The Descendant has an interesting story with cool sci-fi vibes, but the gameplay can feel a bit clunky. It’s worth trying if you like short, story-driven games, but don’t expect a deep or polished experience

"Ever wonder what it’s like to be stuck in a post-apocalyptic underground bunker with a bunch of people who make worse decisions than I do when picking toppings at a frozen yogurt bar? Welcome to The Descendant.

I booted this up thinking I was about to play a cool sci-fi thriller. What I got was a high-stakes drama where every choice I made somehow made things worse. It’s like the game handed me the keys to humanity’s future and said, 'Don't crash it!' and I immediately drove it into a radioactive ditch.

The characters are great if you love arguing with coworkers in tight spaces and yelling “WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT?!” at your screen like a caffeinated raccoon. Episode pacing goes from “nail-biting tension” to “please just let me find the dang toolbox” in seconds. Also, one character looks like they Googled 'how to be suspicious' and followed all the tips.

Still, I couldn't stop playing. It's like binge-watching a dystopian soap opera where every episode ends with someone making an ominous face and dramatic music.

10/10 would cause the collapse of civilization again."