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HeXen: Beyond Heretic

Updated v1.1

HeXen: Beyond Heretic is a dark fantasy first-person shooter that combines melee combat, magic, and puzzle-solving across interconnected hub levels. Players choose from three character classes, Fighter, Cleric, or Mage, each with unique weapons and abilities. Set in a sinister medieval world, the game features intricate level design, environmental traps, and a variety of monsters to defeat as you progress through the corrupted realms of the Seven Portals.

Action FPP Horror Shooter
HeXen: Beyond Heretic
Release Date:
Platform:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Developer:
Raven Software
Publisher:
id Software
About this game

HeXen: Beyond Heretic Overview

Hexen: Beyond Heretic is a fantasy first-person shooter developed by Raven Software and published by id Software in 1995. It is the direct sequel to the first game in the series, Heretic.

Story

While the Sidhe elf Corvus battled the evil forces of D’Sparil, the remaining two Serpent Riders were busy sowing the seeds of destruction in other dimensions. As a Warrior, Mage, or Cleric, you must fight the undead, and brave elemental dungeons and decaying wilderness to defend your realm of Cronos from Korax, the second Serpent Rider.

Features

  • Become one of three heroes: Warrior, Mage, and Cleric.
  • Wield superhuman powers and lethal weapons.
  • Fight your way through earthquakes, crumbling bridges, and fog.
  • Track down powerful artifacts and cast powerful spells.
Can Your PC Run It?

System Requirements

Minimum:
  • System: Windows 7 / 8 / 10
  • Processor: 1.8 GHz
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Graphics 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9
  • DirectX: DirectX 9
  • Storage: 175 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Multiplayer is only available via LAN, This game is powered by DOSBox
Easy Install and Play

Instructions

  1. Click the download button. You can also select a previous version if available.
  2. You’ll be redirected to Vidgazoo. Wait 5 seconds, then directly click the button or copy the link.
    • Make sure you have a supported download client installed (it’s free here) before downloading.
  3. Once the download process reaches 100%, locate the downloaded files.
    • Get ready for installation and make sure you have enough disk space for the game.
  4. To Install DRM-free HeXen: Beyond Heretic:
    • Run or double-click setup_hexen_beyond_heretic_********.exe to launch the installer.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
    • If a DLC folder is included, run any .exe files inside it as well.
  5. Once the installation is complete, launch the game and start playing.

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