Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter Xbox 360
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Metascore
72 out of 100

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7.7 out of 10

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  • Summary: The classic arcade FPS Serious Sam: The First Encounter is reborn in glorious high-definition for legions of long-time fans and a whole new generation of gamers around the world. Featuring dazzling visuals and revamped design, gamers take control of the legendary Sam ‘Serious’ Stone as he ise is sent back through time to ancient Egypt to battle the overwhelming forces of Notorious Mental and the Sirian army.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
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  1. Console Monster
    90
    It may be a gaming classic, but the modern enhancements bring it bang up-to-date with splendid visuals and a fast unforgiving gameplay that shouldn't be missed.
  2. XGN
    80
    This game is a brainless shooter that has almost no depth. There haven't been to many improvements over the first game but the results look promising. The multiplayer modes are pretty good and it's one of the main reasons why you might want to play this game.
  3. Vandal Online
    70
    To those who have not tried this series or something similar before, it is a good chance for a different approach to FPS games. Direct action without automatic healing and a high difficulty level only for the brave.
  4. X360 Magazine UK
    Dec 25, 2010
    70
    The Second Encounter is by far the most frenetic first-person game we've played in a while. [Issue#66, p.102]
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  1. ablindkid
    8
    If you're looking for a shooter with depth, complex metaphors or even a coherent plot, look away now. But if you're looking for $15 of gory, mindless fun, this is your game. I agree that linear, simple to a fault and as subtle as a brick wall, but it has good graphics, varied weapons/enemies and enough blood to fill the Gulf o Mexico. It looses points for lacking an autosave function competitive multiplayer that is anything more than an afterthought. But moderate gripes aside, this game is still a better value than 80% of the junk in Xbox Live Arcade.… Expand

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