First Strike

Lore & Background

The narrative emphasizes the overwhelming scale of the invasion compared to human military capabilities. Sam operates largely alone or with minimal support during this initial phase, relying on his combat skills and heavy weaponry. The lore establishes that Mental's forces are drawn from across time and space, setting up the temporal mechanics explored in later entries.

In Their Own Story

The sun beats down on the sandstone ruins as dust swirls around Sam's boots. He checks the chamber of his shotgun, the metallic click echoing against the ancient walls. Portals shimmer in the distance, spitting out chittering horrors that scuttle toward him. There is no time for fear; only the rhythm of fire and reload remains.

Reader's Guide

The campaign begins with Sam Stone arriving at an archaeological site in Egypt to investigate strange disturbances. He quickly discovers that these are not natural phenomena but portals opened by Mental's forces. Sam must navigate through desert ruins, underground tombs, and open battlefields while fighting off waves of alien creatures. The objective is to reach the pyramid where Mental's main base of operations lies. Throughout the journey, Sam utilizes a variety of weapons to manage different enemy types. The campaign concludes with a confrontation that halts the initial invasion, though it leaves the threat unresolved for future conflicts.

Did You Know?

• The official title of the campaign is 'Serious Sam: The First Encounter'.
• The protagonist is Sam 'Stone' Stone.
• The antagonist is Mental.
• The setting includes Egyptian Pyramids and Desert.
• The game was developed by Croteam using the Serious Engine.

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