Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter
Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter is a visually upgraded and fully Steam supported remake of the original high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS and Gamespot's Game of the Month!
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Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is a visually upgraded and fully Steam supported remake version of the original high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS which was Gamespot's Game of the Year 2001 and which scored overall of 87% on Metacritic!
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is a fps, action and shooter game
developed by Croteam
and published by Devolver Digital.
Released on November 24th 2009 is available on Windows, Steam Deck and Steam Machine
in 6 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish - Spain and Russian.
It has received 7,407 reviews of which 6,814 were positive and 593 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 14.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 3.49€ on K4G.
The Steam community has classified Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter into these genres:
FPS
Action
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Co-op
Gore
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Comedy
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Online Co-Op
First-Person
Old School
Indie
Singleplayer
Aliens
Funny
Difficult
Remake
Adventure
Colorful
Sci-fi
Here is the detailed breakdown of supported languages for Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter:
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Windows
- OS *: Windows XP w/SP1 or newer
- Processor: Intel Pentium 4 3+ Ghz or AMD Athlon64 3500+
- Memory: 1 GB
- Graphics: nVidia GeForce 7600, ATI Radeon X1600 (Shader Model 3.0 Highly Recommended)
- DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c August 2009 Edition or newer
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Finished the game. I had never seen any gameplay or played a Serious Sam game before, so I went into it with no nostalgia whatsoever. As a completely new player, I genuinely enjoyed it, and I think it still holds up. I chose Hard difficulty right from the start, and I’m glad I did. It was challenging at times, but never more than I could handle. If you’re new to this style of shooter, I’d recommend starting on Normal, or Hard if you want a proper challenge. The basic formula is simple, fast, and chaotic, but it worked surprisingly well for me even without any previous attachment to the series. The Egyptian setting also works well and gives the game a clear identity, although I would have appreciated a bit more environmental variety. My only other complaint is the Kleer Skeletons. Toward the end, the way they repeatedly leap at you from around corners became predictable and slightly annoying. Was it worth the money? Yes. The fact that I enjoyed it as a first-time player with no nostalgia for it is probably the strongest compliment I can give it.
Sam, I am! My review covers TFE and TSE as one game. Like most Serious Sam fans, I consider The First Encounter and The Second Encounter together as Serious Sam 1. Not much to say when it comes to define this classic: If you want to experience a straightforward FPS without the complex mechanics and systems that modern shooters tend to layer on, Serious Sam is exactly that. Each weapon has its place against specific enemy types, making weapon switching a natural and satisfying part of the experience. The game is packed with quirky and funny secrets that reward curious players, though sometimes the reward is a punishment. The Second Encounter introduces power-ups and the serious bomb, which are welcome additions, and TSE's Mayan levels are my favourite but overall I prefer TFE's levels. Also, in my opinion, The First Encounter has the better final boss of the two releases. I want to point out that the classic versions offer a closer experience to the original game. The HD versions, on the other hand, offer a more modern experience and are best played through the Fusion version, which is the most refined and polished way to experience them.
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is exactly what it promises to be: a classic old-school FPS built around fast movement, large enemy hordes and constant action. There is very little focus on narrative, progression systems or anything beyond the core objective of moving forward and surviving increasingly chaotic encounters. The gameplay follows a formula that was extremely common during its era. You explore large maps, collect weapons and fight dozens of enemies at the same time while constantly staying on the move. The game rarely asks the player to do anything beyond shooting, dodging and adapting to larger enemy waves, but that simplicity is also part of its identity. One aspect that surprised me is how the level design avoids excessive repetition. Many shooters from this period relied heavily on reusing environments and layouts, but throughout my time playing I rarely felt like I was running through the same locations over and over again. My biggest criticism is not necessarily directed at the game itself, but rather at how my own preferences have changed over the years. When I was younger, especially during the Windows XP era, I spent countless hours playing Serious Sam 2 and similar shooters. At the time, endless waves of enemies, simple objectives and pure action were enough to keep me entertained for entire afternoons. Today, after playing hundreds of games across many different genres, I find it much harder to stay invested in a gameplay loop built almost entirely around arena combat and enemy hordes. The formula still works, and I can understand why so many players continue to enjoy it, but it no longer holds my attention the way it once did. That does not make Serious Sam HD a bad game. On the contrary, it successfully delivers exactly the experience it was designed to provide. It knows what it wants to be and remains faithful to the identity that helped make the franchise popular in the first place. In the end, Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is a solid classic shooter that still captures the spirit of old-school FPS design. It may not have the same appeal for me that it had years ago, but I can still appreciate what it represents and why it earned such a strong reputation among fans of the genre. Score: 6/10 (1) Trash (2) Horrible (3) Very Bad (4) Bad (5) Average (6) Fine (7) Good (8) Very Good (9) Great (10) Master Piece
I first played the original Serious Sam: The First Encounter over 20 years ago, long before the HD version existed. Coming back to it now was a pure nostalgia trip, and I'm happy to say that the game still holds up incredibly well. What makes Serious Sam special is its simplicity. No unnecessary mechanics, no endless tutorials, no complicated progression systems—just you, a huge arsenal of weapons, and hundreds of enemies charging at you from every direction. It's the kind of old-school FPS experience that feels refreshing even today. The HD remaster does a great job of preserving everything that made the original memorable while improving the visuals and performance. The environments look better, the enemies are more detailed, and the game runs smoothly, but it never loses the charm and spirit of the classic version. The massive battles are still exciting, the soundtrack still gets your adrenaline pumping, and the iconic enemy screams still trigger instant memories. Playing it again reminded me why this game became a legend among FPS fans. If you enjoyed the original back in the day, this HD version is absolutely worth revisiting. And if you've never played Serious Sam before, it's a fantastic opportunity to experience one of the best old-school shooters ever made. A timeless classic that proves great gameplay never gets old. 10/10 – worth every minute for both nostalgia and pure fun.
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Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is currently priced at 14.99€ on Steam.
No, Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 14.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter received 6,814 positive votes out of a total of 7,407 achieving a rating of 8.91.
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Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter was developed by Croteam and published by Devolver Digital.
Yes, Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is not playable on MacOS.
No, Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is not playable on Linux.
Yes, Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
Yes, Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is playable on Steam Machine, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
No, Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter does not support VR.
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter offers both Co-op and PvP modes.
No, Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter does not currently offer any DLC.
No, Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Yes, Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter supports Remote Play Together. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Developer
Croteam
Publisher
Devolver Digital
Release
24 Nov 2009
Platforms
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