Do I need the original game files to run Descent for Android?

Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.

Descent for Android

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An existing game or its source code brought to another platform.

Based on Descent

Image of the original game, Descent. This project has no screenshots of its own yet.

Descent (original game, not this project) — Image of the original game, Descent. This project has no screenshots of its own yet.

Links, repository & details

About

A source port of the original DOS game Descent for Android and iOS. You need the game files from a licensed copy in order to play it. The Android version only supports the OpenGL ES renderer.

Getting started

The iOS build lets you choose between an OpenGL ES and a software renderer.

Known issues & limitations

The Android version supports only the OpenGL ES renderer.

What you need to run it

Original game files required. The project ships code only; you provide your own copy of the game (Android, iOS version).

You need game files from a licensed copy to play.

Features

The game is ported to Android and iOS.
On iOS, you can select the OpenGL ES or software renderer.

Summarised from the project's README.

Additional notes

Tested devices: The README says it was tested on an NVIDIA Shield Tablet K1 and a Nexus 6P on Android 6.0.1, and an iPhone 5s on iOS 9.1.

FAQ

What is Descent for Android?: Descent for Android is an open-source port of Descent. An existing game or its source code brought to another platform. The original game ran on Android and iOS.
Do I need the original game files to run Descent for Android?: Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.

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