Shooter · 1996
Descent 2 (1996)
In short: Descent 2 (1996) is a Shooter game by Interplay Entertainment, released in 1996 on PC and PlayStation. It takes about 1 hours to beat. Critics rate it 89/100.
Plunge through 30 more levels of Descent 2 as you battle highly intelligent robot enemies, including the evil thief bot, leaving their flaming hulks in your exhaust. Don't keep this feeling of nausea to yourself, go Head-to-Head with 2-player modem support or 8-player network and Tournament Mode. Brace yourself for…
Key facts
- Released
- 13 March 1996
- Genre
- Shooter · Action
- Length
- ≈ 1 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation
- Studio
- Interplay Entertainment, Parallax Software
- Publisher
- Interplay Productions, Mac Play
- Critics
- Metacritic 89
- Steam reviews
- 93% positive (153 reviews)
- Best price
- $19.99 · Steam
Where to buy
Why play it
- Metacritic 89 — critics loved it
- A 1996 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Descent 2 (1996)?
Expect about 1 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Descent 2 (1996) with friends?
No, Descent 2 (1996) is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Descent 2 (1996) on?
Descent 2 (1996) is available on PC and PlayStation.
Where to buy Descent 2 (1996) for the best price?
The best price Game Picker found is $19.99 at Steam. Prices are checked daily.
Is Descent 2 (1996) a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 89. On Steam, 93% positive (153 reviews).
What games are like Descent 2 (1996)?
In the same spirit: Descent, Star Wars: Dark Forces and DOOM II.



