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Chaser is a fps, action and sci-fi game
developed by Cauldron
and published by THQ Nordic.
Released on July 16th 2010 is available only on Windows
in 7 languages: English, French, German, Hungarian, Japanese, Russian and Spanish - Spain.
It has received 1,276 reviews of which 897 were positive and 379 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. 😐
The game is currently priced at 1.24€ on Steam with a 75% discount, but you can find it for less on Gamivo.
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- OS *: Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP
- Processor: 650 MHz Pentium® III or comparable
- Memory: 128 MB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX® 8.1 3D graphic card (32 MB)
- DirectX®: DirectX® 8.1
- Hard Drive: 1.35 GB of free hard disk space
- Sound: DirectX® 8.1 compatible sound
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Chaser, developed by Cauldron and published by THQ Nordic in 2003, is a first-person shooter that combines fast-paced combat with a cyberpunk-infused narrative of identity, deception, and survival. The game puts players in the role of a man who awakens aboard a space station with no memory, gradually discovering that he has assumed a false identity. As the story unfolds, the protagonist learns he is Scott Stone, who underwent plastic surgery to become John Chaser, placing him at the center of a conspiracy involving a powerful corporation and an insurgent group. This premise sets the stage for a tense and engaging journey through a futuristic world filled with intrigue and danger. The gameplay emphasizes traditional first-person shooter mechanics, with a focus on gunplay, exploration, and tactical combat. Players are equipped with a diverse arsenal of weapons, ranging from conventional firearms to more experimental futuristic armaments, allowing for varied combat strategies. Levels are designed to challenge players with both open and confined spaces, encouraging careful planning and reflexive shooting. A notable feature is the inclusion of a "bullet time" mechanic, which slows down combat sequences, giving players the opportunity to react with precision and adding a cinematic quality to firefights. Graphically, Chaser reflects the ambitions of early 2000s 3D design. Built on the CloakNT engine, the game delivers detailed environments and atmospheric lighting that evoke the cold, industrial feel of space stations and dystopian urban areas. While textures and animations may feel dated by modern standards, the art direction successfully conveys the sense of a lived-in, high-tech world. Diverse level designs, from sterile corporate offices to dimly lit maintenance corridors, help reinforce the game’s mood and immerse players in its cyberpunk aesthetic. Sound and music play a significant role in enhancing the atmosphere of Chaser. The soundtrack complements both combat and exploration, creating tension during stealth sequences and intensity during firefights. Voice acting provides personality to the characters, while ambient noises—from distant alarms to mechanical hums—add depth to each environment. The audio design ensures that players remain engaged with both the narrative and the action, reinforcing the game’s immersive quality. Despite its strengths, Chaser has aspects that show the limitations of its era. The artificial intelligence of enemies can be predictable, occasionally failing to provide a consistent challenge, and some level layouts are linear, reducing opportunities for alternative approaches. Technical issues, such as occasional frame rate dips and minor graphical glitches, can also interrupt the experience. Nevertheless, these flaws are balanced by the game’s engaging story, atmospheric world, and solid combat mechanics, which together deliver a compelling shooter experience. Overall, Chaser stands out as a distinctive entry in the early 2000s first-person shooter landscape. Its blend of action, narrative intrigue, and cyberpunk world-building offers players a story-driven experience that goes beyond simple gunplay. While it may not meet the technical expectations of modern gamers, its ambitious plot, atmospheric settings, and fast-paced combat provide a memorable and engaging experience. For fans of retro shooters and cyberpunk narratives, Chaser remains a noteworthy title that combines classic gameplay with a story of identity, betrayal, and survival in a futuristic universe. Rating: 7/10
