*This demo has been released to the Internet by Exclusive Arrangement between GT Interactive and the Adrenaline Vault (www.avault.com) *About this Chasm Demo - ------------------------ This three-mission demo contains a selection from two episodes. These missions are just a sneak peak at what awaits you in the full release coming this fall from GT Interactive! Chasm: The Rift, full version, will contain three episodes comprised of fifteen missions and eight Deathmatch multiplayer levels. *Installing and Running the Chasm Demo - ---------------------------------------- You must have at least 25 MB of hard drive space to run this demo. -Windows 95 and 3.1 users exit to DOS -From the drive in which the Chasm demo resides type INSTALL and press . To run Chasm: from DOS go to the directory in which Chasm resides (CHASM-SW) then type CHASM and press . *The Story - ------------ Mankind, in the process of development is facing an inexplicable phenomenon - the destruction of normal sequence of time from the past to the future. Time channels are forming in the earth's atmosphere, and these channels are leading to different periods of social development. Through these channels a series of twisted and powerful creatures penetrate from both the past and present, and into the future. You are a soldier of the Special Commando Unit with the mission to track, pin-point and finally destroy the time channels and eliminate all alien life forms. While migrating along time channels, all living creatures are undergoing irreversible mutations that are making them barbarous and hostile. The game features 15 intriguing and interconnected missions. Each mission begins with the unit commander briefing, at which the team leader is setting the target, mission and the goal of this military assignment. *The Chasm Engine - ------------------- Unlike any other game in this genre, Chasm: The Rift allows gamers to strategically blow off monsters' limbs even as they continue the attack with their remaining appendages. Other incredible features include: -=>3D polygon texture-mapped vector models for structures, monsters and weapons -=>Realistic special effects including rain, snow, wind, smoke, dust, sparks, and explosions -=>Dramatic structures featuring lights, shadows, sprites and game objects -=>Lightning quick 3D gameplay on 486 and higher machines -=>Object-linked 3D surround sound -=>45 degree maneuverability -=>Multiplayer battles through TCP/IP (Internet), IPX, modem and serial port http://www.chasm3d.com Demo id: GTI-0001AV