{"id":182679,"date":"2022-02-09T11:21:23","date_gmt":"2022-02-09T10:21:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=182679"},"modified":"2025-07-01T20:57:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T03:57:08","slug":"serious-sam-siberian-mayhem-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/serious-sam-siberian-mayhem-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem expert review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This <a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/downloads\/serious-sam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"franchise\">franchise<\/a> d<strong>ates back to 2001<\/strong> with <strong>Serious Sam: The First Encounter<\/strong> for Windows, Xbox, and the Palm OS. That\u2019s right: this thing ran on Palm Pilots. The original title saw an HD re-release in 2009, 2010, 2017, and 2020 respectively. But there has been an entry into the franchise in the form of a mainline or spin-off title regularly since the original came out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s very clear that the game is a<strong> first-person shooter<\/strong> in the vein of <strong>Duke Nukem<\/strong>, <strong>Doom<\/strong>, or even<strong> Just Cause <\/strong>with its wackiness. The optional up to <strong>4-player co-op mode <\/strong>adds another layer to the experience since a game like this is always better with friends. Let\u2019s see how the game stacks up against similar titles across several categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Setting, Tone, and Story<\/li><li>Performance<\/li><li>Gameplay and Functions<\/li><li>Visuals and Sound<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you ready to get into the visceral action explosion so hot it melts Siberian ice caps? Let&#8217;s do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-11-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"collage of 3 Serious Sam game box arts portraying the main character with guns\" class=\"wp-image-182682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-11-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-11-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-11-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-11-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-11-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-11-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-11-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-11-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-11-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-11-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-11.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"serious-sam-siberian-mayhem-background\">Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem background<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Serious Sam&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/serious-sam.en.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"legacy spans decades\">legacy spans decades<\/a><\/strong>, but he has almost always sported a t-shirt of some kind, a cocky and boisterous attitude, and that signature<strong> angry bomb graphic<\/strong>. His antics fall into the &#8220;boomer shooter&#8221; category or games that recreate experiences like 90s pc fps games. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serious Sam 4, released in 2020 and 2021 for various platforms, acts as the anchor for <a href=\"https:\/\/serious-sam-siberian-mayhem.en.softonic.com\/windows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"Siberian Mayhem\"><strong>Siberian Mayhem<\/strong><\/a> as it was <strong>initially a mod for Serious Sam 4<\/strong>. Long-time modders formed <strong>Timelock Studios<\/strong> to develop this mod as a formal entry into the series with the guidance of Croteam and Devolver Digital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-15-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"image of General Brand in Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem\" class=\"wp-image-182709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-15-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-15-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-15-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-15-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-15-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-15-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-15-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-15-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-15-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-15-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-15.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"setting-and-tone\">Setting and tone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Serious Sam 4<\/strong> was released in 2020 with great reviews, bringing a sleek revival to the franchise. It introduced <strong>tons of new weapons<\/strong>, <strong>co-op gameplay<\/strong>, and <strong>arcade-like mechanics<\/strong>. The game serves as a prequel to <strong>Serious Sam 3: BFE <\/strong>while Siberian Mayhem acts as a <strong>stand-alone expansion <\/strong>where <strong>Sam tracks General Brand<\/strong> to the <strong>Tunguska<\/strong> region of Russia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This area of Russia suffered what is believed to have been a <strong>meteor airburst in 1908<\/strong>. It leveled 830 square miles of forest. Known as the <strong>Tunguska event<\/strong>, researchers did identify some <strong>materials of extraterrestrial origin<\/strong> in 2013. That makes a great tie-in for Serious Sam since the franchise is based on <strong>interacting with aliens.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sam wields a mix of dad jokes and dated, but situationally <strong>relevant pop culture references<\/strong>. But the quick-paced, in-your-face action pairs well with Sam&#8217;s cavalier attitude toward the terrifying creatures and mutants he encounters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-21-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"image of main screen for Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem\" class=\"wp-image-183097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-21-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-21-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-21-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-21-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-21-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-21-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-21-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-21-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-21-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-21-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-21-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-21.