Chimera CUSTOM XG

I had a ton of fun with this game. Music is awesome, graphics look great, gameplay is solid. I found it hard, because my reflexes aren't as sharp as they used to be, but it wasn't too hard. Looking forward to checking out the co-op play in the near future. If you like bullet hell, sidescrollers and rogue lites, this is all of them bundled into 1 package. Well worth the price.

Just wrapped up my first time playing this game. What sticks out to me is the deep customization that impacts the gameplay - this creates a good dynamic environment which wants me to come back and progress to the next level. You can tell the developers put a lot of thought and effort into the fine details of this game. The mechanics feel really clean. The visuals give great vibes. Not only does the game feel high quality, but the progression & challenge make me want to boot it up and make another run. Highly recommend, give it a try.

Awesome Side scrolling RogueLike. Fast pace fun. a lot of different weapons and attachments to fit how you want to play. solid number of soldiers to play as.

Not a good game at all and I am not one to usually leave bad reviews. Game difficulty is absolutely INSANE if you don't have the snail shield, and the default button binds are atrocious. Did they even playtest their own game? And you can't change button or keyboard keybinds either, even though they said many months ago(!) that they were going to implement this--but nope. Nothing. Nothing but frustration here, injuring my fingers and tripping over myself. Up dpad to reload?? what? Let me edit this and teach the game designers something about players. You do *NOT* want 3-4 actions to create an effect in an arcade game. In this game, if you want to use your secondary weapon, you have to : 1: Hold down LB 2: Aim with right right stick. 3: Press right trigger to shoot. God forbid if you want to dodge or jump at the same time as this--that's FOUR SEPARATE ACTIONS AT ONCE. Hello, Carpel Tunnel! What is so wrong about just having "LB" bring out (maybe with a very small delay) your secondary gun and start shooting it in the direction you're aiming? That's one huge action workload taken out. Zero reason to not do it like this. Reload being on the dpad, completely opposite the side you're using to shoot, is wild. No game does this. Reloading means you have to stop moving. While I don't necessarily "like" having right trigger activating shooting, rather than just moving the right thumbstick, I can see how this might need to be done, but again...surely proper game design can make a simpler system work. As another reviewer said, game has too many buttons and toggles to deal with. Do yourself a favor and play 20xx or 30xx instead. This game isn't worth it, even if it was given away for free. And I do NOT say that lightly. Grinding MANY multiple times for enough to buy one freaking healthpack perk is already stupid enough as it is. Maybe if the controls were fixed, this might be worth it on sale. The action is decent enough. The controls make it impossible.

I just got this and I'm already wanting more. Usually I don't buy early access but it was worth it, can't wait for the full game!

yes good game

Chimera CUSTOM XG is a fast-paced rogue-like that absolutely nails that classic arcade feel. It scratches a nostalgic itch reminding me of Contra with its relentless action and intensity. The game leans hard into bullet hell chaos but never feels unfair, just challenging in that "one more run" kind of way. Co-op is a standout here, turning the already hectic gameplay into something even more chaotic and fun. What really keeps you hooked, though, is the depth of it's controls. There's a ton to dig into, and you can invest a lot of time refining both your build and your skill level. The custom builds are where the game really shines, experimenting is half the fun, and once you figure out certain combos, some builds become insanely powerful. It's the kind of game that rewards both persistence and creativity.