Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter

is the best game ever seen

...aaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!!

serious sam hd: the first encounter is pure chaos in the best way. it's an old school shooter with no reloading, no cover system, just you, a bunch of crazy weapons, and hundreds of enemies charging at you. the game never takes itself too seriously, and that’s what makes it fun. it’s fast, dumb, and super satisfying. every level is a huge open space packed with secrets and non-stop action. the soundtrack fits the madness perfectly. if you like running backwards while shooting at screaming headless guys, this is your game. it’s simple, it’s intense, and it never slows down. highly recommended.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

Thank you Andrea for making me realise I was in a toxic relationship with this game

Remastered eternal FPS classic

This game has my whole childhood inside it. well played Croateam, you still have me as your #1 fan.

Favorite in the series

Even back when Serious Sam games came out, they weren't really regarded for their quality. It's fun and if you like horde shooters then this is good but play this with a friend. Solo is not really something I'd reccomend. The biggest sin is that the last boss can still glitch and become unkillable or the mechanics don't activate. We have Doom these days so might as well ignore the old days of these games.

You all know that part when you get the chaingun, right?























Serious sam, lets pick a safeword next time

Игра топ но коротка стоит своих денег ч натурал

Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is a remastered version of the 2001 classic, bringing back the fast-paced, chaotic FPS action with modernized visuals. While the game successfully captures the essence of old-school arcade shooters, it has a few drawbacks that hold it back from a higher score.

The Good
✅ Classic Run-and-Gun Action – The game thrives on non-stop action, throwing hordes of enemies at the player in massive, open environments. The gameplay loop is simple but satisfying: shoot everything that moves, grab health and armor, and keep moving to survive.

✅ Beautiful HD Remaster – The graphical upgrade is impressive, with sharper textures, improved lighting, and a smoother framerate. The Egyptian-themed levels look fantastic, and the enemy designs remain as bizarre and terrifying as ever.

✅ Varied Enemy Types – From headless kamikazes screaming toward you to towering biomechanoids with missile launchers, Serious Sam keeps combat engaging with a diverse roster of foes that require different strategies to defeat.

✅ Co-op Mode – The game shines in co-op, allowing friends to tackle the insanity together. Facing hundreds of enemies solo can feel overwhelming, but with a team, the chaos becomes an enjoyable challenge.

The Bad
❌ Repetitive Gameplay – While the core gameplay is fun, it can become repetitive after a while. The loop of entering an area, fighting waves of enemies, and moving to the next room happens constantly, which may feel monotonous for some players.

❌ Lack of Story Depth – Serious Sam has never been about deep storytelling, but the barebones plot (aliens invade, Sam fights back) feels like an afterthought. If you're looking for narrative-driven FPS games, this isn't it.

❌ Enemy Spam Can Be Overwhelming – While the game’s difficulty is a big part of its appeal, it sometimes relies too much on overwhelming the player with sheer numbers. Certain sections can feel frustrating, especially on higher difficulties.

Final Verdict
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is a great throwback to classic FPS games, delivering mindless, high-energy shooting action with a slick visual upgrade. However, its repetitive nature, lack of depth, and reliance on enemy spam prevent it from being an all-time great. If you love old-school shooters and don't mind the simplicity, it's a fun ride—especially in co-op.

Score: 7.5/10

It hates me but I love this game. Basically a toxic relationship

This is getting serious.

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Beautiful graphics

i love serious sam

Good but too short

very cool

Just play DOOM.

Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter – A real Blast from the Past!
Man, I remember playing the original Serious Sam like 20 years ago. It was one of my all-time favorite games! The insane action, the tons of humor, and those crazy weapons... And the enemies! Epic boss fights, secrets hidden everywhere... It was something else!
And now, after all these years, I fired up Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter with my buddy in co-op mode. And what can I say? I had a blast! The graphics are spruced up, but the vibe is the same. It's still the same crazy shooter I fell in love with all those years ago! The humor is still on point. Sam's one-liners are hilarious, and all the absurdities on the screen... You just can't get bored! The weapons are just as wacky as they used to be. Shotgun, minigun, rocket launcher... And of course, the iconic Serious Bomb! And the enemies? Well, they're still just as insane, and there are tons of them!!! The boss fights are still epic battles that give you a real adrenaline rush. And the secrets... Well, you can still find something new, even after all these years!
If you're looking for a game that will give you pure, unadulterated fun, then this one is for you. It's a classic that has stood the test of time and is still just as fun as it used to be. And in co-op mode, it's just pure madness!
A honest 10/10 from me!
Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter - here I come!

yawn

serious sam TFE, this game is a classic... honestly it was a lot more good than i expected, i immediatly expected it to be overrated af, because i played it several time before but i never get past the third or fourth level, and i never understood why people like it so much, now i played the full campaign and i gotta admit without any nostalgia glasses... this was cool, first of all i don't like games (especially fps) where the gameplay is too monotonous and it's too simple, but in this game... the gameplay works well, and somehow it's not that boring like some boomer shooters where i fell asleep after an hour... so:

gameplay: the gameplay is pretty good, the weapons and ammo management plus the enemies management creates a very solid gameplay, i really like the revolvers with infinite ammo, and some of the enemies... it's good... the gunplay though it's not really too satisfying, the satisfying thing is survive and killing the enemies, the sounds and feeling of the guns don't feel too satisfying, and after some hours into it i started to like that, because it makes the game a bit more brutal and the feeling is a bit more cold, and it works pretty well...

