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Chroma Squad
Chroma Squad is a tactical RPG about five stunt actors who decide to quit their jobs and start their own Power Rangers-inspired TV show! Cast actors, purchase equipment and upgrades for your studio, craft weapons and giant Mechas out of cardboard and duct tape.
Details
- Released
- April 30, 2015
- Developer
- Behold Studios
- Genres
- Action · Role-playing (RPG) · Simulator · Strategy · Turn-based strategy (TBS) · Adventure · Indie
- Publisher
- Bandai Namco Entertainment, Plug In Digital
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Chroma Squad Reviews
Professional reviews from gaming critics
Chroma Squad‘s music and sound effects are fitting, though the music is typically hit or miss. Some tracks prove to be truly memorable and full of fanfare, while others are short enough to become tiresome rather quickly. The sound effects are great though, with plenty of explosive action sounds and zany comedic sounds. They tie together the gameplay well, adding yet another layer to the painstakingly designed silliness of Chroma Squad.
A love-letter to super sentai television series like Power Rangers, Chroma Squad is a tactical RPG bursting at the seams with colorful characters, an insane premise, and a surprisingly robust combat system. Capturing the true spirit of Saturday morning cartoons, Behold Studios’ latest adventure is a testament to the fact that fun comes first, and despite a few flaws, Chroma Squad is first and foremost a ton of fun.
Chroma Squad certainly does a solid job of providing an experience that invokes pleasant memories of days past. After several hours of playtime I found myself watching old episodes of the original Power Rangers on Netflix. Only three days later and my kids are halfway through season one, eagerly waiting for the introduction of the Green Ranger. While the tactical-based combat provides a decent reason for younger fans to try out Chroma Squad, it’s abundantly clear which audience is going to appreciate this game the most.
Even if the RPG elements are a little too shallow, Chroma Squad has great gameplay and a big ol' heart and presents it all with a smile.
Chroma Squad is what you get when you combine Power Rangers and tactical RPGs, but lack the actual Power Rangers IP. Frankly I went in not expecting much, but have come away not only impressed but wanting more episodes and seasons to dazzle my fans with.
Some game premises are simply built for success; Chroma Squad is a strategy RPG that is clearly inspired by Mighty Morphin Power Rangers so let's see if this combination adds up to a morphin' good time.
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.
Chroma Squad is a fun little RPG that doesn’t take itself too seriously and is happy to be silly nonsense. It’s not the most lasting of games, and some glitches to wear the experience down, but I think Behold Studios could really turn a sequel into something special – and I hope they do!
Also, there’s a lot of potential here for some real mythology to be created within this universe-in-need-of-saving. Until then, Chroma Squad is a nostalgic step in the right direction but it might take some time before we take bigger strides in giant mech feet.
Many who grew up watching Power Rangers or similar series would have dreamed of being part of their very own sentai squad. While Chroma Squad doesn't simulate that exact dream, it perhaps offers next best thing by putting players at the helm of a studio producing such shows.
A whimsical love letter to Super Sentai and a must have for a fan, though far from perfect in design.
That kind of glee, though ephemeral, is why we bother with nostalgia at all. It's an easy thing to say but it's a hard thing to catch in a game, and Chroma Squad succeeds. Without the license it is free to evoke a minor era in children's television, rather than slavishly following branding precepts, and its approach feels fresher than a hundred reboots of old properties. As a game it is no kind of competition to a contemporary like Invisible, Inc. Everyone already knows, however, whether they're interested in this for other reasons. Chroma Squad is a decent game but, far more importantly, it i...