Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-10-10
Review summary
  • Diverse Weapon Arsenal
  • Timeless Classic Shooter
  • First-person shooter gameplay
  • Repetitive Gameplay and Level Design
  • Weak and Minimal Story
  • Outdated Visuals and UI
Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter header

Categories

First-Person ShooterBoomer ShooterHorde ShooterCooperative MultiplayerSplit-screen MultiplayerArcadeLevel EditorAncient Egypt Setting

Emotions

Archetypes

Hardware

Windows <8GB VRAMpositive

Snapshot History

Positive
Negative
111
90%
221
89%
11%
Sample precision
Helpful reviews
75%
Unhelpful reviews
25%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
804
Negative points
260
Gameplay points
629
Perf. points
29
Rec. points
152
Misc points
361
Point
Diverse Weapon Arsenal
Description
Players consistently praise the wide variety of weapons, noting that each has its own character and that there are no useless weapons. The arsenal is described as well thought out and huge, offering many options for any play style.
Importance
31%
Timeless Classic Shooter
Description
The game is widely regarded as a classic and an icon of the shooter genre. It is described as a true FPS classic that remains entertaining.
Importance
31%
Great Soundtrack
Description
Many reviews highlight the music as great, unforgettable, and beautiful. The soundtrack is often mentioned as a standout feature.
Importance
26%
Co-op Supports Up to 16 Players
Description
The game features co-op multiplayer that supports up to 16 players on a server, making it even more fun. Some also mention a 4-player co-op mode.
Importance
20%
Nostalgic Old-School Shooter
Description
The game evokes pure nostalgia for 2000s shooters and pays homage to classic 90s shooters. It feels like a late 90s shooter in a good way.
Importance
19%
Massive Enemy Counts
Description
The game features large numbers of enemies rushing at the player, creating intense and explosive action. Dozens of varied enemies appear simultaneously, resulting in impressive chaos.
Importance
18%
Split-Screen Multiplayer Support
Description
The game supports split-screen multiplayer on a single computer, including local co-op and versus modes for up to four players. It also supports Remote Play Together.
Importance
18%
Colorful and Decent Graphics
Description
Graphics are described as decent, very colorful, and beautiful for their time. They remain bright and expressive, though not groundbreaking today.
Importance
14%
Worth Playing Classic
Description
The game is considered very good and a classic that remains worth replaying. It is great and worth playing.
Importance
13%
Multiplayer Available
Description
Multiplayer exists and probably works, offering deathmatch and co-op modes. It is available and enjoyable.
Importance
12%
Best Serious Sam Game
Description
Many consider it a masterpiece where the Serious Sam saga began and the best game in the series. It is often called the best Serious Sam game.
Importance
11%
Fun and Dynamic Gameplay
Description
The gameplay is described as fun, dynamic, and action-packed. It offers a thrilling experience.
Importance
10%
Variety of Enemies
Description
The game offers diverse and distinct enemies alongside a large variety of weapons. This variety keeps the gameplay engaging.
Importance
10%