Blade Chimera
Blade Chimera

Blade Chimera

Team Ladybug PLAYISM January 16, 2025
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81

OpenCritic

Strong

81

IGDB

81STRONG

OpenCritic Score

34
Reviews
82%
Recommend
80
Top Critics Avg

Score Distribution

90-100
3
80-89
9
70-79
6
60-69
1
50-59
0
<50
0

"Blade Chimera is more successful than not and kept me hooked from start to finish. After finishing the campaign, I ran after the side missions and the missing puzzle pieces. Since I play very slowly, it took me about 18 hours to complete it, but it's definitely possible to do everything in less than 10 hours. There are also some surprises, like two minigames that we can try out. The visuals are very beautiful and the game is a lot of fun. It's a rare and good thing to see a title with almost no technical problems at its launch — point for the developers. Anyway, Blade Chimera is a great choice for the metroidvania fans, with a cool story and fun gameplay."

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About

Blade Chimera is a 2D action platformer where you wield a demon-infused blade to manipulate environments and fight through a cyberpunk world. By slashing at objects and foes, you can generate temporary platforms, block incoming attacks, and rewind environmental changes to unlock new paths. The game emphasizes exploration over combat, with level design that rewards careful observation and creative use of the sword's abilities. Set in a dystopian city still reeling from a decades-old supernatural conflict, the story unfolds through sparse but evocative set pieces. The game stands out for its crisp pixel art and fluid animation, which bring the chaotic urban setting to life with vivid detail. The demon sword mechanic offers practical problem-solving rather than flashy combos, requiring players to think spatially as much as they do strategically. While the 12-hour runtime and moderate difficulty may not suit everyone, early access feedback from Team Ladybug's fanbase suggests strong approval for the game's polished execution and atmospheric design.

Storyline

In the year 20XX, cities were suddenly flooded with demons in the form of monsters and spirits that suddenly appeared in the city, sparking an all-out Demon War. Even now, more than 30 years later, demons still roam the streets and harm humans wherever they go.

Game Modes

Single player

IGDB Rating

80.9

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