Serious Sam VR: The Second Encounter is a sequel to Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter - frantic arcade action FPS, featuring singleplay and co-op campaign, various multiplayer modes, all presented in glorious VR and with different locomotion movements.
Players can choose between multiple movement systems to suit their VR comfort level. The full locomotion option allows for free, fluid movement through environments using smooth trackpad/analog stick controls. Alternatively, the "Serious Warp" feature provides a blink-like teleportation for quickly avoiding enemies. Many reviewers praised the developer's inclusion of these varied options, noting they can find the control scheme that best fits their preferences.
The gameplay delivers a relentless, fast-paced first-person shooter experience. Hordes of enemies constantly swarm the player, requiring them to unleash a barrage of dual-wielded firepower from an arsenal including shotguns, rocket launchers, and sniper rifles. Reviewers likened the non-stop action to classic DOOM titles, with the focus on arena-style combat over narrative.
While the core gameplay loop remains intense, the game features a nice variety of environments for players to explore. Levels draw inspiration from Mesoamerican, Persian, and Medieval European locales, offering diverse visual settings. Reviewers also highlighted the inclusion of hidden secrets scattered throughout the environments, providing additional incentive to thoroughly search each area.
The game offers extensive customization and accessibility options. Players can adjust weapon and world scaling, color schemes, and difficulty settings ranging from casual to hardcore. Comfort options, such as the tunnel vision effect during movement, help to mitigate motion sickness for VR-sensitive players.
In addition to the single-player campaign, the game includes various cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes. Reviewers noted the seamless cross-platform play between VR and non-VR "flat" players, as well as modes like Beast Hunt, Survival, and Deathmatch that deliver chaotic, high-intensity multiplayer experiences.
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