Heretic series

Updated: 03/05/2023 by Computer Hope

Heretic overview

Heretic game box

Type: Action
ESRB Rating: Teen
Release Date: 12/23/1994
Developer: Raven Software
Publisher: id Software

Heretic takes the player to a twisted medieval dimension where the player must fight undead creatures and bestial horrors. To fight these creatures, get ungodly weapons, such as the Firemace, Hellstaff, and numerous spells and potions. Your goal is to seek vengeance upon the creatures who have slaughtered your entire race.

System Requirements: Microsoft Windows - Apple - Linux

Windows System Requirements
Operating System: MS-DOS 5.0, Windows 95, Windows 98
Processor: Intel 486DX 33 MHz
Memory: 4 MB RAM
Graphics Card: VGA graphics, 256-colors capable
Sound Card: Sound Blaster compatible sound card
Hard Drive Space: 15 MB
Drives: 3.5″ Floppy drive, 2X CD-ROM
Controls: Keyboard & Mouse
Joystick optional
Multiplayer: Multiplayer Deathmatch and Co-Op play
Internet (via Modem), LAN or IPX-compatible connection required

Heretic cheats

  • IDDQD - Instant Death
  • IDKFA - No Weapons/Ammo
  • COCKADOODLEDOO - Turns yourself into a chicken
  • ENGAGExx - Level Warp (episode/map)
  • GIMMExx - Artifacts (a-j) (1-9) [″D″ does not work]
    • A - Ring
    • B - Mask (Invisibility)
    • C - Potion
    • D - Mystic Urn
    • E - Spell Book
    • F - Torch
    • G - Hour Glass (Time Bomb)
    • H - Eggs (Turn People into Chickens)
    • I - Golden Wings
    • J - Chaos Device
  • KITTY - Toggle Clipping
  • MASSACRE - Kills ALL monsters on level
  • PONCE - Full Health
  • QUICKEN - God Mode
  • RAMBO - All Weapons/Ammo
  • RAVMAP - Changes Map Mode [must be in map mode]
  • SHAZAM - Toggles Weapon Power
  • SKEL - All Skeleton Keys
  • TICKER - Display fps dots

Heretic II overview

Heretic 2

Type: Action
ESRB Rating: Teen
Release Date: 10/31/1998 (PC), 11/15/1999 (Linux), 1/1/2002 (Mac)
Developer: Raven Software (PC), Loki Software (Linux), MacPlay (Mac)
Publisher: Activision

Years after the original Heretic, Heretic II (Heretic 2) sets you upon an epic quest across an entire continent to cleanse the world infected with a deadly magical plague.

As Corvus, the character from Heretic, you perform various acrobatic, swimming, and climbing maneuvers to penetrate the mystery of the plague. During your exploration you explore swamps, canyons, and dungeon levels using various offensive and defensive spells to defeat insane plague-ridden denizens.

System Requirements: Microsoft Windows - Apple - Linux

Windows System Requirements
Operating System: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4 with Service Pack 3
Processor: Intel Pentium 166 MHz with 3D hardware accelerator
Intel Pentium 233 MHz with no 3D hardware accelerator
Memory: 32 MB RAM
Graphics Card: SVGA graphics, 256-colors capable
Some 3D accelerator graphics cards are supported
DirectX: DirectX 6.0
Sound Card: Sound Blaster compatible sound card
Hard Drive Space: 360 MB
CD/DVD Drive: 4X CD-ROM
Controls: Keyboard & Mouse
Joystick/Gamepad optional
Multiplayer: TCP/IP connection required for Network or Internet play
1 - 32 player support

Heretic II cheats

To utilize the cheats below, the user must press ~ key (above the Tab key) to access the console. Within the console, type the commands below:

  • angermonsters - Monsters get angry
  • meatwagon - Kill all non-boss monsters
  • playbetter - God mode on/off
  • twoweeks - Power-up on/off

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