*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 -
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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 -
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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 <ENTER>.

To run Chasm: from DOS go to the directory in which Chasm resides
(CHASM-SW) then type CHASM and press <ENTER>.



*The Story -
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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 -
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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
