Product description
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We could talk about the Serious Sam backstory, but that would be
missing the point, namely to commit carnage on a galactic scale.
The smooth engine, multiplayer options, and fast pace make this
game a solid choice for fans of first-person shooters.
The interface uses the tried-and-true Xbox formula for shooters:
the left thumbstick controls movement and the right thumbstick
controls the angle of view. The extensive arsenal is something
special though, with each weapon possessing a different
efficiency so you have to find the perfect weapon quickly for
each situation. For instance, the is a great weapon for
up-close fighting among a crowd of enemies, but it's horrible at
a distance or when you're stuck in the middle of a melee. The
enemy list is also quite extensive. You will be fired upon,
stepped on, stabbed, slashed, and electrocuted. Enemies will
appear by land, air, and water.
What makes this game stand out and keep you interested, though,
is its irreverent, offbeat sense of humor. Serious Sam makes
outlandish comments throughout the game, rides cosmic surfboards
between scenes, saves progress at Dr. Who-like telephone booths,
and pays homage to the Indiana Jones theme song. And you can
change the blood splatters between red, green, and hippy (flowers
and fruit). Our only major complaint is level design. Even when
you believe you've cleared a room, enemies can pop out of midair
and injure you. By not allowing you to seal yourself off from the
onrushing masses in appropriate spaces, a major strategic element
has been missed. --Eric Franklin
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We could talk about the Serious Sam backstory, but that would be
missing the point, namely to commit carnage on a galactic scale.
The smooth engine, multiplayer options, and fast pace make this
game a solid choice for fans of first-person shooters.
The interface uses the tried-and-true Xbox formula for shooters:
the left thumbstick controls movement and the right thumbstick
controls the angle of view. The extensive arsenal is something
special though, with each weapon possessing a different
efficiency so you have to find the perfect weapon quickly for
each situation. For instance, the is a great weapon for
up-close fighting among a crowd of enemies, but it's horrible at
a distance or when you're stuck in the middle of a melee. The
enemy list is also quite extensive. You will be fired upon,
stepped on, stabbed, slashed, and electrocuted. Enemies will
appear by land, air, and water.
What makes this game stand out and keep you interested, though,
is its irreverent, offbeat sense of humor. Serious Sam makes
outlandish comments throughout the game, rides cosmic surfboards
between scenes, saves progress at Dr. Who-like telephone booths,
and pays homage to the Indiana Jones theme song. And you can
change the blood splatters between red, green, and hippy (flowers
and fruit). Our only major complaint is level design. Even when
you believe you've cleared a room, enemies can pop out of midair
and injure you. By not allowing you to seal yourself off from the
onrushing masses in appropriate spaces, a major strategic element
has been missed. --Eric Franklin
- About this item You are Sam "Serious" Stone a legend in his time, due to his extreme bravery in battle. As attempts to defend the solar system fail the planet Earth is coming under direct attack, and humankind stares into the face of its own annihilation.World leaders turn to their only hope, an ancient artifact called the "Time-Lock" that can teleport a single person back in time. The choice of whom to send is obvious... You are the only hope for humankind. Return the past and change it by exterminating the evil forces determined to end humanity..