This is the best part of Serious Sam.
The first thing that stands out in comparison to the previous parts is the openness of the game world. The Croatian studio Croteam breaks the linear leading of the player from one location to another, and gives the possibility of a relatively free traverse the world, even introducing a completely innovative element such as side objectives.
So far, Sam has followed nothing but Netrisc's guidelines. In the fourth part, from time to time, we have the opportunity to leave the main storyline and perform optional additional tasks for which you can get various gadgets that are a complete novelty in the series. This is a fantastic solution.
The great advantage of the game is the modernized graphics, especially the construction and presentation of picturesque locations in Europe. Lush, charming, colorful, antique places wonderfully contrast with the massacre of hordes of aliens interspersed with the cassander music of Damjan Mravunac in the background. The change from the sepia sands of Egypt to lush, green European scenery has benefited the entire series.
The shooting mechanics are fine, and the distinctive system of dismantling enemies is very satisfying.
The game has been enriched with completely new enemies, new weapons and skill points unprecedented in the series, thanks to which we can equip Sam with two weapons, which further increases the fun of annihilating new hordes of monsters.
The vehicle system was introduced among other novelties, incl. Motorbikes, combines or combat mechs.
The creators made sure that boredom did not creep into the game. Monstrous bosses and the sowing of doom with a battle mech in the very center of the Vatican have a huge impact on the gameplay of the title.
The storyline of the production has also been taken care of, and the missions are no longer just about moving from one location to another and collecting items. During them, Sam can work together with comrades who are actively involved in the fight against Mental.
Fabulous graphics, beautiful locations, upbuilding music are the great advantages of the game, but it is not devoid of (simple) mistakes.
Graphical bugs happen. It happens that opponents get stuck on a straight obstacle. It can be different with the destruction of the environment. Some objects can be destroyed in a spectacular way, while others seem to be made of titanium. On the other hand, Sam is free to penetrate objects such as trees or other people. Another drawback is the character models, which behave very artificially and unnaturally in cutscenes. It does not look any better during the game.
Overall, Serious Sam 4 is a very good shooter. It will appeal not only to fans of Sam Stone's adventures, but it will appeal to all lovers of "old style" shooters - you + giver and hundreds, thousands of opponents.
Rating: 8/10.
