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Descent II

Descent II

Game•1996
ShooterSimulator

Studios

Developer — Parallax Software

Publishers — MacPlay, Softkey, Interplay

Details

Platforms — Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), DOS, Mac

Themes — Action, Science fiction

Modes — Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative

Perspective — First person

Engine — Descent Engine, DOSBox

Age Rating

ESRB T
Polarizing

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#242
Top DOS Games

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↓ 5628 lower than Descent II

Tags

#digital distribution#steam#polygonal 3d#robots#death#explosion#sequel#difficulty level#spaceship#upgradeable weapons#futuristic#countdown timer#open-source#licensed soundtrack#secret area#4 player co-op#death match#team deathmatch#temporary invincibility#capture the flag
#invisibility#water level#multiplayer lan#invisible enemy#competitive co-op#aggressive door-opening#behind the waterfall#multiplayer scoreboard#contextual controller rumble#removed from gog.com#secret areas within secret areas#escape from exploding building#nonexistent light source#dial-up wide area network game operation
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