Serious Sam 3: BFE

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  1. apokalipto
    Aug 18, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  2. nastyjes
    Aug 2, 2023
    7
    It's nice to see that Croteam is back to basics. But The First Encounter is still the best game in the series.
  3. The_D4RknesS
    Jul 16, 2023
    9
    Fun, stress healing, violent and funny! The game is almost perfect if it weren't for the giant hordes of enemies that come at you. The resemblance of this game to DOOM 2016 is incredible, from the executions to the appearance of the characters.
  4. Harthik69
    Jul 9, 2023
    6
    okok kind of game and visuals but something is lacking thats why i dont want to play this agian
  5. BARAO555
    Jun 17, 2023
    9
    the calssic sam in the new meaty gameplay and realistic art style i very like that
  6. Nick7000
    Mar 9, 2023
    7
    После плохой двойки - третья часть просто подарок. Сэму к лицу щепотка реализма, однозначно.
  7. Dco326
    Feb 15, 2023
    6
    Prica ocajna iskreno, sve je slabo napisano jako, non stop isto se radi posle nekog vremena pocne da smara bas jbg.
  8. bar0yka
    Jan 30, 2023
    5
    5.5 çizgisel olması bana göre güzel ama fazla teke düze bu yüzden oynama motivasyonum kalmadı ve sildim.
  9. farrrullll
    Jan 27, 2023
    6
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  10. Izoeros
    Jun 19, 2022
    5
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  11. Tomle1202
    Jun 8, 2022
    6
    As much as I love how chaotic it can be at times, Serious Sam 3 is a messy videogame whose various components were lazily patched together with a broken hammer.
  12. KuroZerro
    May 9, 2022
    7
    kind of disappointing i think the old games are better than this miss up this game looks like chaos you will say that the point of the game i say yes and no there must be a balanced sytem runs the game not just chaos
  13. StarkAgentos
    Apr 21, 2022
    3
    Геймплей так себе. Сюжета тут по сути нет. Игра устарела. Оптимизация даже для современных компьютеров ужасная.
  14. chumpwithnoname
    Feb 22, 2022
    3
    Boring, bland and repetitive experience. Doesn't feel like original Serious Sam at all.
  15. Siralfon
    Jan 27, 2022
    7
    Juego recomendado , pasable y entretenido , pero es un paso atrás para la saga , con todo lo añadido en el 2 y en el second encounter , que quiten todo ese contenido , y pierda la variedad de niveles hace que este por debajo
  16. BogdanZelinschi
    Dec 12, 2021
    9
    Попытка немного по другому взглянуть на концепцию серьезного сэма, которая лично мне зашла. По началу локации это тупо коридоры, но потом все нарастает в лучшую сторону, хоть и о масштабах тсе не идет и речи. Визуал меня вполне устраивает, да, возможно мрачновато, но это вообще не проблема. Твёрдая 9Попытка немного по другому взглянуть на концепцию серьезного сэма, которая лично мне зашла. По началу локации это тупо коридоры, но потом все нарастает в лучшую сторону, хоть и о масштабах тсе не идет и речи. Визуал меня вполне устраивает, да, возможно мрачновато, но это вообще не проблема. Твёрдая 9
  17. OSTRiaK
    Nov 27, 2021
    10
    "В топку укрытия. Мужики не ссут!"
    ⠀⠀© Рекламный слоган Serious Sam 3: BFE
  18. Nickolababaiko
    Oct 1, 2021
    10
    Крутой сэм 3 - это зубодробитетьный, мясной шутер старой закалки!!)) С большим количеством врагов и впоследствии реки крови,горы трупов,горы кусков от тех же трупов!!!)))
  19. Gorbunov2004
    Mar 25, 2021
    8
    Serious Sam 3 лучше во много раз Serious Sam 2 графика наконец реалистичная а не мультяшная. Появилось несколько видов новых врагов некоторые из них очень толстые и их трудно убить! Оружие все на месте кроме бензопилы на её месте кувалда а в дополнении топор который такой же как кувалда.Serious Sam 3 лучше во много раз Serious Sam 2 графика наконец реалистичная а не мультяшная. Появилось несколько видов новых врагов некоторые из них очень толстые и их трудно убить! Оружие все на месте кроме бензопилы на её месте кувалда а в дополнении топор который такой же как кувалда.
  20. echpochmakss4
    Feb 23, 2021
    9
    Эта игра офигенна.
    Плюсы:
    1.Геймплей. Пушек здесь много. Точнее оружий много, пушка одна. Расчленение... Оно офигенное.... 2.Много врагов. Сирианские быки, Арахноиды, Безголовые ракетчики, Камикадзе (ААААААААААА) и много-много других 3. Локации. Благодоря им я по географии и стории древнего мира я теперь отличник благодоря сс3. Покажется нелепо, но Луксор, Карнак, Рамессеум, Каир,    Эта игра офигенна.
    Плюсы:
    1.Геймплей. Пушек здесь много. Точнее оружий много, пушка одна. Расчленение... Оно офигенное....
    2.Много врагов. Сирианские быки, Арахноиды, Безголовые ракетчики, Камикадзе (ААААААААААА) и много-много других
    3. Локации. Благодоря им я по географии и стории древнего мира я теперь отличник благодоря сс3. Покажется нелепо, но Луксор, Карнак, Рамессеум, Каир, Хатшепсут, Эль-Гиза, Абу-Симбел я узнал благодоря этой игре. Нет я не прогуливал школу в 5 классе, раз не знал о этих местах; нет просто я играл в неё в 5 лет, а это за 7 лет до 5 класса, более менее я буду знать о этих местах. Да и сами локации, они классные.
    Между плюсами и минусами:
    1. Сюжет. Он здесь не говно, но и не топ. Он просто норм. Для сюжета для галочки неплохой.
    2. Персонажи.
    Минус:
    Пещерные уровни... Господи как меня от них бомбит... Ну по крайней мере, там саунд говно и плохо видно с ссаным фонариком.. Так еще эти скамы мартышки.... ААААААААААААААА ГДЕ МОЯ СВЯТАЯ ВОДА?????????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    … Expand
  21. VigilanteOito
    Feb 2, 2021
    8
    Campanha curta, porem legal.
    Armas legais.
    Graficos melhores, porem ultrapassado pra epoca.
  22. YuriRys
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    Реально хороший шутан,особенно в коопе. И графон досих пор достаточно приятный)
  23. ImperialYama
    Dec 22, 2020
    8
    It has potential, but it has lack of content and becomes way too repetetive sometimes. Still enjoyable for Sam Fans.
  24. Bloodnes
    Nov 1, 2020
    7
    Для 2011 года может и норм было, но поиграв сейчас понимаешь, что игра просто треш, дух серьезного сэма сохранен, приятно бегать и валить монстров пачками, но вот бегать по лабиринтам без какой либо карты удручает, при попадании в цель, кровь могли бы сделать более детализованную чтоли, эффект от выстрелов недалеко ушел от первых двух частей, которые будут существенно постарше. 7/10Для 2011 года может и норм было, но поиграв сейчас понимаешь, что игра просто треш, дух серьезного сэма сохранен, приятно бегать и валить монстров пачками, но вот бегать по лабиринтам без какой либо карты удручает, при попадании в цель, кровь могли бы сделать более детализованную чтоли, эффект от выстрелов недалеко ушел от первых двух частей, которые будут существенно постарше. 7/10
  25. HakanS
    Oct 12, 2020
    10
    This is the serious game ! Don't stop go buy and play! (AAAAAAAAAAAAAA yourself)
  26. Zhysh
    Sep 30, 2020
    10
    Объясню коротко тем, кто не играл. В этой игре есть мясо, матюки, убийства и голые сиськи!
  27. nitorita
    Sep 19, 2020
    7
    I preordered this game back in the day because I loved the franchise, but never got around to finishing it. I gave up very close to the end of the game. I recently went through the entirety of the main campaign with a friend in co-op, so I will now write out my review.

    Being a diehard fan of the Serious Sam series and playing the the First and Second Encounters to death, Before the    I preordered this game back in the day because I loved the franchise, but never got around to finishing it. I gave up very close to the end of the game. I recently went through the entirety of the main campaign with a friend in co-op, so I will now write out my review.

    Being a diehard fan of the Serious Sam series and playing the the First and Second Encounters to death, Before the First Encounter was a bit of a leap in a different direction. Croteam was clearly influenced by Call of Duty, and it is really evident. A more modern story, sprinting, instant kills, etc. Personally, I feel like that was a bad decision.

    BFE got a casual shooter makeover, and that can negatively influence your opinion of the game if you were hoping to play more of the classic Quake-like high octane gameplay. The game can feel clunky and not all that fluid to play, and the increase in movement speed may feel unnatural to some. The removal of the jump sound took away the definitive "Sam feel" (which many complained about but Croteam ignored), and some of the guns just don't feel the same.

