Serious Sam: The First Encounter

Genre:

Action

Year:

2001

Developer:

Croteam

Publisher:

Take-Two Interactive Software

Perspective:

1st-person, 3rd-person

Theme:

Sci-Fi / Futuristic, Shooter, 3D action

Releases:

Windows (2001)

Also known as:

Krutoj Sam: Pervaja Krov', Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter, Serious Sam: 1st Encounter, Serious Sam: O Primeiro Confronto, Serious Sam: המפגש הראשון, Крутой Сэм: Первая Кровь, シリアスサム ファーストエンカウンタ, Serious Sam: Pierwsze Starcie, Serious Sam: Premier contact

Serious Sam: The First Encounter, released in 2001 for Windows, is a high-octane, action-packed first-person shooter that revitalized the genre with its unique blend of intense combat and tongue-in-cheek humor. Set in a science fiction universe, the game follows the adventures of Sam "Serious" Stone as he battles against the forces of the notorious alien overlord Mental, who aims to destroy humanity. The game is renowned for its fast-paced gameplay and hordes of enemies that swarm the player from all directions. This relentless assault requires players to be constantly on the move, dodging and weaving through waves of adversaries while returning fire with an arsenal of over-the-top weapons. These range from traditional firearms to more outrageous options like a cannon that shoots giant cannonballs. The game's humor is another standout aspect, with Sam's one-liners and the absurdity of the situations he finds himself in providing comic relief amidst the chaos. This humor, combined with relentless action and strategic gameplay, makes Serious Sam: The First Encounter a memorable and enjoyable experience for fans of the shooter genre.