Descent Maximum
PlayStation · 1997
About this game
The Descent is a downloadable content pack (DLC) for the 2014 game Dragon Age: Inquisition .
It contains a new region called the Deep Roads, which is in fact only a small part of the full Deep Roads as described in the lore.
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As most other sections of the Deep Roads, it is infested with the Darkspawn.
After not being part of the Darkspawn encountered in the main game, the Genlocks, Shrieks, Ogres, and Emissaries have returned in this DLC.
During the DLC the Inquisitor is informed about earthquakes in the Storm Coast.
The earth quakes become more frequent, longer and stronger.
This threatens one of the local Lyrium mines of the Dwarves of Orzammar.
Since the Inquisition trades with these Dwarves, they take the job to find the source of the earthquakes and stop it once and for all.
Together with Shaper Valta and member of the Legion of the Dead Renn, the Inquisitor sets out to find the source.
It doesn't take long for the team to encounter their first Darkspawn, and the caves are infested with them.
Whilst battling through the old cave system, a long lost Thaig, they slay countless Darkspawn and destroy one of their nests.
Eventually they are ambushed by the Sha-Brytol, an race of ancient Dwarves living solely on lyrium.
They seem to protect the source of the earthquakes.
The soon stumble across an old, never before discovered, lyrium vein.
During their travels Shaper Valta discovers the truth about the cave system they're walking in, by the help of old lyrium carvings.
It turns out the cave system is actually the body of a Titan, living underground.
These are ancient creatures, and as big as mountains.
Normally this Titan would stay peacefully underground.
The source of the earthquakes turns out the be The Guardian, a rock wraith like enemy, used to protect the Titan's heart.
After killing The Guardian the Titan stops being restless and thus the earthquakes stop.
Shaper Valta insists on staying with the Titan and the Inquisitor's party leaves, diverting their attentio
About PlayStation
The original PlayStation (1994) brought CD-based gaming and 3D graphics to the mainstream, ending Nintendo's console dominance of the previous two generations. It's now firmly in "retro collecting" territory: original jewel cases with intact manuals command a real premium over disc-only copies, and several RPGs from its later years (when Sony deliberately courted the genre) are among the most expensive commonly-collected games from the era.
Gamevaro tracks Descent Maximum for PlayStation with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Market values by condition
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Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.15 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.32 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €16.94 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €53.35 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.79 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €58.69 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €58.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.32 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €53.33 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €16.96 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.14 |
| 2026-07-05 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.41 |
| 2026-07-05 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €17.98 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €57.86 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.94 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €52.60 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.94 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €16.41 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.22 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €52.60 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.94 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €57.86 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.22 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.94 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €16.41 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €52.72 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €57.99 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €16.44 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.97 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Descent Maximum, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Descent Maximum worth?
Descent Maximum for PlayStation is currently worth €17.98 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Descent Maximum rare?
Descent Maximum has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Descent Maximum?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is Descent Maximum worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Descent Maximum is currently worth €17.98 loose, versus €14.41 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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