Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders vs Hexen: Beyond Heretic

In a dark medieval realm overrun by undead and monstrous beasts, you wield forbidden weapons like the Firemace and Hellstaff while casting devastating spells from ancient Tomes of Power. Seek vengeance against the forces that annihilated your kin, or perish in the relentless onslaught. The game blends fast‑paced shooter action with deep RPG elements, offering both single‑player and cooperative multiplayer modes. Explore haunting environments, master a variety of magical and melee attacks, and battle through hordes of nightmarish enemies.

After the defeat of D'Sparil in Heretic, Hexen transports players to the decaying world of Cronos, where the Serpent Rider Korax threatens to plunge the realm into chaos. Three heroes—a warrior, a mage, and a cleric—must navigate elemental dungeons, wilderness, and a necropolis to stop his evil regime. The game blends first‑person shooting, spellcasting, and puzzle solving, offering both single‑player and split‑screen multiplayer experiences. Players can run, walk, fly, and explore a richly detailed fantasy‑horror environment while hunting powerful artifacts and mastering unique class abilities.

• Fast, visceral combat
• Deep magic and weapon variety
• Co‑op multiplayer adds replay value
• Atmospheric dark fantasy setting

• Deep class variety with distinct playstyles
• Rich atmospheric level design
• Multiplayer options including split‑screen and modem
• Challenging puzzles integrated with combat

• Outdated graphics by modern standards
• Limited modern quality‑of‑life features
• Steep difficulty curve for newcomers

• Outdated graphics and controls by modern standards
• Limited save system can be unforgiving
• Sparse documentation for multiplayer setup