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HEDON I & II
Hedon Bloodrite merges Hedon I and II into an entirely hand crafted 20+ hours singleplayer experience inspired by not only the best retro FPS games of the 90s, but also games like Arx Fatalis and Thief. Hedon mixes high octane action with exploration an...
Hedon Bloodrite merges Hedon I and II into an entirely hand crafted 20+ hours singleplayer experience inspired by not only the best retro FPS games of the 90s, but also games like Arx Fatalis and Thief. Hedon mixes high octane action with exploration and puzzle solving, creating a challenge that encourages creativity and wit.
➣ An exotic world of lore and secrets
Embark on an adventure across an underground world where ancient and medieval civilizations meet with uncanny crystal-powered technologies.
➣ A dark, eerily comfy atmosphere
Immerse yourself in the whistling of cave drafts and the humming of the mossy crystals as you ponder your next move.
➣ Brutal, gory, fast-paced combat
Shatter your foes with a lined-up axe throw, lob acid at them from your potion launcher or ignite them with the flamethrower included into your goblin-crafted shotgun.
➣ Complex, non-linear, handmade levels
Sharpen your wits and your sense of exploration - there won't be many arrows to point you through the mysteries of the Underworld.
➣ A touch of RPG (Bloodrite-only)
Travel between Hexen-style level clusters, interact with a variety of characters, complete secondary and hidden quests, and watch some of your deeds and approaches have an impact on the world.
➣ Good company (Bloodrite-mostly)
Lead the orc daughters of the Iron Division to victory. They will prove their worth when fighting alongside you against the armies of chaos.
➣ A multi-genre soundtrack
Going from tense to serene ambient, with occasional kicks of heavy metal. All spiced up with a few Alexander Brandon tracks that never made it in Unreal and Deus Ex!
➣ Six difficulty levels
Changing not only the damage taken or how many progression clues you get but also the individual monster and item placement of each map.
And don't forget the Bearzerk difficulty that completely changes the gameplay by swapping your regular arsenal with special melee weapons.
➣ Fully moddable
You can mod and make maps for Hedon just as easily as you can for Doom.
➣ DRM free
You buy it, you own it.
Photosensitivity warning: This video game contains scenes with flashing and flickering lights that may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy.
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Extra Thicc Edition
Hedon Bloodrite Artwork & Avatars
Soundtrack (MP3)
Wallpapers
Extra Thicc Edition Avatars
Extra Thicc Edition Artwork
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DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
great shooting, sprawling maze like levels, and tbh feels like a immersive sim at times but... the most important thing about this game is the thicc orcs.
that is all
Large orc ladies with heavy eaponry can't go wrong.
In all seriousness, if you like near-perfect Doom mods and fantasy/sci-fi, you'll really enjoy this.
Give it a shot! It's definitely worth your time.
Hedon isn’t just another Doom total conversion — calling it that almost feels insulting. This is a full-fledged game crafted with passion and care. Even more impressive? It was (mostly) made by a single developer. Massive respect.
Graphics are top-tier. The underground world’s textures, combined with superb lighting, create a deeply immersive atmosphere. Everything from weapon sprites and the HUD to NPCs and enemies is lovingly detailed. It has a retro look, but the engine is pushed to its limits — the “TV static” effect on portals is just the cherry on top.
Sound design is meticulous — dripping water, the hum of machines, glitchy interference from reality-warping artifacts… It all enhances the mood set by the visuals.
Soundtrack? Right after finishing the game, I went and bought Methadone Skies’ discography and a T-shirt. But the ambient work by Akhzul and heavy riffs by Breathelast also deserve full credit.
Gameplay feels like a refined Hexen — no chaos, no confusion. Objectives are logical (brew potions from gathered ingredients), and the puzzles are fun — yes, even the algebra one. Combat is pure Doom-style mayhem: fast, fluid, and bloody. The Bearserk mode turns the action into a feral, melee-fueled dance. It’s glorious.
Story follows Zan and her Iron Division sisters in a war against the Blue Baron’s hellish armies and the treacherous elf witch Nithriel. The world of Hedon is so richly built I’ve played through it twice — and a third run is calling. I’d honestly love to visit this place — as a tourist or adventurer.
Pros:
Gorgeous visuals
Fantastic sound design
Killer soundtrack
Satisfying gameplay and smart quest design
Deep lore and worldbuilding
Made by one person (!?)
Iron Division girls are absolute babes :)
Cons:
None
Hedon is a rare gem. Old-school shooter with modern design and storytelling. It looks great, sounds even better, and plays like a dream. If you love brainy retro shooters with style, this one’s essential.
Buy it. Play it. Praise it.
A very well made FPS, with a good environment and puzzle variety. I have finished only the first episode (10 levels, with ~1h/level) and I think the combat and exploring are of the highest quality. I had no bugs or crashes.
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