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Serious Sam: Next Encounter
If you can forgive the game's dated-looking graphics, its rather basic gameplay model, and its comparative level of ease--which is, admittedly, a lot to forgive--you can have a good time with Serious Sam: Next Encounter.
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AceGamez
Offers no new concepts, no realism and is highly repetitive, yet what it does it does so well. It provides the perfect environment for a quick blast about, either on your own against endless hordes of colourful monsters, or with friends.
70
Edge Magazine
Next Encounter is one of the grandest and busiest console battlefields yet created. This is a spiritual update to Space Invaders, a one-trick pony that kicks harder than most FPS thoroughbreds, making the "Medal of Honour" series seem like a vain diva by comparison. [June 2004, p.109]
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grihajedy
Not yet Serious Sam 2, but not Serious Sam 1, cutscenes have become humorous, but there are very few of them, the graphics are more cartoony, but not too much, Only 1 new weapon - laser beam, given at the end, According to the locations, these are all sorts of mountains and Asian-style temples, at the end - it`s spaceship, OK, but nothing memorable The same can be said for the rest of the game. I did not notice any special specifics for playing on a joystick, except for auto-aim and a slightly larger number of arenas, Monster designs are bad, unmemorable, there are 2 middle bosses and a very bad final boss, they let you ride the hammer 2 more times, I, as a fan of the series, completed it, but I do not recommend to others. / Ещё не Serious Sam 2, уже не Serious Sam 1, катсцены стали юморными, но их очень мало, графика более мультяшная, но не слишком, Только 1 новое оружие - лазерный луч, даётся в конце, По локациям это всякие горы и храмы азиатского стиля, в конце космический корабль, Нормально, но ничего запоминающегося, Тоже самое можно сказать про всю остальную игру, Никакой особой специфики для игры на джойстике, кроме автоаима и чуть большего количества арен, я не заметил, Дизайны монстров плохи, незапоминающиеся, есть 2 средних босса и очень плохой финальный босс, 2 раза дают покататься на машинке ещё, Я, как фанат серии, прошёл, но другим не советую, проходной ширпотреб

Serious Sam: Next Encounter

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Apr 22, 2004
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PSX Nation
While the single player game is basic and ultimately boring, the game more than makes up for that with its online play.
78
Game Informer
Hidden levels, new features, and cheats all await the dedicated gamer. However, it will take a seriously patient player to not only finish the game, but to go back and earn the gold medals. [May 2004, p.94]
70
Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
Sam has some of the craziest yet most ingenious enemies in a shooter - I dare you to come up with a better enemy than the headless screaming kamikaze bomber. [June 2004, p.96]
65
GameSpot
If you can forgive the game's dated-looking graphics, its rather basic gameplay model, and its comparative level of ease--which is, admittedly, a lot to forgive--you can have a good time with Serious Sam: Next Encounter.
60
Eurogamer
No one should really expect it to be cutting edge entertainment, although it does succeed in providing a new spin on long abandoned gaming principles. Despite its overtly simplistic nature, it's still a blisteringly entertaining romp in small doses, providing you take it in the right spirit.
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GameBiz
A repetitive and dull First-Person Shooter.
30
Thunderbolt
The game is a real mess, with shoddy graphics, a badly constructed and executed plot, repetitive and flawed gameplay, bland multiplayer elements and a serious lack of atmosphere.
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grihajedy
Not yet Serious Sam 2, but not Serious Sam 1, cutscenes have become humorous, but there are very few of them, the graphics are more cartoony, but not too much, Only 1 new weapon - laser beam, given at the end, According to the locations, these are all sorts of mountains and Asian-style temples, at the end - it`s spaceship, OK, but nothing memorable The same can be said for the rest of the game. I did not notice any special specifics for playing on a joystick, except for auto-aim and a slightly larger number of arenas, Monster designs are bad, unmemorable, there are 2 middle bosses and a very bad final boss, they let you ride the hammer 2 more times, I, as a fan of the series, completed it, but I do not recommend to others. / Ещё не Serious Sam 2, уже не Serious Sam 1, катсцены стали юморными, но их очень мало, графика более мультяшная, но не слишком, Только 1 новое оружие - лазерный луч, даётся в конце, По локациям это всякие горы и храмы азиатского стиля, в конце космический корабль, Нормально, но ничего запоминающегося, Тоже самое можно сказать про всю остальную игру, Никакой особой специфики для игры на джойстике, кроме автоаима и чуть большего количества арен, я не заметил, Дизайны монстров плохи, незапоминающиеся, есть 2 средних босса и очень плохой финальный босс, 2 раза дают покататься на машинке ещё, Я, как фанат серии, прошёл, но другим не советую, проходной ширпотреб
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SummarySerious Sam: Next Encounter finds Sam gearing up once again to defend the Earth from Mental and his limitless extra-terrestrial hordes. Sam is launched back in time to rid the alien scum from more than 40 levels spread throughout three beautifully rendered, massive new time periods Ancient Rome, Feudal China and legendary Atlantis. For t... Read More
Rated Mfor Mature
  • PlayStation 2
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Apr 22, 2004
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