Khimera: Destroy all Monster Girls

76%
Game Brain Score Based on 32 reviews
  • gameplay
  • story
  • humor
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Khimera: Destroy All Monster Girls is a DRM-free beat-em-up platformer, originally released on Steam in 2016, where you play as Chelshia, a synthetic chimera with parts of oni, golem, and harpy, protecting your monster-inhabited island home from looting pirates using GIANT STONE FIST technology. This itch.io version has identical features to the Steam version and can transfer saves between the two.

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76%
Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
  • The game features charming pixel art and a delightful soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • Gameplay is dynamic and fun, with a variety of powers and abilities to unlock, making it engaging and replayable.
  • It's free to play, offering a high-quality experience that rivals many paid titles, making it accessible to a wide audience.
  • The platforming can be quite challenging, with some sections feeling frustratingly difficult and lacking sufficient checkpoints.
  • Certain collectibles are nearly impossible to obtain without external help, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
  • The game is relatively short, leaving some players wanting more content after completing it.
  • gameplay9 mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its dynamic and solid mechanics, featuring quality retro platforming across challenging levels. Reviewers highlight the smart level design, charming aesthetics, and engaging dialogue, making it a must-play for platforming enthusiasts despite some minor issues. Overall, the gameplay experience is described as fantastic and well-crafted.

    • “The dialogue is great, all the sprites are absolutely adorable and the gameplay is top.”
    • “Luckily the gameplay is able to keep up with the content, featuring some quality retro platforming across plenty of challenging levels.”
    • “Tight gameplay mechanics, good level design, a very authentic retro look.”
    • “The graphics, the character design, the stages, the mechanics, etc. there is no reason to not play it unless you don't like platforming games.”
    • “It is not without issues I could comment on, but the core gameplay is solid.”
  • story7 mentions

    The game's story is well-received for its simplicity and charm, featuring a colorful cast of characters that enhance the narrative with humor and cuteness. Players appreciate the engaging dialogue and fun interactions, which complement the enjoyable platforming gameplay. Overall, the story is described as light-hearted and entertaining, making it a delightful aspect of the game.

    • “To start, the game’s story is good and made even better with a colorful cast of characters bringing it to life.”
    • “The game is absolutely adorable, from the dialogue to the humor, to the looks of the characters; even the story is cute.”
    • “It has good humor and a funny story!”
    • “The story is basic and doesn't seem to be overbearing or ridiculous.”
    • “The game is absolutely adorable, from the dialogue to the humor, but the story feels lacking.”
  • humor7 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and cuteness, with engaging and witty dialogue that resonates with players, reminiscent of titles like Undertale. While some internet humor may age poorly, the overall comedic elements and adorable character interactions contribute to a delightful experience that keeps players entertained throughout.

    • “The characters are really good, cute, and have funny dialog. Even the NPCs' dialog is enjoyable; it reminds me of games like Undertale.”
    • “The game is absolutely adorable, from the dialog to the humor to the looks of the characters. Even the story is cute.”
    • “While there's a bit of internet humor that may date it in a few years, most of the text in Khimera is plenty funny and keeps me engaged to meet more of the cast.”
  • graphics6 mentions

    The game's pixel art style is well-executed and detailed, contributing to a charming retro atmosphere. However, some levels suffer from repetitive tile designs, which can detract from the overall visual experience. Overall, if the art style resonates with you, it's worth trying for its appealing character design and cute aesthetic.

    • “The pixel art and graphics style is very good with little touches throughout the game.”
    • “The graphics are finely detailed in their pixel style, though levels tend to have some bland tile repetition.”
    • “The whole atmosphere of the game is really nice overall and has a cute retro aesthetic.”
    • “The graphics are finely detailed in their pixel style, though levels tend to have kind of bland tile repetition.”
    • “The graphics, the character design, the stages, the mechanics, etc. there is no reason not to play it unless you don't like platforming games.”
  • music6 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its upbeat chiptune soundtrack, which complements the charming and fun atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate how the soundtrack enhances the overall experience, contributing to the game's retro feel and engaging gameplay.

    • “The art is great, the music is fun, the gameplay is solid, the level design is smart, and everything features a charming tongue-in-cheek vibe.”
    • “You get new moves and abilities from main bosses and side level bosses. You'll have to find secrets in order to unlock extra stages with extra bosses, more collectibles, and free new abilities. Then there's more to unlock, and you can always redo your top score on a level later on when you're more pumped up. It's hilarious, cute, great music, feels like a retro game, and I don't know... free????”
    • “It has one of the best composed upbeat chiptune soundtracks.”
  • character development2 mentions

    Reviewers highlight the strong character design as a standout feature, suggesting that the game's visual and mechanical elements enhance the overall experience, particularly for fans of platforming games.

    • “The character design is great.”
    • “The graphics, the character design, the stages, and the mechanics all contribute to an engaging experience.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game offers excellent replayability, allowing players to complete it without utilizing power-ups or upgrades, which encourages different playstyles and strategies.

    • “Great replayability due to how you can complete the entire game without using your power-ups or upgrades at all.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is praised for its charming retro aesthetic, creating an overall pleasant experience. However, some users noted that certain elements, like the dialog box icons, closely resemble standard sprites, which may detract from the uniqueness.

    • “The whole atmosphere of the game is really nice overall and has a cute retro aesthetic, although the dialog box icons match up a bit too closely with a regular sprite.”
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