SERIOUS SAM NEXT ENCOUNTER NINTENDO GAMECUBE NGC

In this episode of the Serious Sam series, Sam faces a new nemesis "Mini Sam", an evil clone of the hero Sam "Serious" Stone. Mini Sam has taken over the timelock and travels through time wiping out ancient civilizations - and it's up to Serious Sam to stop him.

The game takes the player through over 40 levels in three historical locations; Ancient Rome, feudal China and legendary Atlantis. The PS2 version includes online multiplayer support for up to 8 players via the broadband adapter and two players on a PS2, while the GC version allows up to 4 players to compete on a GameCube.

Competitive multiplayer modes include Deathmatch, Hold the Flag, and Pass the Bomb. The entire single-player campaign can be played cooperatively, allowing two players to help each other take on the vicious armies of Mental and Mini-Sam.