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first-person shooter
Hexen: Beyond Heretic
By Raven Software, released 1 Jan 1995
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- DOS
- Nintendo 64
- Amiga 1200
- Classic Mac OS
What it is
Hexen: Beyond Heretic is a fantasy first-person shooter developed by Raven Software and published by id Software. Released in 1995, it follows Heretic, with the remaining Serpent Riders threatening other dimensions while Corvus confronts D'Sparil. Players defend Cronos from Korax, the second Serpent Rider, choosing to play as a Warrior, Mage or Cleric. Each hero can wield weapons and powers, while the journey leads through elemental dungeons and decaying wilderness. The game also features environmental hazards such as earthquakes, fog and crumbling bridges, alongside artifacts to find and spells to cast. Its listed Steam features include single-player, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. The game is listed for Windows on Steam; its broader platform list also includes Linux, DOS, Nintendo 64, Amiga 1200 and Classic Mac OS. Steam lists it under Action and gives it an age rating of 17.
What players like, and what they don't
- Choose from Warrior, Mage or Cleric.
- Uses spells, artifacts and lethal weapons.
- Steam Cloud and Family Sharing are listed.
- Listed for several platforms beyond Steam Windows.
- Steam lists Windows as its platform.
- Steam lists an age rating of 17.
Who it suits
Hexen: Beyond Heretic suits players looking for a single-player fantasy shooter with three hero choices, spells, artifacts and hazardous environments. Its broader platform listing may also be relevant to players using systems beyond Windows.
Hexen: Beyond Heretic centers its fantasy shooter action on three distinct hero choices and a fight against Korax. Its listed single-player features and broad platform history may interest players exploring older games.
