Chasm: The Rift
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About Chasm: The Rift
Chasm: The Rift dropped on September 30, 1997 as a first-person shooter from Action Forms Ltd. and GT Interactive Software. You play a commando sent to stop Timestrikers, mutants leaking through time rifts in the atmosphere. These creatures attack from the past, present, and future to wipe out humanity. The game launched on DOS before finding homes on modern consoles like PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC. It features single-player campaigns and multiplayer modes. The premise involves using weapons from different eras to fight back against an invasion that breaks the normal flow of time. Players navigate levels designed around this temporal chaos while trying to survive the relentless mutant assault.
Gameplay
You move through linear corridors and open arenas shooting enemies with a variety of guns. Each mission starts with a briefing that sets your target, but the path forward relies on your aim and movement. You encounter Timestrikers ranging from ancient beasts to futuristic horrors. The arsenal includes obscure items pulled from different time periods to deal with specific threats. Combat feels frantic as you switch between weapons while dodging attacks from multiple directions. Levels often require backtracking to find keys or new paths after clearing an area. Multiplayer matches let you test your skills against friends in deathmatch scenarios. Progression depends on finishing assignments and uncovering the source of the rifts without dying too often.
What Players Think
PlayPile data shows this title sits at a 50.1/100 score based on 10 IGDB ratings. Players rarely finish the campaign, with an average achievement unlock rate of just 24.2% across 26 total challenges. The hardest trophy is "Insane Time Traveler," which only 3.00% of users have unlocked. Community moods reflect frustration mixed with nostalgia for the unique time-travel concept. Review snippets mention clunky controls and dated graphics holding back the fun. Many users spend between two to four hours before quitting due to difficulty spikes. The multiplayer component sees almost no activity, leaving single-player as the main draw. It remains a niche title that divides opinion based on its willingness to take risks with time mechanics.
PlayPile's Take
This game is for people who want a quick dose of late nineties chaos without caring about tight design. You can pick it up for a low price if you find a copy or digital version. The 26 achievements offer little incentive since the unlock rates are so low and the "Insane Time Traveler" trophy is nearly impossible to get. Do not expect polished mechanics or modern difficulty balancing. The time travel setting provides some fresh ideas, but the execution drags down the experience. If you need something to fill an afternoon with mindless shooting, this might work. Otherwise, skip it and wait for a more coherent shooter release.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer
IGDB Rating
50.1
RAWG Rating
3.7
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