Serious Sam: The First Encounter

Acción - 2001

Serious Sam: The First Encounter

Description

Serious Sam: The First Encounter takes players back to the roots of classic first-person shooters, where intense combat and bold design defined the genre. Developed by Croteam, this debut entry sets its action in the vast, sun-scorched deserts of Egypt, offering a striking change from the hellish or cosmic backdrops seen in later titles. The game focuses on straightforward yet thrilling jugabilidad, emphasizing relentless enemy waves that charge directly toward the player. At its core, the story follows Mental, an alien threat determined to wipe out humanity, and the Sirians—an ancient race whose mysterious artifacts hold the key to survival. Humanity's last hope lies in the "Time-Lock," a powerful Sirian relic that only the fearless protagonist, Sam "Serious" Stone, can wield. As the sole hero capable of wielding this artifact, Sam must fight through hordes of grotesque creatures to stop Mental's invasion. With its iconic visuals, immersive atmosphere, and timeless shooter mechanics, Serious Sam.

Tech Sheet

Developer
Croteam
Publisher
Devolver Digital
Release
2001-03-21
Source
rawg
Requirements verified
2026-07-04
Data scope
Official requirements when the source provides them; estimates are marked when data is missing.

Minimum requirements

CPU
Windows XP or Windows Vista, 1 GHz Processor (1.4 GHz recommended), 256MB RAM (512 recommended), 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 (compatible with DirectX 9 recommended), Mouse, Keyboard.
GPU
Windows XP or Windows Vista, 1 GHz Processor (1.4 GHz recommended), 256MB RAM (512 recommended), 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 (compatible with DirectX 9 recommended), Mouse, Keyboard.
RAM
1 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB disponibles
OS
Windows 10 64-bit

Recommended requirements

CPU
Windows XP or Windows Vista, 1 GHz Processor (1.4 GHz recommended), 256MB RAM (512 recommended), 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 (compatible with DirectX 9 recommended), Mouse, Keyboard.
GPU
Windows XP or Windows Vista, 1 GHz Processor (1.4 GHz recommended), 256MB RAM (512 recommended), 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 (compatible with DirectX 9 recommended), Mouse, Keyboard.
RAM
2 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB disponibles
OS
Windows 10 64-bit