first-person shooter
Serious Sam 4
By Croteam, released 1 Jan 2020
- Microsoft Windows
- Xbox Series X and Series S
What it is
Serious Sam 4 is a first-person shooter from Croteam and a prequel to the Serious Sam series. Set during an invasion by Mental’s forces, it follows Sam “Serious” Stone and the Earth Defense Force as they fight to protect a battered civilization. Combat centers on confronting large enemy groups with an arsenal that includes shotguns, a minigun, a chainsaw launcher, a cannon, a lock-on rocket launcher and a laser weapon. Familiar enemies such as the Headless Kamikaze and Kleer return alongside new foes and towering monsters. The campaign supports single-player and multiplayer, including online co-op for up to four players. On Steam, the game also lists achievements, trading cards, Workshop support and full controller support. Serious Sam 4 was released on September 24, 2020, for Windows. Its listed platforms also include Xbox Series X and Series S.
What players like, and what they don't
- Campaign supports four-player online co-op
- Includes Steam Workshop support
- Full controller support is listed
- Returning and new enemy types
- Listed Steam platform is Windows
- Multiplayer is the only listed group mode
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a first-person shooter built around large enemy encounters and a varied arsenal. Its online co-op makes it relevant to groups who want to play the campaign together.
Serious Sam 4 pairs a large-scale alien invasion story with weapon-focused combat and a broad enemy roster. Its listed features include solo play, multiplayer and online co-op.
