In the event you thought the day’s surprises have been over, suppose once more, as Bethesda, id Software program, and retro specialists Nightdive Studios have introduced Heretic + Hexenthe “definitive re-release” of two traditional spell shooters. Oh, and it is also out proper now (thanks, Gematsu!).
For simply $14.99 (it isn’t up on the EU eShop on the time of scripting this), you can choose up two of Raven Software program’s iconic first-person shooters which launched stock methods, vertical aiming, and character lessons to the style.
Heretic initially launched in 1994 on PC and was made within the DOOM engine; Witch is a direct sequel that adopted in 1995 and obtained a Nintendo 64 launch in North America in 1997.
This launch bundles collectively the entire video games’ content material — Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders, Hexen: Past Hereticand Hexen: Deathkings of the Darkish Citadel — plus two new episodes created by Nightdive and id Software program: Heretic: Religion Renewed and Witches: Vestixes of Grandreur.
However, provided that it is Nightdive on the helm, you in all probability need to see all of the shiny new enhancements, proper? Right here they’re (from the eShop web page):
New Enhancements
• On-line cross-platform and native split-screen deathmatch and co-op modes
• Toggleable enhanced soundtrack from Andrew Hulshult
• In-game mod help (Nintendo Swap™ solely helps featured mods, curated by the crew at id.)
• An array of accessibility choices, quality-of-life enhancements, and engine fixes
Nightdive Studios simply proceed to maintain impressing — we have solely simply obtained our mitts on the wonderful System Shock 2: twenty fifth Anniversary Remasterso it appears to be like like we’ll be dipping into Nightdive’s seemingly limitless pool of retro rereleases as soon as once more.
Have you ever performed both Heretic or Hexen earlier than? Will you be grabbing this on Swap? Tell us within the feedback.
