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Serious Sam: The Second Encounter

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4.5/5

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Serious Sam: The Second Encounter
Description
Sam is back in the all new Second Episode of his battles against the arch-enemy Mental. After finding the Sirian spacecraft in ancient Egypt, Sam 'Serious' Stone hijacked it and headed for Mental himself. But sadly, this was not meant to be, as Sam lost control of the alien craft and crash-landed in...
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Product details
2002, Croteam, ESRB Rating: Mature 17+...
System requirements
Windows XP or Vista, 1.8 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 8 (compatible wi...
Time to beat
8 hMain
12.5 h Main + Sides
13.5 h Completionist
10 h All Styles
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Description
Sam is back in the all new Second Episode of his battles against the arch-enemy Mental. After finding the Sirian spacecraft in ancient Egypt, Sam 'Serious' Stone hijacked it and headed for Mental himself. But sadly, this was not meant to be, as Sam lost control of the alien craft and crash-landed in the South American mountains.

Now surrounded by an even stronger army of Mental's evil forces, Sam is forced to battle his way towards Mental's fortress and put a stop to his plans of world domination once and for all.
  • Bulldoze your way through hordes upon hordes of enemies
  • Addictive, fast-paced gameplay topped with cheesy, Duke Nukem-style one-liners
  • A diverse arsenal of weapons, from the common shotgun to the all-destroying Serious Bomb
Goodies
in-game soundtrack
System requirements
Minimum system requirements:

Please be advised that Windows 10 operating system will receive frequent hardware driver and software updates following its release; this may affect game compatibility.

Notice: Serious Sam: The Second Encounter has an HTML manual available from the Start menu shortcut for the game.

Please be advised that Windows 10 operating system will receive frequent hardware driver and software updates following its release; this may affect game compatibility.

Notice: Serious Sam: The Second Encounter has an HTML manual available from the Start menu shortcut for the game.

Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
8 hMain
12.5 h Main + Sides
13.5 h Completionist
10 h All Styles
Game details
Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Release date:
{{'2002-02-05T00:00:00+02:00' | date: 'longDate' : ' +0200 ' }}
Size:
455 MB
Rating:
ESRB Rating: Mature 17+ (Violence, Blood and Gore)

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Posted on: January 30, 2025

thalassa50

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Fantastic action old game

Ist one of the best action games ,old but super ,all series are very good


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Posted on: July 11, 2025

Patejl

Games: 373 Reviews: 18

The top mad doomer shooter

If you want some really crazy 1st person shooter like a Doom 2 with just slightly more modern engine and with hundreds to thousands enemies per level here it is. Design isnt perfect; too many hardcore secrets is hiding some tricky ambush on you, too much enemies just teleport in places where you are which is little cheap, sometimes its hard find a way plus levels are mostly quite big and nonstop messages from your personal computer are just annoying. Anyway, crazy humor and enormous battles and hardcore difficulty make together unforgetable experience which you cannot see in modern games. 4.5 / 5 Holy grail of boomer shooters!


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Posted on: August 7, 2025

Marzio_Bruno

Games: 384 Reviews: 12

Eccentric Carnage, Nostalgia Refined

Serious Sam: The Second Encounter sharpens and amplifies the zany brilliance of its predecessor with an irresistible flair. The game’s levels are far more varied—ranging from sun‑baked desert ruins to alien-infested temples—providing a kaleidoscopic playground for pure, unadulterated chaos. The arsenal here is a carnival of destruction. Flamethrower, Sniper Rifle, Grenade Launchers, and the sheer madness of the cannon showcase an array that eclipses the original. Every weapon feels distinct, devastating, and exquisitely fun—an over-the-top complement to the pandemonium at hand. This is a FPS built with a grin. Outlandish dialogue, absurd enemy rosters (headless kamikaze Kamikazis, relentless Reptiloids), and flamboyant set pieces make it silly, earnest, and irresistible. The exhilaration of bullet‑sponge alien hoards swarming you teaches reflexes like no modern shooter. Where contemporary titles often hide behind complexity, Serious Sam challenges you head-on, making each firefight feel like a real test of skill and speed. There’s something deeply sweet about returning to a game that defined youthful afternoons. Serious Sam: The Second Encounter doesn’t merely evoke nostalgia—it revitalizes it. Even today, it surpasses many recent shooters by leaning into raw spectacle, humor, and fast‑and‑furious pacing. Some encounters can feel repetitive, and the absence of narrative depth means there's little beyond rampaging mayhem. Yet, those who play for gameplay—pure, frenetic, larcenous gameplay—will hardly mind. Serious Sam: The Second Encounter is a triumph of unapologetic mayhem. Richly varied levels, riotous weaponry, and a playful spirit make it an unforgettable FPS. It may not redefine the genre, but it well and truly masterfully perfects a facet often neglected in modern shooters: pure, frenetic joy. If you crave a nostalgic rush with outrageous action, this is a game that stands tall—then blows your head off in the most gloriously ridiculous way.


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Posted on: August 10, 2025

RoyBoy3K

Verified owner

Games: 159 Reviews: 5

Love the shooting

I want a shooter, I don't care about quests and thinking where to go, I just want to shoot!! Serious Sam and Postal 2 are my favorite games and I just keep replaying them.


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Posted on: August 20, 2025

roomylan_1749

Verified owner

Games: 13 Reviews: 1

Nostalgic Fun

This the kind of game you want to play just for relax


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