Synopsis:
-Serious Sam 4 is a stereotypical, alien invasion, 1st person shooter. You play as Sam Stone, a member of the Earth Defense Force, devoted to eradicating the alien horde.
-I have never played any of the other Serious Sam games, but I understand that Serious Sam 4 is a prequel to the entire series, so not a bad place to start.
-You have a vast array of weapons at your disposal, collecting them as you go along.
-The story itself is basic, and corny at times, but I think it works perfectly with how over-the-top the game is in general.
Pros:
-There is a 3rd person camera option if you prefer it to 1st person.
-Tourist difficulty, infinite ammo, and auto aim all make this a really easy completion. I didn’t know about the latter two before my first playthrough. I only learned about the menu options before starting the game for a second time on PC.
Cons:
-When switching weapons, the software often glitches, not allowing you to use the right stick for a few seconds, making it impossible to aim.
-I also noticed while using the weapon wheel, that the weapon you’re switching from would inadvertently fire an extra round. Not a huge deal, especially if you’re running infinite ammo, but still very much glitched.
Analysis:
-Storyline is cliched
-Gameplay is basic
-Mechanics are average
-Graphics are good
-It isn’t difficult
Is it worth it?
-Is the game worth the price? No.
-Is the game on game pass? It was, but I played it as it was leaving.
-Is the grind worth the gamerscore? Yes, and it stacks. 2 Playthroughs for 2000 GS.
-Easy completion? For the most part.
-Would I play this game if it had no achievements? Maybe for a level or two.
TBD Score: 5.88
2.5