Chasm: The Rift

Acid

A highly corrosive substance In video games, acid is usually green and extremely lethal.

Ankh

An ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic symbol which signifies eternal life, the ankh can be found in countless video games, where it is often used as a vitality-bestowing agent, a metaphor for benevolence, or as a representation of Egypt itself.

Anti-Personnel Mine

An anti-personnel mine is a type of mine specifically made to use against humans.

Armor

A kind of protective clothing.

Axe

The axe is a tool used for many activities. Its uses include cutting wood, knocking down doors in emergencies, and rending your enemies limb from limb without mercy or regret.

Color-coded Key

Color-coded keys are a device used in games to ensure players move through a level in the intended, structured order. These cleverly tinted objects only work in doors and locks of the same color.

Computer

A computer is a common object in video games. They can be used for many purposes; to trigger objects - such as a lift or a bomb, gather information, or even to play games.

Crossbow

Rifle-like thrower of bolts/arrows. Not to be confused with a bowcaster.

Double Barreled Shotgun

A handy weapon used effectively against the undead. Old double barrel never fails.

Gun

Considered one of the most frequent and controversial implements of destruction in video games and real life, guns are devices that fire projectiles with explosive force.

Helmet

Whether it's worn for protection or style, helmets appear in various game genres.

Homing Missile

A homing missile is a missile that locks on to and follows its target. Homing missiles are featured in lots of games, from old school to new school.

Key

Used to open doors, or anything else that is locked. In any game where the player has an inventory, it's a safe bet that a key will appear at some point.

Meat

Meat is the edible flesh of animals. It is often seen restoring the health of adventurers and annoying vegans.

Missile

An explosive ordinance propelled by a rocket engine designed to blow an object to smithereens. A missile is often guided, in some way, to its target. For example; by laser, remote control, or computer/GPS.

Propeller

A mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water.

Rocket

An explosive ordinance propelled by a chemical reaction that causes a controlled explosion resulting in thrust. Rockets are usually "dumb" weapons, meaning that they are not guided. Rockets are the most powerful projectile in many games.

Rocket Launcher

A weapon that launches rockets.

Sarcophagus

A heavily decorated coffin carved from wood or stone, used most commonly in ancient Egypt to house royalty.

Saw Blade

The saw blade can be used as a weapon by the player or the enemy. Saw blades may also appear as traps or obstacles.

Shelf

A piece of furniture for holding and storing items.

Shield

The premier choice in your defensive needs. A great companion for any one handed sword, which in addition to blocking can be used for advanced maneuvers like Shield Bashes.

Shotgun

The most powerful weapon at short range. Effective against Zombies, Nazis, Demons, etc. Videogame shotguns tend to have exaggerated inaccuracy at long range- real life shotguns are still fairly accurate over a decent distance, while videogame shotguns rarely go more than fifteen feet before becoming completely ineffective.

Spikes

Spikes are dangerous and often deadly obstacles that can line the floor, walls, or ceiling of any given room or passageway. They are an extremely common form of environmental hazard, particularly in side-scrolling games.

Switch

Usually a Button, lever, or computerized scanner used to open, close, power on, turn on, or unlock something. Found common in most games that involve puzzle solving as well as shooters.

Tombstone

A big stone block used in graveyards to remember the dead. Also popular as Halloween decorations.

Torch

Set it on fire. Wander around in the dark.

Turret

A gun turret is weapon mount designed to protect the user or mechanisms of a weapon system. The weapon itself is not a turret, but rather the protective housing of the user or mechanisms of the weapon system.

Viking Helmet

Either the Hollywood variant or the authentic helmets the norse Vikings used to wear.

Wind Turbine