Serious Sam: The First Encounter Cheats for PC
- PC Press ~ to open the console, then type please followed by the code and press Enter.
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God mode and health
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| God mode | PCplease god | Toggles invincibility |
| Refill health | PCplease refresh | Restores your health to 100 |
Weapons and items
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| All weapons and ammo | PCplease giveall | Gives every weapon with ammo |
Debug and testing
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Fly mode | PCplease fly | Lets you fly around the level |
| No clipping | PCplease ghost | Lets you walk through walls |
| Kill all enemies | PCplease killall | Kills every enemy on the level |
World and fun
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Open all doors | PCplease open | Opens every door on the level |
| Invisibility | PCplease invisible | Makes you invisible to enemies |
| Show all messages | PCplease tellall | Displays every NETRICSA message |
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How to enter cheats in Serious Sam
PC
- Load a level in single-player.
- Press ~ (tilde) to open the console.
- Type please and the code, for example please god, then press Enter.
- Press ~ again to close the console and carry on playing.
How to enable developer mode in Serious Sam
- This applies to Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter only; the original release needs no setup.
- Back up SeriousSamHD.ini in the UserData folder of the install directory, then open it in Notepad.
- Change the line cht_bEnableCheats = 0; to 1 and save, or type cht_bEnableCheats=1 in the ~ console instead.
- Use cht_bEnableCheats=2 for the second set: god mode, ghost, invisible and fly.
- Press Esc in a level and pick the cheat option near the bottom of the pause menu.
Compatibility notes
Which releases these codes apply to, and where one behaves differently. Each note links to the source that documents it.
- Serious Sam HD (2009) Cyberly's HD page says the remake turns cheats on with cht_bEnableCheats, set to 1 for max health, all guns, level select and kill all, or 2 for god mode, ghost, invisible and fly. You can type it in the console or change the line in SeriousSamHD.ini under UserData, and the page suggests backing up that file first. Cyberly: Serious Sam: The First Encounter HD cheats for PC
- Console key Most lists open the console with ~, but The Gamer's Journal says F1 opens it too, and Hooked Gamers names the apostrophe key, so try another key if ~ does nothing on your keyboard layout. The Gamer's Journal: Serious Sam: The First Encounter (PC) cheats
- Demo version Cyberly lists separate demo commands typed at the main menu, such as ListSymbols() and gam_afDamageStrength, which change enemy damage, ammo and enemy speed per difficulty rather than giving please cheats. Cyberly: Serious Sam: The First Encounter cheats for PC
- cht_ variable codes Cyberly also prints a second set, such as cht_bGod and cht_bGiveAll, entered through an F1 console. No other source we read confirms it for the original release, so it is not listed as a code here. Cyberly: Serious Sam: The First Encounter cheats for PC
FAQ
How do you enter cheats in Serious Sam: The First Encounter?
Press ~ to open the console, then type please followed by the code, like please god, and press Enter.
Is there a god mode cheat in Serious Sam: The First Encounter?
Yes. please god toggles invincibility.
Is there an all-weapons cheat in Serious Sam: The First Encounter?
Yes. please giveall gives you every weapon with ammo.
How do I turn a cheat off?
Type the same code again. The Gamer's Journal notes this works only for cheats that can be toggled.
Do the please codes work in Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter?
No. The HD remake turns cheats on with a cht_bEnableCheats setting in the console or in SeriousSamHD.ini and then uses a cheat menu.