Serious Sam: Next Encounter Revealed

Take Two today announced the next Serious Sam title, to be published on PS2 and GameCube under the Global Star brand. First screens inside.

It was announced in the States at the end of January, but today Take Two Europe played catch-up as it announced that its Global Star publishing division will release Serious Sam: Next Encounter for PS2 and GameCube - although not on Xbox.

Developed by Climax, the all new alien-blasting adventure will feature online play for up to eight players, along with two-player split screen action on PS2, a four-player deathmatch option on GameCube, and two-player cooperative mode for both platforms.

Serious Sam: Next Encounter finds Sam gearing up once again to defend the Earth from Mental and his limitless extra-terrestrial hordes. Sam is launched back in time to eradicate the alien scum from more than 40 levels spread throughout three beautifully rendered, massive new time periods - Ancient Rome, Feudal China and legendary Atlantis.

For the first time ever, Sam will have access to vehicles to help him mow down the enemies, and of course he'll be armed to the teeth with an arsenal that contains old favorites and some high-powered new additions. Throughout it all, Serious Sam: Next Encounter maintains the same hilarious and high speed shoot-'em-up action that fans have come to love, while introducing loads of new gameplay to keep old hands and newcomers alike coming back for more.

John Gold
Staff writer, Kikizo Games