Posted on: January 5, 2021
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Hexen II is an FPS classic.
And not only a classic Hexen II was ahead of its time in many ways. First things first: Hexen II is hardcore! There is no auto-map, not even any map at all, no auto-heal, no auto-save, and of course, no quest marker. The game is challenging and demands your full attention even to the seemingly smallest detail. But Hexen II always plays fair. It gives you plenty of hints and tips. You 'only' have to read them and keep them in mind. Sounds more straightforward than it is. You can choose between four different characters, each of them packed with four unique weaponry. So you have plenty of replay value. The art of chaining puzzles together was almost as creative as in many point-and-click-adventures. And this is an FPS game. Imagine that! There aren't any simple locking mechanisms like red and blue key cards. You have to obtain the source ingredient for an item first, process it with the matching machine, and polish it once more with another device before you get the desired object that opens the magically sealed door. Artistically, Hexen II is excellent. Of course, the visuals don't stand up to modern-day shooters. No wonder, since it is almost 25 years old. But the art design is creative, so it still holds up. The map design and soundtrack complete the dense and remarkable atmosphere. The atmosphere is so intense that I remember many details after not playing the game for at least 10, maybe even 15 years. That speaks for itself. To me, those years around the millennium turn were the golden age of FPS gaming. Many great shooters came afterward, but by far not in that quantity, quality, and short time range. And to me, Hexen II holds up to the kings of that era, like, for example, Half-Life, Unreal, or Quake. If you love FPS gaming, you have to give Hexen II a try. You will love it.
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