12DOVE Verdict
Pros
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The Herculean boss battles
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Online ranking tables
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The simplistic and unabashed mayhem
Cons
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The paper thin plot
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Not much replay value
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Bonuses and secrets aren't much
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All these so-called "authentic" war-themed shooters are fine and dandy, but what if you're one of those people who thinks the gritty realism of them is a bummer? Step forward square-jawed hero, Sam, for a second outing. With a stash of noisy whack-ass weapons and vehicles, a ridiculous plot that’s so thin you could stick a miniskirt on it and call it Kate Moss, and little more to do than frag your way through a near endless succession of ludicrously designed but grin-worthy enemies, Sam is the perfect antidote to the mass slaughter of your virtual fellow men and won’t give you morality-induced headaches. What Sam will give you is hours of top arcade blasting fun.
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| Genre | Shooter |
| Description | Serious Sam is a .50 caliber barrel full of laughs. Jam packed with ludicrous weapons and relentless hell-beasts, this FPS blast is anything but serious. |
| Platform | "PC","Xbox" |
| US censor rating | "Mature","Mature" |
| UK censor rating | "","" |
| Release date | 1 January 1970 (US), 1 January 1970 (UK) |
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