Underplayed Gems

Descent: Freespace - Silent Threat (1998)

Descent: Freespace - Silent Threat cover
Platforms
Win
Where to get it
My Abandonware
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

This expansion feels like a steady, methodical extension of tactical space combat, where players pilot spacecraft through new missions that require careful navigation and persistent focus.

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About

Released in 1998 for Windows, *Descent: Freespace - Silent Threat* is an expansion to the original title that adds new missions and content. This add-on continues the spacecraft combat experience within the established game universe without introducing specific developer names or plot details beyond its function as a sequel package.

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