Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter (XBLA)
Written by wangmin on January 18, 2010 11:48
Just like Matt Hazard, the adventures of Serious Sam involve a hero who isn't afraid to verbally abuse his enemies whilst kicking their buttsIn Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter, Croteam have reproduced the original PC adventure for a console audienceAs you battle through Ancient Egypt in search of a mysterious artifact known as the 'Time-Lock,' you better have your trigger finger ready
Serious Sam is the last hope to save the world from annihilation as he battles against a frantically exciting barrage of opponents who are out for his bloodThe game doesn't take itself too seriously, and boasts squeaky-clean visuals that are always a welcomed sight for downloadable releasesNot quite matching up to Battlefield 1943's graphical prowess, Serious Sam's gameplay is where the main appeal stands.
As you travel through Egyptian pyramids and forbidden tombs, you're going to be faced with some hilariously bizarre enemiesSerious Sam is the only game that pits you against a headless kamikaze foe, a machine gun-wielding scorpion and an AT-ST styled robot in the matter of secondsMany opponents' guts and limbs can be blown across each ancient temple, as they explode from the pressure of a few well-placed bullets
Their body-popping antics keep the pacing of the game extremely fast, as enemies attack from all directionsEntering a new room is never safe, as Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter quickly teaches you to cover your backside as quickly as possible.