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Serious Sam Double D
Serious Sam Double DSide‑scrolling shooter where Sam stacks guns to blast Mental’s hordes.
Serious Sam: Next Encounter
Serious Sam: Next EncounterBlast through time as Sam battles Mini Sam across Rome, China, and Atlantis.
Overview
Description

Serious Sam explodes into the second dimension in this hand‑drawn, side‑scrolling shooter. Using the revolutionary Gunstacker, Sam can fire all his weapons at once, turning every encounter into a symphony of destruction. The game delivers the over‑the‑top action and chaotic humor of the Serious Sam series, pitting a lone hero in a T‑shirt and jeans against endless legions of Mental’s horde on PC.

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.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Action & Shooter
First-Person Shooters
Best for
Fans of fast‑paced retro shooters
Fans of fast‑paced, comedic shooters
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Mommy's Best Games, Croteam
Climax Group
publisher
Devolver Digital
Global Star Software
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M+50%
PEGI 12, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
70/100+17%
60/100
General
release date
2011-08-03
2004-04-12
msrp
—
$19.99
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Innovative Gunstacker mechanic
  • Distinct hand‑drawn visual style
  • Fast‑paced, chaotic action
  • Humorous Serious Sam flair
  • 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
Cons
  • Limited to PC platform
  • No multiplayer mode
  • Short overall campaign length
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Multiplayer limited to PS2 hardware, no cross‑platform play
  • Occasional frame‑rate drops in crowded scenes
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