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Nintendo 64 · Shooter
Hexen: Beyond Heretic
Co-op
| System | Nintendo 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1997 (originally 1995) |
| Genre | Shooter |
| Developer | Raven Software |
| Publisher | GT Interactive |
| Players | 1–4 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Heretic / Hexen |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 8 |
Developed by Raven Software and published by GT Interactive, Hexen: Beyond Heretic arrived on the Nintendo 64 in 1997 as a shooter. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Hexen. This N64 release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1995.
It came out in the N64's second year on the market. Other notable N64 releases from 1997 include GoldenEye 007, Star Fox 64 and FIFA: Road to World Cup 98. Among the 23 N64 shooters in our database, it ranks #15 by legacy score.
It is part of the Heretic / Hexen series.
Hexen: Beyond Heretic supports up to 4 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want a game to beat together with a friend
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
What playing Hexen: Beyond Heretic is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
Hexen: Beyond Heretic cheats & codes
143 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Unbegrenzt Blue Mana | 8013F14D 00CF |
|---|---|
| Unbegrenzt Green Mana | 8013F14F 00CF |
| Habe Axe/Staff/Frost Shards. | 8013F147 00FF |
| Habe Hammer/Firest./Arc. | 8013F149 00FF |
| Habe Quietus/Wraith./Blood. | 8013F14B 00FF |
| Activator P1 | D013E129 0001 |
Hexen: Beyond Heretic walkthroughs & guides
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Hexen: Beyond Heretic FAQ
When did Hexen: Beyond Heretic come out on the N64?
Hexen: Beyond Heretic was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1997; the original game dates back to 1995.
Who made Hexen: Beyond Heretic?
It was developed by Raven Software and published by GT Interactive.
Is Hexen: Beyond Heretic multiplayer?
Yes. Hexen: Beyond Heretic supports up to 4 players, including co-op play.
How long does Hexen: Beyond Heretic take to play?
As a shooter, Hexen: Beyond Heretic typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Hexen: Beyond Heretic on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.