Gamers Hell
- Reviewed by: Interman, [7/10]. "Fans of the original will definitely like this sequel."
- http://www.gamershell.com/pc/serious_sam_se/review.html

GameSpy
- Reviewed by: Sal Accardo, [82/100]. "The followup to last year's surprise hit bests the original in every way... almost."
- http://archive.gamespy.com/reviews/february02/samt2e/

GameZone
- Reviewed by: Ovaldog, [9/10]. "While this game ranks high on all the technical merits, it rates even higher with me because of its fun factor."
- http://www.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r19404.htm

GameSpot
- Reviewed by: Greg Kasavin, [9.1/10]. "You'll find virtually everything there is to like about action gaming in the stunning sequel to Serious Sam." Also includes preview.
- http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/serioussamtheseconde/