Coming here after watching FrameRater's recent take on Sam Alpha's build makes me so ecstatic to see more people appreciate the heart of the SS franchise. Glad to have been linked this.
This is a very good review and everything you said was 100% how I and a lot of ppl from community feel about HD, 3 and so on. Are you also going to cover SS2 and SS3?
Found this linked in Croteam's Discord today. This is a wonderful love letter to the classics. You've summed up very well the little details that make TFE/TSE Classic stand out so much. There was an artistic vision there that just feels absent in the HD remakes, from visuals to even base game mechanics like the wonky gravity rooms. I still think the originals are even better than the Xbox port, though I suppose it's because I spent a lot of time with the classics in my early teen years. As you can tell while I commend HD for making the base gameplay feel smoother, it's especially frustrating how it lacks a lot of little details from the classics. I started working on A Seriously Stupid HD Remaster back in May of 2018 to try and revitalize HD. It's not perfect, but I'm very glad to have worked on it. Having a community of talented modders help me learn SED, and also having a few of them directly contribute to the mod to restore some missing effects/models in HD was a huge blessing. I hope you have enjoyed it. As for Serious Sam 4, I understand the feelings of uncertainty going in. What I will say is that having been testing it for a while, I don't think it will disappoint you. They've worked hard to correct many mistakes that BFE made. I look forward to seeing your video on it, even if you don't find it as good as I have!
I think you did a great job with what you had to work with. Karnak is the prime example of why I think HD went backwards in an aesthetic sense, which is why I showed it multiple times in the video. You managed to restore these levels close to the Classics but with HD graphics, and ASSHDR is my go-to version of HD now. Seeing positive feedback for SS4 certainly makes me hopeful too. I'm looking forward to it in a few weeks. And if you're allowed to answer this, do you know if SS4 will be compatible with Fusion?
Honestly, Karnak and Luxor look better in HD. The obelisks and those Theban Pylons are just great in HD. As for Karnak, I guess one big X is the sky. Another big X is using Classic textures and meshes too, but this applies to most HD TFE levels. It's always nice seeing nebulae at night. Babylon is definitely better. Even those walls match those real Babylon walls. Medieval, though, Talos Principle did Medieval way better than HD. Classic Medieval is also better. This is one era I will definitely fix badly and will make me go the Black Mesa way when they did Xen, but I got some stuff to do. It is on ice... For now... As for fixing things, more will definitely be needed instead of going 1:1. You will definitely lose some things in transition, but it has to work with the HD aspect. ASSHDR is definitely a go-to choice in playing HD, but you need Fusion and all things needed. However, ASSHDR's Grand Cathedral is just bugging me because of the godrays. Dunno... I may repost a screenshot on the Discord on how I view it and I guess it is much better than Sacor's take, but I do not want to touch stuff on the sky and the rays anymore.
They did said plans change as of now and will announce things when the time is set. Same goes for Serious Sam 4 VR. Cross your fingers, though. However, several months ago like in late April, Fusion got some Internal Build Updates. I checked via SteamDB.
Nice video, my dude. I'd like to see you cover the other Serious Sam games. Also major props for adding video sections, covering the differences between Classic, HD and Fusion, and even having english subtitles on top. Respect the effort.
Thank you. I'm not sure when it will be, but I do plan on covering SS2, BFE and SS4 in the future. Oh, and thanks for all the Fusion weapon mods and improved models.
If there is one thing why I rather play in HD/Fusion than in Classics is a very annoying gameplay bug that occurs every 4096 seconds of Game Time. It will definitely cost me the Medieval era and TSE's final level and those gravity stuff and the colorful aspects. Oh, and I do not miss the slow weapon switching the Classics have. Oh, and the Editor is easier to use for me.
I've heard of the bug, though I've never paid much attention to it, probably because I didn't know better until recently. From what I understand, after 4096 seconds the Tommygun and Laser Gun get slower, but after another 4096 it goes back to normal?
