Serious Sam Next Encounter

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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...
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PS2

7.1

good

Game Overview

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 and even the ability to ride vehicles This edition of the series also features 4-player multiplayer with deathmatch bomb tag and capture-the-flag plus 8-player online gaming for PlayStation 2

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 8-player online gaming for PlayStation 2.

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.

71/100

score

The overall concept is repetitive (walk in area, door shuts, tons of monsters come at you until all of them are dead), but the furious action keeps the game interesting.

62/100

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

Console Link
Network Adaptor 1-8

Controllers
Analog Control, Vibration Function

Memory
108 kb

Modes
Deathmatch, Full Mission Single-Player, Mini-Games, MultiPlayer Co-Op, Team Battle, Tournament, Versus

Online Features
Online Multiplayer

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