Get ready to experience the definitive re-release of two dark spell-casting shooters that shaped the genre – Heretic and Hexen. Developed by Raven Software using a modified DOOM engine, these games were released in 1994 and 1995, pushing first-person shooters into bold new territory.
This bundle includes Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders, Hexen: Beyond Heretic, Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel, and two new episodes created in collaboration with id Software and Nightdive Studios. The package boasts an impressive 117 campaign maps and 120 deathmatch maps, ensuring hours of action-packed gameplay.
New Enhancements:
* Online cross-platform and local split-screen deathmatch and co-op modes
* Toggleable enhanced soundtrack from Andrew Hulshult
* In-game mod support
* Accessibility options, quality-of-life improvements, and engine fixes
The bundle features two new episodes for Hexen: Vestiges of Grandeur and Faith Renewed. Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders follows three brothers as they possess and corrupt the seven kings of a realm, sparking a war that leads to their downfall. The story takes a dark turn in Heretic: Faith Renewed, where you must silence the echoes of your arch-nemesis in a fortified city.
Hexen: Beyond Heretic sends you on a quest to defend Cronos from Korax, the second Serpent Rider. After defeating him, you’re transported to the Realm of the Dead and must navigate hordes of undead to find a way back home. Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel takes the story further, exploring the true nature of Korax’s power.
Note that Heretic + Hexen requires a Nintendo Switch Online membership and a Nintendo Account for online play. The game is also compatible with the Nintendo Switch Lite, but additional accessories may be required.
Source: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/heretic-plus-hexen-switch