Hexen II is the sequel to Hexen developed by Raven Software as the last of the Serpent Riders Trilogy. It uses the Quake engine, and was published by id Software in 1997.
Story[]
The Enemy is Eidolon and his four generals who each rule in a different part of the world of Thyrion:
- Famine, in the Medieval European themed land of Blackmarsh;
- Death, in the Mezo-American themed land of Mazaera;
- Pestilence, in the Ancient Egyptian themed land of Thysis;
- War, in the Greco-Roman themed land of Septimus.
Each of the generals are guarded in their lands by countless minions.
Game Play[]
Hexen II is similar in concept to its predessesor:
- There are four characters to choose from: anAssassin, a Crusader, a Necromancer and aPaladin each with different attributes and experiences, skill sets, advantages and disadvantages and of course unique weapons.
- The game has a hub based design with your character having to return to a central hub after completing tasks and gathering items in the surrounding levels.
- However unlike Hexen the characters in the game gain experience which enhances their skills and gives them special abilities.
- The game introduced rather more complex puzzles than previously.
- There are numerous items and artefacts to store in a characters inventory for later use.
- There are monsters and enemies that are appropriate to the style of the Hub.
Game Structure[]
The game consists of three opening levels and five hubs:
- Blackmarsh with three levels: Blackmarsh, The Mill and the Barbican.
- The King's Court Hub with four levels: King's Court, Palace Entrance, Innner Courtyayd and Stables.
- The Plaza of the Sun Hub with six levels: Plaza of the Sun, Square of the Steream,Court of 1000 Warriors, Palace of Columns, Bridge of Stars and Obelisk of the Moon.
- The Temple of Horus Hub with five levels: Temple of Horus, Palace of the Pharoah, Temple of Nefertum, Temple of Light and Pyramid of Qnubis.
- The Hall of Heroes Hub with six levels: Hall of Heroes, Forum of Zeus, Gardens of Athena, Reflecting Pool,Baths of Demetrious and Temple of Mars.
- The Cathedral Hub with four levels: Catherdral, Tower of the Dark Mage, The Underhalls, Eidolins Ordeal.
The Portal of Praevus was an expansion pack that added 2 more Hubs with 30 new levels, two new monsters and a new character, the Demoness .
Puzzles[]
- Loric's Bones Puzzle
- Sand, Glass and Grindstone Puzzle
- Tests of the Elements
- Canopic Jars Puzzle
- Wheel of Ages Puzzle
- Charity Puzzle
- Desecrated Altar Puzzle
And Finally[]
Screenshots from the gorgeous JSHexen II Port
