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Serious Sam: Tormental

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2022

Should you play it?

Serious Sam: Tormental is a 3D rogue-lite top-down shooter where you blast your way through the tormented mind of demigod of destruction Mental, as he imagines worlds and monsters that stand on your path towards his inner ego. Let the showdown begin!

What works
  • Addictive and challenging roguelite gameplay
  • Varied weapon customization and upgrades
  • Supports local and remote play together co-op
  • Vibrant, stylized visuals and energetic soundtrack
  • Active and responsive developer support during early access
Things to keep in mind
  • Repetitive level design with limited exploration
  • No online multiplayer or save during runs
  • Steep difficulty curve can cause frustration
  • Low active player base limits multiplayer experience
  • Some bugs and control issues reported

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Hidden Gems

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Serious Sam: Tormental: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Relaxation, Leadership.

Why this game works

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