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product_id: 4134833
title: "Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders"
brand: "id software"
price: "A$133"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 7
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/4134833-heretic-shadow-of-the-serpent-riders
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
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# 3D immersive gameplay Award-winning title Vintage DOS classic Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders

**Brand:** id software
**Price:** A$133
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎉 Unleash the nostalgia and conquer your fears!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders by id software
- **How much does it cost?** A$133 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/4134833-heretic-shadow-of-the-serpent-riders)

## Best For

- id software enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted id software brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Epic Conclusion:** Experience the thrilling finale of a legendary saga.
- • **Collector's Dream:** Secure a piece of gaming history with this vintage gem.
- • **Nostalgic Gameplay:** Relive the glory days of DOS gaming with authentic mechanics.
- • **Limited Compatibility:** A unique challenge for true retro enthusiasts.
- • **Terrifying 3D Adventure:** Dive into a spine-chilling world that redefines horror gaming.

## Overview

Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders is the concluding chapter of an award-winning first-person shooter series, delivering a terrifying 3D gaming experience. This vintage DOS-based game is a collector's item, perfect for those who appreciate the roots of gaming, though it requires a Windows 95 system to play.

## Description

Different case, shows CD not skill, 1996. Included booklet insert. 100% satisfaction guaranteed.

## Features

- Concluding episodes of this award winning first person game.
- Terrifying 3D game experience. Collectors title!
- Please note, this is vintage DOS based game (Windows 95) - it will not work on modern systems.

## Images

![Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/714KryaSadL.jpg)
![Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71GHAsWIMCL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    A Better Doom (?)
  

*by L***1 on Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2014*

It's hard to describe where to begin.  Amongst the gaming community, the general idea about Heretic is that it's a "good" game, not bad nor excellent, but in between.  I used to have that same mentality until I stumbled on this game for 5 bucks and wow did my opinion change.  Overall, even though this game heavily borrows aspects from Id Software (most call it a Doom clone I call it a Wolfenstein clone) I feel like it's better and for several good reasons.  One is the environment/setting, instead of the cliché space setting of Doom (even a cliché back then too) Raven opts for the medieval/supernatural environment (though a cliché not as much as space though).  The combat feels more frantic, consistent, and definitely easier than Doom which suffered (in one opinion) from major difficulty spikes where basically combat goes from incredibly easier to brutally difficult in a short notice (gamer jargon sorry if that's difficult to understand).  The weapons are more fun to use.  The game also has an inventory system which Id copied into their Quake series of games (not a bad thing at all).  The soundtrack is superb, a little mellow especially compared to Quake, but still fits the mood of the game.  The only thing I have a complaint about is the exploration or puzzle solving aspect of the game.  Where as Quake had straightforward levels, Doom and Wolfenstein had levels that required somewhat of a brain to progress through, Heretic is a bit unfair in its progression since there are some cases in which the only way to continue the game is to find a very well hidden switch behind a very well hidden area and also maps that have schizophrenic level design as well.  However, too many people give this masterpiece gruff, so I'll still give it the five stars because this game is near perfect.  Overall, Heretic is an incredibly underrated game, a masterpiece, and a better alternative to Doom (in my opinion).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    It's baaaack!
  

*by S***1 on Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2013*

I used to love playing this game many years ago on my Windows 311 machine.  This is still a DOS game so you will most likely need DOS Box to play it.  Thanks you to the guy who posted how to work with DOS Box in the review section on the Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders description page.  They game is still as fun and challenging as it used to be.

### ⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    i love it, and its old
  

*by R***N on Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2011*

its an old game so the graphics are not amazing but the game in fact is nice, well done, smart and different, long but not too long, easy to control but so easy to win, i love it

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*Last updated: 2026-02-04*