Serious Sam Next Encounter

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Monsters spawned from another dimension are trying to make The Milky Way their personal trashcan. As attempts to defend the solar system fail, the fate of...
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PS2

7.4

good

CRITICS SCORE

7.3

(20 ratings)

GAMER SCORE

7.5

(169 ratings)

Game Overview

Monsters spawned from another dimension are trying to make The Milky Way their personal trashcan. As attempts to defend the solar system fail, the fate of the Earth, and even the universe, rests with one man. YOU are SAM SERIOUS Stone, a legend in your time. Sam is our only hope against these mischievous miscreants and their evil leader, Mental.

The Bottom Line

The console-only edition of the freaky all-out action series builds off of the Serious Sam engine for a slightly different gameplay experience -- Climax has twisted the game design to feature similar stages to the first to Serious Sam games, but has added new beasts, new weapons (for a total of 12), and even the ability to ride vehicles. A new scoring system encourages players to get high scores and earn Gold Medals, which are used to unlock hidden levels, new features, cheats and more. This edition of the series also features 4-player multiplayer, with deathmatch, bomb tag, and capture-the-flag, plus a cooperative mode that lets two players go through the entire quest together.

Expert Reviews

65/100

score

If you can forgive the game's dated-looking graphics, its rather basic gameplay model, and its comparative level of ease--which is, admittedly, a lot to forgive--you can have a good time with Serious Sam: Next Encounter.

67/100

score

I absolutely love the insane amount of weapons that this title includes.

70/100

score

If you miss the old days of "DOOM" or just want a cheap thrill, then Next Encounter will help pass the time even if it may make your brain feel like it's shrinking.

Game Specs

Memory
3 block

Modes
Deathmatch, Full Mission Single-Player, MultiPlayer Co-Op, Versus

ESRB Game Ratings

This game is Rated: Mature
Content is most suitable for persons ages 17 and up. This game is likely to contain violence and blood, suggestive themes, or strong language.

Content Descriptors:

Realistic Violence, Blood and Gore