Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
This "final" Descent game features thirty action-themed levels, and while some of them are new, the majority are a rehash of Descent II on the PC. Navigating through each set of 3-D corridors can be somewhat confusing, especially since there is no "up" or "down" because of the game's free-roaming 360-degree movement. Once you've got the hang of the game's play control, where you steer using the control pad and thrust in any direction with the PlayStation's four buttons, accomplishing each level's task is fairly simple.
The graphics in Descent Maximum look about as good as the PC version, although some of the objects here look a little low-res at times. The frame rate is smooth, as my slight nausea after extended play can attest, but the game never feels like it moves fast enough. The additional background textures and FMV cutscenes added to the PlayStation version make for interesting eye candy, but the end result isn't flashy enough to compete with the better PlayStation games on the market. The same can be said for the tinny psuedo-industrial soundtrack, which will have you reaching for your stereo after five minutes. The coolest feature of Descent Maximum is the two-player link mode, which allows two players to go head-to-head in specially designed levels. But the minuses outweigh the plusses, and the end result is a classic case of too little too late.
Descent Maximum suffers from the same problems that plagued Descent and Descent II on the PC. Sure, it's neat to fly around a futuristic mine in outer space, but how much compelling gameplay does it offer in the long run? If you're a fan of the computer game, or you love first-person 3-D adventures, you may want to check this title out. If this doesn't describe you, your money will be better spent elsewhere. --Glenn Rubenstein
--Copyright ©1999 GameSpot Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of GameSpot is prohibited. GameSpot and the GameSpot logo are trademarks of GameSpot Inc.
Tags Customers Associate with This Product(What's this?)Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
|
|
Share your thoughts with other customers:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This game is one of the best.,
= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars
This review is from: Descent Maximum (Video Game)
The game dose have a learning curve. Don't expect this game to be an easy arcade style game with bright fun colors. This game also isnt made for people who have bad mental mapping. And like most playstation games nothing is going to hold your hand to the end of each level.... This is a hard game but the dogfights give it better action than just about any other game out there.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
An awesome game,
By living-with-aliens (united states) - See all my reviews
= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: Descent Maximum (Video Game)
I've been playing this series since I was little, so I bought this.
The only major complaints about this game is that some levels are really dark, and I was not able to find a brightness adjustment, which can be irritating at times, and the Playstation controls can be a pain compared to the PC. It really is a fantastic series. I love the variety of the weapons, and the awkward robots you fight makes it all the better. If you want to play it, do so on the PC first.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Exciting, Thrilling, Spooky, all in one cool game!,
By Tube Amps Rule "LaneyAmpUser" (Peekskill, NY United States) - See all my reviews
= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars
This review is from: Descent Maximum (Video Game)
OK, maybe we can agree that the Descent series of games may not be the most graphic-intensive games, BUT, they ARE thrilling to play! Tons of huge, dark, spooky levels, with freaky little robots around each dark turn.
The controls are a bit tricky (no use of the analog sticks)....So, keep that in mind. But, in all fairness, due to the way your spaceship is flown, it would be hard to use the analog sticks for this game. Flying your ship is a bit hard to get used to, at first. So, take your time to get used to ALL of the buttons & controls.....Belive me, this is important. You have every type of flight available to you....Yaw, pitch, tilt, spin, roll, (360' in EVERY direction)!!! Once you get inside the mine shafts, you'll see why all this comes in handy. Yes, you can lose your bearings VERY quickly, so, you really need to pay attention. Plenty of cool things here: Weapons & upgrades, shields, turbo, bad robots trying to kill you, cool music score from "TYPE-O-NEGATIVE", and "Skinny Puppy", to name a few. If you're looking for something a little oldschool, a bit different, maybe you like flight sim games, a little shooting, cool music, and a REAL dark & spooky vibe....you'll really like this game. I say: "Give it a shot!" It's a real gem of a game, very underrated, and you can probably pick it up for an awesome price! I have both of the original Descent games for my Playstation, I bought them new in 1996 & 1997, and I STILL play them to this day!!! It's worth the price of admission!!!
Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
|
|
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
