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Descent 3 + Mercenary

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4.3/5

( 68 Reviews )

4.3

68 Reviews

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Descent 3 + Mercenary
Description
The gut-wrenching Descent saga continues with more pulse-pounding action than ever before. Dive into massive subterranean strongholds and experience a whole new degree of freedom, as you careen through canyons and craters on the surface above... powered by the all-new Fusion™ engine. Test your pilot...
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4.3/5

( 68 Reviews )

4.3

68 Reviews

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Product details
1999, Outrage Entertainment, ...
System requirements
Windows 7 / 8 / 10, 1.8 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 (compatible with...
Time to beat
8.5 hMain
11 h Main + Sides
13 h Completionist
11 h All Styles
Description
The gut-wrenching Descent saga continues with more pulse-pounding action than ever before. Dive into massive subterranean strongholds and experience a whole new degree of freedom, as you careen through canyons and craters on the surface above... powered by the all-new Fusion™ engine. Test your piloting skills against an army of battle-drones and assault-bots using an extensive arsenal of tactics and heavy firepower.

Immerse yourself in the wonders of the Descent universe, filled with new friends and old enemies, as the plot twists and turns with each daring mission. Prepare yourself for an explosive new 3D action experience with that will turn you world INSIDE... OUT!

Are you able to reveal the dark conspiracy threatening not only you but also the world you know? Don't you wanna know who stands behind the intrigue in which you were involved in Descent 3? Then relax your mind and body before the next battle begins. Cause when it happens, with an impact of a speeding roller-coaster, you won't be able to break free before you finish the Descent 3: Mercenary expansion.

Still not enough? Then test your creativity by designing your own maps in the level editor. After finishing your marvelous creation explore it by yourself or with your friends. Now both games and editor bundled together!
  • Diverse environments including confined tunnels and, for the first time in the series, open spaces
  • A complex and scalable AI that can surprise and outsmart you
  • A unique gameplay experience unmatched by any other game

©1999 Outrage Entertainment, Inc. Portions ©1998 Interplay Productions. ™ Interplay Entertainment Corp. All Rights Reserved.

Goodies
soundtrack HD wallpaper manuals (96 pages) reference card training video
System requirements
Minimum system requirements:

Please be advised that Windows 10 operating system will receive frequent hardware driver and software updates following its release; this may affect game compatibility

Please be advised that Windows 10 operating system will receive frequent hardware driver and software updates following its release; this may affect game compatibility

Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
8.5 hMain
11 h Main + Sides
13 h Completionist
11 h All Styles
Game details
Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Release date:
{{'1999-06-17T00:00:00+03:00' | date: 'longDate' : ' +0300 ' }}
Size:
833 MB

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Posted on: December 16, 2024

bdwarner

Verified owner

Games: 13 Reviews: 2

A classic battle sim

I have always loved the Descent series, and this was my favorite. It holds up well after all these years (but make sure you find the nglide_config.exe utility in the game folder - you'll need it for modern resolutions). There are a few visual artifacts, but the gameplay is as great as it ever was.


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Posted on: June 19, 2025

Aldamuz

Games: 51 Reviews: 6

A goog 3d shooter

Not as good as I and II, it is still challenging with nice levels and weaponry


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Posted on: April 4, 2010

zminator15

Verified owner

Games: 84 Reviews: 1

FUN!!

I think the best one yet! Great graphics upgrade and good content. 5 Stars!


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Posted on: April 29, 2011

zero01101

Verified owner

Games: 338 Reviews: 1

minor flaws, but stands alone

it took years, but i eventually forgot how hilariously fun this game is. it's a rather tragic event that it happened it all, really, but all is well now. descent 3 is still just as engaging and immersive as it has always been, and now that i've bought a few decent control surfaces (and honestly, i really prefer dual analog, playstation-style controls for this) it's far more immersive. it's true; the plot is cheesy and ignorable, the visuals are more than a hint dated, and the "outdoor" portions of the game are regularly minimal and have an extremely low ceiling. who cares? if you enjoy flying around in corridors and blowing up robots, it's all right here.


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Posted on: November 27, 2009

Nian.909

Verified owner

Games: 146 Reviews: 1

Vertigo and loving it.

The Descent series is one of the greatest in gaming history, none before or since have ever managed to pull off an all directions anti gravity game such as this one. You will get lost, you will go fast and you will love it. Its the ultimate form of Vertigo. With fast paced action, a myriad of power'ups and more monsters to your hearts content. You will never tire of this game. The later stages are however exceedingly difficult and you may need to practice quite a bit. This is a must have in any true gamers collection, and at the same time, ensure you get Descent I & II and play those thoroughly.


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