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Reviews for Chimera (#931)

Review by WhenIWasCruel on 13 Nov 2014 (Rating: 4)

It's a monochrome 3D isometric arcade/adventure starring a little robot, but it's not Alien Eight, it's not even technically and visually good as Alien Eight, but I like it much more than Alien Eight: at least this is not Knight Lore disguised as a sci fi game. You have to build warheads and detonate the satellite, or whatever it is, you landed on, tasked by the American authorities, who think it's a Soviet thing. You character doesn't jump, but can carry items, and it's a pretty peculiar robot, who's ever heard of a robot needing food and water? So, you must not let your supplies finish, or you'll be finished too. Also, there's a time limit. And additionally there are lethal radiators, which dry your water faster, "eggtimers and electric toasters" [source: Sinclair User, WoS doesn't have the instructions yet]. It's a cute, atmospheric little sci fi thing, slowly paced, and without moving enemies, nice to map. Oh, nice sampled "Chimera" voice, and a cute scream when you die.