Heretic + Hexen

[paul]

Step into the definitive re-release of two dark spell-casting shooters that shaped the genre.

Forged by Raven Software on a modified DOOM engine, Heretic and Hexen were released in 1994 and 1995, pushing first person shooters into bold new territory.

These innovative cult classics introduced groundbreaking features like inventory systems, vertical aiming, and distinct character classes, reshaping first person action games for generations to come.

This enhanced restoration makes Heretic + Hexen available to new audiences and long-time fans with expanded accessibility across more platforms and languages than ever before. Whether you’re returning to these shadowy realms or discovering them for the first time, an epic legacy awaits.

Owners Receive

- Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders*
- Hexen: Beyond Heretic*
- Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel*
- Two all-new episodes created in collaboration between individuals at id Software + Nightdive Studios:
-- Heretic: Faith Renewed
-- Hexen: Vestiges of Grandeur

There are a total of 117 campaign maps and 120 deathmatch maps in Heretic + Hexen.

*Original DOS versions of Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders, Hexen: Beyond Heretic and Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel are included in the Steam version.

New Enhancements

- Online cross-platform deathmatch and co-op for up to 16 players**.
- Local split-screen deathmatch and co-op for up to eight players.
- Toggleable, enhanced Tome of Power soundtrack by Andrew Hulshult.
- Community-published mod support with an in-game mod browser**/***.
- Improved performance with multithreaded rendering supporting up to 4K resolution and 120 frames per second****.
- A Vault section containing concept art and unused sprites from the development of the original games.
- Accessibility options, such as updated user interface, improved legibility, contrast and screen FX adjustments, and text-to-speech features.
- Modern controller support.
- Weapon carousel for faster weapon switching.
- Game balance toggle (original / enhanced).
- Quick Save / Load support.
- Widescreen support.
- Many engine fixes for bugs present in original versions.
- Translated into 12 new languages: French, Italian, German, Spanish, LATAM Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese.

**Account required.
***Mods need to be installed separately; installation requires additional system storage.
****Compatible display required.

PS4, PS5, XONE, XS, Switch, PC (GOG, Microsoft Store, Steam).
Game Pass.
$14.99.
Disponibil acum.

[ConuGeo]

Super, Heretic jocul copilăriei mele.

[paul]

DF tech review:

00:00 - Intro
01:24 - A Brief History of Raven
04:54 - Nightdive's New Version
08:33 - Music Showcase
11:23 - What about Hexen?
15:34 - Hexen Music Demo
16:18 - Ending