Game details
- Game:
- Soldier of Fortune: Payback
- AKA
- Genre:
- Shooter
- Sub Genre:
- First Person
- Release Date (US):
- November 13th, 2007
- Release Date (UK):
- April 11th, 2008
- Players:
- 1
- Online Players:
- 2-16
- Developers:
- Cauldron
- Publisher:
- Activision
- Rating:
- M [Mature]
- PSU Rank:
- 195 of 1184 Games
- PSU Rank on PS3:
- 172 of 536 Games
- Additional Information:
- Also available on Xbox 360 and PC
About Soldier of Fortune: Payback
When a routine escort mission goes horribly wrong, freelance mercenary Thomas Mason finds himself battling an insidious enemy that knows no boundaries. Traditional armies can not handle these extremists – only underground guns for hire can fight a war this dirty and get results.
Soldier of Fortune Payback evolves the signature gameplay of its predecessors with refined controls, tension-packed warzones, and an enemy damage system that may be shocking to even experienced FPS players. Boasting more weapons options than any previous Soldier of Fortune installment, Soldier of Fortune Payback’s impressive arsenal includes an array of more than 30 weapons including sub-machine guns, assault rifles, sniper rifles, projectile explosives, weapon attachments and cutting-edge tactical weapons.
Review
- PSU Review Score
- 5.5
- Avg. user review score:
- 3.2
Summary
Soldier of Fortune: Payback is like a poor man’s Call of Duty 4 - for the same price.
We like
- Excessive dismemberment is surprisingly hilarious
We dislike
- A cohesive story is nearly non-existent
- Terrible A.I. litters the entire game
- The multiplayer is incredibly bland
See PSU's review on Metacritic & GameRankings
2007 has without a doubt been the year of the shooter. From the incredibly creative BioShock to the insanely addictive Call of Duty 4, the yearnings of shooter fans from all console camps have been appropriately satiated with brilliant games to play. With all of this year’s fantastic titles already available, can Soldier of Fortune: Payback keep up with the pack? We’re not going to keep you waiting; Payback doe...
- Posted Dec 24th 2007
- 18 Comments
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PSU Interview: Soldier of Fortune: Payback
PSU catches up with Game Producer Dan Gniady to get the final scoop on the third instalment in one of the most gruesome first person shooters series to date – Solider of Fortune: Payback. PSU: What is the general storyline behind Soldier of Fortune Pay Back and will John Mullin...
- Posted Nov 20th 2007
- 12 Comments
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