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Descent II

by Parallax Software·published by MacPlay, Interplay, Softkey

1996Teen21
PCLinuxDOSWindowsMac

Reader score

8.2/ 10

78 votes

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About

The second Descent game features new levels, new weapons and new robot enemies. It also comes with helpful ideas for the player like the Guide-bot, the ability to fly with afterburner or energy-to-shield converter that many times they become a must!

Ways to play

Modes

Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative

Perspective

First person

Engine

Descent EngineDOSBox

Expansions

Descent II: The Vertigo Series

Ported as

Languages

1 languages, with audio, subtitles and interface
Languageaudiosubtitlesinterface
English—

Game details

Business Model

Commercial

Versions Available

Native & Emulated

Media Type

CD-ROM, Download

Input Devices Supported/Optional

Keyboard, Mouse, Other Input Devices

Controller Types Supported

Analog Joystick

Joysticks Supported

Dual Joystick Singular Control

Multiplayer Options

Modem

GOG.com

Co-op, Multi-player, Single-player

System requirements

Min. CPU Class Required

Intel Pentium

Min. OS Class Required

Windows 95

Min. RAM Required

16 MB

Min. CD-ROM Drive Speed Required

2X (300 KB/s)

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Also known as

Descent 2 — European title

Descent II: Counterstrike — In-game title

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Facts

Released

1996

Series

Descent

Platforms

PCLinuxDOSWindowsMac

Age ratings

ESRBTeenUSK12ACBG8+ELSPA3+SELLTP

Standing

Top 20% by 24hr peak players

Tags

1st-personShooterDirect controlSpace flightSci-fi / futuristic