Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 95 OSR2, Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0 (avec Service Pack 5), Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista ou Windows 7 Processeur : AMD K6-3 400MHz, Pentium II ou Celeron-A 300MHz Mémoire vive : 64 Mo de RAM Carte graphique : Accélérateur 3D pleinement compatible OpenGL Disque dur : 450 Mo d'espace disque disponible Son : Carte son 100% compatible Windows
Recommended: Processeur : Processeur de la série AMD Athlon 650MHz ou Pentium III 650MHz Mémoire vive : 128 Mo de RAM Carte graphique : nVidia GeForce256 ou TNT2 ultra, PowerVR Kyro, S3 Savage2000, 3Dfx Voodoo3, ATI Rage128 pro Disque dur : 550 Mo d'espace disque disponible Son : Creative Labs SoundBlaster Live
Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter
A relentless wave of nostalgia carries this shooter, with players logging over 25 hours to relentlessly blast through hordes. Backed by an overwhelming 96 percent positive rating across 2,067 reviews, this classic endures.
What it's about: Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter is a high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS and Gamespot's Game of the Month February 2002!
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 70 | 66 | 2 | 2 |
| Content / longevity | 22 | 21 | 1 | 0 |
| Graphics / art | 16 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| Story / writing | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Audio / music | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Performance | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Multiplayer | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Value for money | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 12 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.1 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Core gameplay dominates the praise with 66 positive mentions out of 70.
- Abundant content keeps the slaughter fresh, supported by 21 positive mentions out of 22.
- Retro visuals hit the right notes, earning 14 positive mentions out of 16.
- Smooth multiplayer action unites players, with all 5 recorded mentions being positive.
Weaknesses
- Narrative elements occasionally stumble, showing 1 negative and 2 mixed mentions out of 9.
- Visual fidelity receives minor critique with 1 negative mention out of 16.
Who is it for?
Hardcore FPS veterans and retro enthusiasts looking for pure, unadulterated arcade slaughter will feel right at home.
Is Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 96% of 2,067 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Core gameplay dominates the praise. Current price: 0,88€ (85% off).
Verdict
Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter proves that relentless action never ages poorly. With 95 percent of post-launch reviews leaning positive out of 409 sampled, the carnage remains as addictive as ever.
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