128 MB or better, 250 MB, Windows XP/Vista/7/8