The MS-DOS games by Parallax Software ported with DXX-Rebirth.
Unzip to ports folder e.g. /roms/ports/. Ready to play with shareware and demo files. To upgrade to full game, purchase on Steam/GOG and then add .hog and .pig files to descent/data and descent2/data.
Filelist for full versions:
├── descent/data
│ ├── missions/
│ │ └── bonuscontent
│ └── descent.hog
│ └── descent.pig
│ └── chaos.hog (multiplayer, optional)
│ └── chaos.msn (multiplayer, optional)
├── descent2/data
│ ├── missions/
│ │ └── bonuscontent
│ └── alien1.pig
│ └── alien2.pig
│ └── descent2.ham
│ └── descent2.hog
│ └── descent2.s11
│ └── descent2.s22
│ └── fire.pig
│ └── groupa.pig
│ └── ice.pig
│ └── water.pig
│ └── intro-h.mvl (optional)
│ └── other-h.mvl (optional)
│ └── robots-h.mvl (optional)
│ └── d2x-h.mvl (optional)
Descent I & II: Definitive Edition came with some extra content not available on GOG or Steam. These include Levels of the World (Descent 1), 29 Bonus Levels by Parallax Software (Descent 1), and the Descent 2: Vertigo expansion pack. This extra content can be placed in the data/missions folder for both Descent and Descent 2. If done correctly you'll see a new submenu when selecting New Game.
Ini files d1x.ini and d2x.ini are configurable. The port features native SDL joystick controls. Function keys and others can be customized in config/joy.gptk.
You may rename Player.plr and Player.plx in the config folder for a different multiplayer display name. If you do so, you can modify the d1x.ini or d2x.ini file to reflect this change and autoselect your pilot.
Cheats can be found and modified in cheats.txt. To turn a cheat on, change the 0 to 1. To turn it off, change 1 to 0.
Add-Ons (.dxa files) such as different soundtracks from various soundcards and game versions, can be found at the project's GitHub Repo
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| A | |
| B | Deploy Bomb |
| X | Rear View |
| Y | Fire Flare |
| L1 | Fire Secondary Weapon |
| L2 | Cycle Primary Weapon |
| L3 | Not Set |
| R1 | Fire Primary Weapon |
| R2 | Scroll Primary Weapon |
| R3 | Not Set |
| D-PAD UP | Look Up |
| D-PAD DOWN | Look Down |
| D-PAD LEFT | Turn Left |
| D-PAD RIGHT | Turn Right |
| LEFT ANALOG | Throttle |
| RIGHT ANALOG | Pitch & Turn |
| SELECT | Back / Escape |
| START | Start / Accept / Enter |
| START + LEFT | Activate Cheats |
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| B | 0 |
| Y | 1 |
| X | 2 |
| L1 | 3 |
| L2 | 4 |
| R1 | 5 |
| R2 | 6 |
| SELECT+ B | 7 |
| SELECT + X | 8 |
| SELECT + Y | 9 |
| D-PAD Left | Backspace |
Some levels have secondary exit points which, when used, will lead to a secret level. These levels are fairly challenging.
| Origin Level | Leads To |
|---|---|
| Level 10 | Secret Level 1 |
| Level 21 | Secret Level 2 |
| Level 23 | Secret Level 3 |
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Parallax Software
DXX-Rebirth Team