
Released November 24, 2009 on PC and Xbox 360.

About Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is a visually upgraded and fully Steam supported remake version of the original high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS.
In ancient times, Earth was involved in a massive conflict between Mental, an evil extraterrestrial being who wants to rule the universe, and the Sirians, a technologically advanced sentient alien race that left many of its artifacts to be discovered by humanity. In the 22nd century, Mental and his army of grotesquely twisted monsters return to Earth intending to destroy humanity. The humans are quickly overwhelmed and driven back to Earth. As a last resort, humanity uses the "Time-Lock". This mysterious Sirian artifact contains the power to transport a single person back to a chosen point in time. Because of his bravery in fighting these monsters, Sam "Serious" Stone is chosen to use the Time-Lock in hopes that he will defeat Mental and change the course of history.
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Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter FAQ
When did Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter come out?
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter was released on November 24, 2009 for PC and Xbox 360.
Is Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter on PlayStation 5?
No. Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC and Xbox 360.
Is Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC and Xbox 360.
Is Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC and Xbox 360.
Who is making Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter?
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is developed by Croteam and published by Devolver Digital.
Is Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter multiplayer?
Yes. Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative.
Serious Sam series
18 games in release order
- Serious Sam: The First Encounter

- Serious Sam: The Second Encounter

- Serious Sam: Next Encounter

- Serious Sam Advance

- Serious Sam II

- Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter

- Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter

- Serious Sam Double D

- Serious Sam: Kamikaze Attack

- Serious Sam: The Random Encounter

- Serious Sam 3: BFE

- Serious Sam: The Greek Encounter

- Serious Sam VR: The Last Hope

- Serious Sam's Bogus Detour

- Serious Sam 4

- Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem

- Serious Sam: Tormental

- Serious Sam: Shatterverse















