Chimeric Exile

Our Game Design Document.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w3MJYp5qS3-HZ08HdqPOBrU9oRxKTsi6KrCs0NcQrNo/...

Chimeric Exile places you in the role of a newly formed alien bio-weapon, discarded from a mysterious laboratory onto a perilous, uncharted planet. Hunted by bizarre creatures and hostile forces, you must adapt and evolve to survive. By consuming defeated enemies, you can unlock powerful new forms and abilities—vital for overcoming devious environmental puzzles and battling ever-tougher foes.

Created for Pirate Jam 16 by W33z4L and MouthHole, Chimeric Exile offers a single, challenging level inspired by the spirit of classic Metroidvania games. Despite its cute visuals, the difficulty is fierce—don’t give up!

Controls

• W/A/S/D – Move
• SPACE – Jump (stomp everything!)
• E – Devour fallen enemies
• Q – Shoot (requires bullets)
• R – Restart
• 1 to fall, 2 to fly.

Tips

• Eating bats grants flight.
• Eating shooters replenishes ammo.
• Eating crabs restores health.
• Water saps your life! Hunt fish and consume their bubbles to stay alive.
• Defeating a boss version of a creature offers unlimited flight or ammo.

Claim your freedom by escaping the very lab that created you—if you make it out alive, you’re finally free… or perhaps lost in the depths of space forever. Along the way, keep an eye out for hidden shortcuts and secrets to help you become the ultimate lifeform. Good luck!