Activision Heretic II PC Game

For those familiar with the original Heretic, the changeover to a third person perspective may come as a surprise. Powered by the distinctive Quake II engine, Heretic II is a continuation of the deep story line introduced in Heretic. Corvus, the ~Sidhe, has survived the hideous curse cast upon him by the dying D'sparil who exiled him to the bleak ~Outer Worlds. Now, aided by the ~Tome of Power, he once again must face the evils unleashed upon the world of ~Parthoris.

In Heretic II, Corvus has a powerful arsenal of nearly a dozen offensive and defensive magic spells to complement his weapons of war. Through the essence of mana, Corvus can invoke deadly spells such as fireballs, firewalls, thunder blasts and the ~Sphere of Annihilation. The powerful ~Tome of Power can imbue nearly any spell or magic item with properties far beyond normal effects at the cost of serious mana-drain. Other defensive abilities include the ~Ring of Repulsion, ~Meteor Swarm, a teleportation spell and the temporary but potentially deadly ~Morph Ovum incantation that turns any target into a chicken.

As Corvus, the player wields a mix of armament ranging from staffs to wicked long-range bows. Through a system of shrines, Corvus's health can be restored, his abilities enhanced and extra powers acquired such as a vaporous appearance. ~Parthoris is well populated with a myriad of races including ~Sidhe, ~Ssithra, ~T'chekrik, ~Ogles, ~Caurthorians and the mysterious and ancient ~Seraphs. ~ Michael L. House, All Game Guide