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"story\">Story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since this game acts as a<strong> sequel-prequel<\/strong> of sorts, here&#8217;s a quick refresher on the <strong>overall plot<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>There are <strong>multiple universes<\/strong>, but fans consider two of them as the &#8220;main&#8221; universes<\/li><li>The<strong> timeline order<\/strong> of games from a canon perspective is Serious Sam 4: Planet Badass, Serious Sam 3: BFE (Before First Encounter), Serious Sam: The First Encounter, then Serious Sam: The Second Encounter<\/li><li><strong>This game is a &#8220;midquel&#8221;<\/strong> in that it occurs after 4<\/li><li>Sam has<strong> two main enemies: General Howard &#8220;War Dog&#8221; Brand<\/strong>, a corrupted Earth Defense Force member, and <strong>Mental<\/strong>, the final Hum-Tah or Infinite One fighting for intergalactic domnimation<\/li><li>Sam is <strong>chasing down<\/strong> <strong>General Brand<\/strong>, but still dealing with Mental&#8217;s cronies<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since you&#8217;re tracking down Brand, the story <strong>doesn&#8217;t have too many twists and turns<\/strong>. After all, being a <strong>midquel<\/strong> limits the story&#8217;s ability to take too many liberties. However, for a game like this, tracking down a bad guy and taking him out in a grand fashion is kind of the point, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-long-to-beat-serious-sam-siberian-mayhem\">How long to beat Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The game has <strong>5 levels total<\/strong>, making for about <strong>5 &#8211; 6 hours of story gameplay<\/strong>. Those looking for all the secrets could spend <strong>up to 15 hours<\/strong> exploring the open world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-18-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"image of the player's perspective in a firefight against multiple enemies\" class=\"wp-image-182717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-18-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-18-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-18-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-18-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-18-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-18-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-18-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-18-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-18-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-18-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-18.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"serious-sam-siberian-mayhem-performance\">Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In general, <strong>if your PC can run Doom Eternal, it can run Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem<\/strong>. The game doesn&#8217;t have game-breaking performance bugs like <strong>Cyberpunk 2077<\/strong> or <strong>Deus Ex: Mankind Divided<\/strong>. It does have a <strong>long initial load time <\/strong>as you load a save file, but that is a common territory with most games nowadays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some players have <strong>criticized Serious Sam 4<\/strong> for lackluster performance citing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dsogaming.com\/news\/serious-sam-siberian-mayhem-suffers-from-major-stuttering-issues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.dsogaming.com\/news\/serious-sam-siberian-mayhem-suffers-from-major-stuttering-issues\/\">massive stuttering issues<\/a> to AMD Ryzen users reporting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/SeriousSam\/comments\/scxq48\/serious_sam_siberian_mayhem_runs_just_as_badly_as\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/SeriousSam\/comments\/scxq48\/serious_sam_siberian_mayhem_runs_just_as_badly_as\/\">major problems<\/a>. However, on my Nvidia and Intel machine, <strong>the game ran beautifully <\/strong>with minimal stuttering, pop-ins, or rendering issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The only problem seems to be that the game doesn&#8217;t appear capable of <strong>fully exploiting a PC&#8217;s potential<\/strong> regarding CPU or GPU output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-14-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"image of several Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem enemies\" class=\"wp-image-182720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-14-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-14-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-14-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-14-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-14-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-14-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-14-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-14-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-14-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-14-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-14.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"serious-sam-siberian-mayhem-gameplay-and-functions\">Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem gameplay and functions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As far as <strong>classic boomer shooter mechanics<\/strong> go, Siberian Mayhem checks all the boxes. Not only does the shooting feel crisp with a mouse and keyboard, but the aim is fairly true, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The<strong> variety of weapons<\/strong> and additional items like <strong>mountable rockets<\/strong> will keep combat unpredictable, fast-paced, and explosive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-27-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"image of Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem skills UI\" class=\"wp-image-183095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-27-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-27-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-27-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-27-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-27-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-27-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-27-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-27-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-27-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-27-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-27-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-27.