Who knew that simple pieces of paper would add both narrative exposition and become a game mechanic to save you from poisonous death? Descending has the post-soviet era aesthetic like many of Mike Klubnika's games, with its art structure and blue collared worker vibe, coupled with a 'keep you on your toes' approach by ensuring the drills you're working on are functional and that the small shelter you find yourself in is safe.
There's a psychological aspect too, as you, the worker - are drip-fed fax machine notes at the start and end of every shift. In a way, these notes from 'up top' become your only source of interaction with the outside world, and you'll really start to feel like you're in a real-life Milgram experiment.
For a game that will take about 45-50 mins of your time, you should really check out Descending, as it'll certainly leave a mark long after the credits have rolled. I hope to see more from the developer, and hope this garners the success it deserves. Great twist. Great mechanics. Great game.
Great game, it keeps you in suspense, congratulations to the creators of this great game, I want the creators of this game to subscribe to my YouTube channel please, I hope this game is very successful, greetings from Spain!!
Muchísimas gracias por compartir esta maravilla de juego, la trama es muy buena, además que vaya aumentando la dificultad de una manera guiada según pasan los días es muy buena idea, lo de las tormentas de gas también le da un plus de tensión añadida que hace que el juego sea mejor todavía, muy buen trabajo, aquí dejo el vídeo que he hecho del juego en español, saludos!!!
The drilling system was complicated, but it gets quite fun after you get your hands on it. The scattered notes really added to the story. Great atmosphere, great narration, 50 minutes well-spent
i'm playtester, but bitch i can still write a comment cuz the game is absolutely amazing short 40-50 min pro-horror pearl, give it a shot if you like mike clubnika, yames or david szymanski
A fun drill management game with such a great atmosphere! Loved the attention to detail. There's so many small touches that create this dark, oppressive tone that grabs your attention. Such a clever use for fax paper too! Still not entirely sure how the rpm works, towards the end I wasn't so much managing as much as I was just holding out as long as I could. That fantastic ending made the drill work well earned. Overall really enjoyed it!
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There's a psychological aspect too, as you, the worker - are drip-fed fax machine notes at the start and end of every shift. In a way, these notes from 'up top' become your only source of interaction with the outside world, and you'll really start to feel like you're in a real-life Milgram experiment.
For a game that will take about 45-50 mins of your time, you should really check out Descending, as it'll certainly leave a mark long after the credits have rolled. I hope to see more from the developer, and hope this garners the success it deserves. Great twist. Great mechanics. Great game.
Great game, it keeps you in suspense, congratulations to the creators of this great game, I want the creators of this game to subscribe to my YouTube channel please, I hope this game is very successful, greetings from Spain!!
COOL GAME KEEP IT UP STAY SAFE AND I REALLY LIKE THE VISUALS AND THE ATMOSPHERE THE GAME ALSO HOW PUTTING PAPERS ON HOLES MAKES MORE FUNNY!!
Great Game, Great Storyline!
That was really amazing! Great atmosphere, kept me on edge all the way to the end. And What an END.
This is some great game design.
The drilling system was complicated, but it gets quite fun after you get your hands on it. The scattered notes really added to the story. Great atmosphere, great narration, 50 minutes well-spent
I really liked it, a great story and really great atmosphere and visuals!
Incredible plot twist
Damn, crazy plot twist
i'm playtester, but bitch i can still write a comment cuz the game is absolutely amazing short 40-50 min pro-horror pearl, give it a shot if you like mike clubnika, yames or david szymanski
A fun drill management game with such a great atmosphere! Loved the attention to detail. There's so many small touches that create this dark, oppressive tone that grabs your attention. Such a clever use for fax paper too! Still not entirely sure how the rpm works, towards the end I wasn't so much managing as much as I was just holding out as long as I could. That fantastic ending made the drill work well earned. Overall really enjoyed it!