Descent: all version differences
4 documented differences between the releases of Descent, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | PlayStation | PlayStation (PAL) | MS-DOS | Macintosh | Shareware |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Graphics | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gameplay | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Content | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Version differences
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AudioPlayStation
The PlayStation version has a new industrial soundtrack instead of a direct conversion of the PC music.1
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GraphicsPlayStation (PAL)
Maximum criticized the European PlayStation release for its letterboxed picture.1
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GameplayMS-DOSMacintosh
On MS-DOS and Macintosh, up to eight players can compete or four can cooperate, including cross-platform games between the two systems.1
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ContentShareware
The shareware release of 24 December 1994 includes seven of the full game's 30 levels.1
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13