Serious Sam: Next Encounter

 GameCube
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
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  1. Ryencoke
    Mar 31, 2005
    2
    This game is just horrible.
  2. RuzM.
    May 5, 2004
    10
    Real good no brainer fun. Fast frame rate and loads to kill kill kill! great for picking up and playing in a 5 min coffee break!
  3. Bobthebuilder
    Jul 1, 2004
    10
    This game is brilliant and I have never played on anything better but one thing how do you drive the serious sub and what level I have found it but I cannot drive it. it just takes you to the next level.
  4. FattyArbuckle
    Apr 22, 2004
    10
    This game is DA BIZ - NEVER HAD SO MUCH FUN!! POINT SHOOT KILL MAIM AND DESTROY... Apply valium... ahhh!
  5. 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 a points-combo system add to replayability and fun factor.
  6. 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

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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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
  1. Edge Magazine
    70
    Next Encounter is one of the grandest and busiest console battlefields yet created. This is a spiritual update to Space Invaders, a one-trick pony that kicks harder than most FPS thoroughbreds, making the "Medal of Honour" series seem like a vain diva by comparison. [June 2004, p.109]
  2. AceGamez
    70
    It provides the perfect environment for a quick blast about, either on your own against endless hordes of colourful monsters, or with a friend.
  3. games(TM)
    50
    By trying to compete in the 'ultimate first-person shooter' squabble, many a title finds its grasp underplayed by its reach. The beauty of Serious Sam is its totally nonchalent attitude towards the genre and the way it plays what could be seen as its weakest card as its strength. [June 2004, p.109]
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