first-person shooter
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter
By Croteam, released 1 Jan 2009
- Microsoft Windows
What it is
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is a first-person shooter remake of the original arcade-action game, developed by Croteam and released in 2009. Sam ‘Serious’ Stone travels back to ancient Egypt to fight Mental’s forces across 15 levels. The HD edition updates the visuals and environments, and offers an arsenal that includes revolvers, miniguns, and cannons. Its features include single-player, PvP, and co-op, with online and shared-screen options listed for both PvP and co-op. Campaign co-op supports up to 16 players. The Steam edition is for Windows, and its listed features include achievements. Devolver Digital is the publisher. The game’s focus is fast-paced shooting, with campaign play available alone or alongside others.
What players like, and what they don't
- 15 levels set in ancient Egypt
- Campaign co-op supports up to 16 players
- Online and shared-screen co-op listed
- Single-player and PvP options
- Steam version lists Windows only
- Steam age rating is 17
Who it suits
It suits players looking for an arcade-style shooter set across levels in ancient Egypt, with solo and multiplayer options. Campaign co-op is listed for up to 16 players.
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter offers a solo shooter campaign alongside online and shared-screen multiplayer options. Its ancient Egypt setting and large campaign co-op capacity are central parts of the package.
