HD is still the best way to experience The First and Second Encounters, and aside from quality-of-life improvements and some random additions, this isn’t so different from the perfectly okay Classics.
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This has just the right amount of charm and the right balance of challenge and chaos to entertain for as long as you want to explode people.
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I would never tell anyone not to play The Second Encounter, no matter what form it takes, but I will say that in this case, the HD remake is the clear winner.
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It’s certainly not a perfect adventure, but Bogus Detour has more than enough sights to see and monsters to mash to keep you on this bizarre journey.
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I would certainly recommend HD over this one just for the visual quality and overall touch-ups, but you absolutely can’t go wrong playing this version, either.
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If unavoidable damage, underpowered weapons, and tedious battles are a turn-off, you’d best look elsewhere for your Sam fix.
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The gun stacking system and new foes bring a lot of life to Double D, and Serious fans looking for a change of pace need look no further.
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This might be the low point of the series, when weighing everything equally, and it’s only saved by the variety it offers compared to the other titles.
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It’s honestly hard to argue that The First Encounter hasn’t aged gracefully, as it delivers on the promise of massive mayhem against previously unthinkable volumes of foes.
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