Chroma Squad turns a live-action TV show about superheroes into a game, and it mostly works. The PS4, Linux, PC and Mac release asks players to manage a team of masked heroes while fighting crime in a city full of villains. It is a strange mix, and it mostly holds together.
Trailer, via Behold Studios.
The Show Within the Game
Chroma Squad is built around a small comedy show about a group of actors pretending to be a superhero team. Players take on the role of the show’s producer, planning everything from costumes to casting decisions. That framing gives the game a light touch that few action titles attempt.
Fighting Crime
The combat itself borrows heavily from action games like Metal Gear Solid. Players move through levels, avoid enemies, and trigger scripted set pieces. It is serviceable rather than striking. The camera struggles in tight spaces, and enemy positioning can feel off during fights.
Voice Work
The cast delivers a strong performance throughout. Their chemistry carries scenes that might otherwise fall flat. The writing leans on humor that lands more often than it misses, even when jokes rely on meta references to the show-within-a-show format.
Costumes and Choices
Costume design is a major part of the game. Players pick looks for each character, and those choices change how they are received by fans. This layer adds depth to simple combat, though it rarely forces difficult decisions.
Where It Falls Short
The pacing drags in stretches between missions. Some parts feel like filler rather than content. The camera issues persist, making tight corridors and narrow paths awkward to navigate. None of these problems sink the game, but they keep it from greatness.
Platforms and Availability
Chroma Squad launched across PS4, Linux, PC and Mac. Its cross-platform support means players can jump between systems without losing progress.
A Worthwhile Experiment
Chroma Squad succeeds because it commits fully to its premise. It treats the show-within-a-show setup with care, letting the cast carry the weight of both the comedy and the action. The game is not perfect, but its ambition shows through its flaws.
Key Facts Box
– Platforms: PS4, Linux, PC, Mac
– Genre: Action-adventure, tactical combat
– Critic score: 7.2/10
– Focus: Show-within-a-show comedy with action gameplay
Chroma Squad earns its 7.2 out of 10.
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