Serious Sam: Next Encounter is a high-energy first-person shooter developed by Climax Solent and published by Global Star Software in 2004 for the Nintendo GameCube. The game is known for its intense action, fast-paced gameplay, and relentless waves of enemies. It retains the same comedic and over-the-top tone of the series, as players guide Sam 'Serious' Stone against the forces of the alien overlord, Mental, across various historical time periods. The game includes a variety of weapons, power-ups, and multiplayer modes, catering to both solo and cooperative play.