Chasmal

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Chasmal is a single player action game with post-apocalyptic and science fiction themes. It was developed by Daniel MacLeod and was released on January 17, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Chasmal is a top down action shooter with procedurally generated elements. Descend into a ruined machine using powerful items to overcome foes and reach the bottom of the depths.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

graphics1 positive mentions

story1 negative mentions

Chasmal is a challenging and fun roguelike shooter with high replayability and varying difficulty modes to suit different skill levels.
The game is completely free, making it easily accessible to players looking for a no-cost gaming experience.
There is variety in gameplay with multiple weapons, actives, passives, and alternate ships unlocking upon beating the game.

The game suffers from very basic and repetitive procedural generation, leading to a lack of meaningful content and a tiring experience.
Visuals are low quality pixel art that many find unattractive and unpolished, detracting from overall presentation.
It has poor public reception with very low player engagement, suggesting limited appeal and impact compared to other games in the genre.

graphics
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Users generally feel the graphics are outdated and subpar, suggesting a lack of artistic skill or budget, and believe the game would be significantly improved with more modern visuals.
story
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The story is widely criticized for being nonexistent and unengaging, leaving players with no motivation to continue.
- “Chasmal is a badly made 2D retro pixel art top-down shooter with no plot and no reason for anyone to play it.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is criticized for lacking meaningful, custom-designed levels and narrative-driven progression, resulting in a less engaging experience.
- “The developer chose not to do the job of a real game developer and create meaningful bespoke levels, narrative-based gameplay progression, and so on.”
replayability
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The game offers strong replayability thanks to its challenging roguelike gameplay, providing a fun and engaging experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.