    The game has a strong focus on swarming you with waves like the survival modes in zombie games, which gets tiring since they're overdone. You don't have much of a choice of arsenal either, since the swarming never gives you a chance to use any weaker weapons. You get forced to use the same few high firepower guns.

    Despite how hardcore of a fan I was with the series, I just couldn't bring myself to finish BFE the first time, and I ended up uninstalling near the end. Although I have finished it now, the last boss was anticlimactic with how easy and scripted it was. There are a good number of progression-inhibiting bugs, and performance could be better during intense scenes. BFE was bleeding edge in the graphics department at the time, which is a plus, but that's really all you could admire about it.

    The gameplay is glorified and gimmicky, and the maps don't seem interesting to explore since there aren't that many meaningful secrets. After the first few maps, you're stuck in the desert going through recycled versions of the same map over and over. The game isn't that long if you rush through it on a lower difficulty (higher ones make it more tedious). You could get it done in a few hours in multiplayer if efficient.

    In my opinion, I don't think I could bring myself to play through it more than once, unlike TFE and TSE, which I easily played through hundreds of times. BFE really was just a graphics showcase at the time of its release (and in a way, a Crysis-like benchmark). The game feels like a knockoff of its own franchise, which is ironic. It is still worth a play if you can get it cheap on sale, but I wouldn't set too high expectations for it.

    I give BFE a borderline 7 because of how disappointed I was with its execution.    … Expand
  28. sam90211
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    The best game is better than doom. In this game, you fight against aliens and big aliens.
  29. MrTextar
    Aug 9, 2020
    8
    ИСКАТЬ ПРОТИВНИКА НЕ ПРИДЁТСЯ, ВРАГИ ПОВСЮДУ

    Серия Serious Sam уже давно стала классикой. И хоть в ней есть белая ворона в лице хорошей игры, но плохой части - Serious Sam 2, она до сих пор любима игроками, которые ожидают выхода четвёртой части. Третью часть серии преследовали многие проблемы при разработке. Команду то и дело кидали на различные другие проекты, не давая толком    ИСКАТЬ ПРОТИВНИКА НЕ ПРИДЁТСЯ, ВРАГИ ПОВСЮДУ

    Серия Serious Sam уже давно стала классикой. И хоть в ней есть белая ворона в лице хорошей игры, но плохой части - Serious Sam 2, она до сих пор любима игроками, которые ожидают выхода четвёртой части.

    Третью часть серии преследовали многие проблемы при разработке. Команду то и дело кидали на различные другие проекты, не давая толком сконцентрироваться на продолжении основного локомотива студии Croteam. В результате подобных метаморфоз, Serious Sam 3 стала игрой с гнетущей атмосферой и военной стилистикой, что сильно отличало её от прошлых игр, наполненных духом невероятного приключения.

    Но на деле это всё та же отличная игра. Классические звуки, классические пушки, классические монстры - это всё на месте. Но не стоит говорить, что игру лишь осовременили, перенеся на новые рельсы. Изменения в игровом процессе имеют место быть, но главные отличительные черты, в частности самые большие в индустрии армии монстров, остались на месте.

    Сюжет на сей раз является приквелом к самой первой части, вышедшей в далёком 2001 году. Главный герой Сэм хочет остановить вторжение пришельцев, но для этого ему предстоит пройти терпкий путь до могучего артефакта, способного перенести его в прошлое.

    Катсцены, в основном, просто показывают краткие передышки Сэма, которые он тратит на то, чтобы связаться с соратниками и обсудить план дальнейших действий. Музыка же, как обычно, отлично подходит к игровым действиям и слушать её можно даже вне игры.

    Как было сказано выше, игровой процесс остался прежним. Мы всё также убиваем сотни и тысячи монстров, продвигаясь по уровням. Иногда встречаются загадки или препятствия, для решения которых надо что-то взорвать или найти ключ. Всё это было и в прошлых частях, но игровой процесс разбавлен некоторыми новыми врагами. Но главное нововведение заключается в том, что во многом игровой процесс был осовременен благодаря перезарядке, бегу и другим фишкам, которые свойственны нынешним играм. И стоит упомянуть, что именно здесь появились добивания, которые отлично были развиты в перезапуске DOOM.

    Serious Sam 3 - отличная игра, которая верна классическим традициям, но привносит в них современные элементы, которые лишь делают игру лучше.    … Expand
  30. dmitrykryachun
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Игра просто топ. Люблю Сэма ещё с 2-ой части, куч амонстров и вообще. Просто топ.
  31. SergeiZ
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    An underrated game.
    The visual style has become more serious. Less humor. But the fighting is still cool, and the music is just fire!
  32. erexx
    Jun 15, 2020
    5
    Boring.
    Very little like other games in the series.
    Lots of searching and very few weapons but that's ok because there's nothing to shoot.
    Crawling through endless mounds of busted rubble and trash for bottles of health pills.
    Endless waves of enemies and awesome guns replaced with sniper fights and hammer throws.
    Again... the most boring entry in the Serious Sam franchise.
  33. KrauserFear
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    Good game most playable game good gfx long game must play big game game of the century demanding in ultra settings
  34. Andreas444
    Mar 12, 2020
    6
    Enemies look a lot more intimidating compared to the older games where they looked goofy as hell which I admire.
    The OST still good,sprinting was a nice addition,but reloading and iron sights...why?
    TFE/TSE only had the revolvers and the double barrel shotgun reloading but still. Hitscan enemies which dries your health quick as hell. Also bride witch is possible to must unfair enemy    Enemies look a lot more intimidating compared to the older games where they looked goofy as hell which I admire.
    The OST still good,sprinting was a nice addition,but reloading and iron sights...why?
    TFE/TSE only had the revolvers and the double barrel shotgun reloading but still.

