This is a demo of Legend: Forgotten Chapter -
a spin-off mod in the Legend series of mods universe.
***a note for those playing the demo with the "Walpurgis" gameplay mod (yes, it's compatible):
the text that appears in the end of the demo - i DID NOT write that nonsense.
It's a part from "Walpurgis".
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This mod is NOT Legend: Farewell Edition version 9. It is, however, based on Legend-9 level structure.
Otherwise, it uses the vanilla Hexen gameplay mechanics with none of Legend features. At least, this is so
in the mod's current state.
The demo includes first level only, - Winnowing Hall, (Legend-9 version), which has been heavily modified
and extended. Packed with numerous secrets, exploration areas, traps, evil devices and non-linear gameplay. Roughly 60 minutes of gameplay, if you explore and clear
everything. More for the first-times. Much more for those stuck on the switch issues...
The demo (or the mod - in the future) is compatible with any sourceport and does not need Legend-9 to run. Prefered platform - GZDoom, software mode (!).
Everything with Legend series of mods is tailored to difficulty 4...don't say i didn't warn you :-)
So, grab your axes and staves - and on with the show!
Enjoy,
~HexenStar
Holy crap the quality on this is amazing! I played through it in GZDoom 4.7.1 with the HexArcana mod and was blown away by the sheer expansiveness of the level. With GZDoom's fancy graphics + addons (like vanilla essence for the gamers of culture haha) this feels like an excellent remake/remaster of sorts. The attention to detail on the level design is incredible!
I really hope to eventually see the whole game remade in this fashion. Loved the sourceport/mod compatibility focus. Tysm and please keep this up!
Hey. Sorry for the late reply, i was away on a Doom-3 modding quest - for 3 and a half months, so i didn't really check Hexen-related projects. However, i am back to the sword-&-sorcery realms now, and i can tell you this:
the whole game WILL BE remade in this fashion. Although ETA on that is unclear. The thing is, that i am making these levels for my flagship project of all time: Legend 9. (and that one is Doomsday-engine only) Forgotten Chapter - is a spin-off mod and before i get to it, a good amount of time will pass.
Currently, i am focusing all my efforts on Legend-9, which should be released this fall, hopefully. Then, i will go on with the DLC's for Legend 9 (there are three of those). During that time, i hope to progress with the demo up to the end of the first hub.
Eventually, when all other projects are done, - the development time will be shared between the sequel to Legend 9 (Deathkings: The Return) - and this mod (Forgotten Chapter). That is the plan.
P.S. Detailing and ornamentation design - is my signature style.
And i thank you very much for the kind words.