Play Hexen (g) Online

I first played Hexen on the Nintendo 64 in 1997, a port of the PC game developed by Raven Software. It arrived during a time when the N64 library was still growing, offering a darker, more complex first person experience compared to many of its console peers. The game felt like a direct continuation of the style established in Heretic, but with a heavier focus on interconnected puzzles and a grim, medieval fantasy setting.

You choose one of three character classes: a Fighter, a Cleric, or a Mage, each with a unique set of weapons and abilities. Your goal is to stop the second Serpent Rider, Korax, by navigating a series of hub based levels. The gameplay involves methodical, screen by screen exploration of dungeons, castles, and temples, where you fight monsters with everything from a simple hammer to magical staves. A key mechanic is finding switches to unlock new paths, often requiring you to backtrack through previously cleared areas to progress. The pacing is deliberate, sometimes slow, and the environmental puzzles can be difficult without careful observation. Moving through its gothic halls, solving its cryptic challenges, creates a distinct feeling of isolated, patient discovery.