Serious Sam 4
Serious Sam 4: Planet Badass
Release Date: September 24, 2020
Action, FPP, science fiction, FPS, humorous, package, co-op, shooters, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
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Another major installment in the series of brutal and bloody shooters developed by the Croatian Croteam studio. The story of this part is set before the events of the third installment, in which Sam had to face the forces of the main antagonist - Mental in a futuristic, virtual version of ancient Egypt. Mental's goal was, obviously, to take over the Earth. However, the story in this new installment seems to be a bit more mature.
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Videos and Screens
[1:33] Serious Sam 4 launch trailer
[0:55] Serious Sam 4 teaser trailer #1
The main pros of the game
- Gameplay Experience: Players appreciate the classic run-and-gun style of gameplay, which is fast-paced and filled with chaotic action against hordes of enemies. The game maintains the core elements of the franchise while introducing new ideas.
- Humor and One-liners: The cheesy, cringy humor and one-liners from the protagonist, Sam, contribute to the game's charm and entertainment value.
- Graphics and Environment: Many users have noted the impressive graphics and detailed maps, enhancing the overall visual experience.
- Fun Weaponry: The game features a vast arsenal of weapons, including fan-favorite items like the minigun, which players find satisfying to use.
- Replayability: The game is considered highly replayable, especially in co-op mode, making it enjoyable to play with friends.
The main cons of the game
- Performance Issues: Several players reported technical problems, including poor optimization, crashes, and graphical glitches, even on high-end systems.
- Outdated Graphics: Some users feel that the graphics are not up to modern standards, with certain elements appearing blocky or low-resolution.
- Difficulty and Enemy Mechanics: The game can become frustrating, especially on higher difficulty levels, due to overwhelming enemy numbers and slow weapon progression.
- Lack of Innovation: Critics have mentioned that there are few new enemies or gameplay mechanics compared to earlier titles, leading to a sense of stagnation in the series.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Co-op Play: Some users noted the absence of split-screen co-op, which was a feature in earlier games, diminishing the multiplayer experience.
- Depth in Gameplay: There is a desire for more tactical elements and variety in gameplay, as some players found the experience to be less engaging than previous installments.
- Story and Character Development: While the game is not primarily focused on storytelling, some players wished for a more substantial narrative or character development, as it felt lacking compared to earlier entries.
- Enhanced Enemy Variety: Players expressed a desire for more diverse enemies and challenges that would add depth to combat encounters.
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Serious Sam 4 Description
Serious Sam 4 for PC, PS4 and XONE is another major installment in the series of dynamic and bloody first person shooters. The first two installments (their HD remastered editions after nearly a decade) were released between 2001 and 2002. As usual, the game was developed by Croteam - a Croatian developer. Having released a well-received first person logic game The Talos Principle, the studio decided to return to their flagship series.
Story
The game is a prequel to the third installment in the series, in which Sam had to face Mental's armies in a futuristic version of Egypt. The creators hired Jonas Kyratzes to write the scenario for the game, who worked on the already mentioned The Talos Principle as well. As a result of this combination, the story in this installment is more mature in contrast to the previous games filled with adrenaline and testosterone.
Gameplay
Serious Sam 4 for PC, PS4 and XONE does not bare significant differences to its predecessors in terms of game play. Thus, the gameplay consists largely of killing hordes of different enemies with various kinds of weapons. When it comes to the changes applied in this installment, the players receive more freedom, substantially bigger open maps with larger enemy groups than before. The game features some new, unexpected mechanics that are the results of the experience the studio gained during their work on the previous game.
Technical aspects
Serious Sam 4 for PC, PS4 and XONE is powered by Serious Engine 4 used previously in The Talos Principle. However, it has been improved and adequately modified so it works fine in case of the substantially more dynamic gameplay Serious Sam 4 delivers. Moreover, the creators used motion capture and photogrammetry technologies in production of the game. The latter was previously used mainly in two Polish games - The Vanishing of Ethan Carter and Get Even. In contrast to the rather gloomy visuals of the previous installment, the graphics in Serious Sam 4 are more realistic and a lot more colorful.
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Serious Sam Series
Created by Croatian studio Croteam, a series of first-person shooters (FPS) with the character of commando Sam "Serious" Stone in the title role. The brand is sometimes considered direct competition to such productions as Doom, Quake or Duke Nukem.
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Serious Sam 4 Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows September 24, 2020
PlayStation 5 December 7, 2021
Xbox Series X/S December 7, 2021
PlayStation 4 December 7, 2021
Xbox One December 7, 2021
Developer: Croteam
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Serious Sam 4 System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Quad Core 2.5 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 3 GB GeForce GTX 780 / Radeon HD 7950 or better, 42 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended: Octa Core 3.3 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce GTX 1080 / Radeon RX Vega 64 or better, 42 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit
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