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ui-and-interface\">UI and interface<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>UI is simplistic <\/strong>in a good way with just five tabs and lots of icons the player can mouse over for more information. Much like the game itself, it is <strong>straightforward and easy to use<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Players can view weapons, gadgets, enemies, and even the man himself among the various tabs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-23-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"image of dead enemy in Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem\" class=\"wp-image-183099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-23-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-23-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-23-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-23-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-23-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-23-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-23-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-23-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-23-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-23-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-23-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-23.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"shooting-mechanics\"><strong>Shooting mechanics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>arcade-style gunplay <\/strong>is not nearly as twitchy as other fps games like <strong>Titanfall 2<\/strong>,<strong> CS: GO<\/strong>, and the like. This game is designed to be a classic, more arena-like shooter hearkening back to its roots with <strong>Doom<\/strong> and <strong>Quake<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting <strong>precision headshots with a pistol<\/strong> feels gratifying while taking out multiple enemies at close range with a boomstick is also quite pleasing. Gadgets are hit or miss (sometimes literally), but the weapon suite, overall, feels very solid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, <strong>playing with a controller is practically impossible<\/strong> if you want to enjoy the game casually. Without the added stability and utility of a mouse, it can be<strong> difficult to aim<\/strong> as well as switch between weapons. While playing as a sniper is a viable and fun option, this makes mouse and keyboard the optimal experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-13-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"image of the energy crossbow in Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem fps game\" class=\"wp-image-182711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-13-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-13-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-13-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-13-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-13-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-13-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-13-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-13-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-13-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-13-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-13.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"new-weapons-and-gadgets\">New weapons and gadgets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This game adds all kinds of new items from enemies to unique puzzles. But what really sticks out are the <strong>new weapons and gadgets <\/strong>including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>AK-47MX rifle:<\/strong> thought firing rockets from a shotgun never gets old, this trusty rifle is a solid go-to. The only downside is how little ammo you can carry for it.<\/li><li><strong>TCC-2 &#8220;Perun&#8221; Energy Crossbow:<\/strong> snipers should definitely give this one a go. It can take out medium enemies in one hit and it has &#8220;hitscan&#8221;, so it damages targets at any range.<\/li><li><strong>XPMR<\/strong> <strong>Burner Raygun:<\/strong> this core weapon is fantastic. Players can find it in Stage 4 and it does more damage the longer you maintain a beam on a specific target. Pro-tip: dual-wield it against bosses, Khnums, and aerial enemies.<\/li><li><strong>Airstrike Designator:<\/strong> as one might suspect, this gadget calls in missiles to help Sam take down lots of weak enemies or big, hulky bosses with lots of health.<\/li><li><strong>Portable Hoverboard Scooter:<\/strong> this is a bit of a throwback as Sam had a hoverboard in the Serious Sam: Xbox game. Players can use it to glide around the map to explore more casually.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-12-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"image of Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem enemies charging the player\" class=\"wp-image-182713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-12-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-12-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-12-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-12-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-12-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-12-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-12-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-12-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-12-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-12-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-12.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"serious-sam-siberian-mayhem-visuals-sound-and-enemy-design\">Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem visuals, sound, and enemy design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite dating back two decades,<strong> the franchise for Serious Sam remains vibrant and full of life<\/strong>. The enemies are always nipping at Sam&#8217;s heels, but he always has enough shells to take them down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As with any shooter game, the quality of the gun sounds is an important factor when it comes to immersion. The <strong>sound, world, and enemy design<\/strong> in Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem are some of the <strong>best features<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sound-design\">Sound design<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, the <strong>gun noises, monster snarls, and environmental sound effects <\/strong>create a fantastic ambiance<strong>.