Serious Sam: The First Encounter

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  • Summary: Sam "Serious" Stone, Earth?s stud warrior, is sent back to Egypt, 3000 B.C., to fight hordes of alien monsters in this acclaimed "Doom"-sytle, back-to-basics, first-person shooter out of Croatia which is listed, amazingly, at the bargain basement price of 20 bucks!
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 31
  3. Negative: 1 out of 31
  1. Daily Radar
    100
    The best $20 computer game we've ever played.
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  2. Gamer's Pulse
    97
    The most fun I have had in a straight shoot'em up FPS in a hell of a long time.
  3. GMR Magazine
    90
    Brainless running and gunning is an underappreciated way to waste a couple of hours with a great-looking game. [Feb 2003, p.94]
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  4. Da Gameboyz
    86
    If you like mindlessly shooting things (like me), buy this game! Well worth the bang!
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  5. Game Revolution
    83
    Plays a lot like "Doom," but with more enemies. Way more. Like, the most EVER. And they just keep coming and coming, like roaches to a donut.
  6. Armchair Empire
    80
    Just firing this beast up, and blasting some bad guys without a care in the world feels very refreshing.
  7. Thunderbolt
    40
    I had pretty high hopes for the title, and ultimately, I was let down more than a kid who got socks and underwear for Christmas. If you're in the market for an FPS game, go pick up "Painkiller." Same type of gameplay, much less headaches. [June 2004]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 69
  3. Negative: 5 out of 69
  1. Vilera
    Jun 7, 2022
    10
    Игра пройдена почти 10 раз, если вам скучно, можно попробывать режим КРУТОЙ или МАСТЕР.Игра пройдена почти 10 раз, если вам скучно, можно попробывать режим КРУТОЙ или МАСТЕР.
  2. GameBurger
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Definitely the one you should start the game series with. A very efficient way to unleash your rage. Don't worry about the plot and graphicsDefinitely the one you should start the game series with. A very efficient way to unleash your rage. Don't worry about the plot and graphics you don't need them.… Expand
  4. Falling_Hammer
    Jun 14, 2011
    10
    This is a great game made by Croatian Game industry: Croteam, It is fast, funny, totally crazy, I love it. I bloody love it..... hell it isThis is a great game made by Croatian Game industry: Croteam, It is fast, funny, totally crazy, I love it. I bloody love it..... hell it is one of the best games of 21st (so far)… Expand
  5. VigilanteOito
    Feb 2, 2021
    9
    Um dos jogos mais dificies que ja joguei.
    Um dos melhores shooters.
    Classico.
  6. Traingineer
    Nov 8, 2013
    8
    After completing the game, I personally found it to be one of the best game I ever played. While the game play is pretty basic, it's reallyAfter completing the game, I personally found it to be one of the best game I ever played. While the game play is pretty basic, it's really enjoyable. There are also traps and secrets in the map to make things more challenging. Another great thing is the environment, it looks fantastic even for a 12 year old game. The levels in the game are pretty quick (15-25 minutes) which can be good for some people but not so great for some people. Overall, this game is recommended if you like FPS games and feel like using "beefy" weapons against some crazy swarms of wacky enemies.… Expand
  7. 75978
    Jan 18, 2019
    8
    Отличный мясной шутер единственный обладающий балансировкой между тупым мясом и тупым сюжетомОтличный мясной шутер единственный обладающий балансировкой между тупым мясом и тупым сюжетом
  8. JamesS.
    Apr 15, 2006
    1
    this is a poor game gameplay gets boring quick and not much fun i payed £3.99 for it and i still feel like i was robbed stay away seriously.

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#16 Best PC Game of 2001
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#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
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#11 Most Shared PC Game of 2001

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