Sometime during the last century, an experimenter with time, space, and early computers created a bizarre machine. The inventor's name was Baron Fortesque. The machine was... THE CHAOS ENGINE. Although primitive, the machine became incredibly powerful and went crazy, turning humans into razor-toothe...
Sometime during the last century, an experimenter with time, space, and early computers created a bizarre machine. The inventor's name was Baron Fortesque. The machine was... THE CHAOS ENGINE. Although primitive, the machine became incredibly powerful and went crazy, turning humans into razor-toothed, armor-plated killing machines.
This gripping, action-packed adventure takes you through four distinctive graphic worlds and 16 challenging levels – alone or with a friend! Each level is loaded with fiendish traps, secret passages, and puzzles. Which means to survive this maniacal gauntlet filled with hordes of different monsters, you'll need to use not only arsenal of hands-on firepower but also your mind! And if you can survive all that, you still have to take on the Chaos Engine itself.
Co-op notice (Mac): Co-op on Mac is still being developed and might not work properly.
Battle through four unique worlds in single player or local co-op modes.
Play in 'Enhanced mode' or 'Classic mode' with its original graphics and controls for the true Amiga experience.
Gamepad support with optional 16-directional movement.
Relive the classic 90's Richard Joseph soundtrack.
Please be advised that Windows 10 operating system will receive frequent hardware driver and software updates following its release; this may affect game compatibility
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Please be advised that Windows 10 operating system will receive frequent hardware driver and software updates following its release; this may affect game compatibility
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Just a quick heads up for the people who have been complaining - The Chaos Engine is the original UK title of the game on PC, Amiga and Atari ST. When it was ported to SNES and Genesis/Megadrive, the US releases were retitled as Soldiers Of Fortune. So, not a rip-off, it's the original game.
I like the way the game plays, it feels and sounds like the original. However, I can't help but be disappointed because the actual the game feels so unfinished. The lack of options, the slow frame-rate and the poorly implemented co-op. Must admit it is easier to play the original Amiga version via emulators (just as much fun, maybe even more so).
The original The Chaos Engine on the Amiga is my favourite game of all time, but this is just awful. You are better off running an emulator. No need for classic mode, and it runs much smoother to boot.
I've tried this port and I was DEEPLY disappointed. The colors are rubbish, the game lags and the special effects which were tacked on are just out of place. If you load up WinUAE and the original Chaos Engine image files you will get the original Chaos Engine experience. Here is a longplay I've made: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8QAcdowPr8
It was one of the best top down shooters of the Amiga years and had one of the best artificial intelligence for its day so I did not hesitate clicking that buy now button.
It turned out to be one of my worst decisions. There is that awful anti aliasing effect and they call it as a visual enhancement. Even in the picture shown in the how to play section shows how bad the effect is. I don't want to write anymore about that terrible port and lastly I'd recommend you play it on the SNES, Genesis/MD or Amiga emulators rather than buying that disappointing version.
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