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Aquanox Deep Descent

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2.8/5

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2.8

30 Reviews

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Aquanox Deep Descent
Description
Aquanox Deep Descent is a first person underwater vehicle shooter, in which players control a variety of customizable ships to engage in fierce battles in the dystopian deep sea world of Aqua. In the near future the Earth's surface has become uninhabitable. What remains of humankind lives in...
Genre:
Action - FPP - Exploration
Tags:
Action, Exploration, First-Person, Multiplayer, FPS, show 2 more... Crafting, Flight
Critics reviews
24 %
Recommend
Wccftech
7.7/10
God is a Geek
7/10
PC Invasion
8/10
User reviews

2.8/5

( 30 Reviews )

2.8

30 Reviews

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Product details
2020, Digital Arrow, ESRB Rating: Teen...
System requirements
Windows 7 or higher (64 bit), 3.3 GHz or higher: AMD A8-6600K or Intel Core i7-950 or newer, 8 GB RA...
DLCs
Aquanox Deep Descent Soundtrack, Aquanox Deep Descent Digital Extras
Time to beat
8.5 hMain
14.5 h Main + Sides
36.5 h Completionist
15.5 h All Styles

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Description


Aquanox Deep Descent is a first person underwater vehicle shooter, in which players control a variety of customizable ships to engage in fierce battles in the dystopian deep sea world of Aqua.

In the near future the Earth's surface has become uninhabitable. What remains of humankind lives in former mining and research stations, deep below the surface of the sea. Born and raised in the only world we know, the loose network of underwater settlements, torn by the war for resources and dominance between various factions.

Take control of a team of highly trained fighter pilots and experience an epic story in the dark world of Aquanox. Send your enemies down to Davy Jones' Locker with well-aimed torpedoes, shrapnel blasts, mines and more in a journey that takes you across the world's oceans and into the deepest trenches of our Earth.



  • Fight - Action-packed vehicle shooter combat that supports a wide variety of play styles  
  • Co-op - 4 player drop-in co-op, with four unique pilots who are all involved in the game story
  • Customize - Choose and upgrade your ships, making them fit your preferred playing style
  • Explore - Discover the deepest corners of the ocean
  • VPP - Classic multiplayer modes like Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch Dogfighting



The Original Series

Aquanox Deep Descent is a re-imagining of both the gameplay and world of the original AquaNox-series. The Aquanox-series has its roots in the game Archimedean Dynasty (German: Schleichfahrt), released in 1996, which was followed by AquaNox in 2001 and AquaNox 2: Revelation in 2003.

All games are vehicle-based shooters set in a dystopian future where mankind has had to flee the surface and live in underwater stations in the oceans.

The AquaNox games were powered by the groundbreaking KRASS Engine that lead to the popular benchmark AquaMark.

© 2020 by THQ Nordic GmbH, Austria. Developed by Digital Arrow. Published by THQ Nordic GmbH. Aquanox is a registered trademark of THQ Nordic AB, Sweden. All other brands, product names and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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Contents
Standard Edition
Collector’s Edition
soundtrack (mp3)
artbook
Making-of video
Exclusive Manticora ship
Extended Ending scene
System requirements
Minimum system requirements:
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Cross-platform multiplayer is supported.

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Cross-platform multiplayer is supported.

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DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
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Time to beat
8.5 hMain
14.5 h Main + Sides
36.5 h Completionist
15.5 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Game details
Genre:
Action - FPP - Exploration
Tags:
Action, Exploration, First-Person, Multiplayer, FPS, show 2 more... Crafting, Flight
Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Release date:
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Company:
Digital Arrow / THQ Nordic GmbH
Size:
12.1 GB
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Rating:
ESRB Rating: Teen (Violence, Blood, Mild Language)
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Critics reviews
67
Top Critic Average
24 %
Critics Recommend
OpenCritic Rating
Wccftechby Francesco De Meo
7.7/10
With its interesting setting, engaging story, great combat mechanics, and tons of customization options, Aquanox Deep Descent is a more than worthy new entry in the classic series. Bland mission design and a repetitive structure does damage the experience a bit, but all those that enjoy dogfighting games, no matter where they take place, will find plenty to like in the game.
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God is a Geekby Mick Fraser
7/10
Aquanox: Deep Descent is an enjoyable blaster that will keep you engaged for the time it takes to get through the story. The multiplayer modes feel a bit bolted-on, but the deep-sea environments are top-notch, the story is functional if not thrilling, and the shooting feels satisfying throughout.
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PC Invasionby Andrew Farrell
8/10
Duking it out underwater is a lot of fun in this game. The visuals are well-done, it plays well, and the story is quite strong too. Very much worth a look for anyone intrigued by its premise.
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Posted on: October 7, 2024

