Homebrew RELEASE DXX-Switch - Descent 1 & 2 source port

[sj33]

I DID NOT MAKE THIS. This was made by aagellag ages ago who seems to have not made a release thread here. I would not usually make a thread for somebody else's release but I am seeing this game requested constantly. People don't seem to realse that a port already exists.

Github - https://github.com/aagallag/DXX-Switch
Release thread - https://www.reddit.com/r/SwitchHack...switch_source_port_of_descent_i_for_nintendo/

A Nintendo Switch port of Descent I & Descent II. This is a fork of DXX-Retro, which is a fork of DXX-Rebirth, which is a fork of the original engine source code created by Parallax Software Corporation.

Install instructions
D1X Switch

• • Create a folder on your sdcard, such as /switch/d1x-switch/.
  • Copy d1x-switch.nro and descent.cfg to this directory.
  • Copy descent.hog and descent.pig to the same directory. These files are included with a purchase of the game. Tested with Descent I from Steam.

D2X Switch

• • Create a folder on your sdcard, such as /switch/d2x-switch/.
  • Copy d2x-switch.nro and descent.cfg to this directory.
  • Copy descent2.ham, descent2.hog, descent2.s22, and all *.pig files to the same directory. These files are included with a purchase of the game. Tested with Descent II from Steam.

Known issues and missing features

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  • Multiple save files don't work (currently hardcoded to player.plr)
  • Doesn't support the joysticks
  • No music
  • Only tested with the Descent files from Steam; GOG and CD-ROM releases have not been tested
  • Doesn't utilize 1080p resolution when docked
  • Need an icon
  • Resize the text for larger resolutions (Bug only on D1X Switch)
  • Enable the original HUD
  • Network/Multiplayer is not enabled
  • Level Selection menu doesn't work (no way to input a different level)

Download - https://github.com/aagallag/DXX-Switch/releases

EDIT - I have attached some icons which can be added to the .nro files using NRO Asset Editor.

 

[newbytime7]

nice

 

[Deleted User]

How does a gem like this stay hidden for that long? Thanks for bringing this to light!

 

[sj33]

Attached icons for the .nro files to the main post.

 

[Brunz514]

Software or hardware rendering?

 

[sj33]

It's over a month old so software. Framerate still seems fine though.

 

[hippy dave]

Spotted this on reddit a while ago, very interesting. The author has been pushing commits this month so hopefully more improvements to come, but if anyone's motivated to do some pull requests, a lot of those issues/missing features look pretty doable.

 

[eyeliner]

I wish to love fiercely this particular developer.

 

[01y]

Does anyone have videos or screenshots of this in action? Don't have a Switch to test it on, but am considering trying to port this to the Vita

 

[nmkd]

Does anyone have videos or screenshots of this in action? Don't have a Switch to test it on, but am considering trying to port this to the Vita

Works fine. Haven't tested Descent II yet though.

 

[Tumbleweed]

Cool this port was really expected, I wonder how it took so long to appear over here.

 

[01y]

That's great, nmkd, thanks. Looks really good. Are you getting 60 fps with that?

 

[DavGerm4]

Every time I try to run this, it makes me restart my Switch, giving an error...

 

[hippy dave]

In case anyone's interested....

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/20...ng_a_reboot_now_confirmed_for_nintendo_switch

 

[subcon959]

Descent 2 works great as well btw. I hope the joysticks get support as that would make controls so much better.

 

[DrakeBueno]

Dude I am so +1 on that. Also the option to invert the camera controls. I would be willing to put a bounty or donation on that.

 

[dimag0g]

I can't get past the player selection screen. Which button do I have to press?

 

[mathew77]

I can't get past the player selection screen. Which button do I have to press?

That's because you need to recompile it with newer libnx (2.5.0+) if your firmware is 9.1.0.