Heretic + Hexen Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-10-06
- High-quality Nightdive remaster bundle
- Excellent remastered soundtrack by Hulshult
- Heretic and Hexen both enjoyable
- Hub-based level progression system
- Hexen brutal confusing level design
- Backtracking and switch hunting tedious
Emotions
Archetypes
Hardware
Steam Deck / handheldpositiveWindows 12-15GB VRAMpositive
Snapshot History
Positive
Negative
133
95%
374
87%
13%
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 75%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 25%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 87%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 13%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 1320
- Negative points
- 557
- Gameplay points
- 934
- Perf. points
- 47
- Rec. points
- 238
- Misc points
- 647
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
High-Quality Remaster
| The remaster is widely praised for its quality and faithfulness to the originals. Many reviewers consider it a definitive example of how to remaster classic games properly. | 49% |
Excellent Remastered Soundtrack
| The remastered soundtrack, including new compositions by Andrew Hulshult, is highly acclaimed. It is often described as amazing, spectacular, and a standout feature. | 47% |
Heretic Is Fun
| Heretic is frequently described as a fun and addictive old-school shooter. Many enjoy its straightforward gameplay and dark fantasy setting. | 25% |
Hexen Is Enjoyable
| Hexen is praised for its fun gameplay and rewarding exploration. Despite some complexity, many find it a blast to play. | 21% |
Heretic as Fantasy Doom
| Heretic is often compared to Doom but with a medieval fantasy theme. Many consider it a superior or at least equally enjoyable variant. | 21% |
Hexen Three Classes
| Hexen features three distinct character classes (Fighter, Cleric, Mage) with unique weapons and abilities. This adds replayability and variety. | 20% |
New Episodes Added
| The release includes new official episodes with new scenarios and creatures. These are generally well-received and add value. | 19% |
Class Swapping in Hexen
| Hexen now allows players to switch between classes during gameplay, adding flexibility. This is a notable quality-of-life improvement. | 12% |
Great for Old-School Fans
| These games are highly recommended for fans of old-school shooters. They offer a nostalgic and authentic experience. | 10% |
Both Games Are Great
| Reviewers agree that both Heretic and Hexen are excellent games. They provide great value and enjoyment. | 10% |