    Hitscan enemies which dries your health quick as hell.
    Also bride witch is possible to must unfair enemy to face in a FPS game,stuns you mid air while a horde of kleers,kamikazes,biomechanoids etc. are after you. Good one Croteam.    … Expand
  35. Dranzer
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    Un juego muy bueno, al inicio no me gusto pero luego de jugarlo varias veces me encanto
  36. Quaz678
    Dec 31, 2019
    8
    In my opinion the best game of the series. The story is simple but the gameplay is very funny. i liked the 'serious' tone and the gory aspect. Good job Croteam
  37. Genek13
    Nov 19, 2019
    7
    Played this game with my friend on his PC (split-screen mode) and was a hell of a funny experience :)
    Fun to play even to this date :)
    Minor flaws was a forgettable story and some technical problems (crashing)
  38. gold
    Aug 21, 2019
    7
    Реалистичность игре 50 на 50. Сюжет как всегда в серии. Геймплей... Не очень весёлый из-за реализма.
    Итог: 7.333/10
  39. JaydenPickens
    Feb 20, 2019
    6
    SS 3 disappointed me. Disappointed me, because the beginning of the game and first couple of levels are awful new-wave shooting crap. I want my Sam on big opened space where he can shoot cannon balls and rockets. This game ruins this at the beginning giving us boring CoD crap kind of shooting. But at least when we'll survive these levels, the good stuff appears and makes me happy. That'sSS 3 disappointed me. Disappointed me, because the beginning of the game and first couple of levels are awful new-wave shooting crap. I want my Sam on big opened space where he can shoot cannon balls and rockets. This game ruins this at the beginning giving us boring CoD crap kind of shooting. But at least when we'll survive these levels, the good stuff appears and makes me happy. That's what's good here, good old Sam. Rise and shine Sammy! Pickens approves!… Expand
  40. RagingPoet
    Sep 9, 2018
    8
    Serious Sam 3 is a good shooter even though it doesn't feel like it in first few levels. But the rest is great and final level is one of the best in all Serious Sam series(and this is a very high bar).
  41. LionGrand
    Jul 15, 2018
    6
    здесь игра стала взрослее графика более реалистична появилась перезарядка. вернулся старый добрый Египет. Видеоролики даже нам напоминают что здесь есть сюжет. Вообщем старый добрый шутер
  42. MKerogazov
    Feb 28, 2018
    7
    It's alright as a first-person shooter, but it's not following the same ambiance as all previous parts. It's supposed to be funny and there are supposed to be a lot of good (or so bad that it feels good) one-liners. it should be appropriate for kids - Sam is a rough and tough dude, but the worst he said in all previous parts was "What the..." and "Damn" - in this one, it's all the timeIt's alright as a first-person shooter, but it's not following the same ambiance as all previous parts. It's supposed to be funny and there are supposed to be a lot of good (or so bad that it feels good) one-liners. it should be appropriate for kids - Sam is a rough and tough dude, but the worst he said in all previous parts was "What the..." and "Damn" - in this one, it's all the time F*** and M**F**. And there is so much gore, don't know I liked all previous (and especially part 2) more.… Expand
  43. Al89ex
    Feb 6, 2018
    10
    The game is the best classic shooter. It's great non-stop action. It is worth plaiyng
  44. iseeall
    Mar 2, 2017
    5
    A mediocre shooter which lacks the adrenaline feel of Serious Sam 1 and 2. Instead, it tries to be a shooter with a story but it's just too shallow to take seriously. The fights are pretty easy, where the only difficulty is that you can't see the enemies properly in all the grass and destructible garbage with which levels are littered here. Levels are large, filled with cloned objectsA mediocre shooter which lacks the adrenaline feel of Serious Sam 1 and 2. Instead, it tries to be a shooter with a story but it's just too shallow to take seriously. The fights are pretty easy, where the only difficulty is that you can't see the enemies properly in all the grass and destructible garbage with which levels are littered here. Levels are large, filled with cloned objects which start to feel repetitive pretty soon. I dropped this game after 2 hours. It's a shooter and it works, but it's not nearly as fun as the previous versions.… Expand
  45. ant1free3
    Oct 17, 2016
    10
    AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA BOOOOOOOOOOM :D
  46. Captain_Chaos
    Jun 22, 2016
    9
    2/13/2012: There's not a whole lot I can say about Sam 3 except to berate you for not buying it already. Sam was the heir apparent to the throne of FPS Action left vacant by The King for so many years. Even now, Sam's games boast something Duke's (and indeed anybody else's) do not- ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥s of enemies on screen at once. If there is but one man that meets the definition of one-man-army, it2/13/2012: There's not a whole lot I can say about Sam 3 except to berate you for not buying it already. Sam was the heir apparent to the throne of FPS Action left vacant by The King for so many years. Even now, Sam's games boast something Duke's (and indeed anybody else's) do not- ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥s of enemies on screen at once. If there is but one man that meets the definition of one-man-army, it is "Serious" Sam Stone. On the whole, the Sam games deliver frantic action with lots of enemies, lots of bullets, and lots of one-liners, and BFE is no exception. The game starts off slow, throwing iron sight aiming, sprinting and manual reloading your way, tricking you into thinking you're playing yet another modern-durrfare terrorist-shooting game. But, surprise, ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥! Suddenly you've got a rocket launcher that can spit out 50 rockets without ever letting go of the trigger and you're fighting a massive army of butt-ugly aliens like you've never seen before. Welcome back to the glory days, my friends.… Expand
  47. thepatient613
    Feb 16, 2016
    9
    For those of you who have given up on FPS games, worry not, Serious Sam is here. It is one of very few shooters in general that still has essence. If that's not enough, it even has local coop. I can only hope for a 4th installment.
  48. Nerokin
    Nov 24, 2015
    7
    Sam 'Serious' Stone Is Back!

    Overall: 70% (97.4/140)

    Atmosphere: 7.8/10
    Graphics: 7.8/10
    Level Design: 7.1/10
    Sound: 9.2/10

    Balance: 6.6/10
    Controls: 7.5/10
    Mysteries: 8.7/10

    Animations: 7.5/10
    Artificial Intelligence: 5.0/10
    Physics: 6.2/10

    Replay Value: 7.5/10
    Story: 5.0/10
    Tutorial: 2.5/5
    Variety in Items: 7.0/10

    Cost-Benefit Ratio: 1/4
    System Requirements: 1/1
  49. lurky
    Oct 15, 2015
    10
    Good game, interesting storyline, pure fun instead of the boring process nowadays called "gameplay", many secrets spread across all the levels, serious firepower, amazing soundtrack, good graphics (particles in the air adds a bunch of atmosphere of ancient Egypt, detailed monsters, tons of!, realistic water and atmospheric effects, featuring properly using of parallax, but very bad lookingGood game, interesting storyline, pure fun instead of the boring process nowadays called "gameplay", many secrets spread across all the levels, serious firepower, amazing soundtrack, good graphics (particles in the air adds a bunch of atmosphere of ancient Egypt, detailed monsters, tons of!, realistic water and atmospheric effects, featuring properly using of parallax, but very bad looking faces, no SSS, but it's negligible over the other pros and fully compensated by the fun of playing this non-stop action) Along constantly repeating giveaways by discount cost it's definitely recommended to buy for everyone loves good old-school shooters… Expand
  50. Whatheage
    Jun 22, 2015
    4
    Its really bad same crap as 2 both are boring you will never experience the classics that are very fun this is totaly worse than average serious sam can be rather go and play some old school
  51. PrincessRose
    Jun 17, 2015
    7
    After playing all the Serious Sams and reluctantly finishing the terrible Serious Sam 2, it was great to see that Serious Sam 3 was again more serious than the cartoonyness of SS2.

    I enjoyed SS3 mostly, it had a sense of urgency and franticness, and amusing dialiogue from Sam, with hordes of enemies to kill. I liked the improved graphics. Hordes of enemies to kill especially in the    After playing all the Serious Sams and reluctantly finishing the terrible Serious Sam 2, it was great to see that Serious Sam 3 was again more serious than the cartoonyness of SS2.

    I enjoyed SS3 mostly, it had a sense of urgency and franticness, and amusing dialiogue from Sam, with hordes of enemies to kill.

    I liked the improved graphics.
    Hordes of enemies to kill especially in the 2nd half of the game you get insane amounts thrown at you.
    Sams Humorous dialogue, which made me laugh or at least amuse me most of the time.
    Like that you can melee enemies and rip out their eyes, hearts and can use them as a weapon against other enemies.

    I dislike that it can feel very repetitive and tiresome, especially the last level, it just dragged on and on.
    It's easy to get lost and confused on lvls, I had to replay lvls just so I could beat it in half the time.

    Overall I had fun and enjoyed playing this game.    … Expand
  52. kloplos
    Mar 24, 2015
    9
    This is an incredibly exhilarating FPS where the player has to mow down dozens of enemies at a times, frantically dodging and weaving while simultaneously shooting just to progress through the game. That along with the generally impressive graphics and the exotic mix of middle eastern and rock music makes this game a very fun and memorable experience.
  53. pesho_one
    Mar 19, 2015
    6
    Do you like frantic action in a FPS game? Do you like nice environments both epic and pretty? Do you like a nice line-up of very responsive and fun to use weapons?

    I would guess, the answer to all of them is yes, correct? And this game's answers is 'yes' to all of them. And it was really fun in the first couple of hours. Maybe even too fun (as the endless enemies thrown at the player    Do you like frantic action in a FPS game? Do you like nice environments both epic and pretty? Do you like a nice line-up of very responsive and fun to use weapons?

    I would guess, the answer to all of them is yes, correct? And this game's answers is 'yes' to all of them.
    And it was really fun in the first couple of hours. Maybe even too fun (as the endless enemies thrown at the player was a fresh concept for me).
    Can then, somebody explain to me, why this game failed to be engaging really soon?
    My own explanation is - because all of those reasons. Quake had frantic action, but it didn't feel repetitive. Half-life also had epic environments, but they weren't only for background. The weapons, well they are just "meh".