@@MerryBytes Yes, that's the one, but it's not only those weapons, even the Minor Biomechs' lasers ARE affected (unsure, but I know they are also affected) and the Flamethrower as well. Pretty much every weapon with 600 RPM is affected by this bug. It's really annoying me. However, it's fixed in Revolution (except for the Minor Biomechs' lasers unless I am wrong?). As for the Xbox Mod, Courtyards of Gilgamesh is missing because the modder can't seem to port it well, I guess? My biggest reason why I can't play it. A nitpick is the firing animation for the Pump-Action Shotgun. Xbox and HD versions have the same firing animation, but the Xbox mod has that "stiff" in one frame of its firing animation. I hope there's an Xbox emulator that can make you play Serious Sam Xbox, but I guess I will need a controller to play it.
They did, though the way they've described it in some previews left me confused about it. I'm guessing they mean that the levels will be huge and will have optional things to do, but every level will be its own self-contained "world".
Nice video. Everything right but you could add one more thing: Classic TFE & TSE are still playable in multiplayer, the games got patched with Steam versions or on 42amsterdam/gamezone24 websites you can find the patches! There are still people playing it, it's not dead! Also I would have loved if you spoke about how amazing the editor is!
I kinda forgot about the editor since I haven't used it much myself. I didn't know there were patches for the non-Steam versions though, that's good to know.
you can turn the bloom off somewhere among the 37 million graphics options
*looks at the letter L* W it is
Coming here after watching FrameRater's recent take on Sam Alpha's build makes me so ecstatic to see more people appreciate the heart of the SS franchise. Glad to have been linked this.
this channel is the definition of a hidden gem
I agree with you
I came here after framerater mentioned this video,what a nice review i hope you do one on serious sam 2/NE and BFE
This is a very good review and everything you said was 100% how I and a lot of ppl from community feel about HD, 3 and so on. Are you also going to cover SS2 and SS3?
Thank you. In the future, yes, I will cover SS2 and SS3.
@@MerryBytes Do you remember what HUD mod you used at 40:10?
@@Laki99000 Classic Vector HUD.
steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2173597386
@@MerryBytes Thanks
Found this linked in Croteam's Discord today. This is a wonderful love letter to the classics. You've summed up very well the little details that make TFE/TSE Classic stand out so much. There was an artistic vision there that just feels absent in the HD remakes, from visuals to even base game mechanics like the wonky gravity rooms. I still think the originals are even better than the Xbox port, though I suppose it's because I spent a lot of time with the classics in my early teen years.
As you can tell while I commend HD for making the base gameplay feel smoother, it's especially frustrating how it lacks a lot of little details from the classics. I started working on A Seriously Stupid HD Remaster back in May of 2018 to try and revitalize HD. It's not perfect, but I'm very glad to have worked on it. Having a community of talented modders help me learn SED, and also having a few of them directly contribute to the mod to restore some missing effects/models in HD was a huge blessing. I hope you have enjoyed it.
As for Serious Sam 4, I understand the feelings of uncertainty going in. What I will say is that having been testing it for a while, I don't think it will disappoint you. They've worked hard to correct many mistakes that BFE made. I look forward to seeing your video on it, even if you don't find it as good as I have!
I think you did a great job with what you had to work with. Karnak is the prime example of why I think HD went backwards in an aesthetic sense, which is why I showed it multiple times in the video. You managed to restore these levels close to the Classics but with HD graphics, and ASSHDR is my go-to version of HD now.
Seeing positive feedback for SS4 certainly makes me hopeful too. I'm looking forward to it in a few weeks. And if you're allowed to answer this, do you know if SS4 will be compatible with Fusion?
Croteam has stated on the discord something along the lines of "We'll see after Serious Sam 4 is out". Which is basically PR for "probably not".
@@darktitan3025 Oh. That's a shame. Thanks for answering.
Honestly, Karnak and Luxor look better in HD. The obelisks and those Theban Pylons are just great in HD. As for Karnak, I guess one big X is the sky. Another big X is using Classic textures and meshes too, but this applies to most HD TFE levels. It's always nice seeing nebulae at night. Babylon is definitely better. Even those walls match those real Babylon walls. Medieval, though, Talos Principle did Medieval way better than HD. Classic Medieval is also better. This is one era I will definitely fix badly and will make me go the Black Mesa way when they did Xen, but I got some stuff to do. It is on ice... For now...
