HELP Descent II

Overview

Return to labyrinthine zero-gravity mines with more robots, weapons and hazards. Precise flying and spatial awareness are essential when enemies can attack from any direction.

Play with the community

Visit the Web Lobby to find the game, check available rooms and coordinate with other players. A compatible installation of the game may be required.

Open the Web Lobby

How to play Descent II online Multiplayer using IPX Web Lobby on www.siljo-planet.net.

Game needs DosBox or DosBox SVN and IPX NullModem Server

Dosbox IPX instructions are HERE.

Dosbox with .ini files is available for download HERE.

Dosbox IPX and NullModem structure::

D:\DosBox\dosbox.exe
D:\DosBox\Daum\dosbox.exe -> DosBox for 3DFx Games
D:\DosBox\GAMES\ -> Games Folder
D:\DosBox\start\network_run.bat -> SERVER
D:\DosBox\start\cfg\ -> .ini Files
D:\DosBox\3DfX\dosbox.exe -> DosBox for 3DFx Games

How to Enter Cheats in Descent II (PC / MS-DOS)

To activate cheats in Descent II, you do not need to open any console window. Simply type the codes smoothly on your keyboard while actively flying inside a level.

(Note: Typing a cheat code correctly will display a confirmation text message in the top-left corner of your screen).

Full Cheat List & Descriptions:

• almsivi – Activates God Mode (Full Invincibility against all enemy fire and explosions).
• quanta – All Weapons (Instantly awards you every primary gun, secondary missile system, and maximum ammunition capacity).
• savetheguides – Fully charges and clones your Guide-Bot companion if it gets lost or destroyed.
• bites – All Keys (Instantly gives you the Blue, Yellow, and Red access keys needed for the current reactor area).
• freespace – Level Select / Warp (Allows you to instantly warp to any mission stage; type the code followed by the level number, e.g., freespace04 for Level 4).
• godzilla – Mega-Wreck Mode (Turns your standard lasers into a devastating, rapid-firing mega weapon system).
• whammy – Instantly recharges your ship's Shields and Energy banks back to 100% full capacity.
• mclovin – Cloaking Device (Makes your ship completely invisible to enemy robots and automated base turrets).
• silk – Instantly equips your ship with the powerful Afterburner module.
• joshua – Full Map Reveal (Instantly charts the complete layout of the current 3D level grid).
• poboys – Instant Core Meltdown (Triggers the primary base reactor countdown immediately, forcing you to rush for the escape tunnel).
• buggin – Turbo Mode (Massively increases your ship's movement and acceleration speed).