    And I would kind want to continue playing, but I know exactly what will happen - I'll go to a big open space and I'll have to shoot the hell out of hundreds of the same enemies that I already know and probably fight an occasional boss. Again, and again, and again... Only if the enemies weren't that much and time-consuming to shoot them all - I would probably want to see all the scenery remaining.    … Expand
  54. GuruGameGuru
    Dec 11, 2014
    10
    Mindless gore fest for quick shots of adrenaline. This is a old school FPS classic! No hiding, no recharging health. Just skill based face to face shooting! As in every Serious Sam game epic last level! Great music too! Recommended!
  55. BigBiggo
    Nov 13, 2014
    9
    A relentless and incredibly fast paced game, definitely not forth the faint of heart. If you want a challenge and manic gameplay then this is for you. Your index finger will be reaching for that LMB like a hooker that has caught sight of a crack rock. Story is nonexistent but there are some good (bad) one liners. I can't say it's perfect because it does get a tad repetitious after you killA relentless and incredibly fast paced game, definitely not forth the faint of heart. If you want a challenge and manic gameplay then this is for you. Your index finger will be reaching for that LMB like a hooker that has caught sight of a crack rock. Story is nonexistent but there are some good (bad) one liners. I can't say it's perfect because it does get a tad repetitious after you kill your 2000th headless kamikaze.… Expand
  56. UserSubmitted
    Nov 1, 2014
    7
    I really enjoy this game, it goes back to the golden age of shooters in terms of game-play which i like, and
    co-operative game-play is a blast, however multiplayer content is lacking with only a few maps and weapon balance is non existent. overall a great game for a great price.
  57. Perun
    Oct 29, 2014
    9
    Its just mindless first person shooter, serious sam do not pretend to be "tactical" or "real" its just plain shooting experience and its good at it.
    It looks good it sounds good, its quite cheap and have hours of good gameplay, what else to say ---oh yes
    Why have this game only 72 metascore --- Gamekult given 50 points and with "Quotation forthcoming" ...well seems legit
  58. Mahfuzur
    Oct 3, 2014
    10
    Awesome Super !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Fantastic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Fasciniting !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Bloody brutal fun Devastating... I really love games like this
  59. Rizwan
    Oct 3, 2014
    10
    I know Its The last game of Serious Sam series. Its The last and best.. In 2011 it reminded me of the old school shooters. But though its An old classic shooter its better than COD MW3 and Battlefield 3. forget Bulletstorm and Duke nukem forever. Crysis 2 and Halo is not for fun . But serious Sam 3 is for pure fun and enjoyment. Great gameplay. Its a funny , fast enjoyable, bloody brutalI know Its The last game of Serious Sam series. Its The last and best.. In 2011 it reminded me of the old school shooters. But though its An old classic shooter its better than COD MW3 and Battlefield 3. forget Bulletstorm and Duke nukem forever. Crysis 2 and Halo is not for fun . But serious Sam 3 is for pure fun and enjoyment. Great gameplay. Its a funny , fast enjoyable, bloody brutal shooter. With a Beautiful graphics and melee attacks This game Excells in 2011. I love it mostly for The multyplayer. Its The only fps shooter that has Split screen. Overall its the best shooter of 2011 . And those people who love classic shooters like doom , duke nukem , He must try this one.… Expand
  60. YntoCCabile
    Jul 15, 2014
    8
    If u like bloody, mindless FPS games with tons of weapons against tons of enemies, I highly recommend this title. It offers an adrenaline ride with a lot of pick-ups and secret locations. Also the difficulty modes are pretty good balanced. The story itself is important as the plot in Steven Seagal movies, but the game is not about that. So.. are you ready to get Serious?
  61. QueenAndrea
    May 2, 2014
    9
    Serious Sam for a long time was able to underestimate games like Quake, Duke Nukem or Halo. The fact that BFE runs on a very powerful engine capable of rendering magnificent environment and hundreds (or even thousands) of creepy monsters at a time without major performance loss is where Croteam proves that putting an effort into work creates extremely enjoyable game. The small downside,Serious Sam for a long time was able to underestimate games like Quake, Duke Nukem or Halo. The fact that BFE runs on a very powerful engine capable of rendering magnificent environment and hundreds (or even thousands) of creepy monsters at a time without major performance loss is where Croteam proves that putting an effort into work creates extremely enjoyable game. The small downside, though is rather large amount of small and tight areas but still, it's not a flaw ruining the game (I'm talking to you, Duke Nukem Forever).

    The question is - will you like this game? Yes and no. If you are tired of the same on rails structure in more 'realistic' concept and looking for a massive slaughter with non-stop trigger pulling, then this game is for you. If not, then stay and die alongside Call of Duty. I love this game and opinion is all that matters.

    Serious Sam. NO COVER. ALL MAN    … Expand
  62. CVDash
    Feb 9, 2014
    10
    This game is one of the best games I've ever played,I don't really mind the new weapons,there's alot of nostalgia left in this game.
    You got alot of mods for it,even classic Serious Sam weapons(credit to the ones that made it and lots of respect),the old enemies are back,well almost all+some new enemies like the Antaresian Spider and the Khnum.
    This game is a must buy,but if you hate to    This game is one of the best games I've ever played,I don't really mind the new weapons,there's alot of nostalgia left in this game.
    You got alot of mods for it,even classic Serious Sam weapons(credit to the ones that made it and lots of respect),the old enemies are back,well almost all+some new enemies like the Antaresian Spider and the Khnum.
    This game is a must buy,but if you hate to face a lot of enemies,well,good luck.    … Expand
  63. MikefromAngus
    Feb 2, 2014
    8
    The graphics arent that great! the story sucks! and the whole game, really isn't that great!

    but, what saves it. is the gameplay! I don't know why? but I like playing this game! its dumb, but very addictive!
  64. Alien91
    Dec 11, 2013
    2
    This is the most repetitive piece of cliché that I've seen in the last 10 years. If you enjoy repetitiveness, killing the same enemies dozens and dozens of times all the same way again and again along with uninspired music that last 20 seconds and that restart playing non-stop, level design that looks like 12 years ago at least, then go for it. You don't expect Serious Sam to be serious,This is the most repetitive piece of cliché that I've seen in the last 10 years. If you enjoy repetitiveness, killing the same enemies dozens and dozens of times all the same way again and again along with uninspired music that last 20 seconds and that restart playing non-stop, level design that looks like 12 years ago at least, then go for it. You don't expect Serious Sam to be serious, but I expected it to be somehow more entertaining than that. If unsure to buy, watch some entire levels (trailers are always misleading for any games) and decide for yourself if it's for you or not.… Expand
  65. Max_Killington
    Dec 7, 2013
    9
    All killing, no gimmicks. The little details like real-time weapon switching (press a button and the gun is immediately there no half or one second delay like many FPSs out there) fast character movement, and straightforward weapons make the sell. None of that fake realism kife to slow you down. Unlike many of the FPSs fads saturating the market SS does not pretend to be anything it is not.
  66. g0ing2f4st
    Dec 4, 2013
    5
    If your a fan of the series than go for it, otherwise stay away. They say its an old school shooter and it is. It lacks all the refinement and decency that comes with most modern fps. The game has no map, radar, or objective markers making it often unclear where you are going. The enemies are lacking decent ai and either stumble around like zombies or just make a straight line for you,If your a fan of the series than go for it, otherwise stay away. They say its an old school shooter and it is. It lacks all the refinement and decency that comes with most modern fps. The game has no map, radar, or objective markers making it often unclear where you are going. The enemies are lacking decent ai and either stumble around like zombies or just make a straight line for you, often getting stuck in terrain and objects. Enemy sounds are equally terrible and extremely repetitive. Graphics are a mixed bag as some environments look nice but characters look stiff and awkward and the particle effects for explosions are just messy often making oncoming enemies impossible to see.

    Better than Duke Nukem Forever though    … Expand
  67. Batfan
    Dec 1, 2013
    10
    The goriest and most action packed Serious Sam game yet! Want to rip out eyes, rip out hearts, rip off heads, snap necks, squash, and dismember? Feel free to do so in this game. Serious Sam 3 BFE is a refreshing take on Sam and his seriousness. The best Serious Sam game ever!
  68. bton1233
    Nov 30, 2013
    0
    A piece of absolute barely functioning as a game... it is clear that the creators just wanted money and something that people would buy. THIS GAME ITS BAD... They think that a boss fight is spamming the most retarded enemy in the game... Do not buy it is a bad choice to spend money on this abortion.
  69. SupaChigga
    Nov 19, 2013
    7
    Single Player/Multi Player (2/2)

    (If the single player is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no multplayer) (If the multiplayer is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no single player) Gameplay (1/2) Visuals/Story (1/2) (If the visuals are better than the story, review this section as if it had no story) (If the story is    Single Player/Multi Player (2/2)

    (If the single player is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no multplayer) (If the multiplayer is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no single player)

    Gameplay (1/2)

    Visuals/Story (1/2)

    (If the visuals are better than the story, review this section as if it had no story) (If the story is better than the visuals, review this section as if the visuals didn’t matter)

    Accessibility/Longevity (1/2)

    (Review this section only on Accessibility if the game has no longevity) (Review this section only on longevity if the game isn’t accessible)

    Pricing (1/2)

    Wildcard (+1)

    This is a guideline for how to properly review games. Many reviewers like to get a “feel” for a game, and arbitrarily give a game a score that they believe it deserves. This results in wildly different scores between different reviewers, and vastly different scores between similar games. This guideline addresses these problems and scores games fairly and consistently. This guideline also gives scores that are usually similar to the metacritic score.

    The review score is based out of 10 points. There are no “half” or 0.5 increments. It is impossible to have a score above 10 or below 0. The review score will change as the game gets new dlc, drops in price, or if more secrets are found through the game increasing its appeal.

    The scoring is split into 6 sections. The first five sections can add a possible 2 points to the final score. The first 5 sections are Single Player/Multi Player, Gameplay, Visuals/Story, Accessibility/Longevity, and Pricing.

