Chimera Beast (prototype)

Getting Started

Chimera Beast is a horizontal scrolling shooter. When you start the game, you control a ship or character that moves left and right while enemies approach from the right side of the screen. Your main goal is to shoot down incoming foes and avoid their projectiles. The prototype may lack a proper attract mode or tutorial, so expect minimal guidance.

The core loop involves navigating through stages, collecting power-ups or weapon upgrades if they appear, and defeating a boss at the end of each level. Because this is an unreleased prototype, some features might be incomplete or unstable. Use the arrow keys to move and the B button (S key) to fire. If the game has an autofire option, it may not be toggled, so you might need to hold the attack button.

If the game displays Japanese text in menus, try pressing Start (Enter) to advance or Select (V) to cycle options. As with many arcade shooters of the era, careful movement and pattern recognition are key to surviving. Don't expect a save system - it's a classic coin-op experience designed for short sessions.