Serious Sam: Next Encounter

 GameCube
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
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  1. Games Radar
    83
    Tremendously fun, and the co-operative mode is a thing of brilliance. It might look a bit scrappy but it works a treat. [GamesMaster]
  2. VideoGamesLife
    80
    What it lacks in finesse and refinement it makes up for in its relentless pace and continuous blasting lunacy. It won’t be the sort of game you’ll be telling your grandkids about in years to come, but it does the job and for its bargain price.
  3. G4 TV
    80
    It’s as fast and frantic a shooter as you’ll find anywhere.
  5. Game Informer
    78
    Hidden levels, new features, and cheats all await the dedicated gamer. However, it will take a seriously patient player to not only finish the game, but to go back and earn the gold medals. [May 2004, p.94]
  6. Computer and Video Games
    77
    A game where you have to kill a seriously stupid amount of vicious creatures, who lack the brains to do much other than charge straight at you. It's an absolute apocalypse and in terms of body count makes "TimeSplitters 2" look like Songs of Praise.

Awards & Rankings

52
#52 Best GameCube Game of 2004
39
#39 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2004

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User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. 05Kid
    Jun 11, 2022
    10
    im not that old but this game was my childhood istg i played it whenever i could and loved it sm
  2. Krossbone
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This game's a step above both the Serious Sam games to come before it. The addition of vehicles, alternate ammo types, a faster-pace, and aThis game's a step above both the Serious Sam games to come before it. The addition of vehicles, alternate ammo types, a faster-pace, and a points-combo system add to replayability and fun factor.… Full Review »
  3. Ryencoke
    Mar 31, 2005
    2
    This game is just horrible.
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