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Revision as of 12:48, 1 June 2020
This page is for the 1997 first-person shooter. For the unrelated 2018 adventure-platformer, see Chasm.
Developers | |
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Action Forms | |
Publishers | |
GT Interactive | |
WizardWorks Software | |
Megamedia Corp | |
Release dates | |
DOS | September 30, 1997 |
Key points
- Originally titled Chasm: The Shadow Zone during development.[1]
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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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.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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DOS |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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DOS |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | 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 | 70 fps cap | ||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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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 |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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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. |
Issues fixed
Technical Issues
- This game must be run in DOSBox as it is a DOS game. As it is a demanding 3D game within DOSBox, it requires modern processors to run at acceptable frame rates.
- Mouse movement may stop working on occasion. Save and restart the game to fix.
Performance Fix
Performance Fix[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Music does not loop (DOSBox)
- Without this fix the music does not loop in DOSBox, playing only once.
Music Fix[2] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DOS video modes |
Engine reconstruction for Windows
PanzerChasm is WIP reconstruction of original engine from scratch. Supports high resolutions, widescreen, OpenGL, texture filtering, networking, both true and 2.5 perspective modes. Currently in semi-playable state. Requires original files.
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | ||
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) |