    Notice that 3 of these sections have two parts. These particular sections will be scored based on the stronger part of the game of the two. For example, if a game has a lousy single player campaign, but an excellent multiplayer component, that section will be based solely on the multiplayer as if the single player did not exist. This allows games to be based on their own merits, as many unnecessary features are shoehorned into video games by publishers to reach a “feature quota”. Games that excel in both areas of a section don’t receive should be noted in the written review, but cannot increase the score past 2 in that section. However, it can be taken into account in the final section

    The final section can add 1, add 0, or subtract 1 to the final score. This final section is the “wildcard” section. This section is for how the reviewer “feels” about the game, but limits this only to this section, rather than the entire 10 point review. This section can include any positive or negative point that was not covered in the previous 5 sections.    … Expand
  70. QOO
    Nov 16, 2013
    10
    This is what a shooter is all about. No need for a story, and explosive combat. This is a game about shooting. Thousands of enemies come after you, and you have an arsenal of guns. Blast them all away. This is how all games should be made.
  71. GameBurger
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Whatever people say, Sam is still as hardcore as he was before. Great music, massive monster annihilation, big maps, big guns, takedowns, black humor and, of course, good, old, epic Sam phrases. GG, Croteam.
  72. Shaginator
    Nov 7, 2013
    10
    THE ONLY WAY TO EXPRESS THIS GAME CLEARLY IS TO USE ALL CAPS. THIS GAME IS MEATY, LITERALLY. THERE IS SO MUCH EFFING CARNAGE YOUR EYEBALLS WILL FALL OUT. OPEN MOD SUPPORT, CO-OP, MULTIPLAYER, AND UTTER MEATYNESS MAKES THIS ONE OF THE BEST ADVENTURE/SHOOTERS OF ITS TIME. THIS GAME DID THE SERIES A GREAT JUSTICE. BUY IT. JUST. BUY IT.
  73. harrydh
    Nov 1, 2013
    10
    Exelente juego para los fanáticos de la saga, y con un humor negro del mejor desde el 2005 que esperaba otra serie de SS es un shotter pero sin frenos, muy parecido al painkiller pero con humor y diseños y animaciones caricaturescas, nada de serio tiene el juego jeje, lo recomiendo, buenos graficos y deja a las vgas mas top a veces pobres de fps al jugarlo al máximo sobre todo en Full HDExelente juego para los fanáticos de la saga, y con un humor negro del mejor desde el 2005 que esperaba otra serie de SS es un shotter pero sin frenos, muy parecido al painkiller pero con humor y diseños y animaciones caricaturescas, nada de serio tiene el juego jeje, lo recomiendo, buenos graficos y deja a las vgas mas top a veces pobres de fps al jugarlo al máximo sobre todo en Full HD 1080p hacia arriba, definitivamente 2011 fue el año de SS3 recomendado!… Expand
  74. Budget_Security
    Aug 26, 2013
    6
    Like with all previous Serious Sam games, you should play the full campaign in co-op mode with friends. Only then does it shine. I played split-screen (2 keyboards, 2 mice, 1 PC) with my bro. Compared to previous games, Sam3 may be too serious (Sam1 had the right balance of absurdity and seriousness, Sam2 was not serious enough). There is still the usual witty adolescent humour thoughLike with all previous Serious Sam games, you should play the full campaign in co-op mode with friends. Only then does it shine. I played split-screen (2 keyboards, 2 mice, 1 PC) with my bro. Compared to previous games, Sam3 may be too serious (Sam1 had the right balance of absurdity and seriousness, Sam2 was not serious enough). There is still the usual witty adolescent humour though (lame in a good way). I respect Croteam for still patching the game 2 years after release. Sadly, Sam3 feels a bit shorter than previous games. The end boss fight was too difficult and it was not always clear what you were supposed to do. Worth playing if you have some Co-op buddies.… Expand
  75. Orctownorc
    Aug 24, 2013
    7
    I think this was what Gearbox was aiming for when they made their cruddy Duke Nukem game. This game really is simply FUN. You have to run and gun, cos if you stand still you get hit. And that simple mechanism in itself is liberating. To hell with tactical thinking and perfectionism! Fight! It doesn't hurt that some of the enemies are HILARIOUS! In the first battle there is an amazingI think this was what Gearbox was aiming for when they made their cruddy Duke Nukem game. This game really is simply FUN. You have to run and gun, cos if you stand still you get hit. And that simple mechanism in itself is liberating. To hell with tactical thinking and perfectionism! Fight! It doesn't hurt that some of the enemies are HILARIOUS! In the first battle there is an amazing moment where the SS character mocks the screaming of a suicide bomber and then about 100 avenging suicide bombers all can be heard coming in a huge wave over the hill. The humor in these moments is pitch perfect. Sadly the game doesn't really have the legs to outdo itself and lacks in longetivity, but certainly worth a playthrough or two...

    THE GROT REVIEW CRITERIA: After a long time writing reviews like an anus, think its time to set a few bad habits straight: Stop insulting designers. Show some respect for the design process and getting games in circulation. Hence (1) No Red scores. (2) Game scores as follows: Bad Game 5/10. Poor Game 6/10. Mediocre Game: 7/10. Good Game 8/10. Great game 9/10. Stella Game 10/10. To get 10/10 it must be a game that can be (theoretically) play-able for 1000+ hours. Not only great but near endless fun. Games may be bad or poor but making them should earn respect. Thus even the worst POS will still be a 5/10. 0/10 no longer exists in my vocabulary. Yellow is the new red. For the sake of accountability: you can reply if needed: Orctowngrot: Tim Rawlins: timtimjp@yahoo.com    … Expand
  76. BoTheMastaOfAll
    Aug 20, 2013
    9
    Holy effecient engine. Great graphics and the game runs smooth as well. There can literally be 100 enemies on screen and I don't even notice a dent in the performance. Now about the that matters...

    Guns are fun as hell, enemies are fun as hell. Shooting is fluid and fast and awesome. No health regen? Just the way I like it. This game is basically what Duke Nukem Forever should have    Holy effecient engine. Great graphics and the game runs smooth as well. There can literally be 100 enemies on screen and I don't even notice a dent in the performance. Now about the that matters...

    Guns are fun as hell, enemies are fun as hell. Shooting is fluid and fast and awesome. No health regen? Just the way I like it. This game is basically what Duke Nukem Forever should have been. You can carry all your guns at once, and the focus is definately on killing everything. It's difficulty settings are actually accurate as well. Normal is actually a little challenging, while the harder difficulties warrant bringing a friend in. Mental stands out as well. All enemies are invis? AWESOME!

    Buy this game. Encourage the making of games like this.    … Expand
  77. CriticalStrike
    Aug 1, 2013
    10
    An absolutely fantastic game built on an equally fantastic engine. Fair warning, this is not a cinematic or story driven game. This is a worthy successor to the classic Doom-type shooters of the 90's where the weapons feel powerful and the enemies don't mess around by attacking one at a time. This is a "you vs. a horde" experience. And it's a bloody one. The graphics are downrightAn absolutely fantastic game built on an equally fantastic engine. Fair warning, this is not a cinematic or story driven game. This is a worthy successor to the classic Doom-type shooters of the 90's where the weapons feel powerful and the enemies don't mess around by attacking one at a time. This is a "you vs. a horde" experience. And it's a bloody one. The graphics are downright impressive for such a small developer, and only add to the fun. The game could use a few more cut-scenes or at least some more radio banter between Sam and HQ to help narrate the story, but overall, a highly recommended title.… Expand
  78. WATCHAMACOLITE
    Jul 27, 2013
    7
    My friend recommended this game to me on steam, it was some 5$. I haven't played the game much, but i have to say, the poor quality drove me away from it. I'm not saying poor quality is bad, i mean look at tetris, the #1 most popular game in the world. It looks to be an interesting game in the future, but compared to all the different videogame stereotypes today, i was expecting a bit more.
  79. tayfuntuna
    Jul 25, 2013
    6
    I've loved Serious Sam series for being fast and reckless. Now the game has become ridiculously realistic, giving you an automatic rifle, which has an ammo clip capable of bringing down an enemy or two. You keep reloading while thirty enemy is running at you at full speed. The game looks great, but when even the enemy's dying animation is scripted, there are absolutely no magical momentsI've loved Serious Sam series for being fast and reckless. Now the game has become ridiculously realistic, giving you an automatic rifle, which has an ammo clip capable of bringing down an enemy or two. You keep reloading while thirty enemy is running at you at full speed. The game looks great, but when even the enemy's dying animation is scripted, there are absolutely no magical moments to enjoy. When you get the true weapons of destruction, the game is already close to the end. Great concept, good graphics, yet it's hardly fun.… Expand
  80. KingShree
    Jul 25, 2013
    8
    For as a fan this game is just exactly what i wanted. If u expect classic old school gameplay with tons of enemies and great arsenal of guns this is your game. Graphics are great, variety of enemies is thinner than SS2 but still very large, guns are classic from double shotgun to cannon. Now to the downgrades, level design simply sucks, two of the guns are available only as secrets. GameFor as a fan this game is just exactly what i wanted. If u expect classic old school gameplay with tons of enemies and great arsenal of guns this is your game. Graphics are great, variety of enemies is thinner than SS2 but still very large, guns are classic from double shotgun to cannon. Now to the downgrades, level design simply sucks, two of the guns are available only as secrets. Game is starting very slowly and first few levels feel like its not Serious Sam. Despite theese the game is very good, one of the best in SS series.… Expand
  81. XXDragoNXX
    Jul 20, 2013
    9
    The classic monster killing Sam is back in a new game, better then ever.
    Good graphics, fun gameplay, and 100`s of monsters rushing you at once!! This is just pure, raw fun.
    Pick it up now!
  82. Dagwoodx420x666
    Jul 18, 2013
    9
    A breath of fresh air in the FPS genre. Just pure carnage from the get-go. Serious Sam 3 knows exactly the type of game it is meant to be and executes the concept to near perfection. You'll slaughter thousands of dangerous (and fairly harmless) monsters and aliens throughout your quest and you'll enjoy almost every minute.

