A masterclass in action design, Serious Sam: The First Encounter delivers an unforgettable experience from start to finish.
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Verdict
96%
Steam
83
IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam (96% positive from 3.3K reviews)
Critically acclaimed (83/100 critic average)
Engaging multiplayer/co-op experience
Outstanding soundtrack
Steep difficulty curve may not appeal to casual players
Serious Sam: The First Encounter is a 2001 first-person shooter game developed by Croteam and published by Gathering of Developers. It is the first in the Serious Sam series. The game follows the soldier Sam "Serious" Stone, who is sent back in time to ancient Egypt in 1378 BCE to uncover information about the technologically advanced civilisation of the Sirians that could help humanity survive the attacks of extraterrestrial forces in the 22nd century. As Sam, the player traverses linear levels, either enclosed or set on open plains, and battles increasingly large waves of enemies with an expanding arsenal. During gameplay, the player can pick up new weapons and replenishment for ammunition and health, as well as review strategic information. In multiplayer, the game has two deathmatch modes and cooperative play for the single-player campaign.
Runs well on modern hardware.
Last updated 11h ago
damn bullet sponges, this ♥♥♥♥ ain't fun
Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter is the best game in the Serious Sam series. It has the strongest visual design, level design, and gameplay. This is not nostalgia speaking. My first Serious Sam game was The Second Encounter, and I only finished The First Encounter after playing many other games in the series.
kinda janky on modern hardware unless you mod the game or play in 640x480p (which worked for me). overall good game and I'd recommend if you like boomer shooters. 7.5/10
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