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Serious Engine
General
Authorfgsfdsfgs
TypeShooter
Versionpsvita2
LicenseGPL-2.0
Last Updated2025/12/18
Links
TFE - TSE Download
Website
Source

Port of Serious Sam: The First Encounter and Serious Sam: The Second Encounter based on Ryan C. Gordon's fork of the Serious Engine source code release.

Installation

Requirements:

  • libshacccg.suprx
  • PC game data files

For The First Encounter:

  • Obtain a copy of Serious Sam: The First Encounter and install it. Works with the Steam version (Classic, not HD).
  • Extract data_tfe_v1.zip into the root of your memory card (ux0:/).
  • Copy everything from the game folder except the Bin folder into ux0:/data/ssam_tfe/. Do not overwrite anything if it asks.
  • Install ssam_tfe_v1.vpk.
  • Note: The GOG version of TSE might not work (#1),

For The Second Encounter:

  • Obtain a copy of Serious Sam: The Second Encounter and install it. Works with the Steam version (Classic, not HD).
  • Extract data_tse_v1.zip into the root of your memory card (ux0:/).
  • Copy everything from the game folder except the Bin folder into ux0:/data/ssam_tse/. Do not overwrite anything if it asks.
  • Install ssam_tse_v1.vpk.

Notes:

  • If the game hangs after starting a level, that means it's autosaving. Should take up to 10-15 seconds.
  • If controls seem to be unbound, make sure Player 0 is selected in the Options / Players and Controls menu.
  • The "Precache shadowmaps" option is enabled by default, which results in less lag in game, but significantly increases load times. If you don't want that, you can disable it in "Advanced options" -> "Rendering options".
  • You can turn dynamic lights off for a performance increase by setting shd_iAllowDynamic in Scripts/PersistentSymbols.ini to 0, but beware: dynamic lights are an integral part of some levels.
  • Press R to apply settings in menus where the apply button can't be selected by scrolling down. Or just tap the screen.
  • If the game crashes, take a look at the log file in the game folder (ux0:/ssam_tfe/ssam.log or ux0:/ssam_tse/ssam.log).

Screenshots

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Media

Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter (PC) Gameplay (PaulVC)

Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter - Full Game Walkthrough (No Commentary Longplay) (GameArmy)

Known issues

  • The game takes a long time to load, both at startup and when loading into a level.
  • The performance is not very good, especially in scenes with lots of dynamic lights.
  • Saving takes a very long time (30+ seconds). The game autosaves at the start of each level, which can't be disabled.
  • Stock demos can desync. I'm not sure if this is because this is technically version 1.10 and those are from 1.07, or because of something I did.
  • Network multiplayer doesn't seem to work. Split screen kind of works, but probably runs like ass.
  • TSE might run out of memory in levels with lots of enemies, though I haven't witnessed it happen.

Changelog

psvita2

  • The game will now buffer saves, which makes them take a lot less time;
  • You can now press R in the console to bring up the on-screen keyboard (press Select in the menu to bring up the console);
  • Text edit boxes in the menu will automatically bring up the keyboard;
  • Fixed touch not working properly in the NETRICSA screen;
  • Fixed mod switching (NOTE: mods with custom DLLs such as Seriously Warped Deathmatch will not work).

psvita1

  • Initial release.

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