    The game looks pretty damn good (nothing special but still,    A breath of fresh air in the FPS genre. Just pure carnage from the get-go. Serious Sam 3 knows exactly the type of game it is meant to be and executes the concept to near perfection. You'll slaughter thousands of dangerous (and fairly harmless) monsters and aliens throughout your quest and you'll enjoy almost every minute.

    The game looks pretty damn good (nothing special but still, solid.) and the environments are a bit stale at times. I found the darker interior levels to be a nice remedy to the desert landscapes the series is known for however. All levels work great as far as mixing up different challenging combinations of Mental's minions to throw at Sam.

    Worth the price for that last level alone. I've never felt so heroic playing a video game.    … Expand
  83. AWG
    Jun 22, 2013
    8
    This game starts as a solid 8 and keeps this status through the whole game. Almost. Because the last level is so awesome (dem hoards, dem continuous respawn) that it alone adds a point and makes Serious Sam 3: BFE a solid 9 and one of the most funny FPS in the history of vidya. Then the final boss battles arrives and the game is a 8 again (a jetpack? Iron bars? Really?).
    But a    This game starts as a solid 8 and keeps this status through the whole game. Almost. Because the last level is so awesome (dem hoards, dem continuous respawn) that it alone adds a point and makes Serious Sam 3: BFE a solid 9 and one of the most funny FPS in the history of vidya. Then the final boss battles arrives and the game is a 8 again (a jetpack? Iron bars? Really?).
    But a disappointing finale doesn't change the fact that the rest of the game is pure gold.    … Expand
  84. Gamer147
    Jun 15, 2013
    5
    The game had the potential to surpass Serious Sam 1, yet, I found the main drawback was the poor attempt at a larger map, more secrets and most horribly, puzzles. THIS GAME HAD TOO MUCH WALKING, I DID NOT BUY IT TO WALK FOR 5 HOURS.

    PLEASE, developers, if you're reading this, don't make Serious Sam 4 as confusing, I ended up walking for atleast 20 minutes on some occasions in 3. LESS    The game had the potential to surpass Serious Sam 1, yet, I found the main drawback was the poor attempt at a larger map, more secrets and most horribly, puzzles. THIS GAME HAD TOO MUCH WALKING, I DID NOT BUY IT TO WALK FOR 5 HOURS.

    PLEASE, developers, if you're reading this, don't make Serious Sam 4 as confusing, I ended up walking for atleast 20 minutes on some occasions in 3. LESS WALKING, MORE ENEMIES AND MERCILESS KILLING. (And more guns, more guns never hurt)    … Expand
  85. Siberman44
    May 31, 2013
    9
    A pretty decent game and one of the best "SHOOT THE OUT OF EVERY ALIEN WHILE LOOKING AWESOME DOING IT". First it has a pretty big campaign(the campaign can be completed in about 6-7 hours but you will mostly find your self stuck in a point for hours so the life span can arouse to about 20 hours according on how good you are at slaughtering aliens). Killing those while saving the worldA pretty decent game and one of the best "SHOOT THE OUT OF EVERY ALIEN WHILE LOOKING AWESOME DOING IT". First it has a pretty big campaign(the campaign can be completed in about 6-7 hours but you will mostly find your self stuck in a point for hours so the life span can arouse to about 20 hours according on how good you are at slaughtering aliens). Killing those while saving the world feels great and all this blood and killing effects just leaves you a sense of joy as you kill countless aliens. Also this game combines excellent music with the shooting effect and MOST importantly Serious Sam's quotes which are clever, BAD-ASS and hilarious. On the other hand the drawbacks are that the game is HARD if you aren't playing co-op you will get stuck a lot and some battles just don t seem to end and you are like NO please NOT another horde of kleers again" But anyway this game is great and deserves a 9! also the co-op is outstanding as you and your partner can cooperate in order to set traps and make up other clever plans in order to overpower the hoards and the multiplayer is running quite smoothly as you won t get almost any lag at all!! I suggest this game to all of you!… Expand
  86. Neddy
    May 29, 2013
    9
    SS3 won me over. (The First and Second Encounters were good to me ten years ago. I enjoyed the HD remakes recently, since it was years since I played the originals.) SS3 is preferable to the first games. I liked that it was all much the same as before. However, I loved that it rarely locked you in a small arena to deal with it. The alien models are better as you'll see in a review withSS3 won me over. (The First and Second Encounters were good to me ten years ago. I enjoyed the HD remakes recently, since it was years since I played the originals.) SS3 is preferable to the first games. I liked that it was all much the same as before. However, I loved that it rarely locked you in a small arena to deal with it. The alien models are better as you'll see in a review with screenshots. There's the guns and the time to deal with them.

    My only slight criticisms are these: The secrets are sometimes hard to find. Without secrets guides, I might not have found many. By level five a couple of music riffs had become repetitive, and weren't pleasant to start with. (I'm thinking those descending four notes on the wind instrument played to destruction.) The set design used up to level five had got slightly tiresome, because you had to search over many backstreets. (I got lost in level four.) Not enough sniper rifle action. I had to search online to work out how to defeat the final big guy, (but check Netrisca first). These were only niggling faults.

    Other than that, have a ball. SS3 delivers all kinds of fun. Sometimes you have to pick your way through hundreds of easy kills. Sometimes your faced by wave of very agressive foes; followed by another wave, with plenty of ammo. (It was never too tough though, and I think it was easier to manage than ever before.) Kleer were quicker and leapt further. One particular kleer I remember, although it was only A.I., seriously had it in for me badly. Those smaller rocketeer enemies would literally blast the set apart to get at you. (All by accident because they were shooting in your direction as you took cover, but it felt real. They kept on shooting.)

    There are levels in that game, where I think back, and will love to play again. It's new style allows tactical play, and you can pick you ememies off whilst revelling in the whole experience. The cameraderie adds to it. The set design can be gorgeous. Some of the levels take you away somewhere.

