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You can view a more exhaustive list on [[Wikipedia:Doom source port|Wikipedia]] or a set of comparison tables on [http://doomwiki.org/wiki/Comparison_of_source_ports DoomWiki.org]. The history of various source ports is examined on [http://www.doomworld.com/10years/ports/ Doomworld]. | You can view a more exhaustive list on [[Wikipedia:Doom source port|Wikipedia]] or a set of comparison tables on [http://doomwiki.org/wiki/Comparison_of_source_ports DoomWiki.org]. The history of various source ports is examined on [http://www.doomworld.com/10years/ports/ Doomworld]. | ||
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+ | ====[http://sc55.duke4.net/games.php#heretic Roland SC-55 music packs]==== | ||
+ | Soundtrack for Heretic recorded on an authentic SC-55 for use with a ZDoom based engine. Choose either OGG or FLAC; MP3 does not support proper looping. | ||
===Useful wads=== | ===Useful wads=== |
Revision as of 16:32, 15 December 2018
Developers | |
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Raven Software | |
Publishers | |
id Software | |
Engines | |
id Tech 1 | |
Release dates | |
DOS | December 23, 1994 |
Mac OS (Classic) | 1999 |
Windows | August 3, 2007[1] |
Heretic | |
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Heretic | 1994 |
Hexen: Beyond Heretic | 1995 |
Hexen II | 1997 |
Heretic II | 1998 |
Key points
- The game's graphic engine's source code was released in 1999, making the game very mod-friendly
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
Steam | Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders. Configured to run under DOSBox. |
- Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders is the retail release of the game, adding two extra episodes
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
H!ZONE | Although mostly just a shovelware map compilation pack (also containing maps for Hexen), it does contain some original commercial episodes for Heretic (9 single player and 3 multi). The levels include both new enemies (in truth they're just a resin of existing ones) and textures. They also converted some of these original levels, "the top 95", to Hexen, though minus the artwork and no longer in episode format (individual levels). This add-on is considered unofficial. |
- Note that H!ZONE is not compatible with source ports or modern computers due to it using a DOS program to overwrite the base game's data rather than loading as a WAD file; it overwrites episode 3. A fan made remake of the addon for zdoom and derivative is available at this thread.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.2 - Retail and shareware edition have different patches
Mouse-look hack
Disable mouse in settings then run this. Source for hack available here.[2]
Source ports
Since the release of the source code, several modified engines have emerged.
You can view a more exhaustive list on Wikipedia or a set of comparison tables on DoomWiki.org. The history of various source ports is examined on Doomworld.
Roland SC-55 music packs
Soundtrack for Heretic recorded on an authentic SC-55 for use with a ZDoom based engine. Choose either OGG or FLAC; MP3 does not support proper looping.
Useful wads
The following wads are designed to fix some sort of game data bug or a feature short coming of the game. They do not add any levels/change play style and thus are generally compatible with most user addons.
- Minor Sprite Fixing Project - Repairs bad sprite offsets and other graphical errors normally encountered when viewing the player and npc sprites. Vanilla (DOS) executable compatible!
- Widescreen fix - Repairs sprite cutoffs that occur when using certain weapons. Ideal for source ports.
Content
A freely redistributable replacement of Heretic-like assets is available at Blasphemer, forming a completely free and open source game. Art assets from the original game such as the levels, sounds, textures, etc., remain under copyright. They can be purchased from Steam or copied from an original game disk.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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DOS | |
Windows | <path-to-game>\base\[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2390/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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DOS | |
Windows | |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2390/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
Depending on your choice of engine, you can usually change the field of view with a console command, or even in the options. Try fov <1-179> or gr_fov <1-179>.
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | Use Doom Legacy. | |||
LAN play | 4 | Co-op, Versus |
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Online play | 4 | Co-op, Versus |
- A source port is recommended for online play as it adds modern networking support and simplifies the process of finding games. Most major source ports (like Zandronum) also increase the max player limit (for Zandronum, the limit is 64)
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | Requires source port. | |
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Possible in source ports. |
VR support
Headsets | State | Notes | |
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SteamVR | Use ViveDoom | ||
Oculus VR (LibOVR) | Use ViveDoom | ||
Windows Mixed Reality | This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer, or Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR. |
Devices | |||
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Tracked motion controllers | |||
Traditional controller | |||
Keyboard/Mouse |
Play area | |||
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Seated | |||
Standing | |||
Room-scale |
Issues fixed
Lag/Low FPS (DOSBox)
Modify the heretic.conf file[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | A source port is required. See Source ports. | |
OpenGL | A source port is required. See Source ports. | |
Software renderer | ||
DOS video modes | VGA |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 6.2 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 386 | Intel 486 33 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 MB | 8 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 MB | 30 MB |
Video card (GPU) | VGA graphics card |
Notes
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/2390/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (2390) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.