Underplayed Gems

Hexen (1997)

Hexen cover
Developer
Software Creations
Publisher
GameBank, id Software, GT Interactive Software, Gradiente
Platforms
Nintendo 64
Genres
Shooter, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Rating
3.3 of 5, 6 player ratings

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How it feels

A dark fantasy first-person shooter with hack-and-slash combat and four-player split-screen deathmatch on the Nintendo 64.

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About

The Nintendo 64 version, developed by Software Creations, retains all of the graphical quality and scenery architecture, has a consistent frame rate, and includes high detail and smooth filtering. This version also has four-player split-screen cooperative and deathmatch modes, although they must be played in low detail mode. Due to cartridge storage limitations, the Nintendo 64 version is based on the original PC floppy version and lacks the FMV scenes and Redbook audio music introduced in the CD-ROM version, although it has new narrative introductions to the levels.

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