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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: The First Encounter
Serious Sam: The First EncounterFast‑paced, retro‑style shooter that pits you against endless alien hordes.
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: The First Encounter is a classic first‑person shooter that delivers relentless action across sprawling, open arenas. Developed by Croteam, the game challenges players to survive wave after wave of bizarre enemies with a massive arsenal of weapons. The title features both single‑player and multiplayer modes, including co‑operative play, allowing friends to team up and tackle the chaos together. Its sci‑fi setting and over‑the‑top combat have made it a beloved indie shooter since its 2001 release.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Action & Shooter
First-Person Shooters
Best for
Fans of fast‑paced retro shooters
Fans of classic FPS and fast‑paced action
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Mommy's Best Games, Croteam
Croteam
publisher
Devolver Digital
Gathering of Developers
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M
ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
70/100
83/100+19%
General
release date
2011-08-03
2001-03-21
msrp
—
$39.99
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Innovative Gunstacker mechanic
  • Distinct hand‑drawn visual style
  • Fast‑paced, chaotic action
  • Humorous Serious Sam flair
  • Non‑stop, high‑octane action
  • Large variety of weapons
  • Robust co‑op multiplayer
  • Engaging retro aesthetic
Cons
  • Limited to PC platform
  • No multiplayer mode
  • Short overall campaign length
  • Limited narrative depth
  • Graphics may feel dated to modern players
  • No official console ports
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