

Blade Chimera
Team Ladybug · PLAYISM
About
Blade Chimera is a 2025 action game developed by Team Ladybug and WSS Playground, and published by Playism and WSS Playground. The player assumes Shin, a warrior who hunts demons in a post-apocalyptic world. It was released on 16 January 2025 for Microsoft Windows and Nintendo Switch.
Blade Chimera is a 2D side-scrolling action game with Metroidvania gameplay, with elements of the exploration-heavy Metroid series and the combat-centric Castlevania series. The player plays as Shin, a warrior equipped with a plasma blaster, and Lux, a demon who takes the form of the magical Lumina Sword and aids Shin with abilities like generating a shield. After the player learns the warp skill, they can fast-travel to almost anywhere on the map.
Interviews with the developer
- Interview: Blade Chimera Dev Discusses the Metroidvania's Inspirations ↗
Game Rant · February 8, 2025
- Blade Chimera Developers Talk How It's Not a 'Good Versus Evil' Story ↗
Game Rant · February 6, 2025
- An Interview with Team Ladybug on 'BLADE CHIMERA' & Metroidvania ↗
DayOne · January 31, 2025