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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Also known as '''Chasm: The Shadow Zone'''.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/ChasmTheRift_1020 Chasm: The Rift Demo : Action Forms : Free Download & Streaming : Internet Archive]</ref> |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
[https://web.archive.org/web/20090410053211/http://action-forms.com/games/chasm/chasm_files.htm Patch csmtcpip.exe] is the latest version. Place file in the installation folder and run via DOSBox. This patch includes the bonus levels. | [https://web.archive.org/web/20090410053211/http://action-forms.com/games/chasm/chasm_files.htm Patch csmtcpip.exe] is the latest version. Place file in the installation folder and run via DOSBox. This patch includes the bonus levels. | ||
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| + | ===[https://www.moddb.com/games/chasm-the-rift/downloads/chasm-portable Chasm Portable by David Szymanski]=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} A compilation of several fixes and tweaks to make the game run better under DOSBox. | ||
| + | {{++}} Includes bonus levels, level editor, original documentation, pre-release builds and other extras. | ||
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| + | ===[https://github.com/Panzerschrek/Chasm-Reverse/releases PanzerChasm]=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} An open-source reconstruction of the original game engine for modern operating systems. | ||
| + | {{++}} Supports high resolutions, widescreen, OpenGL rendering, texture filtering, networking and both true and original perspective modes. | ||
| + | {{--}} Appears to no longer be in development, as the last version was released on December 3, 2017. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = hackable |
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://github.com/Panzerschrek/Chasm-Reverse/releases PanzerChasm.] |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
| − | |fov notes = 85° | + | |fov notes = Fixed at 85°. |
|windowed = false | |windowed = false | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
| − | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Capped at 70 FPS. |
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|ref = | |ref = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Technical Issues=== | ===Technical Issues=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} This game must be run in DOSBox | + | {{ii}} This game must be run in DOSBox. Being a demanding 3D game in software mode only, even modern computers have trouble running the game at acceptable frame rates. |
{{ii}} Mouse movement may stop working on occasion. Save and restart the game to fix. | {{ii}} Mouse movement may stop working on occasion. Save and restart the game to fix. | ||
| − | ===Performance | + | ===Bad Performance=== |
{{Fixbox|description=Performance Fix|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Performance Fix|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
#Patch the game to the latest version (csmtcpip.exe). | #Patch the game to the latest version (csmtcpip.exe). | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
| − | {{ii}} Without this fix the game | + | {{ii}} Without this fix the game crashes if DOSBox is set to ''Dynamic CPU'' mode. This patch fixes that issue, allowing the game to run with smoother frame rates, even at higher resolutions. |
| + | {{ii}} Inlcuded in [https://www.moddb.com/games/chasm-the-rift/downloads/chasm-portable Chasm Portable.] | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Music does not loop (DOSBox)=== | ===Music does not loop (DOSBox)=== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Music Fix|ref=<ref>[http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=225579#p225579 VOGONS • View topic - Carmageddon music (CD Audio) not working]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Music Fix|ref=<ref>[http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=225579#p225579 VOGONS • View topic - Carmageddon music (CD Audio) not working]</ref>|fix= | ||
#[http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=28396#p225579 Download CTRLOOP.exe] and place it in the installation folder | #[http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=28396#p225579 Download CTRLOOP.exe] and place it in the installation folder | ||
#Configure DOSBox to run {{file|CTRLOOP.exe}} before launching the game. | #Configure DOSBox to run {{file|CTRLOOP.exe}} before launching the game. | ||
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| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} Included in [https://www.moddb.com/games/chasm-the-rift/downloads/chasm-portable Chasm Portable.] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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This page is for the 1997 first-person shooter. For the unrelated 2018 adventure-platformer, see Chasm.
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Action Forms | |
| Publishers | |
| GT Interactive | |
| WizardWorks Software | |
| Megamedia Corp | |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | October 24, 1997 |
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Key points
- Also known as Chasm: The Shadow Zone.[1]
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
|
- A demo is available.
Essential improvements
Patches
Patch csmtcpip.exe is the latest version. Place file in the installation folder and run via DOSBox. This patch includes the bonus levels.
Chasm Portable by David Szymanski
- A compilation of several fixes and tweaks to make the game run better under DOSBox.
- Includes bonus levels, level editor, original documentation, pre-release builds and other extras.
PanzerChasm
- An open-source reconstruction of the original game engine for modern operating systems.
- Supports high resolutions, widescreen, OpenGL rendering, texture filtering, networking and both true and original perspective modes.
- Appears to no longer be in development, as the last version was released on December 3, 2017.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Use PanzerChasm. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | Fixed at 85°. | ||
| Windowed | For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | Capped at 70 FPS. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | FX, CD | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Issues fixed
Technical Issues
- This game must be run in DOSBox. Being a demanding 3D game in software mode only, even modern computers have trouble running the game at acceptable frame rates.
- Mouse movement may stop working on occasion. Save and restart the game to fix.
Bad Performance
| Performance Fix[citation needed] |
|---|
Notes
|
Music does not loop (DOSBox)
| Music Fix[2] |
|---|
Notes
|
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DOS video modes |
System requirements
| DOS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | MS-DOS 4.0 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 486 DX2-66 MHz | Pentium |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 16 MB under Win95 |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | PCI video recommended | |