Chris Rhinehart
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Chris Rhinehart is a programmer, game developer and co-founder of Human Head Studios
. There, he contributed to the programming of games such as Heretic, CyClones, Hexen: Beyond Heretic, Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders, Necrodome
, Take No Prisoners
and Mageslayer
alongside fellow developer Ben Gokey.
In 1997, he left the company Raven and co-founded Human Head Studios
alongside Paul MacArthur, Shane Gurno, Ben Gokey, James Sumwalt, and Ted Halsted.
He worked on the titles Super Duelling Minivans, Rune and the add-on Halls of Valhalla
, Blair Witch, Volume II: The Legend of Coffin Rock (installer) and most recently Prey
.
Chris's father Gene Rhinehart died in early 1999 before Rune was completed, and Chris managed to focus on getting the game done - in memory of his Dad.
The final credits of the game are dedicated to him.
Human Head Studios
Human Head Studios is a computer game development company located in Madison, Wisconsin.It was founded in October 1997 by a group of six developers formerly from Raven Software: Chris Rhinehart, Paul MacArthur, Shane Gurno, Ben Gokey, James Sumwalt, and Ted Halsted—later joined by game producer Tim...
Biography
He started in 1994 in the game industry at the company Raven SoftwareRaven Software
Raven Software is an American video game developer. The company was founded in 1990 by brothers Brian and Steve Raffel. In 1997, Raven made an exclusive publishing deal with Activision and was subsequently acquired by them...
. There, he contributed to the programming of games such as Heretic, CyClones, Hexen: Beyond Heretic, Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders, Necrodome
Necrodome
Necrodome is a 1996 first-person vehicular combat game developed by Raven Software and published by Strategic Simulations, Inc. It supports Windows 95 Direct Play, which allows for online multiplayer matches. Reviewers decried the game's lack of originality, but offered some praise for its...
, Take No Prisoners
Take No Prisoners (video game)
Take No Prisoners is a computer game released in 1997. It was based on the Vampire engine, developed by Raven Software, along with Mageslayer. The engine provides a top-down view with NPC and props being sprites. The score was composed by Kevin Schilder.- Plot :The whole game is set in San...
and Mageslayer
Mageslayer
MageSlayer is a computer game released in 1997. It was based on the Vampire engine, developed by Raven Software, along with Take No Prisoners. The engine provides a top-down view with 2d sprites for the character and monsters in a full 3d environment with dynamic and coloured lighting. The score...
alongside fellow developer Ben Gokey.
In 1997, he left the company Raven and co-founded Human Head Studios
Human Head Studios
Human Head Studios is a computer game development company located in Madison, Wisconsin.It was founded in October 1997 by a group of six developers formerly from Raven Software: Chris Rhinehart, Paul MacArthur, Shane Gurno, Ben Gokey, James Sumwalt, and Ted Halsted—later joined by game producer Tim...
alongside Paul MacArthur, Shane Gurno, Ben Gokey, James Sumwalt, and Ted Halsted.
He worked on the titles Super Duelling Minivans, Rune and the add-on Halls of Valhalla
Rune: Halls of Valhalla
Rune: Halls of Valhalla is a multiplayer-only expansion to the computer game Rune.It features many new characters to choose from, thirty three new maps, and most prominently: two completely new game modes....
, Blair Witch, Volume II: The Legend of Coffin Rock (installer) and most recently Prey
Prey (video game)
Prey is a first-person shooter video game developed by Human Head Studios , and published by 2K Games. The Xbox 360 version was ported by Venom Games. The game was initially released in North America and Europe on 11 July 2006...
.
Chris's father Gene Rhinehart died in early 1999 before Rune was completed, and Chris managed to focus on getting the game done - in memory of his Dad.
The final credits of the game are dedicated to him.
Games credited
- Heretic (1994), id Software, Inc.
- CyClones (1994), Strategic Simulations, Inc.
- Hexen: Beyond Heretic (1995), id Software, Inc.
- NecrodomeNecrodomeNecrodome is a 1996 first-person vehicular combat game developed by Raven Software and published by Strategic Simulations, Inc. It supports Windows 95 Direct Play, which allows for online multiplayer matches. Reviewers decried the game's lack of originality, but offered some praise for its...
(1996), Mindscape International Ltd. - Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders (1996), id Software, Inc.
- Take No PrisonersTake No Prisoners (video game)Take No Prisoners is a computer game released in 1997. It was based on the Vampire engine, developed by Raven Software, along with Mageslayer. The engine provides a top-down view with NPC and props being sprites. The score was composed by Kevin Schilder.- Plot :The whole game is set in San...
(1997), Red Orb Entertainment - Super Duelling Minivans (1997), Human Head Studios, Inc.
- MageslayerMageslayerMageSlayer is a computer game released in 1997. It was based on the Vampire engine, developed by Raven Software, along with Take No Prisoners. The engine provides a top-down view with 2d sprites for the character and monsters in a full 3d environment with dynamic and coloured lighting. The score...
(1997), GT Interactive Software Europe Ltd. - Rune (2000), Gathering of Developers, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
- Rune: Halls of ValhallaRune: Halls of ValhallaRune: Halls of Valhalla is a multiplayer-only expansion to the computer game Rune.It features many new characters to choose from, thirty three new maps, and most prominently: two completely new game modes....
(2001), Gathering of Developers - Rune Gold (2001), God Games
- Duke Nukem: Manhattan ProjectDuke Nukem: Manhattan ProjectDuke Nukem: Manhattan Project is a platform game developed by Sunstorm Interactive, produced by 3D Realms, and published by Arush Entertainment. It was released on Microsoft Windows on May 14, 2002 in North America and on June 14, 2002 in Europe...
(2002), 3D Realms Entertainment - PreyPrey (video game)Prey is a first-person shooter video game developed by Human Head Studios , and published by 2K Games. The Xbox 360 version was ported by Venom Games. The game was initially released in North America and Europe on 11 July 2006...
(2006), 2K Games