Khimera: Destroy all Monster Girls

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Khimera: Destroy all Monster Girls is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Suits & Sandals and was released on May 8, 2016. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

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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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 917 reviews

music123 positive mentions

grinding7 negative mentions

Charming pixel art and engaging character designs that add personality to the game.
Tight controls and smooth gameplay mechanics that make platforming and combat enjoyable.
A humorous and light-hearted story with funny dialogue that keeps players entertained.

Some levels can feel frustratingly difficult due to cheap deaths and unclear hazards.
Boss fights can be easily cheesed with the dash attack, reducing their challenge.
The game may feel short for some players, lacking depth in certain gameplay elements.

music
204 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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39%
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its catchy and vibrant chiptune soundtrack, reminiscent of classic 90s retro games. Many players appreciate how well the music complements the gameplay and enhances the overall experience, with standout tracks that remain memorable long after playing. However, some users noted inconsistencies in the music's quality across different levels, and a few found certain tracks repetitive or less enjoyable over time.
- “The music deserves its own special shout out, as it's catchy and vibrant as heck.”
- “The music is a selection of jovial and lively tunes, exactly the kind of head-bopping tunes you want in an action platformer such as this.”
- “The soundtrack is amazing, reminding me of Mega Man, Sonic, and even Cave Story.”
- “I started to get quite sick of the map screen's music by the time I had gotten to the last few stages.”
- “I usually like retro music, but this music feels harsh to my ears.”
- “Music in Khimera is a collection of chiptunes that gets the job done but isn't particularly memorable.”
gameplay
195 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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2%
The gameplay of this platformer is widely praised for its smooth mechanics, tight controls, and engaging level design, drawing comparisons to classic titles like Mega Man and Shovel Knight. Players appreciate the blend of action platforming and beat-'em-up elements, with a variety of challenges and collectibles that enhance the experience. While some note minor issues with difficulty spikes and certain mechanics, the overall consensus is that the gameplay is fun, fast-paced, and offers a charming retro aesthetic.
- “The game bets on a formula that works perfectly: simple gameplay, colorful old-school pixel graphics, platforming, and beating bosses to a pulp.”
- “The characters are all incredibly charming, the gameplay is as tight as it gets, and makes each level a joy to either comb through or speed past; it is a ton of fun to simply move Chelshia around.”
- “Gameplay is tight and solid, with well-designed levels and enemies that require a decent understanding of the mechanics.”
- “The gameplay was janky and fairly difficult, the perfect recipe for frustration.”
- “Only major complaint is that it abuses instant death mechanics for a total of 4 ways to be ingloriously killed off with pitfall, crush, lava, and rising spikes being the order of the day.”
- “My only issues with the gameplay is that there were times where I didn't know which holes to fall into, other than trial and error, and the dash + jump combo works about 40% of the time; it feels odd, but that didn't ruin the whole experience.”
humor
156 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its silliness, quirkiness, and charm, with many players finding the dialogue and character interactions genuinely funny and endearing. The light-hearted atmosphere, combined with clever writing and amusing references, contributes to an enjoyable experience that keeps players engaged throughout. Overall, the game's humor stands out as a significant highlight, making it a delightful and entertaining platformer.
- “The story, characters, and dialogue are silly, quirky, and funny.”
- “Funny, dynamic and satisfying with great music, highly recommended.”
- “The dialogue is hilarious & entertaining.”
story
123 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
57%
2%
The story of the game is light-hearted and whimsical, centering around a chimera named Chelshia who embarks on a quest to reclaim her island from quirky pirates. While the plot is simple and reminiscent of classic platformers, it is enriched by charming characters, humorous dialogue, and a nostalgic aesthetic that evokes the 8/16-bit era. Overall, players find the narrative engaging and entertaining, with a blend of fun interactions and a comical tone that enhances the gameplay experience.
- “The story, characters, and dialogue are silly, quirky, and funny.”
- “To start, the game’s story is good and made even better with a colorful cast of characters bringing it to life.”
- “The story is fun and quirky, and the characters are memorable!”
- “The story is very simple but features quite a few chuckle-worthy moments, even though some of the dialogue tried a bit too hard to be 'funny and quirky'.”
- “The story is a basic bad guys are here go kick their butts kind of affair.”
- “In this type of game, the story is as simplistic as it can get (pirates raid the island and now you'll have to take the money back by beating the bosses) and it doesn't take itself that seriously.”
graphics
112 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Khimera: Destroy All Monster Girls" feature a charming and colorful pixel art style that appeals to fans of retro aesthetics, though opinions vary on its quality. While some players find the visuals endearing and fitting for the gameplay, others note inconsistencies and a simplistic design that may not resonate with everyone. Overall, the graphics are generally considered serviceable and contribute positively to the game's nostalgic atmosphere, despite some initial reservations.
- “The visuals showcase a colorful array of sprites, though the standouts are the strange and charming monster designs, from the denizens of the islands to the enemies and bosses.”
- “You can definitely tell there is a lot of love poured into this game, from the colorful graphics to the catchy music to the tight platforming and tough enemies.”
- “The game features obsolete retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “It's apparent a lot of work went into the game, but with such a poor quality game engine and poor quality visuals, it seems this really was a waste of effort and talent.”
- “The graphics are finely detailed in their pixel style, though levels tend to have kind of bland tile repetition.”
