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Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2022

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Quick resume

Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem is a new stand-alone expansion to the world of the classic FPS series. Join the fight against Notorious Mental on a journey through the wild lands of Russia, and find your way through this lost chapter of Sam Stone's adventures.

Global score

92/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Shooter

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    Pros

    • Fun, fast-paced combat with large hordes
    • Creative level design with secrets and side quests
    • Co-op multiplayer with drop-in/drop-out
    • New weapons and gadgets add variety
    • Strong fan service and nostalgic elements

    Cons

    • Short campaign length (around 5-8 hours)
    • Performance and optimization issues
    • Some difficulty spikes and balance issues
    • Limited story depth and character development
    • Repetitive enemy spawn locations in some areas

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Relaxation.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players can explore large maps, find secrets, choose weapons and gadgets, and decide how to approach combat encounters."

    • Competence
      4

      "The game offers challenging combat, skill upgrades, and difficult boss fights that require player skill and mastery."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is primarily on single-player and cooperative play with no emphasis on ranked or competitive modes."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players engage in long sessions with exploration, secrets, side quests, and replayability through achievements and new game plus."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Supports drop-in/drop-out co-op multiplayer, encouraging teamwork and shared objectives."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Includes creative secrets, side quests, and player choice in weapon and gadget use, though within structured levels."

    • Domination
      -4

      "Interactions are cooperative and balanced; no evidence of dominance or power imposition over others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a fun, adrenaline-filled distraction with immersive environments and intense combat."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment rather than obligation."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players experiment with new weapons, gadgets, and combat strategies, as well as exploring secrets and side quests."

    • Exploration
      4

      "Large, detailed levels with many secrets and side quests encourage curiosity-driven discovery."

    • Expression
      2

      "Some character model selection and weapon customization, but limited cosmetic personalization."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Set in a fictional alien invasion scenario with fantastical enemies and weapons, emphasizing imaginative fiction."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Co-op multiplayer and community engagement through shared achievements and workshop mods foster social connection."

    • Growth
      3

      "Skill trees, weapon upgrades, and challenging gameplay promote learning and personal development."

    • Health
      -4

      "Primarily a sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity elements."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires continuous focus and engagement during combat and exploration; not suited for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -3

      "Social interactions are mostly surface-level cooperative gameplay without deep emotional sharing."

    • Leadership
      2

      "In co-op, players can lead or coordinate but no strong emphasis on formal leadership roles."

    • Progression
      4

      "Players accumulate weapons, upgrades, skill points, and unlock new abilities throughout the game."

    • Relaxation
      -2

      "Fast-paced, intense combat creates sustained tension rather than relaxation or flow."

    • Sensation
      4

      "Engaging visual effects, sound design, and adrenaline-fueled action provide strong sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      -2

      "No focus on social recognition or leaderboards; achievements exist but are personal."

    • Story
      1

      "Narrative is present but minimal and secondary to gameplay; some engagement with characters and lore."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Combat and boss fights require tactical thinking, weapon choice, and planning."

    • Thrill
      4

      "High-intensity combat and challenging encounters provide excitement and adrenaline rush."

    • Value
      3

      "Generally considered good value for price with substantial content and replayability."

    • Violence
      5

      "Core gameplay centers on combat, destruction, and killing hordes of enemies."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid death and manage resources to survive waves of enemies and boss fights."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026