Chaser

Chaser (2003)

Chaser is a cyberpunk first-person shooter video game developed by Slovakia-based Cauldron (Soldier of Fortune: Payback) in 2003. While the game takes place in 2044, it features real-life weapons (mostly). The story follows John Chaser battling through the galaxy while trying to find out who he really is and why he is being hunted.

The following weapons appear in the video game Chaser:

Handguns

SIG-Sauer P226

Known as "Sig Sauer P226" in the game, the two-tone P226 is the first pistol Chaser obtains after crash-landing in Montack City. This is one of the most common weapons in the game, used by Yakuza members, Raiders and even Russians. The slide forgets to lock back when the pistol runs dry. Also, the pistol operates in DAK, however does not have a recessed hammer and the decocker is also present.

SIG-Sauer P226 - 9x19mm

Chaser wields a two-tone P226. Note the un-cocked hammer.

Chaser reloads his two-tone P226. The decocker is clearly visible.

And after each reload, Chaser pulls back the slide to chamber a bullet.

Drawing animation of the pistol: Chaser pulls it out with his left hand and then passes it to his right hand.

Chaser holds a P226 in a cut-scene. It appears that the right side of the pistol uses the same texture/poly as the other, however the decocker and takedown lever are not present on this side.

World-model of the P226.

Calico M950

A Calico M950 is used in a cut-scene by an NPC. It is portrayed as a tranquilizer gun. The gun is shown without its distinctive flash suppressor.

Using console commands, the M950 is accessible even in the final version of the game. It holds a correct 50 rounds, but features an incorrect 3-round burst mode. The game refers to it as "Calico XM950".

Calico M950 pistol - 9x19mm

A man (whose face is pixelized to avoid spoilers) shoots at Chaser with the Calico M950 pistol.

A Calico M950 pistol on the ground. Note the missing flash hider.

The M950 in the hands of Chaser.

Chaser reloads the M950 pistol.

The M950 on an early gameplay screenshot.

"Calico E50"

The Calico E50 is the standard issue machine pistol of the Mars Police. Holds 50 rounds. Can fire in semi-auto and 3-round burst modes. It appears to be based on the Calico M950 pistol.

Calico M950 pistol - 9x19mm

A "Calico E50" pistol on the ground.

Firing the E50, it has a blue muzzle flash..

Chaser reloads the E50 pistol.

Holstering the "Calico E50", Chaser toses it in the air before grabbing it and stowing it.

Taurus PT92AF

The Taurus PT92AF was seen on pre-release screenshots, but was cut from the final game. It was probably replaced with the P226.

Taurus PT92AF - 9x19mm

Chaser wields a PT92AF on a a screencap from the pre-release version of the game. There is a strange rectangular projection halfway along the slide, similar to the triangular projection found on the heavy "Brigadier" slide of the Beretta pistols. This could indicate that at some point a Beretta semi-auto was planned, but could also be just a modeling mistake. Also note the un-cocked hammer, a common mistake in video games even nowadays.

Submachine Guns

Beretta PM12S

The Beretta PM12S is known as "Beretta M12" in the game. Appears without its wire stock. Holds only 30 rounds instead of the correct 32. The secondary fire key toggles between semi-auto and full-auto modes.

Beretta PM12S - 9x19mm

Chaser opens fire with the PM12S.

Chaser reloads the PM12S.

Chaser pulls the charging handle of the PM12S.

A Beretta PM12S on the ground.

"Beretta R2"

The Beretta R2 is used by Mars Police and other enemies on Mars. It can be obtained after traveling to Mars. In MP, it replaces the PM12S. It is a futurized version of the Beretta PM12S, and unlike that one, the R2 holds a correct 32 rounds. The R2 has an integral suppressor but it's just for show.

Chaser opens fire with the "R2".

Chaser reloads the "R2".

Chaser pulls the charging handle of the "R2".

A "Beretta R2" on the ground.

Chaser holds his "Beretta R2" as he wishes the game let him use the grenades on the models of the MARS prison guards.

Ingram MAC-10

The 9x19mm variant of the MAC-10 is the favorite weapon of the Raiders. It is incorrectly shown firing from a closed bolt instead of open-bolt, and holds 30 rounds whereas the 9mm variant comes with 32-round magazines. The secondary fire key toggles between semi and auto modes. The game refers to the gun as "Ingram Mac10", but on the console interface it is simply "Ingram M10".

