DESCENT: A Bunnyhopping Odyssey

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DESCENT: A Bunnyhopping Odyssey is a single player action game. It was developed by Sora and was released on October 20, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

DESCENT is a movement based shooter inspired by early source bunny-hopping and surfing found in games like QUAKE and Counter-Strike. You play as the champion of Hermes, tasked with traversing through many dimensions to find artefacts in order to save your home realm. Bunnyhop through landscapes inspired by various mythologies with an low res, old school aesthetic with music tracks produce…

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

Descent offers a unique and enjoyable experience by blending its own mechanics with inspirations from Source bhop and surf.
The game has a manageable learning curve, making it accessible for newcomers while providing replayability for experienced players.
Players find the game extremely fun and engaging, with a strong sense of improvement as they learn the mechanics.

There are issues with the bunnyhopping physics that need to be addressed for a better experience.
Some players have expressed frustration with specific gameplay mechanics, such as the need for a crouch button.
There are bugs that need fixing, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.

gameplay
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Descent offers a unique gameplay experience that blends its own mechanics with inspirations from source bhop and surf, creating an enjoyable challenge. The game features a manageable learning curve for newcomers while providing replayability for seasoned players aiming to improve their times.
- “Descent, as a love letter to source bhop and surf, provides an enjoyable and unique experience by introducing its own mechanics into the fray that mesh with its inspirations nicely.”
- “Longevity is provided in the form of both difficulty with a manageable learning curve for those new to the mechanics, and replayability to chase faster times for those who are already accustomed to the playstyle.”
- “The gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to execute even the simplest of maneuvers.”
- “There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay, leading to an overall negative experience.”
- “The mechanics are poorly explained, leaving players confused and unable to fully enjoy the game.”
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The game offers strong replayability through its balanced difficulty and manageable learning curve, allowing both newcomers to enjoy the experience and seasoned players to challenge themselves by aiming for faster completion times.
- “Longevity is provided in the form of both difficulty with a manageable learning curve for those new to the mechanics, and replayability to chase faster times for those who are already accustomed to the playstyle.”
- “The game lacks significant replayability, as once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return.”
- “While the initial playthrough is enjoyable, the lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious.”
- “After finishing the game, I found that there were no new challenges or content to explore, which really diminished its replay value.”