    [My favourite line: "Sh*t: space monkeys.]    … Expand
  87. JimCorbett
    May 18, 2013
    7
    SS3 came as a surprise to me. I never played any of the previous games in the series and this one was quite fun. It's a fast paced FPS where you slaughter hordes of aliens in your bid to save the planet. The story is paper thin and not particularly interesting, but it does enough to give you reason to go from level to level. The combat is fluid and very entertaining. The graphics areSS3 came as a surprise to me. I never played any of the previous games in the series and this one was quite fun. It's a fast paced FPS where you slaughter hordes of aliens in your bid to save the planet. The story is paper thin and not particularly interesting, but it does enough to give you reason to go from level to level. The combat is fluid and very entertaining. The graphics are pretty average and the voice acting sounds are average as well. If you enjoy mindless shooting then you'll probably enjoy SS3. It also has campaign co-op and versus multiplayer modes for those of you that enjoy that kind of stuff.… Expand
  88. sinadoom
    Apr 25, 2013
    6
    Given that 2011 was a pretty big year for games, Serious Sam 3 was different to all the other shooters released in that year because it's so old school. It's not trying to be modern or adopt conventions, rather bringing back a game which plays somewhat like Doom and almost identically to a game called Will Rock. Only gain health and ammo from glowing pickups, no cutscenes to interrupt theGiven that 2011 was a pretty big year for games, Serious Sam 3 was different to all the other shooters released in that year because it's so old school. It's not trying to be modern or adopt conventions, rather bringing back a game which plays somewhat like Doom and almost identically to a game called Will Rock. Only gain health and ammo from glowing pickups, no cutscenes to interrupt the flow mid-level and minimal use of aiming down sights. And almost no story or much attention to make levels feel meaningful. And absolutely no attempt at realism. In Serious Sam 3, you get to fight a variety of enemies which are distinctly recognisable and because they come in unbelievably large volumes, and you can sprint ridiculously fast, the game achieves the most fundamental objective of an FPS: to make the action fast-paced and intense. The melee is satisfying, you get unlimited pistol ammo and the game mechanics are very solid. Controls are simple and satisfying. Simple things like changing the way your crosshair looks and disabling headbob and even the ability to switch seamlessly between first and third person view whilst in-game with the press of a button are all great additions. The environments are purposely out of proportion to give you room, so that's why the game allows you to have field of view of up to 120 degrees although one disadvantage of everything being so wide is that it's easy to get lost. Yet despite all the old-school gameplay and premise, Serious Sam 3 has great graphics (especially the lighting and blood effects), smooth framerate, minimal texture pop-in and a distinct style, because it uses Serious Engine 3 (and not something generic like Unreal Engine 3). You can also play both the survival modes and campaign in co-op locally with a friend, which almost no other PC shooters do. That said, old school shooters don't work very well with controller. All in all though, Serious Sam 3 is a pleasant change from the more complex modern shooter. It takes everything back to basics yet still delivers an exciting FPS experience. My main complaint is that it's not really gripping because there's nothing which makes you want to continue playing. Of course, games like this naturally get repetitive since they're so minimalistic in their content. To get an idea of what this game is, think of Battlefield 3 as a whole and imagine the exact opposite. Then you get Serious Sam 3. Two very different games, two very different motives. If you hate modern shooters, you'll love this game. If you're a console gamer, you'll hate this.… Expand
  89. Speed4Runs
    Mar 6, 2013
    7
    Serious Sam 3: BFE is an awesome game. Personally, this is my favourite game of the last years.
    Now, let's get into the review. Serious Sam 3 brings out FPS arena mechanics (such as fast gameplay and a lot of weapons) and tactic FPS mechanics (such as aiming and reload) and merges them into a fully and solid gameplay. In fact, this way allows the game to be liked by any FPS player    Serious Sam 3: BFE is an awesome game. Personally, this is my favourite game of the last years.
    Now, let's get into the review. Serious Sam 3 brings out FPS arena mechanics (such as fast gameplay and a lot of weapons) and tactic FPS mechanics (such as aiming and reload) and merges them into a fully and solid gameplay. In fact, this way allows the game to be liked by any FPS player (although 85% of the gameplay is arena-style). The single-player features a lot of enemies and very hard/adrenaline moments, all mixed with extremely cool metal music and appropriate environmental music themes. Finally, this is the game that features a solid plot, although not so deep, but which still contains some twists and, of course, Serious Sam's "epic" dialogues. The game is moddable and people can make extra contents such as extra missions and maps, multiplayer included. By the way, the multiplayer is just like the SS:HD remakes, which is cool. This makes the longevity very good. Graphically, the game is very good. The maps are very well structured and detailed, and there are a lot of excellent particles effects (for example, when you make dust, you see shadows which get filtered by it). Even the performance is good, infact, this is the only game that allowed me to play good graphics with full stable 30+ FPS. This is probably the only very good game that came out these years, I'm very happy with it. Technique (Avg{Graphics, performance}): 6+ (6.25); GamePlay: 7- (6.75); Plot: 6; Longevity: 6½ (6.5); Audio: 7. Avg: 6½. Bonus "innovative gameplay" (+0.5 (=7)). Rank: 7. Super!    … Expand
  90. huschnikow
    Feb 28, 2013
    9
    Okay, Croteam, kickass game, but I`d really like you to consider my feedback:

    First of all, I really loved Serious Sam 2. I loved the comic style, it fit the overall humor, the exaggerated weapons, dumb characters, pop culture references and even a voiced NETRICSA. But that wasn`t what I missed most about BFE. What really sucks is Egypt. It`s either sun or tombs, palms or ruins,    Okay, Croteam, kickass game, but I`d really like you to consider my feedback:

    First of all, I really loved Serious Sam 2. I loved the comic style, it fit the overall humor, the exaggerated weapons, dumb characters, pop culture references and even a voiced NETRICSA. But that wasn`t what I missed most about BFE.

    What really sucks is Egypt. It`s either sun or tombs, palms or ruins, sometimes a deserted city. The environment felt just dead. It wasn`t fun to shoot it to bits because it was dead anyways.

    There you did a hell of a job in SS 2: We had NPCs running around, beautiful jungles, medieval castles and towns, an asian carnival and palace, army bases, lava worlds and wonderful futuristic cities.
    In BFE we had a dead Egypt.

    I know SS 2 got criticized a lot, but it still remains my all time favorite because of it`s diversity and how alive it felt. You really grew to like the Sirian council and the different inhabitants. The soundtrack was awesome and Sam`s speech on Kronor still gives me the chills.

    So please don`t scrap everything you did in SS2, because a lot of it rocked. Don`t be afraid of a little Story, because that doesn`t mean you can`t mow down a ton of enemies in the same game. For SS 4 I`d love to see Sam planet hopping chasing mental, through beautiful, interesting and funny environments and interacting with people. Don`t let the hardcore fans pin you down to making the same game over and over again, because that`s what you`ve been doing since Serious Sam HD. I bet you had tons of talks about the reload mechanism in BFE because it felt like a huge change, but hands down, it`s nothing.

    So please, make the fourth one a lively one again :)
    But even if you won`t, I`d still buy it so you can make a fifth one.

    A Serious Sam 2 Fan    … Expand
  91. freeknik
    Feb 28, 2013
    10
    Croteam is one of those developers who still knows how to make a fast-placed, old-school and totally funny shooter. I'm very excited by the Serious Sam 3: BFE, 'cause it brings back old good memories of playing games, where you just need to relax and shoot motherf*cking enemies! Especially I'm glad that Croats listened to their fans and cooperate with band Undercode again, 'cause withCroteam is one of those developers who still knows how to make a fast-placed, old-school and totally funny shooter. I'm very excited by the Serious Sam 3: BFE, 'cause it brings back old good memories of playing games, where you just need to relax and shoot motherf*cking enemies! Especially I'm glad that Croats listened to their fans and cooperate with band Undercode again, 'cause with their music Sam is Serious in a full power of this word. Thanks for this awesome game, Croteam, I missed you, guys, and I'm glad you back!… Expand
  92. Sergeant_MarkIV
    Feb 18, 2013
    10
    Sometimes this game suffers with repetitive gameplay, in special on these maps where most of enemies have machineguns and you need to use cover often, and Deathmatch is not really fun. But the beautiful graphics, highly detailed scenarios, the epic music score, and the senseless violence, and the perfect coop mechanics are not affected by it. I think this is one of the best games of thisSometimes this game suffers with repetitive gameplay, in special on these maps where most of enemies have machineguns and you need to use cover often, and Deathmatch is not really fun. But the beautiful graphics, highly detailed scenarios, the epic music score, and the senseless violence, and the perfect coop mechanics are not affected by it. I think this is one of the best games of this generation.… Expand
  93. reggaetonfreak
    Jan 7, 2013
    10
    This game has gorgeous graphics and physics. Im astonished, im playing in a Lenovo Y460p and I play with no hiccups. Im just amazed. About game play, if you played the first Sams you are gonna love this one, is like the old stuff with gorgeous graphics lol. Have fun!!
  94. Viacota
    Jan 5, 2013
    10
    Había jugado el SS: HD The First Encounter y me había parecido "bien". Pero SS 3 trae un aire fresco lleno de aación. Los gráficos son estupendos, las armas se ven muy bien, gran cantidad de enemigos. La historia es simple pero baaa a quien le importa solo ponte a disparar o aplastar. Para el género hardcore shooter es increible.
  95. Nevermind
    Jan 2, 2013
    9
    Serious sam 3 offers some great gameplay moments, but after a while I have to wonder why I am playing such a sadistic game. Take some of the enemies for example: the flying helicopter thing that can be a pain to hit and the teleporting witch that moves your aim around when you have to hit it. Overall the game is good, especially for the price,but some of the moments are unbearingly hard,Serious sam 3 offers some great gameplay moments, but after a while I have to wonder why I am playing such a sadistic game. Take some of the enemies for example: the flying helicopter thing that can be a pain to hit and the teleporting witch that moves your aim around when you have to hit it. Overall the game is good, especially for the price,but some of the moments are unbearingly hard, and some are basically a walk in a park. On an unrelated subject, Sam's comments seem now seriously overdone , and quickly become dull and boring. I can't help remembering in previous SS games the badly sampled "now that's what I'm talking about" just as you got some real weapon, but in SS3 Sam always talks. And the impression he gives is not good. I mean, really, why would I ever want to imagine myself being such a shovinistic idiot as Sam is trying to be? "Ugh I am gonna destroy this, 'cause I am a moron" No, Thank You.… Expand
  96. mAs7eRa
    Dec 27, 2012
    2
    I just can't believe how can such a game be ruined like that. First of all, I'll start with the graphics. I really like them! That's something that made me really want to play this game. I was with the thought "Imagine the old SS, but with such amazing graphics, would be insane". But no, that's the only good thing about the game. The old SS were fun, with great variety of levels amount andI just can't believe how can such a game be ruined like that. First of all, I'll start with the graphics. I really like them! That's something that made me really want to play this game. I was with the thought "Imagine the old SS, but with such amazing graphics, would be insane". But no, that's the only good thing about the game. The old SS were fun, with great variety of levels amount and design. The new game is just pathetic. It starts for a short time at a city, has a bit of cave levels and ends in the desert. Before you had jungles, Egypt levels, you had puzzles, you had secret levels with islands and so on. This game is just TOO SHORT and boring. It reminds you a bit of the old one, it has better graphics, but the gameplay can be compared to 40% of the old one's. It has great potential, but bad investment. It feels like the developers didn't put enough time/effort on it (or mainly on the level + enemy AI). To be honest, the first time I was playing this game, the moment where I got really excited was at the last level! AT THE END! I remember my thoughts "Ah, they put a jetpack, this game is gonna get really interesting and a bit different", I finally started to enjoy it. And then, for my disappointment I realized that I was playing the last level. Yes if you want to complete the levels at 100% it will take you some time(some levels around an hour), but the levels are FEW. It is even possible to run through the levels, kill 60% of the monsters and finish the game. Maybe it is just me, but I am hugely disappointed. I expected much more, and I am really happy that I did not buy the game at full price. In my opinion, if you get it, definitely buy it with a promotion. No wonder steam is giving 85% discount for it at the winter sales! I really hope they will put more effort in SS4 if there is such, because the game really has potential, but is not a complete product.… Expand
  97. Jakkar
    Dec 6, 2012
    4
    This isn't Serious Sam. To call a Sam game repetitive would seem redundant, but I can find no better word to describe the cause of the boredom and frustration I felt in trying to complete this game.

