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Publisher
Interplay Inc.
Developer
Parallax
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Title: Descent
Genre: Action
Developer: Parallax
Publisher: Interplay Inc.
Franchise: Descent
Release Date: Feb 13, 1995
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System Requirements

Windows
macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows XP, 7, 8
    • Processor: 1 Gigahertz or faster
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 or better
    • DirectX: Version 7.0
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 32 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Sound Blaster compatible
    • Additional Notes: Please visit Interplay's support site for the optimal settings for Descent 3's setup.
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: OS X 10.6.8 or later
    • Processor: Intel Core Duo 2GHz+
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 64MB of video memory
    • Storage: 50 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Recommended two-button mouse, or Apple mouse with Secondary Button / Secondary Click enabled.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 16.04 or later
    • Processor: 2.0 GHz Processor
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 256 MB VRAM, OpenGL compatible
    • Storage: 50 MB available space