Quick overview
Serious Sam 2 is a first-person shooter and—contrary to what the title might imply—the third entry in the unexpected hit Serious Sam franchise. You control Sam as he hops between planets, taking on massive swarms of alien foes. This installment leans a bit more into narrative than earlier games, but the core objective remains: grab huge weapons and blow through waves of monsters.
The feel of the game
This is pure, high-octane shooter action. Expect frantic combat, steady streams of pickups, and only the occasional simple puzzle to interrupt the chaos. Rather than aiming for gritty realism, Serious Sam 2 favors vivid, open environments packed with strange, over-the-top creatures—brightly colored arenas designed for running and gunning.
Weapons and gadgets
- Submachine guns and miniguns for laying down constant fire
- Shotgun and sniper rifle for short- and long-range precision
- Rocket launcher and traditional revolvers for heavy-hitting shots
- Novel items like the bomb-toting parrot to add a touch of absurdity
Modes you can play
- Competitive deathmatch arenas for straight-up PvP combat
- Cooperative multiplayer for teaming up and clearing hordes together
- Single-player campaign for a solo, nonstop action run
Final verdict
If you enjoy fast, unapologetically silly shooters, Serious Sam 2 delivers straightforward, enjoyable mayhem. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel and shows a few graphical rough edges, but it still offers satisfying, old-school run-and-blast entertainment.
Technical
- Windows
- Full