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Descent 1 + 2 v2.1

Descent 1 + 2 combines two classic six-degrees-of-freedom shooters where you pilot an armed spacecraft through twisting underground mines and fully 3D environments. Move freely in every direction while battling hostile mining robots, searching interconnected tunnels, destroying key installations, and escaping before facilities self-destruct. The first game takes the Material Defender from the Moon to Pluto, while Descent 2 expands the formula with 30 additional levels, smarter enemies, new weapons, improved movement options, and more challenging multiplayer battles.

FPP Pixel Graphics Shooter Simulation
Descent 1 + 2
Release Date:
Platform:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Developer:
Parallax Software
Publisher:
Interplay
About this game

Descent 1 + 2 Overview

Descent 1

Welcome to the world of Descent – the amazing experience of 360° fluid 3D motion that is still unmatched. Plunge through mines that defy physics, blast your way past enemy robots and experience vertigo like never before. Arm yourself with deadly weapons and confront creatures with highly advanced artificial intelligence; they will plot, wait and ambush you from all sides. You are about to embark on a new and exciting journey. One that will fill you with a sense of wonder and discovery. Light and sound will mix like a kaleidoscope to thrill you as never before. Spin 360° through twisting levels of mechanical monsters, deadly traps and hidden tunnels. Explosive 3D multi-directional sound effects and pulsing musical score will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Don’t keep this feeling of nausea to yourself, go Head-to-Head with 2-player modem support or 8-player network and Tournament Mode. Brace yourself for the world of Descent… if you can handle it. Get them before they get you…

  • Dynamic gameplay that is hard to match even by today’s standards
  • A great musical score composed by artists such as Type O Negative and Skinny Puppy
  • Challenging multiplayer modes

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Descent 2

Plunge through 30 more levels of Descent 2 as you battle highly intelligent robot enemies, including the evil thief bot, leaving their flaming hulks in your exhaust. Don’t keep this feeling of nausea to yourself, go Head-to-Head with 2-player modem support or 8-player network and Tournament Mode. Brace yourself for the world of Descent… if you can handle it. Get them before they get you…

Can Your PC Run It?

System Requirements

Minimum:
  • System: Windows 7 / 8 / 10
  • Processor: 1.8 GHz
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended)
  • Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 (compatible with DirectX 9 recommended)
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Mouse and keyboard
Instructions

Easy to Download, Install and Play

  1. Click the download button. You can also select a previous version if available.
  2. You’ll be redirected to Vidgazoo. Wait 5 seconds, then directly click the button or copy the link.
    • Make sure you have a supported download client installed (it’s free here) before downloading.
  3. Once the download process reaches 100%, locate the downloaded files.
    • Get ready for installation and make sure you have enough disk space for the game.
  4. To Install DRM-free Descent 1 + 2:
    • Run or double-click setup_descent_1_2_********.exe to launch the installer.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
    • If a DLC folder is included, run any .exe files inside it as well.
  5. Once the installation is complete, launch the game and start playing.

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