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Updated · UploadVR · Jul 4
Chameleon Studios Debuts 15-Minute VR STEM Game With 4 Planned Levels
Updated
Updated · UploadVR · Jul 4

Chameleon Studios Debuts 15-Minute VR STEM Game With 4 Planned Levels

2 articles · Updated · UploadVR · Jul 4

Summary

  • The Castle puts players in a dungeon after a fictional Frankenstein-style power blowout, using escape-room tasks to teach electrical concepts at Augmented World Expo.
  • 15 minutes of gameplay in the first section, The Basement, had users set amperage, take measurements, connect batteries and replace blown fuses while narrated instructions explained the physics.
  • Chameleon Studios kept controls simple—basic locomotion, grabbing and clear button prompts—so the experience prioritizes instruction over difficulty and lowers barriers for new VR users.
  • Four levels are planned, with later stages set to grow more complex; the developer also hinted the story may deepen through possible ulterior motives behind the baron's guidance.
  • The demo reflects a broader push to gamify STEM education by turning abstract theory into tactile, immersive problem-solving that could suit hands-on learners.

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