Descent: FreeSpace – The Great War

Volition's classic is back. Descent: FreeSpace is the quintessential old school space shooter. With a deep story, great graphics and engaging battles against fighters to capital ships it keeps you moving. Breakout that flight stick and enroll with the Grand Terran Alliance today.

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Release date: May 7, 2014
Developer: Volition Inc.
Publisher: Interplay Inc.

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SpaceActionSci-fiFlightReal Time TacticsSpace SimSimulationSingleplayerSpaceships6DOFMultiplayerShooterFPSFirst-PersonWarCombatRealisticFuturisticStrategy3D

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