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1995 PC free 👍 86 % Very positive, 736 reviews on Steam

A dark fantasy first-person shooter where you pick a fighter, mage or cleric, each with a unique arsenal, and fight through interconnected hub worlds. Switch puzzles and backtracking matter as much as the combat.

What defines Hexen: Beyond Heretic:

  • Fantasy setting
  • Puzzles and brain teasers
  • Lots to discover
  • Dark, serious atmosphere

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