Hexen: Beyond Heretic (2007)

Developer: Raven Software
Publisher: id Software
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 760 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, atmospheric retro shooter with deliberate puzzle-solving and class-based combat.

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What players say

Players call Hexen a fantasy boomer shooter that stands apart from Doom with its focus on melee combat and class-based gameplay. However, the level design is a major sticking point: many players find the puzzles and backtracking confusing, while others praise the atmosphere and Metroidvania-like structure.

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