Chaser (Windows)

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Description

In the year 2044 the UN established MARSCORP (Martian Security and Economics Committee). Its president Samuel Longwood gradually became unpopular with other companies by acquiring a considerable amount of wealth from dubious sources. Meanwhile, a man named John Chaser, wakes up on board the spaceship H.M.S. Majestic. He does not remember who he is, but after a very short time he finds himself fighting for his life, persecuted by mysterious men in black uniforms. Chaser must survive, regain his memory, and regain the dark secrets of Earth and Mars.

Chaser is a traditional cutscene-driven first-person shooter with some sneaking and submarine-navigating segments. The player character fights his way through indoor and outdoor levels, utilizing standard modern-day firearms as well as a "bullet time"-like feature (called "Adrenaline" in the game). Multiplayer offers Deathmatch as well as team-based modes such as Capture-the-Flag.

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Alternate Titles

• "Chaser: Вспомнить все" -- Russian spelling
• "Chaser: If You Can Hold A Gun You're Not Dead" -- UK Tag-lined title
• "Chaser: Fight Your Way Through Hell" -- Tag-lined title
• "Chaser: Défiez l'enfer" -- French title

Part of the Following Groups

• 3D Engine: Cloak NT
• Theme: Amnesia

User Reviews

I'm glad to have played this game, but I have suspicions that I hate it on a deep level.	Bet (643)
It is a tragedy that is game is almost completely unheard of.	kbmb (435)
Chaser: Navigate your way through boredom	jaXen (170093)
One of the few games I have actually thrown away.	Trixter (9125)
Great first-person shooter, with excellent sound and graphics	Katakis | カタキス (39490)
A lot of potential - more flaws and design-blunder	Felix Knoke (166)

Critic Reviews

GameSpot	Aug 26, 2003	8 out of 10	80
Eurogamer.net (UK)	Jul 17, 2003	7 out of 10	70
PC Gamer	Nov, 2003	69 out of 100	69
Netjak	Nov 26, 2003	6.8 out of 10	68
GameBoomers	2004	68 out of 100	68
GameStar (Germany)	May, 2003	66 out of 100	66
Adrenaline Vault, The (AVault)	Oct 15, 2003		60
Digital Entertainment News (den)	Sep 15, 2003	6 out of 10	60
GameSpy	Sep 15, 2003		60
JeuxVideoPC.com	Nov 25, 2003	11 out of 20	55

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Trivia

Doors

The most dangerous enemy in the first level on the Majestic Station are the doors. Then can kill you instantly if you stay in their way when closing.

German version

In the German version all blood effects (except the ones which appear when the player character gets hurt) were removed. Corpses also disappear instantly.

Soundtrack

As of 2006, the soundtrack for the game can be downloaded at Cauldron's site.

Support

JoWood and Cauldron have released several free downloadable add-ons for Chaser including an official map pack (with five new maps), a level editor, and a stand alone server package.

Map pack and/or level editor.

Server pack and/or v1.50 patch.

Information also contributed by ClydeFrog, Karthik KANE and Silmarillion.

Related Web Sites

• Chaser Homepage (News, Downloads and Media of Chaser)
• Chaser @ Steam (product page on the Steam website)
• Developer page on Chaser (Description on the Cauldron site)