GOG.COM announces that they've added the
Heretic series of fantasy
first-person shooters to their DRM-free marketplace. This anthology of
Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders,
HeXen: Beyond Heretic,
HeXen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel, and
HeXen II is available
right here,
launching with a 70% discount that makes the bundle just USD$2.99. Here's a
refresher on Raven Software's series of DOOM- and QUAKE-engine games:
Not only does
the series bring fun gameplay to the table, but it also helped usher in a new
era of mechanics in the 2.5D shooter genre. Whereas many games of the time only
allowed characters to look left and right, Heretic gave gamers the chance to
look up and down, as well, making combat more dynamic AND more satisfying.
Past more control over your character’s aim, Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent
Riders also gave gamers an early look at a staple of modern video games - an
on-character inventory.