Descent demo for Windows

Name: Descent demo
Rating: 4.9 (31 reviews)
Author: Interplay

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 25, 2026

Descent delivers an intense 3D combat experience with advanced graphics and intelligent enemies. Navigate a fully 360-degree environment while battling dynamic foes.

Pros
- State-of-the-art 3D graphics with animated textures
- 3D animated monsters and morphing effects
- Enemies learn and adjust to player actions
- Full 360-degree environment exploration
- Immersive tunnel combat gameplay
Cons
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GENERAL

Release: October 18, 1996

Latest update: February 25, 2026

Version: 1.4

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System: Windows 10

Additional Requirements: DOS 3.1, 4MB RAM (8MB recommended), 256 color VGA graphics

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Total Downloads: 241,071

Downloads Last Week: 1

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4.9/5

31 User Votes

Classic Game
ryan.englishApril 18, 2019
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Super classic game
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Might not run on new machines
Summary
It is very intresting
YairGFebruary 12, 2005
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Is about a star ship
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One of the Best 3D DOS games ever.
November 23, 2001
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The concept is good, the graphics are stuning for DOS, and the system requirements are low so you can play it on a $30 computer, its great. The AI is impressive for '96 and replay value is better than one might think.
Excellent game when it first came on the seen
July 28, 2001
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Sweet original!
July 7, 2001
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ok
May 21, 2001
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cool but easy to hack
BEST GAME EVER
April 5, 2001
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Descent 1 kicks even the newest Quake. They will tell you otherwise, but TRY IT FOR YOURSELF. Graphics are from the time period it was made, but you simply cannot beat the gameplay.
IT IS COOL
March 20, 2001
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Play This!!!
March 16, 2001
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this game has hidden passages unlimited upgrades and the multiplayer is unbelievable good.
Descent is the game
February 6, 2001
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Sickest game out there, if ya disagree then you suck

Developer’s Description

By Interplay

Strap yourself in for a stomach-churning descent into the tunnels.

Descent features state-of-the-art 3D graphics, including animated texture maps, 3D animated monsters, and morphing. Fight creatures that can actually learn, adjusting their actions based on the moves that you make in a full 360-degree environment. Plummet down never-ending tunnels as you blast away at the mechanical hordes.

Descent demo for Windows

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User Reviews

Classic Game

It is very intresting

One of the Best 3D DOS games ever.

Excellent game when it first came on the seen

Sweet original!

ok

BEST GAME EVER

IT IS COOL

Play This!!!

Descent is the game

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