Soldier of Fortune's protagonist is a bloodthirsty killer who has no intention of ever retiring from battle. He was a Vietnam vet with a heart, forced into urban battle by a society that rejected him upon his return. "In this game, you shoot people! Rambo used a gun! It'll be a hit!" I'm sure some executive somewhere who hadn't played the game or seen the movie thought the combination was a great idea. Nowadays, the game sells for $30 and comes packaged with First Blood. Slap together a somewhat pretty but brainless game, stamp the "Soldier of Fortune" label on it, then sell it for $60. My theory is that Activision wanted money. When it comes to overall care and attention, Medal of Honor: Underground far outshines this game, and that was a Playstation title. This linearity, a world filled with impenetrable doors and alleys that dead-end at chainlink fences, was understandable when the original Soldier of Fortune came out, but first-person shooters have been around long enough that I think it's reasonable to expect more. The "real mercenary feel" is critical, I tell you. There's no level selection, no risk-and-reward objectives, no real mercenary feel.
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You just go on a series of linear, pre-determined missions because someone tells you to. "What a waste."įor some reason, even though payback is delivered during the first level, the game drags on for thirteen more. So, when I mowed the turncoat down two minutes later, I scratched my head. We had developed a rapport, in the same way I developed bonds with my compatriots during Brothers in Arms. We had fought side-by-side throughout the mission. When my partner shot the Chinese diplomat, it wasn't a surprising plot twist, but I was intrigued the game had effectively introduced an arch-rival. About two minutes after he doublecrosses you. The scoundrel clearly deserves some serious punishment. then sold out and killed the man you were hired to protect. In this case, vengeance against the selfish scumbag who pretended to work with you. The subtitle "Payback" actually refers to vengeance. I highlighted "Payback" in green because it makes me think of money, even though this game never gives you any. In Soldier of Fortune: Payback, you're never paid. For example, a soldier of fortune may expect to be paid. There are certain things a soldier of fortune expects to receive for a job well done. but much of the gore is obscured by muted backdrops." This game has acquired a violent reputation, and deservedly so. He just wants to pop heads and rend limbs with grenade launchers and assault rifles (most of which are picked up off the ground, since it's nearly impossible to find ammo for your own weapons). " Soldier of Fortune's protagonist is a bloodthirsty killer who has no intention of ever retiring from battle. Soldier of Fortune: Payback (Xbox 360) review