La Quimera

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La Quimera is a single player and multiplayer shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Reburn and was released on May 7, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

La Quimera is a story-driven FPS set in dystopian future Latin America. In a fractured world where microstates rely on mercenary forces, you are an operative caught in a web of lies and deception. Play alone or with up to two friends geared with futuristic weapons, exoskeletons and combat abilities.

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Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews

story10 positive mentions

The game features solid gunplay and satisfying shooting mechanics, making combat enjoyable.
Visually, La Quimera is striking with a unique Latin American setting and impressive environmental design.
The game shows potential for improvement and has an engaging atmosphere, with a story that could develop further in future updates.

The voice acting is generally poor, with awkward delivery and cringe-worthy dialogue that detracts from immersion.
Gameplay suffers from balance issues, including overwhelming enemy encounters and a lack of health and ammo pickups.
Technical problems abound, including crashes, bugs, and performance issues that hinder the overall experience.

story
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is often described as bland and generic, with some players finding it serviceable but lacking depth and engaging characters. While the setting, particularly its dystopian Latin America backdrop, is praised for its intrigue, the voice acting and dialogue are criticized for being repetitive and poorly executed. Overall, the narrative shows potential for improvement, especially with future updates, but currently suffers from weak character development and pacing issues.
- “The story and setting are genuinely intriguing, capturing the spirit of those narrative-driven shooters from the 2000s—a rare and welcome ambition these days.”
- “The world itself is mesmerizing, a truly well-realized dystopian Latin America that draws you right into its atmosphere and story.”
- “I found myself constantly hungry to find out what would happen next as I pushed through 'just one more mission' because I was so engaged.”
- “The storyline is bland, the characters are annoying and somehow manage to use the word f***k in every sentence, which gets repetitive very quickly.”
- “For a story-driven shooter, the scenes and dialogues are just not catchy.”
- “The story starts off as generic and it gets interesting towards the end with the supernatural elements, but the characters are terribly written and unlikable, while the story feels too much like a bad soap opera with ridiculous turns.”
gameplay
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its fluid movement and satisfying shooting mechanics, while others criticize its slow pacing, minimal content, and technical issues like crashes and freezing. Although there are enjoyable elements, such as a unique scanning mechanic, many players feel the game is currently incomplete and not worth its price, suggesting it needs further development and content to reach its potential. Overall, while the core gameplay shows promise, it feels more like an early access title in need of refinement.
- “The gameplay is tightly designed, with fluid movement and satisfying shooting mechanics that feel both responsive and impactful.”
- “The gameplay is solid, offering plenty of fun and engaging encounters against the AI.”
- “Please support this game because to me the gameplay and design is a breath of fresh air compared to what we’ve been getting over the last 5-10 years.”
- “The pacing is slow, gameplay is minimal, and the meaning behind it all isn’t always obvious.”
- “There were several crashes and random freezing that made it frustrating, plus at several points there were pop-ups for tutorial messages that got in the way of gameplay actions I was trying to do.”
- “The game is terrible in terms of gameplay, graphics, enemy mechanics, and even at low difficulty, the character dies right away from two shots.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them outdated and reminiscent of titles from 15 years ago, while others appreciate the art style and smooth performance on higher settings. Although there are notable graphical bugs and performance issues, particularly on max settings, the overall aesthetic and atmosphere contribute positively to the gameplay experience. Ultimately, while the graphics may not meet modern expectations, they are deemed acceptable by some players, especially in terms of optimization.
- “The shooting is solid and the graphics are amazing.”
- “It's a fun shooter at its core, and the visuals and atmosphere really help sell the experience.”
- “The design of the game, the art style of it is so good I spent some time just walking around the hub and on location just to walk around!”
- “Graphics: yes, overall, they suck canal water, especially the character models.”
- “Game's graphics look like they're from about 15 years ago.”
- “The hype doesn't match the execution; I turned up the settings to max, the gameplay and graphics don't match what was promised in the trailer.”
optimization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing stable performance on high-end systems, while others report significant bugs and performance issues, particularly in early access. Although some users noted that the game runs well on mid-range hardware, there are concerns about frame rate drops and the need for further tuning in terms of difficulty and overall performance. Overall, the optimization appears to be a work in progress, with potential for improvement as the game develops.
- “Optimization for now is fine; it's early access, after all.”
- “It runs smoothly on my RTX 3060 graphics card on high settings with unlimited FPS and V-Sync on.”
- “Performance-wise, I run the game at medium on an RTX 2060 and I get around 40-60 FPS with DLSS quality.”
- “Unbelievably below average with constant bugs and performance issues.”
- “As soon as I got to the first mission, the optimization went downhill.”
- “I'm not sure if my setup fails to meet the requirements or if the developer hasn't put in enough optimization effort.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its dreamlike environments, evocative soundtrack, and clever atmospheric effects, creating an immersive and meditative experience. Players find the world to be a mesmerizing and well-realized dystopian Latin America that enhances both the gameplay and storytelling. Overall, the combination of visuals and atmosphere significantly elevates the game's appeal.
- “Its dreamlike environments and evocative soundtrack create an atmosphere that’s immersive and meditative.”
- “La Quimera is an impressive early access title that already delivers an engaging and atmospheric experience.”
- “The world itself is mesmerizing, a truly well-realized dystopian Latin America that draws you right into its atmosphere and story.”
- “It's a fun shooter at its core, and the visuals and atmosphere really help sell the experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game appears to be mixed; while some players report frustrating glitches that require frequent replays and issues with pausing, others have experienced a smooth and flawless gameplay without any freezes or frame rate drops.
- “No freezes, no FPS drops — I had a flawless experience and really enjoyed it.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any hiccups, making for an immersive experience.”
- “I appreciate the consistent performance; it allows me to focus on gameplay without distractions.”
- “This game has glitches that make you replay the last save over and over.”
- “The game is very buggy; I can't pause at all, and it's supposed to be some super PMC.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by unexpected and absurd scenarios, such as the juxtaposition of a nearby warehouse filled with enemies that players can ignore, creating a comedic contrast. Additionally, the ability to speed run through missions adds a fun and humorous element to the gameplay experience.
- “The final part of the mission comes out of nowhere, which is hilarious considering you have a warehouse next to you filled with about 30 enemies at the start that you don't even need to bother with.”
- “The end of the mission can be speedrun, and it's both fun and funny at the same time.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a unique, emotionally driven experience that may not provide clear guidance or explanations, appealing to players who are open to abstract storytelling.
- “It doesn’t hold your hand or explain itself much, but if you're open to a more abstract, emotionally driven experience, there’s something truly unique waiting here.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its dreamlike quality and evocative nature, contributing to an immersive and meditative atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- “Its dreamlike environments and evocative soundtrack create an atmosphere that’s immersive and meditative.”