The gameplay is split into two parts: world exploration and battle sequences. Serious Sam: The Random Encounter is a hybrid of a role-playing video game with turn-based elements and a bullet hell game. The player characters (right)-using a shotgun, minigun and grenade launcher, respectively-shooting at approaching enemies. Conflicting opinions were expressed regarding the game's arsenal and short duration. The game's tone, visuals, and sound were well received. The combat system was given a varied response, with some critics calling it innovative. The Random Encounter was released for Microsoft Windows in October 2011 to a mixed reception. The studio disliked this idea, drafting a pitch for a turn-based role-playing game instead. Devolver Digital initially envisioned a clone of Vlambeer's Super Crate Box.
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#Serious sam the random encounter series
These pit the player characters against large waves of enemies, and the player controls the weapons and items each character uses against them in five-second turns.Īnnounced in March 2011, The Random Encounter was created as part of the Serious Sam Indie Series to promote the release of Serious Sam 3: BFE. The player controls Sam and his accomplices through confined levels, engaging in battles through random encounters.
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It follows Sam "Serious" Stone travelling to the future in search of his nemesis, Mental, teaming up with mercenaries on the way. Serious Sam: The Random Encounter is a 2011 role-playing and bullet hell game developed by Vlambeer and published by Devolver Digital.