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Mature (M)
Fantasy violence and online interactivity and chat
Computer Games

Heretic is a dark fantasy first-person shooter video game released in 1994. The player is the elvish protagonist Corvus and must fight through undead hordes to reach Hell's Maw, where he must seal the portal of the Serpent Riders.
Hexen: Beyond Heretic is an indirect sequel released in 1995 and takes place in another realm hunting down one of the Serpent Riders.
Both games are heavily based on the original DOOM game.

Why this classification?

  • Themes Mild impact
  • Violence
    Classification marking - Mature (Square)
  • Language None
  • Drug use None
  • Nudity None
  • Sex None

  • None
  • Very mild impact
  • Mild impact
  • Moderate impact
  • Strong impact
  • High impact

Industry details

Classification date
Year of production
1994
Classification
M
Consumer advice
Fantasy violence and online interactivity and chat
Category
Computer Games
Category detail
Accredited Classifier Decision - Game
Media type
Not Specified
Version
ORIGINAL
Duration
Variable
Developer
Id Software | Raven Software
Publisher
ZeniMax
Production company
Not Specified
Country of origin
Not Specified
Language
ENGLISH
Applicant
Zenimax Australia Pty Ltd
File number
T25/06231
Classification number
CLAS-836539
Alternative titles
Not Specified
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