Creator's Chasm

It's a nice short game. It's only two bucks so it's not meant to be anything big but it has some fun visuals and cool moments.

Creator's Chasm is an allegory all about the creative process, targeting independent creators and those with a vision who struggle to achieve due to personal discouragement or mental roadblocks. The game tells a story of you, the player, pressing through the hardship of the creative process by utilizing several styles of gameplay including platforming, puzzle, and FPS genres. Overall, Creator's Chasm does a great job of reminding you of several things: how difficult the creative process can be, all the different roadblocks that come with being a creator, and that you can overcome these difficulties. A lot of the stress of the process can be attributed to the hardship we put ourselves through, whether it be personal expectations or self doubt. These issues come to play in the game as monsters which the player must overcome, escape, or outright destroy. The gameplay is reasonable. Nothing is too difficult with a little perseverance, and when things seem unfair, it is worth it to take a step back and consider what Creator's Chasm is trying to teach you. Keep trying. There are definitely times where you will feel lost or that the game is against you, but it's never enough to quit over. The rules are simple, and it's up to you to press on and succeed, even when things aren't to your favor. The experience is short, but thought-provoking. The game sticks with you after you've finished, but not in such a way that you're thinking about everything you've seen, rather it makes you think about your hobbies, your work, or whatever else you're trying to push through in your creative world. Creator's Chasm tells you to think about these things, perhaps to change the way you see these things, and alter the way you attack the issues that come along with them. While making a film, creating a game, composing a song, or writing a book may not be as simple as shooting your deadline until it disappears, that doesn't mean there's no take-away here. Just a little encouragement goes a long way, and while this project was a long time coming, it eventually came to light. This is a lesson we can all learn from, and no matter what you're making, *you can do it.*