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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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