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Nintendo 64

Hexen

1997 1-4 Players 78% M - Mature

Following the tale of D'Sparil's defeat in Heretic, Hexen takes place in another realm, Cronos, which is besieged by the second of the Serpent Riders, Korax. Three heroes set out to destroy Korax. The player assumes the role of one such hero. Hexen introduces "hub" levels to the series, wherein the player travels back and forth between central hub levels and connected side levels. This is done in order to solve larger-scale puzzles that require a series of items or switches to be thrown. The player must traverse through a hub in order to reach a boss and advance to the next hub.

Release date
June 24, 1997
Developer
Software Creations Ltd.
Publisher
id Software
Players
1-4

About this game

Hexen

Following the tale of D'Sparil's defeat in Heretic, Hexen takes place in another realm, Cronos, which is besieged by the second of the Serpent Riders, Korax. Three heroes set out to destroy Korax. The player assumes the role of one such hero.

Hexen introduces "hub" levels to the series, wherein the player travels back and forth between central hub levels and connected side levels. This is done in order to solve larger-scale puzzles that require a series of items or switches to be thrown. The player must traverse through a hub in order to reach a boss and advance to the next hub.

Genres

ActionShooter

Modes

CooperativeMultiplayer

Studios and credits

Developer
Software Creations Ltd.
Publisher
id Software

Regional releases

Release date

WorldwideJune 24, 1997 · M - Mature

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