replayability
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability through hidden paths, collectibles, level rankings, and various modes such as speedrun and timed challenges. Players appreciate the blend of classic platforming elements and the inclusion of additional content that encourages exploration and mastery, making it enjoyable even after the initial playthrough. Overall, the replay value is enhanced by its engaging mechanics and charming design, appealing to both casual players and speedrunning enthusiasts.
- “The levels have hidden paths and achievements - a lot of replayability!”
- “The extra collectibles, score ranks, and alternate timed and berserk modes offer some good replayability and extra challenge.”
- “You can beat the game in under 5 hours, but there is a replayability factor with collectibles, level rankings, a speedrun mode, and there's an NES-style game in your house called Cakeboy which is really fun to play.”
- “That along with rankings for each level and a race mode gives it loads of replay value.”
- “It might not have a lengthy play time from the word go to the end credits, but it really delivers in terms of content quality and offers extended playtime just from the value in its replayability being much like the classical Mega Man games as it was influenced by.”
character development
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features charming and cute character designs that contribute significantly to its overall appeal, complemented by amusing writing and entertaining dialogue. Players appreciate the personality infused into the characters, which enhances the simple yet engaging plot and gameplay. Overall, the character development is seen as a strong point, adding depth and charm to the gaming experience.
- “This game has a great personality, and this is not only seen through the lovable character designs but through the writing, which surprisingly didn't make me want to die and actually made me chuckle a few times.”
- “The writing in the game is amusing, and the character designs are fun.”
- “The character designs are cute and give the game a ton of charm.”
- “Character design is decent, but not my cup of tea.”
- “There's a whole world of character development here!”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
11%
78%
Reviews indicate that while the game features enjoyable graphics and music, the grinding aspect is often seen as tedious and unfair, particularly due to poor checkpoint placement and the need for additional lives. Some players appreciate the balance of grinding for achievements and character development, but others find the controls and overall grind frustrating. Overall, the experience can be rewarding for those who enjoy platforming and overcoming challenges, despite the grind.
- “Even the dialogues are fun, not tedious, not obvious (like Disgaea 1, not 2).”
- “The stages are ridiculously tedious and unfair.”
- “Really, it costs you nothing to fall in love with a lot of good characters, play a fun platformer, and pull your hair out grinding race mode.”
- “The checkpoint placement was also tedious, for instance: in the mountain stage, you got a checkpoint before fighting a miniboss.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a laid-back, humorous vibe, enhanced by charming dialogue and a nostalgic 8-bit soundtrack that complements its retro aesthetic. Players appreciate the relaxing town setting as a welcome break from action, while the overall design and quirky elements contribute to a fun and engaging experience reminiscent of classic platformers like Mega Man.
- “The town is one of my favorite parts of the game because it's a place to relax and soak in the atmosphere without the danger of a platforming level.”
- “The 8-bit soundtrack definitely enhances the atmosphere the game creates, along with the graphics, gameplay style, and progression.”
- “The 8-bit soundtrack definitely entertains the kind of atmosphere the game puts on, with the graphics, gamestyle, and progression to boot.”
- “It has a comical, light-hearted atmosphere with humorous and charming dialogue.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game emotionally engaging, with a mix of wholesome writing and unique character designs that evoke feelings of empathy, especially towards bosses. However, frustrations arise from gameplay mechanics, such as sluggish controls and unfair platforming challenges, which can detract from the overall emotional experience. Despite these issues, the light-hearted tone and fun elements contribute to a generally positive emotional atmosphere.
- “The characters are pretty unique; every boss made me think, 'Hmm, what am I going to fight next?' and somehow this game made me feel bad for defeating a boss!”
- “Wholesome fun.”
- “+ Wholesome, not to mention fun writing for those looking for a light-hearted experience.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance, featuring no issues and a well-designed options menu, including rebindable controls. Players enjoy the replayability offered by performance-based rankings and numerous secrets, enhancing the overall experience.
- “It gives you a letter grade based on your performance at the end of a stage, this combined with the tons of secrets had me replaying stages over and over and having a blast.”
- “It has rebindable controls, zero performance issues, and a nice options menu.”
- “Upon completing levels, you're given a ranking based on your performance.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The game is praised for its completely free model, avoiding common pitfalls of monetization such as microtransactions and DLCs, which are often associated with low-quality titles.
- “No nagging microtransactions or DLCs.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't disrupt gameplay.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of content without pushing for additional purchases.”
- “Very often, game maker studios are used to create shovelware and lazy cash grabs, although in this case, the game is completely free.”
- “No nagging microtransactions or DLCs as well.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a high level of stability, noting that the dialogue text is clear and free of distracting typos, and they did not experience any glitches or bugs during gameplay.

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Khimera: Destroy all Monster Girls is a platformer game.

Khimera: Destroy all Monster Girls is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Khimera: Destroy all Monster Girls.

Khimera: Destroy all Monster Girls was released on May 8, 2016.

Khimera: Destroy all Monster Girls was developed by Suits & Sandals.

Khimera: Destroy all Monster Girls has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its grinding.

Khimera: Destroy all Monster Girls is a single player game.

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