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1998 PC

A third-person action game on the Quake II engine where you play Corvus, fighting through dark fantasy levels with a blade and spells while solving environmental puzzles. Its mix of melee, magic and adventure is backed by Brom's artwork.

What defines Heretic II:

  • Fantasy setting
  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Action-packed real-time combat

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