User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 217 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 15 out of 217

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  1. Jun 5, 2015
    6
    A fun game I enjoyed much more than the first encounter.

    It's fun shooting through endless hordes, searching for secrets, but there is not much else to it than that for single player.
    Worth getting at 90% off but since it's an old rehashed game, not something I'd pay full price for.
  2. Dec 13, 2012
    6
    Very good game! It is rich of action, it's a fast-paced game (or almost) and it is very competitive! Recommended if you're a fan of hard and fast action games.
  3. Nov 2, 2022
    7
    Iskreno nije mi se dopala ajde grafika i to ali muzika mi je ocaj ocaja bas i gemplej isti samo trcis radis iste stvari i jbg posle nekog vremena smori bossevi isto ubijas na iste nacine i to je to.
  4. Jul 31, 2023
    7
    The levels are sometimes too big and you get tired of them. But the new enemies and weapons are perfect. And the bosses are amazing too.
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 20
  2. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. 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.
  2. Boomtown
    70
    A riotous blast that smacks of old school game mechanics and nonsensical fun.
  3. With an online multiplayer mode as well as replay features, not to mention several difficulty options that'll make players thankful for a quicksave button, Sam's second outing is for serious gamers everywhere.