As for fixing things, more will definitely be needed instead of going 1:1. You will definitely lose some things in transition, but it has to work with the HD aspect.
ASSHDR is definitely a go-to choice in playing HD, but you need Fusion and all things needed. However, ASSHDR's Grand Cathedral is just bugging me because of the godrays. Dunno... I may repost a screenshot on the Discord on how I view it and I guess it is much better than Sacor's take, but I do not want to touch stuff on the sky and the rays anymore.
They did said plans change as of now and will announce things when the time is set. Same goes for Serious Sam 4 VR. Cross your fingers, though. However, several months ago like in late April, Fusion got some Internal Build Updates. I checked via SteamDB.
>It needs Polish
Tak słucham?
Well, they're not too far off. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
0:20 Me a croatian guy: hey i can see my house from here
Why is it green?
@@ssssssssssssssssss50 take a look at the map.. youl see why
Nice video, my dude. I'd like to see you cover the other Serious Sam games.
Also major props for adding video sections, covering the differences between Classic, HD and Fusion, and even having english subtitles on top. Respect the effort.
Thank you. I'm not sure when it will be, but I do plan on covering SS2, BFE and SS4 in the future.
Oh, and thanks for all the Fusion weapon mods and improved models.
UA-cam demonetization can go to hell. I want to see some gore in my M-rated game dammit!
You spend so much time for this Video and so less views :/
The Rater of Frames sent me here.
Are you purpusfully talking like a cartoon character or that a weird accent?
Nah, it's just my normal voice. I'm not a native English speaker though, so my accent might sound weird too.
@@MerryBytes where are you from? Besides that, watched two of your videos, great content keep it up
@@jakepeterson6488 Thanks. I'm from Portugal, more specifically the Azores.
I was hoping you’d give us some Sam!
UA-cam compression did this video dirty. My greatest condolences.
Well done. Highly enjoyable video.
If there is one thing why I rather play in HD/Fusion than in Classics is a very annoying gameplay bug that occurs every 4096 seconds of Game Time. It will definitely cost me the Medieval era and TSE's final level and those gravity stuff and the colorful aspects. Oh, and I do not miss the slow weapon switching the Classics have. Oh, and the Editor is easier to use for me.
I've heard of the bug, though I've never paid much attention to it, probably because I didn't know better until recently. From what I understand, after 4096 seconds the Tommygun and Laser Gun get slower, but after another 4096 it goes back to normal?
@@MerryBytes Yes, that's the one, but it's not only those weapons, even the Minor Biomechs' lasers ARE affected (unsure, but I know they are also affected) and the Flamethrower as well. Pretty much every weapon with 600 RPM is affected by this bug. It's really annoying me. However, it's fixed in Revolution (except for the Minor Biomechs' lasers unless I am wrong?).
As for the Xbox Mod, Courtyards of Gilgamesh is missing because the modder can't seem to port it well, I guess? My biggest reason why I can't play it. A nitpick is the firing animation for the Pump-Action Shotgun. Xbox and HD versions have the same firing animation, but the Xbox mod has that "stiff" in one frame of its firing animation. I hope there's an Xbox emulator that can make you play Serious Sam Xbox, but I guess I will need a controller to play it.
@@Nevermore2790 Damn, that's a pretty significant bug. Thanks for explaining.
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I thought they said it wasnt open world
They did, though the way they've described it in some previews left me confused about it. I'm guessing they mean that the levels will be huge and will have optional things to do, but every level will be its own self-contained "world".
@@MerryBytes yeah it is pretty confusing
you sound like youre in slowmotion
Also that dark island level looks like it came from a creepypasta thing
Nice video. Everything right but you could add one more thing:
Classic TFE & TSE are still playable in multiplayer, the games got patched with Steam versions or on 42amsterdam/gamezone24 websites you can find the patches! There are still people playing it, it's not dead!
Also I would have loved if you spoke about how amazing the editor is!
I kinda forgot about the editor since I haven't used it much myself. I didn't know there were patches for the non-Steam versions though, that's good to know.
It's a shame the HD versions screwed things up. Pretty graphics do not make a game better.