Updating a Classic

Now, we know what you must be wondering. Is this Thule Chasm duffel an improvement on 1997’s Chasm: The Rift for MS-DOS?

To answer that, we first took a look at the ‘Reception’ section of the Wikipedia page for Chasm: The Rift:

Critics generally praised Chasm: The Rift for its detailed monsters with dismemberment mechanics, well-designed weapons, and technical features such as rain effects and destructible environments. However, they also noted that the game fell short of contemporaries like Quake due to its overly simplistic level design, which featured an abundance of narrow corridors that restricted player movement.

To summarize: on the plus side, you have good design (especially the monsters), whereas in the negative column, the game is narrow and restrictive.

Here’s a screenshot to give you an idea:

Pretty claustrophobic, huh?

Compare that to this image of the Thule Chasm, and you’ll immediately note the difference:

Wide (though not obnoxiously so) and very roomy, with non-constrictive soft sides. A big upgrade.

But what about the monsters? Are they as well designed with this Thule Chasm as they were in Chasm: the Rift? To get to the bottom of this, we went to the Amazon page and asked Alexa:

How well designed are the monsters?

To which she replied:

The Thule Chasm 70L Duffel Bag is thoughtfully designed with several smart features…

…before discussing the bag’s design. A bit evasive, if you ask us.

So we rephrased:

Are the monsters cool?

To which Alexa replied:

Yes! The Thule Chasm 70L Duffel Bag has a modern, sleek aesthetic that customers consistently praise.

Again with the spin! Unbelievable!

So, in a last-ditch effort, we went with a simple yes-or-no question:

Are there any monsters in this bag?

Finally, we got a straight answer:

No, the Thule Chasm 70L Duffel Bag doesn’t contain any monsters! It’s just a regular travel duffel bag designed for packing gear and luggage. If you were using “monsters” as slang for something specific (like Monster energy drinks or other items), I’d be happy to help clarify what you’re looking for.

Alas, given that it contains no monsters, the Thule Chasm’s monster design falls short of Chasm: The Rift.

In conclusion, it’s hard to say whether this bag is an improvement over the 1997 first-person shooter with which it shares a name, because, as it turns out, we have been comparing vastly different things.