Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter

 PC
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. PSM3 Magazine UK
    74
    The writing is as sharp as ever, but doesn't feel as fresh. [Aug 2010, p.96]
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  2. PC Zone UK
    73
    A better proposition than the first remake. [Aug 2010, p.86]
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  3. Digital Chumps
    72
    In single player, it gets repetitive in a hurry, but with friends, it's a blast. I wouldn't recommend this game for purchase unless you're sure you can line up some co-op.
  5. Absolute Games
    70
    There are some nice things to be done in the HD version of The Second Encounter: set new high scores in the endless Survival mode, take part in two-team matches or play cooperatively with four or five cutthroats like yourself. But as for the single-player campaign, it's better to set it aside… forever.
  6. Boomtown
    70
    A riotous blast that smacks of old school game mechanics and nonsensical fun.
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  7. PC Gamer UK
    70
    When blowing things up, more is generally merrier. Second Encounter offers way, way more. [July 2010, p.96]
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  8. GameStar
    62
    Old game, new graphics. Story? Who needs one? Mission targets? Nope. Just go and shoot everything until your hand hurts. The new graphics can't hide the fact that this game is hopelessly out of date.
  9. Eurogamer Spain
    60
    There are dozens of better games, but few will be remembered because of their frantic action like this one.
  10. Gamekult
    60
    You don't fight fifty headless kamikazes on a giant trampoline every day, especially with a teammate dressed up as Santa Claus.

Awards & Rankings

65
#65 Best PC Game of 2010
56
#56 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
81
#81 Most Shared PC Game of 2010

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 217 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 173 out of 217
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 217
  3. Negative: 15 out of 217
  1. JonesR
    Jun 10, 2011
    8
    Extreme classic run and gun fragging goodness! Experiencing high definition 16 player coop is a must. It's hard not to love Sam, especiallyExtreme classic run and gun fragging goodness! Experiencing high definition 16 player coop is a must. It's hard not to love Sam, especially when playing with others.… Full Review »
  2. Revolver446
    Feb 22, 2012
    10
    This game is very funny. Is one of the best FPS Game in the world, is better than COD, Battlefield and more
    It's competitive game, you must    This game is very funny. Is one of the best FPS Game in the world, is better than COD, Battlefield and more
    It's competitive game, you must have a minimum of skill to play online or offline. My vote is "10", best FPS ever IMHO (also quake and ut).    … Full Review »
  3. pepodmc
    Nov 27, 2011
    10
    this game is a blast!!!! It has a lot of action and I´m hoping for a serious sam 2 hd remake as well , Thanks Croteamthis game is a blast!!!! It has a lot of action and I´m hoping for a serious sam 2 hd remake as well , Thanks Croteam :):):):):)
    A great remake of a great game!!!!!    … Full Review »
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