Blade Chimera, a captivating Metroidvania adventure from PLAYISM, Team Ladybug, and WSS Playground, is a must-try on the Nintendo Switch. Let’s dive into what makes this game so engaging in our review of Blade Chimera!
In Blade Chimera, you play as Shin, a demon hunter grappling with amnesia. Partnered unexpectedly with Lux, a demon who can morph into a sword, Shin embarks on a journey that’s as unpredictable as it is thrilling. Lux is key to your survival and exploration, offering offense and defense, and even transforming into a platform to reach otherwise inaccessible areas. This dynamic duo takes you into the heart of a cyberpunk rendition of Osaka, teeming with challenges and secrets.
Getting started, you’ll maneuver Shin using either an analog stick or the D-Pad, jumping with the A button and attacking with B. The Y button serves up your secondary weapon, which varies based on your current gear. Dodging is handled by the L button, while special skills—consuming your precious MP—are activated with R.
Lux, who bonds to the X button, is multi-talented. She can attack, shield, transform into sizeable objects (thanks to her time distortion abilities), or latch onto walls, creating platforms for enhanced mobility. Plus, taking down enemies with Lux can restore your health—a boon in the heat of battle.
Each demon vanquished and boss turned to dust grants you experience points, leading to the much-needed level-ups. These not only increase your attack and defense capabilities but also allow you to hunt for items that increase your maximum HP and MP.
As you defeat foes, you’ll gather currency to spend on essential items—like Life Elixirs and Energy Drinks—or powerful new equipment. There’s also a market for selling your surplus goods or diving into side missions for extra cash from HQ.
Every time you level up, you earn Skill Points. Unlock them through the menu accessed via the + button. This is crucial, the crux of the Metroidvania style—unlocking abilities like Air Dash for dodging and bridging wider gaps, or the essential double jump for reaching those tantalizingly out-of-reach platforms.
Blade Chimera enthralls with its riveting gameplay and inventive partner dynamics. Shin, whose past is a mystery, finds a unique ally in Lux, with her shape-shifting versatility a true asset. As you traverse this cybernetic Osaka, you’ll quickly realize just how indispensable she is.
Don’t miss a single enemy on your path because every battle awards you experience, money, and potential item drops. Imagine my surprise when a lucky drop upgraded my arsenal with a Chakram from an Amenbozu, significantly more powerful than my current weapons! Blade Chimera is now available on Nintendo Switch, priced at $19.99, presenting exceptional value for this immersive experience.
In summary, Blade Chimera presents an alluring Metroidvania quest with a fresh twist, steeped in cyberpunk flair, perfectly suited for the Nintendo Switch. If you’re ready to dive into the action, this game is surely worth exploring. And a quick note: this review is based on a copy provided by PLAYISM.