    Taunting you for hours, initially, with gameplay necessitating the use of cover while reloading low-power modern military weapons and fighting firearm-wielding humanoids mixed up with    This isn't Serious Sam. To call a Sam game repetitive would seem redundant, but I can find no better word to describe the cause of the boredom and frustration I felt in trying to complete this game.

    Taunting you for hours, initially, with gameplay necessitating the use of cover while reloading low-power modern military weapons and fighting firearm-wielding humanoids mixed up with 'endless spider crab things', it finally opens up to real large-scale setpiece runs against hordes of foes, but forgets any of the lessons of pacing and most of the depth and fun inherent to enemy behaviour in the original games.

    Eventually you come to fight hordes so large it feels more like a gruelling job of endlessly mopping the same floor in a club toilet as wave after wave of drunkards arrive to vomit across the tiles. You will spend hours simply 'wiping' massive groups of identical enemies with sustained fire, the pattern of projectile dodging repeating ad nauseum until you're subconsciously going through the motions unharmed. To counteract this most of the larger enemies and many smaller examples can do catastrophic, ridiculous amounts of damage to Sam, and one mistake can send you back to your last quicksave. If you play above Normal difficulty there will be so very many of these.

    Animations are dreadful, enemies are a mixture of poorly recreated old and illogical new, most foes follow the precise same AI routines and the level design is complicated yet utterly boring. Dialogue is unbearable and has none of the deranged snappiness of the classic games, focusing instead on crude, peurile humour and military grunt cliches. There's also far too much of it, in cutscenes instead of voiceover.

    A very bland copy of the original information database makes a return in painfully 'console' form, with no controls, no text scrolling, and a very slow wait for any information on the subjects in question.

    In the end the only thing I liked about it was the way Gnaar's heads explode when you unload a coach gun into their optic orbit.

    Painful. I'm going to buy the HD classics on Steam now to cleanse myself of this travesty. I don't know what happened to Croteam to lead them to lose the soul of Sam so completely, and attempt a poor copy years later.    … Expand
  98. duce
    Oct 28, 2012
    2
    The good: Great graphics, enormous maps, hordes of enemies

    The bad: Very inconsistent game play. Some areas border on impossible, while the bulk is too easy. The tragic: Jewel of the Nile DLC - 2nd map has a spot where C4 is to be used. Just does not work, after using the C4 the spot it is supposed to stick to remains on screen, just floating in mid-air. 3rd map requires insanely    The good: Great graphics, enormous maps, hordes of enemies

    The bad: Very inconsistent game play. Some areas border on impossible, while the bulk is too easy. The tragic: Jewel of the Nile DLC - 2nd map has a spot where C4 is to be used. Just does not work, after using the C4 the spot it is supposed to stick to remains on screen, just floating in mid-air. 3rd map requires insanely tedious jumping. This destroys any flow in the game and is very frustrating. Overall: if you are OK with most of the game going by quickly and needing to spend 70% of your time trying to get past 5% of the game, then buy it. If you are looking for consistent game play, look elsewhere.    … Expand
  99. Venku
    Sep 23, 2012
    10
    ............ awesome ......... i think no one can see the best shooting game than it ever before ............ __ :) ..... :)
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  100. Carnifex
    Sep 18, 2012
    9
    Serious Sam 3 :BFE is a no-nonsense old school FPS that sadly have all but gone extinct. You aren't thrown into a bad story driven fps and given spurts of action, you are dropped into a mockingly bad story and getting the sink and every other object that isn't nailed down thrown at you. Much like the first Sam games you are asked to face an army of aliens that not only are very nasty butSerious Sam 3 :BFE is a no-nonsense old school FPS that sadly have all but gone extinct. You aren't thrown into a bad story driven fps and given spurts of action, you are dropped into a mockingly bad story and getting the sink and every other object that isn't nailed down thrown at you. Much like the first Sam games you are asked to face an army of aliens that not only are very nasty but come at you in numbers so great at times that you can't help but think "Thats gotta be it" and then another huge wave appears. It's a simple yet effective and highly entertaining approach that makes Sam games such a treat compared to the psuedo-realist approach of many modern FPS's. -- Sam 3 also breaks the current trend of fps's in that it gives you a very lengthy single player campaign. When you finish Sam 3 you will in no way feel like you got half a game, in fact Sam 3's single player is probably 2-3 times bigger then "modern" shooters and a truley epic experience towards the end. -- Sam 3 has a very nice look but doesn't quite have jaw dropping visuals, you get a little bit of a cookie cutter feel after playing through the campaign which still while looking good tends to repeat a bit too much. It does however have one of if not the most robust graphic options menus I have ever seen on any PC game ever, everything from changing blood color to "hippie" to advanced stuff like parallax occlusion, so tweaking settings to get the visual quality and performance are only limited by your understanding of the options. -- Sam 3 also has one of the most badass soundtracks around. Pure adrenaline inducing and just awesome how it picks up when you are in the middle of a heavy firefight or fighting a boss. -- Sam 3 also sports a very strong co-op mode which allows you to play through the entire campaign with a total of 16 players. It sports a survival mode that sends wave after wave of enemies while you try to beat yours or others best times. Finally to round out the multiplayer it has a traditional deathmatch mode. -- All in all Serious Sam 3:BFE is a just a great throwback PC-centric FPS that could make most of the modern FPS's it's ****… Expand
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  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Mar 13, 2012
    82
    This game is the opposite of modern FPS. Enemies attack in hordes and the levels are labyrinths. Serious Sam 3: BFE is a game from 90's made with the tools of the 21st century. [March 2012]
  2. Worth Playing
    Mar 3, 2012
    70
    Serious Sam 3: BFE is a game worth checking out, especially if you were a fan of old iD Software titles like Doom or Wolfenstein, or the even the Serious Sam series itself. If you're a gamer who's only played modern FPS titles, you'd still do well to see what Serious Sam 3 has to offer. It's more unique nowadays, and it's polished just enough to be an enjoyable experience.
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  3. PC Master (Greece)
    Mar 1, 2012
    85
    A worthy descendant of the original Serious Sam titles, it's a FPS that deviates from the standards of today's games: its difficulty level is high, it challenges your reflexes, it's utterly addictive and it's honest, as it delivers on what it promises. [February 2012]
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