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About Heretic + Hexen
Heretic + Hexen bundles the classic 1994‑1995 dark‑fantasy shooters built on a modified DOOM engine. The originals introduced inventory, vertical aiming and three character classes, influencing later first‑person action titles.
The re‑release adds online and split‑screen multiplayer, a toggleable modern soundtrack, expanded language support, a Vault of concept art and two brand‑new campaign episodes, bringing the legacy to new and returning players.
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Campaign Content
The collection includes the original episodes Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders, Hexen: Beyond Hericen and Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel, plus two new campaigns: Heretic: Faith Renewed and Hexen: Vestiges of Grandeur, totaling 117 campaign maps.
Each storyline follows a distinct narrative: an elven survivor seeks vengeance in Heretic, while Hexen lets you choose Warrior, Mage or Cleric to battle the Serpent Rider Korax and later the Realm of the Dead.
- Try each Hexen class to see how level design reacts to different abilities.
- Explore the new episodes for fresh story beats while retaining the classic atmosphere.
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Multiplayer Modes
Online deathmatch and co‑op support up to 16 players, while local split‑screen accommodates up to eight participants for both competitive and cooperative play, with LAN options also available.
The collection includes 120 deathmatch maps for multiplayer play.
- Use split‑screen co‑op to experience classic maps with a friend on the same machine.
- Set up a LAN match for low‑latency play when all participants share a network.
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Accessibility Features
Updated UI elements, higher contrast options, screen‑FX adjustments and text‑to‑speech support improve legibility for a broader audience, while widescreen and 4K rendering are supported on compatible displays.
Players can toggle between original and enhanced game balance, enable a weapon carousel for faster switching, and use quick‑save/load at any point, all designed to reduce barriers to entry.
- Enable contrast adjustments if the original lighting feels too dim.
- Try the text‑to‑speech option for narrative sections to lessen reading strain.
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Audio & Visual Enhancements
A toggleable Tome of Power soundtrack by Andrew Hulshult replaces the original music, offering a modern audio experience while preserving the option to revert to the classic score.
The engine now supports multithreaded rendering up to 4K resolution and 120 FPS on compatible displays, and a Vault section provides concept art and unused sprites from the original development.
- Switch to the enhanced soundtrack for a fresh auditory take on classic levels.
- Enable 4K mode if your monitor supports it to appreciate the higher resolution.
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Community Mod Support
An in‑game mod browser lets players discover community‑published modifications, extending replayability beyond the base content; mods must be installed separately and require additional storage space.
Full controller support and keyboard input are both available, allowing players to choose their preferred scheme when using community mods.
- Browse the mod library for community‑made additions to explore.
- Check available storage before installing large mods to avoid running out of space.
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