fil-cat

Games: 1895 Reviews: 41

Could have been much better, but <3 VR

Huge disappointment to the legacy of the old AquaNOx's developed by massive Development (or "Archimedean Dynasty" as some might remember the first game by, still under MS-DOS, with its original titel being "Schleichfahrt" in German, also developed by Massive Development, published by BlueByte - those were the days!) Emerald "Deadeye" Flint \o/ The "AquanNOx" follow-ups were already only "hmmmm". This one is the most mediocre one. Granted, visually more up-to-date and running on newer platforms. But Unreal Engine does not guarantee a game-success! It doesn't live up to the expectations and hopes that the fans had in regard to the legacy. It is NOT the shining grand child that stands as a reminder and monument to the glory of old. (Plus the asking price is insane for a failed attempt and the years it already shoulders). BUT ... I would still pick it up on a huge sale. If only for a complete collection. But I ALSO hear it works very well - astoundingly well so even - with VR! With a VR headset, this would definitely go to my small selection of games that stand out and deliver a joyful VR experience.

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Posted on: October 12, 2023

StuntmanMikeL

Games: 303 Reviews: 52

Most engaging game in the series to date

Well, to me at least. I own a copy of this game on Steam and I played all the way through it upon the release. I initially hesitated before picking it up because I found the first two Aquanox games super disappointing (my first-ever purchases on GoG, by the way!). But after finishing Deep Descent, I was definitely happy that I gave it a shot anyway. I found this game to have struck the perfect balance in the mission length and variety, as well as in-between-mission dialogue scenes, which provided the right amount of exposition and world-building without wasting too much time on badly written idle chatter. Deep Descent was also the first game in the series in my opinion, where the developer really managed to create an immersive sensation of piloting a combat sub. Unlike the previous two games, which just felt like space shooters with a tacky underwater theme that barely did anything gameplay-wise to capitalize on their unique setting. In Deep Descent, I actually felt like I was trapped deep beneath the surface of the ocean, with the crushing weight of the water pressing down on the hull of my ship like a colossal vice. The action also felt pretty satisfying and the aforementioned variety of objectives and solid pacing always kept me engaged in the gameplay. Clearly, this is not a high-budget game so don't expect any lavish production values, captivating storytelling, and motion-captured voice acting. But visually it looks pretty nice, it plays well and has a great atmosphere, and it's sure to keep you engaged from beginning to end. At that price point, I think it's a solid game to have in your collection and a definite upgrade over the previous games in the series.

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Posted on: December 2, 2024

GundamChief

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Games: 273 Reviews: 1

Deep Sea Ties

It appears thus far to be loyal to the setting as it was back in the older games. I look forward to seeing where this takes me.

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Posted on: September 11, 2023

echoVolume

Games: Reviews: 18

Fun enough but could have been better

My biggest issues are that every single control has to be used to get through specific areas or you won't be and there's no 3D map so its easy to get lost vertically.. The game is so hard if you don't use everything that you will rage quit. Indeed, I even forgot things and had to learn other things and then the game was easier. I don't like doing things that way. Some of the story could have been easier to follow. But, its fine enough. I don't don't like characters that have no moving mouths and the cutscenes here but got it on deep sale and the rest is good enough that I can overlook it. Overall, I had plenty of fun and finished the game. Not bad

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Posted on: October 18, 2020

Games: 0 Reviews: 3

Read what the Devs wrote before rating!

I don't own this game but I felt compelled to say something as several users rated this game with 1 star based on false pretenses. It's not true that the end is locked. If you read what is said in the "extended ending" section, it clearly states that it is a bonus video, not the end of the game. So, you may buy the game with no issues. If you dislike the game, then rate it according to the game's shortcomings or values, not by hearsay.

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