Hexen

From WSGFWiki

1 Game Information
2 Widescreen Support
- 2.1 Method
- 2.2 Screen change
3 Surround Gaming support
4 Known Issues
5 Condensed detailed report
6 WSGF links
7 External links

Game Information

By: Id Software, GT Interactive/Activision
Genre: Fantasy, FPS
Release Date: October 30, 1995
Players: 1 (plus multiplayer)
Version: This information is based on the Windows version of GZDoom, version 1.0.21, downloadable here. Note that you will need the original data files in order to play the game. GZDoom allows you to play several DOOM engine games. They are DOOM (plus Shareware and Ultimate versions), DOOM 2, Final DOOM, Heretic (plus Shadow of the Serpent Riders add-on), and Hexen (plus Deathkings of the Dark Citadel add-on).

Hexen is a fantasy themed game, based on the play-style and premise of Doom.

Widescreen Support

Method

Just go into the video options menu, scroll through to the correct aspect ratio (or to "all"), and select your resolution.

Screen change

Hor +
(Note, screenshots taken from the original Doom game, with the JDoom engine.)

1024x768

1280x800

Surround Gaming support

None known.

Known Issues

Some of the weapons are oriented to a side of the screen instead of the center. This can produce strange effects for these weapons, like a disembodied floating arm, or a swinging axe coming out of nowhere.

Condensed detailed report

MGL Classification	Hor +
Widescreen method	Native
Resolution support	Partial (tested up to 1280x800)
Singleplayer anomalies	Minor
Multiplayer support	Full
Aspect ratio support	Full
HUD stretch	No stretch
Calculated grade	B