Games Database
PC
Shoot 'Em Up
| Also for: | Power Mac | ||
| Viewed: | 3D First-person | Genre: | Shoot 'Em Up Adventure |
| Media: | CD | Arcade origin: | No |
| Developer: | Raven | Soft. Co.: | id Software |
| Publishers: | Empire Interactive
(GB) Activision (GB/GB/US) |
Released: | 4 Apr 2003
(GB) Sept 1997 (GB) 1997 (US) |
| Ratings: | 11+, ESRB Mature 17+ (M) | ||
| No Accessories: | No Accessories | ||
Summary
An Activision adventure game with an emphasis on storytelling and role-playing, Raven developed Hexen II pits players in a fight for survival in a 3D world filled with chaos and destruction.
With the destruction of D'Sparil and Korax, the Forces of Light believed that they would gain respite from the vicious attacks of the Serpent Riders. They were wrong...
With the remains of the first two Serpent Rider's armies added to his already powerful forces, the third Serpent Rider, Eidolon, stalked forth into the realm of mankind. No mercy was shown by this ravenous onslaught, and soon, the tribes of humanity fell to the Dark Generals of the Serpent Rider. For years, you have lived in hiding, biding your time, bitterly planning the vengeance that you lust for. Death, pestilence, war, famine... you will face them all on your quest to destroy Eidolon and all that he covets. Fortunately, you need not face this final battle alone, you have made an uneasy truce with those that were once your enemies.
Making good use of id Software's original Quake engine, Hexen II sets a high standard both visually and technically, and is comparable with any other game in its class.
As for gameplay, you assume the role of a destined hero and you must choose from one of four character classes - Paladin, Crusader, Assassin and Necromancer - before beginning your quest. Choose carefully as each class is different and can completely alter the way in which the game is played. You will learn spells, attacks and special abilities unique to each class and you must use them to defeat endless armies of fictitious creatures and bosses.
All in all, it's a really a standard RPG, but it's one that is popular amongst PC players, and its online capabilities offer endless replay value.
With the destruction of D'Sparil and Korax, the Forces of Light believed that they would gain respite from the vicious attacks of the Serpent Riders. They were wrong...
With the remains of the first two Serpent Rider's armies added to his already powerful forces, the third Serpent Rider, Eidolon, stalked forth into the realm of mankind. No mercy was shown by this ravenous onslaught, and soon, the tribes of humanity fell to the Dark Generals of the Serpent Rider. For years, you have lived in hiding, biding your time, bitterly planning the vengeance that you lust for. Death, pestilence, war, famine... you will face them all on your quest to destroy Eidolon and all that he covets. Fortunately, you need not face this final battle alone, you have made an uneasy truce with those that were once your enemies.
Making good use of id Software's original Quake engine, Hexen II sets a high standard both visually and technically, and is comparable with any other game in its class.
As for gameplay, you assume the role of a destined hero and you must choose from one of four character classes - Paladin, Crusader, Assassin and Necromancer - before beginning your quest. Choose carefully as each class is different and can completely alter the way in which the game is played. You will learn spells, attacks and special abilities unique to each class and you must use them to defeat endless armies of fictitious creatures and bosses.
All in all, it's a really a standard RPG, but it's one that is popular amongst PC players, and its online capabilities offer endless replay value.
