ChromaGun

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. 4P.de
    Aug 24, 2017
    81
    It feels too much like Portal at first, but eventually it introduces more of its own ideas and puzzles to make this a well rounded experience.
  2. ZTGD
    Aug 23, 2017
    80
    Chromagun is videogame love letter to Portal, with an entirely different and unique puzzle mechanic. It may have made a bad first impression in its pre-release version, but eventually won me over. It’s a game I have a lot of confidence in recommending to puzzle game fans.
  3. PlayStation Universe
    Aug 23, 2017
    80
    Overall, ChromaGun is a charming puzzle game with all the wits and humour of its bigger ‘stepbrother’, Portal.
  5. DualShockers
    Aug 22, 2017
    80
    ChromaGun is the absolute standard of a puzzle game done right. While it’s not on the same level as Portal 2 or The Witness, it is an absolutely solid puzzle game.
  6. COGconnected
    Aug 2, 2017
    75
    That comparison between ChromaGun and Portal has come up a lot, but the game doesn’t suffer for it. In fact, this brazen admission of influence written all over the game works to its benefit.

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User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Goukigod
    Jul 23, 2020
    8
    Chromagun is very underrated. It definitely lacks the depth and story of the game it was influenced by (Portal), but it makes up for it with aChromagun is very underrated. It definitely lacks the depth and story of the game it was influenced by (Portal), but it makes up for it with a unique spin on the test chamber style puzzle game. My only criticism is that it’s too short. Given the price of entry though that can be forgiven.

    If you enjoy Portal’s whimsical style, design aesthetic and approach to puzzles then this is an easy game to recommend.    … Full Review »
  2. Untitled94
    Aug 23, 2017
    6
    There is some fun to be had in this game, but I wish there was more to it. Some critics have compared this to the Portal games, which I canThere is some fun to be had in this game, but I wish there was more to it. Some critics have compared this to the Portal games, which I can definitely see (especially in the Easter eggs where they reference it), but those games are much better. I enjoyed the color changing concept and the game controlled pretty well for the most part. The same can't really be said about the frame rate. Well ok, it's not that bad, because it mostly stays at 60fps, but unless you turn off the motion blur (at least on a regular PS4), it doesn't stay locked at 60fps. It was kind of annoying when you had to reset the whole puzzle if you mess up one little thing, but luckily, the puzzles usually weren't that long. The guy talking to you (basically this game's GLaDOS in a way) was ok with the humor, but GLaDOS was much better in Portal. I will say that if you wait for after the credits roll (which I won't spoil what it is), it has a little bit of a charming surprise. I just wish this game had more to it. I felt like I overpaid, but just a tad. Like this should've been $10 rather than $15. Fun, but could've been better.… Full Review »
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