Ingram MAC Model 10 - .45 ACP

A goon holds a MAC-10 in a cut-scene.

Chaser reloads the MAC-10.

Chaser pulls the bolt handle of the M10.

World-model of the MAC-10.

Chaser opens fire with the MAC-10.

Assault Rifles

AKS-74UN

The AKS-74UN (a variant of the AKS-74U with a factory side-mounted rail for attaching scopes) appears with black bakelite magazines and is fitted with a low-magnification scope. The secondary fire key toggles the scope, but when using the scope the gun can only be fired in semi-auto. The AKS-74UN incorrectly fires 5.56x45mm rounds, and shares ammo with the Colt Model 733.

The in-game AKS-74UN redundantly features an additional mounting point just above the magazine well.

AKS-74UN with NSPU Night Vision scope - 5.45x39mm

A thug reloads his AKS-74UN. To save memory, the NPC's only imitate the reloads, but they never actually swap the magazines.

World-model of the AKS-74UN.

Chaser quickly reloads the AKS-74UN.

Chaser pulls the charging handle of the AKS-74UN.

AS Val

The AS Val is known as the "Val Silent Sniper" in the game. Features a hi-tech variable zoom scope (thermal in certain SP levels) that strongly resembles the XM29 OICW's scope. Can only be fired in semi-auto mode. The developers probably mistook it for a VSS Vintorez. Even though with many inaccuracies, Chaser is the first known video game to feature the AS Val.

AS Val with a PSO-1 scope - 9x39mm

World-model of the AS Val, offering a good view of the OICW-style telescope.

Chaser wields an AS Val rifle.

View through the thermal sight which is exclusive to the level where Chaser covers the smuggler's convoy from a tower.

Chaser reloads the AS Val.

Colt Model 733

The Colt Model 733 appears in the game as a usable assault rifle, portrayed with numerous inaccurate features: The in-game model has a non-existent, hybrid upper receiver: has a forward assist and A2 sights, but no casing deflector. Such upper does not exist in real life. For some reason, "AR-15 A2" is stamped on the magazine well, just below the Colt logo. (This could be because probably a civilian AR-15 was used as a modeling reference. Nevertheless, the game was made in Slovakia, where the AR-15-type guns are very uncommon and likely the developers could only get a civilian variant to work with.) Another of the many inaccuracies is that the lower receiver uses the same texture on both sides, hence this the gun has an ambidextrous selector (which is set to "safe").

The secondary fire key allows to toggle between semi, burst, and auto modes. In real life, four position trigger group is only available on the "Enhanced" models of the M4 and M4 Commando, and some older CAR-15 models.

Last but not least, the game refers to the gun as "Colt M4". During the tutorial level it is called "Colt Commando" - regardless to say that both names are incorrect.

Colt Model 733 with A2 lower, and A1E1 upper receiver - 5.56x45mm NATO

A commando wields a Model 733 rifle.

Another commando takes out a Model 733 from the trunk of a car.

Chaser wields a Model 733 rifle.

Instead of hitting the bolt-catch release, Chaser decides to pull the charging handle of the 733.

Chaser fires the Model 733.

FAMAS G1 with built-in M203A1

The FAMAS G1 features a built-in 9" M203 grenade launcher incorporated into the handguard. The M203 is never reloaded, and holds an astounding 25 rounds. The FAMAS has a 30-round capacity, despite being modeled after the 25-round G1 and not the G2. Known as "FA-MAS". This is the preferred weapon of the Yakuzas in the game. Fires non-existent 4.7x28mm rounds.

FAMAS G1 - 5.56x45mm NATO

Chaser wields a modded FAMAS G1.

Reloading animation of the FAMAS G1.

Chaser pushes back the charging handle of the FAMAS.

Chaser opens fire with the FAMAS.

World-model of the FAMAS/M203 combo. What seems to be a secondary trigger for the grenade launcher (and indeed may have been meant as such) is actually just the FAMAS's fire selector.

This glitched AI unit gives a good view of the front end of the World Model of the FAMAS Grenade Launcher. Here it is clear the tube has no depth to it and is actually just a flat gray texture covering the opening.

