first-person shooter
Serious Sam 3: BFE
By Croteam, released 1 Jan 2011
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- PlayStation 3
- macOS
What it is
Serious Sam 3: BFE is a first-person shooter from Croteam, set during Earth’s struggle against Mental’s invading forces. Released in 2011, it serves as a prequel to Serious Sam: The First Encounter. The game centers on arcade-style combat against large waves of creatures, with battles across near-future Egypt and destructible environments. Its arsenal includes weapons such as a scoped assault rifle, double-barreled shotgun, minigun and cannon that fires flaming projectiles; Sam can carry his weapons and switch between them. Steam lists single-player, multiplayer, PvP and online PvP, as well as co-op, online co-op and shared or split-screen options for PvP and co-op. Cross-platform multiplayer is also listed. The developer is Croteam and the publisher is Devolver Digital. Steam lists Windows, macOS and Linux; the broader platform listing also includes PlayStation 3.
What players like, and what they don't
- Arcade-style combat against waves of enemies
- Carry and switch between weapons
- Online co-op and PvP listed
- Shared or split-screen modes listed
- No campaign length is listed
- Steam lists Windows, macOS and Linux; PlayStation 3 is separate
Who it suits
It suits players after a first-person shooter focused on arcade-style fighting, with both solo play and co-op options. The listed modes also include PvP and shared or split-screen play.
Serious Sam 3: BFE pairs fast, wave-based shooting with solo, PvP and co-op modes. Its platform listings span desktop systems and PlayStation 3, while Steam also lists cross-platform multiplayer.
