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'' HeXen: Beyond Heretic'' (or '' Hexen'') is a first-person shooter computer game developed by Raven Software, published by id Software, and distributed by GT Interactive beginning on October 30, 1995. It is the sequel to ''Heretic (computer game) Heretic''.''Hexen'' uses a modified version of the Doom engine, which allows (like in ''Heretic'') up and down views, network play with up to 8 players and the choice of three character classes. It also popularised the "hub system" of level progression in the genre of first-person shooter games and featured some architectural elements that could move horizontally or rotate. Unlike previous games, which had relied purely on MIDI for music, ''Hexen'' could also play tracks from audio CD. ''Hexen'' extended the Doom engine in many innovative ways: larger levels, some doors that opened three-dimensionally, pulsating lights, triggered sounds, and so forth. Many fans consider ''Hexen'' to be a vast improvement over both ''Heretic'' and ''Doom''.The main goal of the game is the destruction of ''Korax'', the second of a trio of demon brothers known as the ''Serpent Riders'', who has taken over the world of Chronos. The first Serpent Rider, D'Sparil, was the final boss of Heretic (computer game)Heretic and the third, Eidolon, would later appear in HeXen II. The three playable characters are a Warrior, a Cleric and a Mage. Each character has four weapons, the first having unlimited ammunition, the others are powered by mana, the fourth is built by finding three different parts. There are two different types of mana; blue and green. Weapon 2 uses blue and weapon three uses green whereas weapon 4 uses both types. The Warrior has weapons that are best used at striking range - Spiked gauntlet, axe, hammer, sword. This combined with his high strength stamina and life make him easy to power through the beginning of the game but a failure far beyond the seven portals. The warrior's ultimate weapon is the Quietus, a sword that can send out a spread of magic. The Mage has long distance projectile magic which, though weak, can keep him away from attackers and allow him to snipe enemies. Until later in the game when flying capabilities and other spells have been collected, the mage is comparitavely weak. The mage's ultimate weapon is the Bloodscourge, a staff that can send out homing fireballs. The Cleric is well rounded and has a diverse selection of weapons and decent armouring and speed. The cleric's ultimate weapon is the Wraithverge, a cross-shaped staff that can tear apart enemies with a ghostly horde.
Hubs and Levels -
Prologue -
Hub 1: Seven Portals -
Hub 2: Shadow Wood -
Hub 3: Heresiarch's Seminary -
Hub 4: Castle of Grief -
Hub 5: Necropolis -
Epilogue - * These are "Secret" bonus levels which require extra searching to find, and are not crucial to the !gameplay.
? This level is also referred to as the "Monastery" by in-game messages.
Notes - ''Deathkings of the Dark Citadel'' is an official expansion pack that was released for ''Hexen'', featuring 3 more hubs for a total of 20 new single player levels.The source code of ''Hexen'' was released by Raven Software in 1999, which allowed the game to be ported to different platforms such as Linux."Hexen" is the German languageGerman word for "witches".Version 1.0 of ''Hexen'' contains an incomplete level called "Maze" that consists solely of moving walls with no exit. Its presence in the released game is almost certainly an oversight; the level was removed in the 1.1 update. The "Maze" level can only be accessed by using the cheat code "warp 41" in unpatched versions of the game.The game was used for the finale of an official Doom championship in late 1995.
See also - DOOMgames ''HeXen II''
External links - ravensoft.com - Official ''Hexen'' website from Raven idsoftware.com - Official ''Hexen'' website from id Software ravensoft.com - Official website for the ''Deathkings'' expansion cco.net - The ''HeXen'' FAQ doomsdayhq.com - jHexen source portCategory: DoomCategory:First-person shootersCategory:Linux gamesCategory:Nintendo 64 gamesCategory: Sega Saturn gamesCategory: PlayStation gamesCategory: Apple Macintosh gamesCategory:1995 computer and video gamesCategory:Id Software gamesCategory:DOS games converted into Windows gamesde:Hexenfr:Hexen
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