Descent (2014)

Developer: Parallax
Publisher: Interplay Inc.
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 474 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a claustrophobic, 360-degree combat frenzy where navigation is as overwhelming as the enemies

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What players say

Players love the original Descent but call this Steam version a bare-bones DOSBox wrapper with no modern updates. It has poor performance, no widescreen or controller support, and most recommend using a free source port instead. The game itself is still praised for its unique 6DOF movement and brutal difficulty.

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