Serious Sam Double D

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 45 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 45
  3. Negative: 4 out of 45

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  1. Michu
    Oct 9, 2011
    7
    Serious Sam Double D is a bloody mess! Exactly how i like it :). This small game is full packed with guns, ridiculous enemies...and that's it. Simply Serious Sam in 2d side-scroller. Too bad there are no multiplayer option (classic coop for two players). Overall - it's a good cheap game not only for Serious Sam fans.
  2. daimmonr757
    Jan 10, 2012
    7
    This game is good in principle, the truth is too boring.
  3. GolovA
    May 31, 2013
    6
    I would give it around 65/100. Well, it is a little too obnoxious, but the humor is ok it gets to you after a while. The game is fun playing a decent side-scroller, and the ability to stack weapons into a massive fire-power-tool is pretty nice. However, it gets too hard too fast (i mean it's a 2D shooter you really need to balance such games in order for them to be enjoyable).I would give it around 65/100. Well, it is a little too obnoxious, but the humor is ok it gets to you after a while. The game is fun playing a decent side-scroller, and the ability to stack weapons into a massive fire-power-tool is pretty nice. However, it gets too hard too fast (i mean it's a 2D shooter you really need to balance such games in order for them to be enjoyable). Also, not a lot on the innovation side: developers, it does not take a lot of time and resources to include a level-up system for the main character, and it pays off when the final product comes out. Why not make Sam level up add speed, damage to the weapons, jump-height, add a small store at the end of each level to buy some new gear? Why not? With these features i would play the game much longer than 1.5 hours!… Expand
  4. JimCorbett
    Nov 6, 2013
    5
    There's nothing particularly good or bad about Double D. It offers crazy 2D shooter carnage while bringing absolutely nothing new to the plate. It's great if you're looking for a throwback to the old days. But if you're looking for something new and fresh, you'd best look elsewhere.
  5. suneater
    Jan 3, 2013
    5
    Contra clone with a "Serious Sam" skin. The gunstacker leads to really creative loadouts and I liked being able to keep presets of stacks on hotkeys. Tons of secrets and multiple paths through large levels make this one of the best contra clones I've played. However, lacking in multiplayer (what side scroller shooter doesn't have multiplayer?) is a huge letdown for me and leaves this gameContra clone with a "Serious Sam" skin. The gunstacker leads to really creative loadouts and I liked being able to keep presets of stacks on hotkeys. Tons of secrets and multiple paths through large levels make this one of the best contra clones I've played. However, lacking in multiplayer (what side scroller shooter doesn't have multiplayer?) is a huge letdown for me and leaves this game being just OK.… Expand
  6. ProfAmateur
    Feb 27, 2021
    5
    Pretty short Story (about 3 hours) + some additional Modes.
    Basically the Game is fun and full of Action, but after about 5 Hours you got definitely enough from this Game.
    I received this Game from an a Bundle and I'm not sure if i would pay for it separately, even like i said, it was funny for a short time.
  7. LT_Gruber
    Dec 10, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fun diversion from main games.

    Serious Sam Double D (XXL) is a fun little game and parody to give you a break from all the remasters and remakes of the original games. It’s a short side scrolling indie game, taking place after the events of the First Encounter and Second encounter. It is one of the many “bonus games” like Serious Sam: The Random Encounter and Serious Sam Classics: Revolution.

    Story wise, the game has not much to offer. It is the same story as the other games, fight the hordes of Mental and save the universe. Classic stuff.

    In terms of graphics, the original version did not offer anything special. The XXL version of the game polished the graphics and effects somewhat but for a game this simple, it is not that big of a deal.

    The sounds and music are quite nice. They use battle music from the original games, as well as some new tracks. It gives the game its Serious Sam atmosphere.

    I like the gun stacking mechanic, it makes the game fun and easier when progressing. The search for all the weapons keeps the game going. The secrets in the game are fun and have that distinct Croteam feeling.

    A few things I do not like about Serious Sam Double D (XXL) is the player stat screen. For the unlocking of the golden guns, you need to deal a certain amount of damage with each weapon. To check your progress, you go to the player stats in the menu. But when there, it scrolls every piece of information without you being able to pause it or scroll back.

    Also, the menus are a little bit slow and confusing sometimes. Lastly, the textboxes in the beginning of a level are way to slow. You can set the game speed to Sonic the Hedgehog standards, but the textboxes are still slow as a snail.

    The Challenges in the game are tough and need a few tries but are fun. The only downside is that the game does not offer anything for completing them, other then an achievement ultimately.

    So, in short, fun diversion with plenty of content for what it is. I enjoyed it.    … Expand

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66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 21
  3. Negative: 2 out of 21
  1. GamingXP
    Nov 10, 2011
    76
    Play this game and you will experience Sam like 2D-Duke Nukem on LSD.
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  2. Bit-Gamer
    Nov 8, 2011
    70
    While Double D's one-tone puerility won't appeal to everyone, the game does offer a refreshingly in-your-face scale of violence that will endear it to long-term Serious Sam fans. If you fancy a 2D action fix to help you wile away the hours until Serious Sam 3 arrives, then look no further.
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  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Oct 30, 2011
    50
    Creative and (at some moments) funny side-scrolling action loses points in presentation and unfortunately in not-so-accurate controls. [Oct 2011]
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