Blade Chimera Launches as 2025's First Standout Metroidvania

Team Ladybug's latest cyberpunk action game combines engaging combat, intricate pixel art, and a familiar formula to captivate players on Switch and PC.

• Blade Chimera, developed by Team Ladybug, is now available on Nintendo Switch and PC, featuring a demo on Steam for interested players.
• The game is set in a post-apocalyptic Osaka where players control Shin, a demon hunter wielding a shape-shifting demon sword named Lux.
• Blade Chimera emphasizes fluid, strategic combat with unique mechanics like Lux's multipurpose abilities, including creating barriers, platforms, and attacking enemies along its path.
• The game draws heavy inspiration from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, offering a polished Metroidvania experience with detailed pixel art and large, challenging bosses.
• While its narrative is predictable, Blade Chimera stands out for its dynamic gameplay, rewarding exploration, and visually rich cyberpunk setting.

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