Apex Legends vs Serious Sam: Next Encounter

Apex Legends is a free-to-play battle royale built around squads of “Legends” with unique abilities, praised for its fast, fluid movement, gunplay, and ping communication system.

Serious Sam: Next Encounter thrusts players into a frantic, time‑bending shooter where Sam must stop his evil clone, Mini Sam, from erasing ancient civilizations. Travel through over 40 levels set in Ancient Rome, Feudal China, and the legendary Atlantis, each packed with relentless enemies and explosive action. The game supports both single‑player and cooperative play, with online multiplayer for up to eight players on PS2 and split‑screen for two. Competitive modes like Deathmatch, Hold the Flag, and Pass the Bomb add replay value, while the quirky humor and sci‑fi setting keep the experience fresh.

• Excellent gunplay and movement
• Free to play
• Great non-verbal comms
• Strong hero design

• Extensive level count with diverse historic settings
• Robust multiplayer options including online and split‑screen
• Co‑op campaign adds replayability
• Humorous tone complements intense shooter action

• Squad play can frustrate solos
• Grindy cosmetics
• Steep aim skill ceiling

• Graphics are dated by modern standards
• Multiplayer limited to PS2 hardware, no cross‑platform play
• Occasional frame‑rate drops in crowded scenes