Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter (2019)
- Developer
- Croteam
- Publisher
- Devolver Digital
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Action, Indie
- Rating
- 4.8 of 5, 3,426 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 5.8 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A frantic, old-school arcade shooter with high-adrenaline combat, gory violence, and a comedic tone, playable in co-op.
high-adrenalinefranticarcade-actiondifficultoldschoolgorycomedicco-op
What players say
Players love the nonstop action and horde combat, calling it a timeless classic alongside Doom. Some find the arena-based design and trap-heavy encounters frustratingly dated, while others praise the clever weapon usage and old-school atmosphere. Opinions split on whether the original classic or the HD remake is the better experience.
Screenshots
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