Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter

You play as Sam “Serious” Stone, sent back in time to ancient Egypt to battle Mental’s alien forces. The campaign spans 15 levels set among Egyptian landscapes and structures.

Combat centers on staying in motion while large groups of enemies attack from different directions. Use an arsenal including revolvers, shotguns, miniguns, and cannons, switching weapons to handle different threats.

Play the campaign alone or in co-op with up to 16 players. Levels also contain hidden secrets and supplies, and the remake updates the original game with redesigned high-definition visuals.

Players who enjoy the game often praise its fast, chaotic run-and-gun combat, huge enemy waves, and straightforward old-school design. Weapon variety, co-op, music, and the updated visuals also come up positively. Some reviewers find the combat repetitive or the higher difficulties punishing, while others enjoy those challenges.