CHIMERA: THE DAMNED
A downloadable game
An action-horror side scroller. Set aboard a massive starship hurtling through space, you play as the last survivor of an alien incursion. With an arsenal of weapons and abilities to discover, skillful ranged combat paired with exploration will lead you to uncover the secrets of a dark, far future setting.
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Fast 2D gameplay blended with classic shooter and horror elements. Combat is tense and dynamic; with limited ammunition, and precise shooting.
Early 90s DOS visual style with VGA-inspired pixel art.
Thematically inspired by System Shock, Dead Space, and Alpha Centauri.
High fidelity audio. The screams of untold horrors, the roar of automatic gunfire, and oppressive industrial noises of the ship, all paired with a dark ambient soundtrack by Brodie Peterson.
A dark and rich story told through audio logs: A post-Earth society, where an underclass of near-humans called Tankgrowns serve as genetic slaves.
Over 10 weapons and abilities for the player to unlock, spread over nine sprawling zones. From sterile medical bays and science labs, to cramped corridors and massive gothic halls, the Chimera's secrets will not be given up easily.
Body horror meets late 1970s retro-futurism; grotesque alien/human hybrids will relentlessly assault you, onboard a ship built during the age of analog.
Content Warning: Graphic violence, discussions and depictions of self harm and suicide.
Status | In development |
Author | Anomaly Interactive |
Genre | Action |
Made with | GameMaker |
Tags | 2D, Aliens, DOS, Gore, Horror, Metroidvania, Pixel Art, retro-futuristic, Sci-fi, Spooky |
Average session | About a half-hour |
Languages | English |
Inputs | Keyboard, Gamepad (any), Playstation controller |
Links | Homepage |
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Terrific demo, very nostalgic feel to the game and the sound design was excellent, can see why headphones were recommended. Will definitely keep an eye on this project!