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Platform, Indie, Action, Science fiction
In this exploration-heavy 2D action game, use your demon sword to interfere with the past, create platforms, and shield yourself from danger to explore a dystopian cyberpunk world depicted in gorgeously animated pixel art.
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Nostalgic, unpretentious, clear and cool.
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Nintendo LifeEthan ZackJan 20259/10Blade Chimera is an ode to a very specific kind of Metroidvania - the sort that eschews cryptic puzzles and an open-ended structure and revels in the simple joys of ultra-fluid movement and blasting through enemies with an ever-growing arsenal of powerful weapons and equipment. It may not particularly impress with its explorative or narrative aspects, but its striking, stylish identity and endlessly entertaining shoot-and-slash combat loop elevate this to the heights of the classics it's so clearly inspired by.
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ShacknewsLucas WhiteJan 20259/10Blade Chimera is short, sweet, and simple. It’s also visually enthralling and just… really dang cool. It’s the perfect kind of game to run into in January 2025, especially after so much of my time up until now has been eaten by multiple dozen-hour RPGs.
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8Bit/DigiStan RezaeeJan 202510/10Blade Chimera will grab your attention with its captivating style while keeping you engaged with its experience.
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God is a GeekMick FraserJan 20257.5/10Blade Chimera does little that feels new, but delivers a slice of comfortable, familiar and, dare I say it, safe side-scrolling adventure.
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COGconnectedJaz SagooJan 202575/100While it follows familiar traits, innovative mechanics involving Lux give the game its own identity, allowing the developers to introduce fresh and engaging ideas.
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IGDB rating 8.1/10 from 13 ratings.
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