<\/strong> You almost feel the chill of the Siberian wind and you definitely feel unease when you hear clip-clops of a Kleer skeleton heralding your imminent doom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>only thing lacking<\/strong> was a <strong>better soundtrack<\/strong> to measure up to Sam&#8217;s cringe-worthy, yet endearing one-liners. The music was mood-setting, but not truly epic for those moments where you really got a spree going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-28-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"image of Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem Dossier tab for Kleer Skeleton\" class=\"wp-image-183096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-28-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-28-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-28-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-28-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-28-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-28-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-28-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-28-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-28-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-28-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-28-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-28.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"enemy-design\">Enemy design<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many of the<strong> classic franchise enemies <\/strong>appear in this game, as well, in grisly detail. Players can get a better idea of enemy weak points under the &#8220;Dossiers&#8221; tab. Or you can just admire the work that Timelock studios put into rendering the creatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bottom right lists useful stats while the top right has lore, as well as<strong> tips on how to fight<\/strong> them or what moves to watch out for. The best feature is how the <strong>sound design is incorporated so seamlessly <\/strong>into how the enemies inhabit the world of the game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s nothing quite like the <strong>death knell of horse hooves<\/strong> when you&#8217;re in a dark room playing this game with headphones on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-20-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"image of Sam charging into enemies on a snowmobile\" class=\"wp-image-182719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-20-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-20-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-20-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-20-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-20-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-20-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-20-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-20-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-20-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-20-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-20.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"world-design\">World design<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if some assets get reused quite often, the <strong>world of Siberian Mayhem is expansive and immersive<\/strong>. You can skid over ice, shoot seagulls off the docks, and discover abandoned shacks in the distance from any possible objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It feels like a logical evolution of a <strong>classic fps game from the 90s<\/strong> in the best possible way. After all, in what other games do you get to mow down weird alien-zombie-humans on a snowmobile?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-16-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"image of Sam saying &quot;Well, what can I say I'm not looking for a fight, but the fight always seems to be looking for me.&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-182715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-16-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-16-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-16-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-16-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-16-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-16-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-16-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-16-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-16-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-16-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/pjimage-16.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"verdict-and-wrap-up\">Verdict and wrap-up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If Doom Eternal is a heavy metal opera through hell, this is an 80s hair rock romp through the alien-infested streets of New York. Does it tell a huge, sweeping story like <strong>Wolfenstein: The New Order<\/strong>? No. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But this boomer shooter has uniquely designed monsters, engaging gameplay, and satisfying feedback loops. Besides, how can you resist a dude who shares sage wisdom like &#8220;Every day, once a day, give yourself a present&#8221;? Of course, he will also just start singing &#8220;Born to Be Wild&#8221; in the middle of combat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#30b416\">PROS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Engaging arcade-like shooting mechanics<\/li><li>Smooth and vibrant graphics<\/li><li>Fun-to-explore environments<\/li><li>Bridges other main-line Serious Sam game stories<\/li><li>Breezy, quick campaign with high replayability at various difficulties<\/li><li>Great co-op option for up to 4 players<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#d21919\">CONS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Certain enemies become very challenging in large numbers at higher difficulties<\/li><li>Mouse and keyboard perform much better than controller when it comes to precision shooting<\/li><li>Straight-forward story with few surprises or twists and minimal lore<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Developer:<\/strong> Croteam and Timelock Studio<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> Devolver Digital<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>Game Modes:<\/strong> Single Player, Co-Op, and Multiplayer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>Game Engine: <\/strong>Serious Engine<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This franchise dates back to 2001 with Serious Sam: The First Encounter for Windows, Xbox, and the Palm OS. That\u2019s right: this thing ran on Palm Pilots. The original title saw an HD re-release in 2009, 2010, 2017, and 2020 respectively. 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