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DOS Games Archive Game Info Card                                     Version 3
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* General Information *

Game title              : Descent II
Alternate title(s)      : Descent 2 (European title)
Developer               : Parallax Software
Publisher               : Interplay Productions
Country of origin       : USA
Distribution model      : Commercial

* Release Information *

Release type            : Demo (interactive)
Exclusive level(s)      : No
Version                 : 1.0
Release date            : 1995/12/18
Language                : English
License file(s)         : README.TXT
                          LICENSE.TXT
License/Permissions     :

"THIS DEMO IS FREELY DISTRIBUTABLE FOR NON-COMMERCIAL PURPOSES"

* Distribution Information *

Distribution type       : Digital download
File name               : d2demo10.zip
File size               : 4 307 914 bytes
Installer provided      : Yes
Original location       : ftp://ftp.interplay.com/pub/descent/
Retrieved from          : http://ftp.icm.edu.pl/pub/coast/games/interplay/

Additional files        : 
                          The Official Descent I & II FAQ v3.1
File name               : desc31.faq
File size               : 96 258 bytes
Retrieved from          : http://www.interplay.com/descent/desc31.faq
                          (Wayback Machine snapshot from 9 Jun 1997)

                          DOS/32 Advanced DOS Extender
File names & sizes      : dos32a.exe (27 504 bytes)
                          LICENSE (1 860 bytes)
Retrieved from          : https://dos32a.narechk.net/index_en.html
File name               : dos32a-912-bin.zip
File size               : 215 399 bytes

                          S3 VBE/Core 2.0  Version 3.18
File name               : s3vbe318.zip
File size               : 26 216 bytes
Retrieved from          : http://wwwmath.uni-muenster.de/math/u/mesched/
                          (Wayback Machine snapshot from 2 Feb 1999)

                          S3 Speed Up  Version 3.11
File name               : s3spd311.zip
File size               : 13 400 bytes
Retrieved from          : http://wwwmath.uni-muenster.de/math/u/mesched/
                          (Wayback Machine snapshot from 2 Feb 1999)

Maintainer              : MrFlibble <mrflibble86@gmail.com>
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* Note for DOSBox users *

This software is fully installed and configured to run in the DOSBox emulator.
You can simply drag and drop the file DESC2.BAT over the DOSBox icon to start
playing. Experienced DOSBox users may choose other methods of startup.

!!! IMPORTANT !!!

Please DO NOT use DESC2WEB.BAT to run the game! This is a special file for
the browser version of DOSBox and will not play Descent II Demo in the best
ossible quality.

The software was configured and tested to work with the official DOSBox build
v0.74-3 available from www.dosbox.com. It may or may not work with any other
third-party DOSBox distributions that are available.

For playing instructions and other information, please refer to the README.TXT
file found in the D2DEMO directory.
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* Game controls *

This distribution of Descent II Demo comes with two pre-configured pilots:

o CLASSIC uses default keyboard controls

o WASD is configured for a modern keyboard + mouse setup. Press left Ctrl to
  move down vertically and Space to move up
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* Note on the use of DOS/32 Advanced DOS Extender *

This product uses DOS/32 Advanced DOS Extender technology.

Copyright (C) 1996-2006 by Narech K. All rights reserved.

DOS/32 Advanced DOS Extender is used instead of the standard DOS/4GW extender
shipped with Descent II Demo to improve stability and performance in DOSBox.

DOS/32 Advanced DOS Extender is free software. Please see the LICENSE file in
the D2DEMO directory for license details.
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* Note on the use of S3 VBE/Core 2.0 and S3 Speed Up *

S3 VBE/Core 2.0 and S3 Speed Up are utilities by Dietmar Meschede that improve
video performance and speed in DOSBox for VGA and VESA modes.

S3 VBE/Core 2.0 and S3 Speed Up are free software. Please see the respective
documentation in S3VBE20 and S3SPDUP directories for more information and
license details.
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* Source ports *

This game can also be played natively (no DOSBox required) on Windows, MacOS,
Linux and other modern platforms using one of the source ports.

> DXX-Rebirth (as close to the original as possible):
  https://www.dxx-rebirth.com/

NOTE: DXX-Rebirth can use data files from the Macintosh versions of Descent
games, which include high-resolution HUD and menu screens.

A Macintosh demo of Descent II is available.

NOTE: You can download high quality music packs for Descent and Descent II to
be played in DXX-Rebirth. These tracks were recorded on authentic 90s hardware
for which the soundtracks of both games were originally written:

http://sc55.duke4.net/games.php#descent

> D2X-XL (many optional enhancements):
  http://www.descent2.de/

> DXX Retro (based on DXX-Rebirth and aimed at multiplayer):
  http://www.descentrangers.com/WebContent/Index?key=Downloads
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* Game related websites *

Developer website (access via the Wayback Machine):
http://www.pxsoftware.com/descent2.html

Publisher website (access via the Wayback Machine):
http://www.interplay.com/descent/descent2.html

Unofficial game guide (access via the Wayback Machine):
http://www.gamesdomain.co.uk/moonglow/

NOTE: Some sites are only available as copies made by the Wayback Machine:
http://web.archive.org/
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* Disclaimer *

THE GAME DATA IN THIS ARCHIVE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING AND NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

All game content is copyright to their respective owners.

No files from the original software package provided by the developer and/or
publisher were modified except for the configuration files needed to set up
sound devices and input methods.

This software was tested to work with the current official DOSBox build
(v0.74-3) and was scanned by an antivirus/anti-malware tool.

You use this software at your own risk. DOS Games Archive is not liable for
any unwanted consequences that may arise from your using this software.
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* Download and online play *

This game is available from DOS Games Archive at:
https://www.dosgamesarchive.com/download/descent-ii/

It can be played online at:
https://www.dosgamesarchive.com/play/descent-ii/

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