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Descent 2 - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Descent 2

ParallaxReleased February 19, 2014
ActionSingleplayerMultiplayerGreat SoundtrackSci-fiFirst-Person
GameValio recommendation55Maybe

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

  • Losing players
  • Well received (165 reviews)
  • Could be cheaper
Why “Maybe”
55out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 55 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

1 store · lowest price first

Steam Cheapest Official store · Price set 7 months ago$19.99Buy

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value49/100
  • $19.99: reasonable price
  • Historical low: $13.99: room for better deals

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $19.99Lowest recorded $13.99
Quality72/100
  • 93% positive (165 reviews): very positive reception
  • 165 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 93% · Very PositivePositive 153Negative 12
Popularity36/100
  • Players down 100% in recent days

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now —Peak in period 3

Game details

Developers
Parallax
Publishers
Interplay Inc.
Release date
February 19, 2014
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs

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Frequently asked questions

Is Descent 2 worth buying?

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Where can I buy Descent 2 cheapest?

The best current deal for Descent 2 is on Steam for $19.99.

What type of game is Descent 2?

Descent 2 is categorized as: Action.

What platforms is Descent 2 available on?

Descent 2 is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.

When was Descent 2 released?

Descent 2 was released on February 19, 2014.

How many people are playing Descent 2?

According to recent data, Descent 2 has approximately 0 concurrent players 16 hours ago.

Who made Descent 2?

Developed by: Parallax

Published by: Interplay Inc.

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