Review of Blade Chimera for Nintendo Switch

Blade Chimera, brought to us by PLAYISM, Team Ladybug, and WSS Playground, is a fantastic Metroidvania experience that you simply must try on the Nintendo Switch. Dive into our review to discover why it’s a must-play game!

In this intriguing adventure, you’ll step into the shoes of Shin, a demon hunter grappling with amnesia. Partnering with Shin is Lux, a shape-shifting demon-turned-sword, which adds an unusual twist considering your demon-hunting occupation. Lux, being versatile, can attack foes, shield you from harm, and even act as a makeshift platform, allowing access to locations otherwise unreachable—all this while you navigate the cyberpunk landscape of Osaka.

Once the game starts, you’ll maneuver Shin using either the left analog stick or the D-Pad, jumping with the A button and launching attacks with B. Your secondary attacks are handled with the Y button, changing based on your equipped item. The L button is key for dodging oncoming assaults, while skills are activated with R, drawing from your MP reserves.

Lux, essential to your journey, is mapped to the X button. Whether it’s creating barriers, transforming into objects when time distortions appear, or latching onto walls to serve as platforms, Lux is indispensable. Use her for grappling and platform sequences or to regain some HP after felling enemies, a crucial boon in battles.

Conquering demons and imposing bosses will earn you valuable experience points, leading to level-ups. In turn, these level-ups enhance your attack power and defense against enemy strikes. Scouring each room is rewarded, uncovering special items that increase both your HP and MP.

Throughout your journey, you’ll amass currency by defeating foes, allowing you to purchase pivotal items like Life Elixirs and Energy Drinks, or gear and weapons to enhance your arsenal. Additionally, there’s money to be made by selling extra items and taking on side missions from HQ.

Skill Points gained from leveling up are your ticket to unlocking abilities that propel your progress in true Metroidvania style. Whether it’s acquiring an Air Dash to bridge those longer chasms or a Double Jump for higher reaches, every skill is another step forward in the game’s intricate world.

Blade Chimera is a must-try on the Nintendo Switch, immersing you in the role of Shin, the amnesiac demon hunter, with Lux by your side to navigate the cyberpunk streets of Osaka. The dynamic between hunting demons and wielding one as a weapon adds layers of intrigue and strategy, enriching the gaming experience.

Tackling each adversary not only grants XP and cash for new weaponry and gear, but occasionally, they drop rare items that provide significant boosts, making each encounter potentially rewarding. Lucky finds, like a Chakram, can temporarily overshadow even the best store-bought weaponry, enhancing gameplay.

Blade Chimera is currently available on the Nintendo Switch at a price of $19.99. Dive into its enthralling world and experience an extraordinary saga woven into the fabric of cyberpunk and fantasy.

Disclaimer: This review is based on a Nintendo Switch copy of Blade Chimera provided by PLAYISM.