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Hexen: Beyond Heretic
Hexen: Beyond HereticChoose a warrior, mage, or cleric and battle the Serpent Rider Korax in a dark fantasy realm.
Witchaven
WitchavenSword-wielding knight battles dark sorcery in a medieval FPS RPG.
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Description

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.

Witchaven thrusts players into a dark medieval world where the knight Grondoval must hunt down a powerful witch and destroy her fortress. Combining first‑person shooting with role‑playing elements, the game lets you slash with a sword, cast spells, and explore eerie dungeons. The title offers both single‑player quests and multiplayer duels, delivering a blend of action, horror, and fantasy that captures the gritty feel of 1990s PC gaming.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
First-Person Shooters
First-Person Shooters
Best for
Classic FPS RPG enthusiasts
Fans of retro FPS RPGs
Specifications
General
msrp
$39.99
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release date
1995-10-30
1995-09-30
Specifications
developer
Presage Software, Raven Software
Capstone Software
publisher
GT Interactive Software, id Software
IntraCorp, U.S. Gold
age rating
ESRB M, PEGI 16+14%
CLASS_IND 14
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
37/100
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep class variety with distinct playstyles
  • Rich atmospheric level design
  • Multiplayer options including split‑screen and modem
  • Challenging puzzles integrated with combat
  • Unique blend of FPS and RPG mechanics
  • Atmospheric medieval horror setting
  • Multiplayer mode adds replay value
  • Authentic 1990s graphics and sound
Cons
  • Outdated graphics and controls by modern standards
  • Limited save system can be unforgiving
  • Sparse documentation for multiplayer setup
  • Clunky controls by modern standards
  • Limited enemy AI variety
  • Sparse documentation and tutorials
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