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

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.

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