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I have a vague memory of playing this game as a child so I decided to pick it up again. Unfortunately, it turned out to be disappointing due to outdated mechanics. It starts off promising. The Earth rotates beautifully outside a lab window, my character walks a bit, picking up a dead soldier’s rifle with a good sniper scope. But soon I realized the game revolves around a maze like map of opening identical doors. I entered an open area with three stories and an elevator that takes me to the second floor but not the third. On the second floor, there’s a suspicious pile of boxes that feels like an invitation to climb. Standing on top, I didn't think the jump would work and after a few failed attempts, I wasted 10 minutes checking elevators and exploring before resorting to a Youtube walkthrough. Turns out the boxes were the right way, but making the jump successfully was hard. The next part is escaping the space station, then the game shifts to a new map starting in an alley. Despite inconsistency, the gameplay feels promising, and I was given a powerful shotgun. At the end of the level my character starts seeing flashbacks, and a cutscene begins - only for the game to crash at 1080x1920 resolution. I lowered it to 720x1280 to keep the game running, even then pressing Space to skip cutscenes caused freeze so I was forced to sit through the painfully long Casino/Bar cutscenes, which split into four parts. Eventually, I began a stealth mission where you’re given orders on where to go, turn and which door to open in a building to gather intel. The mission started out well, but when I reached the target position, escaping the building felt impossible. The radio guy abandoned me and a wrong move will trigger an internal bomb, leading to a game over. The most frustrating part is that the wrong way warning comes late, so I couldn’t figure out exactly where it went wrong, the seemingly right path is blocked by an enemy. After too many “I’m sorry goodbye Chicco” game overs, I gave up and deleted the game. I wouldn’t call the game trash but it feels incredibly outdated. If it gets a remaster I’d consider playing again. I rate it positive for the alley level. [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43342176-Why-Not-Games/#browse] My curator page
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🛠️ Fix Guide — How to modernize Chaser on a modern system: With a few essential tweaks, Chaser transforms from a rough early-2000s shooter into a surprisingly atmospheric and visually solid experience — here's how to make it shine on a modern system: To play this game in widescreen without stretched HUD, I highly suggest visiting PCGamingWiki to download the ChaserFOVTool to set your preferred FOV as well as the widescreen exe to replace the one from this installation. After that's done, the best thing (at least in my case) to get this game running smoothly without crashes is to download dgvoodoo2, copy its exe as well as the dll files from the /MS/x86 folder into the Chaser folder in your steam installation directory. Setup dgvoodoo2 to your liking and after hitting 'Apply' it will generate the dgvoodoo.cfg in your game directory. Have fun! :)
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I highly recommend it to everyone who likes classic wandering FPS. The level design could be better, it's noticeable that the developers got into it from the middle of the game. The strength of the game is the abundance of mainly real weapons, which look incredibly good and are easy to use. There are relatively many types of enemies, I don't feel like I'm killing the same clone army for 10+ hours. And yes, the game is difficult, often unrealistically difficult.
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Chaser- second name is door f__king simulator. Yes you will harass every door to understand if this way is correct or not. Even if you will open the door it doesn't means correct way. If you want to play i recommend you to first look play through of it. Without it you will stuck in every second corner. i have mixed experience first part until last mission and last mission experience. I will skip first part because it is usual fps game. Last mission oh boy. You will encounter tons of bugs enemies with tons of health, dark rooms, long dead ends, absolutely not obvious correct ways. I made it only because of i watched play through in YouTube. for me except last part interesting game.
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Chaser is currently priced at 1.24€ on Steam.
Chaser is currently available at a 75% discount. You can purchase it for 1.24€ on Steam.
Chaser received 897 positive votes out of a total of 1,276 achieving a rating of 6.79.
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Chaser was developed by Cauldron and published by THQ Nordic.
Chaser is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Chaser is not playable on MacOS.
Chaser is not playable on Linux.
Chaser offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
Chaser offers both Co-op and PvP modes.
Chaser does not currently offer any DLC.
Chaser does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Chaser does not support Steam Remote Play.
Chaser is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Cauldron
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THQ Nordic
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16 Jul 2010
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