Chasm: The Rift

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Chasm The Rift casts you as a soldier battling alien invaders that leak through time distortions. You wield an array of sci fi weaponry to fight waves of armored foes in environments blending futuristic tech with ancient ruins. The single player campaign unfolds across shifting timelines while optional multiplayer lets you duke it out with friends using teleportation and energy shields. Basic 90s first person shooting mechanics mix with light puzzle elements as you navigate collapsing levels filled with traps and enemy turrets. Despite its ambitious concept the game shows its age with blocky graphics and clunky AI. Community ratings average a modest 50.1 out of 100 on IGDB with most players struggling past mid game checkpoints. 26 achievements track weapon mastery and timing challenges including the elusive "Insane Time Traveler" trophy which only 3% of players have unlocked. The chaotic level design and time manipulation gimmicks make for an oddball shooter experience that works better as a curiosity than a classic.