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Chimera – PC with Map

Yes, yes, I know it’s a screenshot from the Mac version, but the link below is to the latest PC version, with map. There are other minor changes and things too. The main thing is, I hope it works on … Continue reading

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Chimera – Mac with Map

I said I’d update the game, and one of the things a few of you asked for was a map screen. Press ‘m’ to bring up or dismiss the map. Here’s the cool thing – the game is actually fully … Continue reading

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Chimera Mac – Remastered

Chimera 1.0 for the Mac and PC, almost 28 years after I wrote the original, is now available. It’s free to play. This is what modern folk call a Minimum Viable Product. It’s not a very good game, I know … Continue reading

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Chimera 0.5.2 Released for Mac

It’s getting there…. A fair bit more polish in this version. I’d love to get your feedback! I’m on Twitter @shahidkamal Download Chimera 0.5.2 here: chimera-mac-0.5.2.zip

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Title Screen

Here’s a new Mac version with rotating title screen and atmospheric audio. I’m not convinced that music is the way to go for the title screen, I wanted more of a dark science fiction feel and this seems to work. … Continue reading

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Chimera Beta (sort of)

Latest build of Chimera now available for Mac. Will shortly be available for PC. Most of the sound and feedback text is now in. Instructions follow: WASD or cursor keys move the player Space bar for action to pick up … Continue reading

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Beta Notes

I’m aiming to deliver a beta for tomorrow. Here’s what’s left: Music or atmospheric SFX for title screen Music for win game Sound effects Heartbeat Self-destruct klaxon / countdown Pick-up Consume energy Consume coolant Disable obstacle Combine objects Missile placed … Continue reading

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Second Playable

I promised you a second playable this Sunday, and here it is. Quite a few changes. I recommend playing the game in normal mode, instructions are as follows: Cursor keys move the player Space bar for action to pick up … Continue reading

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Chimera Font

That didn’t take so long. If you want to have a go at editing the Chimera pixel font yourself, perhaps you might want to make lower case versions of the glyphs, I don’t know, then follow the instructions in this … Continue reading

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Commitment

Wayne Gretzky said, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”. Well, I’m 46, and I’m tired of just aiming. So I’m taking the shot. And I will keep taking the shot, until I’m great at shooting. I was … Continue reading

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