Serious Sam: Tormental

78%
Game Brain Score Based on 82 reviews
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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!

  • PC
  • Windows
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78%
Audience ScoreBased on 82 reviews
gameplay5 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • The game features a vibrant and unique art style that adds to its charm, creating a visually engaging experience.
  • Gameplay is fast-paced and chaotic, providing a fun and addictive roguelite experience with a variety of weapons and upgrades.
  • The multiplayer mode enhances the experience, allowing players to team up and tackle challenges together, making for a hilarious and enjoyable time.
  • The game suffers from balance issues, with high difficulty spikes and unbalanced enemy damage that can lead to frustrating gameplay.
  • There is a lack of variety in enemy types and level design, which can make runs feel repetitive and less engaging over time.
  • The absence of a save feature during runs can be frustrating, as players are forced to start over after dying, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • gameplay19 mentions

    The gameplay in "Serious Sam: Tormental" is characterized by its fast-paced, action-packed mechanics and a variety of weapons and unlockable characters, providing a solid roguelite experience. While the unpredictability and unique mechanics keep players engaged, some find the difficulty frustrating and the overall execution mixed, with certain mechanics not being immediately clear. Despite these critiques, many appreciate the nostalgic feel and challenge it offers, making it a worthwhile addition for fans of the genre.

    • “The variety and unpredictability of the gameplay keep you engaged and entertained throughout your adventure.”
    • “The gameplay is punchy, there’s already a lot of weapon variation and it offers a good challenge.”
    • “If you want a game that will challenge you, doesn't break the piggy bank, could run on older PCs without a problem and retains old school gameplay, then you need this one in your library.”
    • “It's alright - I was expecting more with everything from gameplay to dialogue to level design.”
    • “There are some choices here that I wouldn’t have made, and some mechanics that weren’t immediately apparent despite how important they were.”
    • “The gameplay that 'Serious Sam: Tormental' has packed wasn't the kind of experience I was looking for.”
  • graphics16 mentions

    The graphics in Tormental are described as a vibrant and psychedelic experience, featuring a unique art style that blends cuteness with vivid colors. While many players appreciate the aesthetic and its playful tone, some criticize the occasional glitches and the similarity of enemy designs. Overall, the visuals are generally well-received, contributing positively to the game's identity, despite mixed feelings regarding their fit within the Serious Sam universe.

    • “The visuals in Tormental are an absolute psychedelic feast for the eyes.”
    • “The art style is vivid and full of personality, though some enemies do look a bit too similar to each other.”
    • “The cartoony art style is great, graphics are good, the music and sounds are great.”
    • “Honestly, I can't just get used to the art style.”
    • “I also see a lot of reviews dislike the art style or think it doesn't suit the Serious Sam universe.”
    • “As a Serious Sam game, they got the sound almost right, but the models and art style are awful and mostly don't reflect the old Sam games at all.”
  • music9 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and delightful quality, complementing the fun and chaotic gameplay. Composed by Damjan Mravunac, the soundtrack enhances the charming visual style and overall experience, contributing to a smooth and enjoyable atmosphere. Players appreciate the combination of cute graphics and well-executed sound design, which together create a vibrant and engaging vibe.

    • “Cute visual style with wonderful music and funny references to the original game together create a very charming vibe.”
    • “The soundtrack, just like the rest of the game, is delightfully unhinged.”
    • “All this fun loop stuff is accompanied with catchy music, cute graphics, and kind of stuttery optimization where there's a lot of things happening on the screen at once.”
    • “The soundtrack was composed by Damjan Mravunac, just like most other entries in the series, who once again knocks it out of the park.”
  • humor8 mentions

    The humor in this early access game is described as wildly entertaining and absurd, featuring clever quips and one-liners that elicit genuine laughter. Players appreciate the combination of a cute visual style, engaging music, and funny references, creating a charming and comedic atmosphere. Overall, the game delivers a hilariously insane adventure that keeps players motivated to return for more.

    • “This early access gem takes you on a wildly entertaining journey through the quirky corners of the mind, and it's a hilarious ride that's as professional as it is deliriously fun.”
    • “His quips and one-liners take on a whole new level of absurdity, and you'll find yourself laughing out loud at his bewildering encounters.”
    • “It's a professionally crafted and brilliantly comedic experience that's as funny as it is fun.”
  • story3 mentions

    The story has undergone a significant overhaul, offering a more engaging and involved narrative that allows the protagonist, Sam, to confront the series' villain, Mental, in a meaningful way. This improvement leads to a chaotic and intense final boss fight, enhancing the overall plot compared to previous versions. However, players note the lack of clear indicators for quest-giving NPCs, which can detract from the experience.

    • “The story has had a major overhaul, allowing Sam to properly confront and talk to the series villain, Mental, himself, or at least a part of him.”
    • “The narrative is much more involved and interesting than the limited plot in previous versions, ultimately culminating in a hectic and chaotic final boss fight.”
    • “No icon in the hub to know which NPC is a quest giver or has a reward.”
    • “The story has had a major overhaul, and for the first time, Sam can properly confront and talk to the series villain, Mental himself, or at least a part of him.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game features appealing graphics and aesthetics, but is marred by noticeable glitches and bugs, indicating ongoing stability issues that have persisted over time.

    • “The game offers some nice graphics and a nice aesthetic, although there are some ugly glitches here and there.”
    • “The game is pretty buggy overall, and there are seemingly the same balance issues I encountered three years ago.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization has improved significantly since its alpha phase, with early access addressing previous performance issues. However, some users still report occasional stuttering during intense on-screen action.

    • “All this fun loop stuff is accompanied with catchy music, cute graphics, and improved optimization, even when there's a lot happening on the screen at once.”
    • “All this fun loop stuff is accompanied with catchy music, cute graphics, and somewhat stuttery optimization where there's a lot happening on the screen at once.”
    • “The alpha had performance issues, but going to early access has resolved all of the issues I had.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    Replayability is highly praised, attributed to procedurally generated maps and diverse weapon and upgrade combinations, ensuring a fresh experience with each playthrough. The game's polished graphics further enhance its appeal, making it a massively replayable title.

    • “The replayability is strong due to the generated maps and unique combinations of weapons and upgrades.”
    • “Massively replayable with a graphics polish that fits perfectly.”
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