level design: well the level design is... simple, very simple... some people will probably criticize the game for this, but the simple level design is part of the personality of the game, it was an experiment... not everything has to be quake or doom, this game wanted to be different by having large spaces, and it actually become iconic for that... i gotta say that the simple level design was a wise choice, because the game is really long for what it is, and if the level design was confusing or mazy too, it would've dragged too much...

atmosphere: ok, this game don't have idk what incredible atmosphere, but it has it's peaks... some parts of the game lack of atmosphere, the gameplay is the only focus... but other parts, really shines... there are some levels that have really good atmosphere and immersion, some sections and rooms have a particular design that already create atmosphere...

creativity: this is not the most creative game ever, it re-use a lot of concepts in the campaign, but there are some parts that are unique, and different from others, and this game actually has a lot more creativity than expected, i think the game is creative enough, it has it's unique special moments, though some parts that are not that creative and are re-used game design concepts, can feel like a slog sometimes, but those parts are not actually that much, it could've been a lot worse...

the game is good, i gotta say the beginning is pretty weak, the second level is a bit flat and the third is one of the worst levels, but after that the game start to be very good, the middle part of the game is a lot good, and also the last third has pretty good moments too... but there is a thing:
i played on normal, and... the game was really difficult, like it was not THAT bad, but is was more evil than i thought, the game is mean, it's evil, it's a bully towards you... and some parts can be hard, im very good a fps games and also im very good at moving, but this game was actually hard on some sections, it requires some focus, though the majority of the hard sections are actually the best ones, the most creative and fun, i gotta say that...

so... i approve a lot this game, it's not the best fps ever, maybe it's slightly overrated, but it does it's job, i think 8,5/10 it's my final vote for the game, it's not perfect, but i liked it to my surprise... (seriously, i really expected to dislike it and find it a boring fps where you are strong with strong weapons and you mindlessly kill enemies, a game to show your anger and nercisissm after a day of work and crap like this, and it probably is considering that serious sam 2 seems the most creative and less cold and serious and it's the most hated... BUT to my surprise it has other values other than that, i actually enjoy it, it means the game is actually good... i approve this game)

Help. Says FPS but really horror game. Enemies disrespectful. Show up unannounced with no regard for personal space. Masterfully crafted fight sequences, not just lazy, boring maps sprinkled with enemies. 8.5/10 FPS game. Help.

great nostalgic coop for playing with friends

Mid gierka, kupic tylko na przecenie.

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh put a sock in it
oh no

One of the Grandaddies of hoard shooters, and one of the greatest first person games of all time along with the second encounter.

10/10 seriously

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!*Boom*

I love kleers.

Great coop game but short.

It plays great, without any crashes and freezes, for Proton 9-18, went from start to finish, perfectly optimized.

AAAAAAHHHH!!

Start a CO-op server with 7 friends , set the enemymultiplier to max, set the enemy strength multiplier to max. Then use "pleasegiveall" and have the most fun, play it however you like.

I don't know how nostalgic this game can be for someone, but I'm sayin this is pure shit. bad level design, terrible ass music, childishly idiotic and repeating enemies and lame and dull weapons. not worth it even on the biggest price cut.
(nah, maybe level design isn't that bad, but, like, nothing pushes me to play it further. sucks dick.).

A very faithful remake of a classic boomer shooter. Loved it, A lot of wussies complain about how every time you pick up ammo or health even more enemies show up, like THAT WAS THE POINT. YOU GET REWARDED BY PLAYING MORE DUMBASS!

It's an alright game, but imo it lacks level diversity. Its a good FPS game to practise strafing and shooting but long sessions can feel draining. I know it was the first serious Sam and they improved a lot from Serious Sam 2 level design wise, but other than endless hoards of monsters, that's all this game has.

Classic FPS. Grab this when it is on sale. The Serious Sam franchise goes on sale frequently.

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Sigh, I feel really old.

This game really fucking sucks im going to be so honest.

I have never seen a shooter punish exploration, and ammo/health resupplying as much as this game. 1 armor pickup? spawn 20 enemies. have 10 shells across the map you slowly trod your way to get? spawn in the tankiest enemies that'll eat up that ammo you just got. I stopped collecting health pickups because i swear to fuck every single health pickup that doesn't spawn in front of you is tied to enemies that'll immediately eat it up.
I also love how they have a key rebind settings tab that doesn't let you rebind a chunk of the buttons despite them being there. quick saving is such a damn pain.
It also takes forever to get any sort of interesting weapons and none of them really are satisfying with how little damage they do.

There's no point to really play this game if you have HD TSE as well. But if you don't then this is a great way to play The First Encounter. The only good reason why you would play this with having HD TSE is for the Trading Cards and Achievements.

Are you serious! if not this is not for you

fucking heater

time to get Serious

great game

An excellent meat shooter, it's best to play with friends in co-op, it won't be so interesting alone.

A good old-school retro shooter. Protagonist is kind of like Duke Nukem but less obnoxious. Just a solid boomer shooter with an awesome Egyptian theme.

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my seriosu sam game and the first time i played an FPS that isnt afraid to get just goddamn ridiculous with enemy encounters