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SeriesSerious Sam

Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter

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First release
Nov 24, 2009
Developer
Croteam
Genres
Indie, Shooter · Action
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360

Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is a visually upgraded and fully Steam supported remake version of the original high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS.

Also known as Крутой Сэм HD: Первая кровь

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Storyline
In ancient times, Earth was involved in a massive conflict between Mental, an evil extraterrestrial being who wants to rule the universe, and the Sirians, a technologically advanced sentient alien race that left many of its artifacts to be discovered by humanity. In the 22nd century, Mental and his army of grotesquely twisted monsters return to Earth intending to destroy humanity. The humans are quickly overwhelmed and driven back to Earth. As a last resort, humanity uses the "Time-Lock". This mysterious Sirian artifact contains the power to transport a single person back to a chosen point in time. Because of his bravery in fighting these monsters, Sam "Serious" Stone is chosen to use the Time-Lock in hopes that he will defeat Mental and change the course of history.Read more

In ancient times, Earth was involved in a massive conflict between Mental, an evil extraterrestrial being who wants to rule the universe, and the Sirians, a technologically advanced sentient alien race that left many of its artifacts to be discovered by humanity. In the 22nd century, Mental and his army of grotesquely twisted monsters return to Earth intending to destroy humanity. The humans are quickly overwhelmed and driven back to Earth. As a last resort, humanity uses the "Time-Lock". This mysterious Sirian artifact contains the power to transport a single person back to a chosen point in time. Because of his bravery in fighting these monsters, Sam "Serious" Stone is chosen to use the Time-Lock in hopes that he will defeat Mental and change the course of history.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Nov 24, 2009
Xbox 360
Jan 13, 2010
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
14h
Main + Extras
16h
Age ratings
ESRB M
Game modes
Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
First person

At a Glance

Critic Score
74
Main Story (IGDB)
14h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
16h
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Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Very Positive, 7,397 reviews in all languages, recorded 19 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerSteam · 19 Oct
  • Online co-opSteam · 19 Oct
  • Local co-opSteam · 19 Oct
  • Shared or split screenSteam · 19 Oct
  • Shared or split screen PvPSteam · 19 Oct
  • LAN co-opIGDB · 1 Nov
  • Co-op campaignIGDB · 1 Nov
  • Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 19 Oct

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