Heckler & Koch G11 K2

The Heckler & Koch G11 K2 is the first weapon Chaser can obtain in the game. It is used by the hit squad sent to spaceship H.M.S. Majestic during the first level, and later by guards and inmates on Mars.

The G11 is extremely accurate and holds 50 rounds in the magazine (instead of correct 45 rounds in a K2 ). The secondary fire-mode toggles the scope; but while aiming down the scope the rifle can only be fired in 4-round bursts (correct would be 3-round burst). When the gun runs empty, Chaser does not rotate the cocking handle after a reload. Like the FAMAS G1, the G11 fires 4.7x28mm rounds instead of the correct 4.7x33mm. Referred to as "Heckler & Koch G11" - a rare sight in video games when the manufacturer is also mentioned.

Heckler & Koch G11 K2 - 4.73x33mm

The G11 in the game.

Chaser reloads his G11.

View through the scope of the G11.

Chaser wields a G11.

Heckler & Koch XM29 OICW

The Heckler & Koch XM29 OICW appears in the game as the "OICW" and is shown with iron sights. Its hi-tech scope can be seen on the AS Val. Holds 50 rounds instead of the correct 30. The secondary attack key fires rockets shared with the "TAFF 2-04". According to the game, it fires .223EMP rounds, which are very effective against Exoskeletons.

After the warehouse shootout, the XM29 becomes Kabir's preferred weapon. By the player, it is only usable after arriving to Mars.

H&K XM29 Objective Individual Combat Weapon (OICW) - 5.56x45mm NATO & 20mm

Kabir fires his XM29 OICW. Due to a bug, the bullets are coming from where the grenades should.

An OICW on the ground. It is interesting how it has a woodland camouflage paint job, but can only be found on Mars...

Chaser holds an XM29 OICW while in "Adrenaline mode". "Adrenaline" is just another word for slow-mo.

Chaser reloads the XM29 OICW. The grenade launcher part of the rifle is never reloaded.

Sniper Rifle

McMillan M87R

The .50 caliber McMillan M87R is the most powerful weapon in the game, granting one shot kills from any distance. Comes with a variable-zoom telescope, where the zooming level increases as the player holds down the secondary fire key. Enemy snipers also use it during the water plant level.

McMillan M87R with bipod - .50 BMG

Chaser holds a McMillan M87R sniper rifle.

Reloading animation of the M87R.

Chaser operates the bolt-handle of the M87R.

A McMillan M87R on the ground.

Explosives

Hand Grenade

While "M-DN71" is written on them, the in-game grenades look more like poorly done Mk 2 hand grenades.

Mk 2 "Pineapple" High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade

A few grenades on the ground.

Drawing animation of the grenade: Chaser pulls out one grenade with his left hand, then tosses it to his right hand.

Hybrid Grenade Launcher

A Grenade Launcher called the "gdl m60" is available to the player, it appears to be a hybrid of the M79 grenade launcher and Heckler & Koch HK69A1, alt fire toggles between grenades detonating on impact or a timer. The weapon appears to fire mini-rockets (despite the ammo pick-up being called Grenades) that are downscaled versions of the rockets fired from mechs, no casing is left behind in the launcher.

Heckler & Koch HK69A1 - 40mm

M79 Grenade Launcher - 40x46mm

Chaser holds the "gdl m60" in first-person.

The "gdl m60" on the ground.

A timed grenade on the ground that Chaser has decided to get a fatal closeup of, the grenade resembles a downscaled rocket used by other weapons more than an actual grenade despite what the ammo pick-up claims.

Chaser inserts one of the mini-rockets into his alleged "Grenade Launcher".

"Taff 20-4"

The Taff 20-4 is a select-fire, magazine-fed grenade launcher, that can fire in either semi-auto or 4-round burst modes. The magazine capacity is 20 rounds. It can be found only on Mars. The weapon amusingly looks like a futuristic, 6-barreled version of the QLB-06, fitted with a G36-type carrying handle / sight despite the QLB-06 not being shown to the public until 2006. (The game was made in 2003.)

QLB-06 - 35x32mm

Chaser holds his "Taff 20-4" looking at another "Taff 20-4" on the ground, wondering if Cauldron had a time machine.

The Taff 20-4 is with the barrel opening upwards to allow replacing the cylinder of rockets.

Afterwards, the barrel is slamed down.