Soldier of Fortune: Payback

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

0
Average:

1
Bad:

4

Pros:

It looks pretty.

Cons:

Terrible, frustrating, painful gameplay, Falls well below standard set by previous two games, Lousy artificial intelligence and gunplay.

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Last revision on January 31, 2012

Reviewers Didn't Like

Terrible, frustrating, painful gameplay, Falls well below standard set by previous two games, Lousy artificial intelligence and gunplay

Expert reviews and ratings

Nov 20, 2007If the original Soldier of Fortune games are remembered for anything - and let's be honest, they probably aren't - it's probably for being those first-person shooters where you could blow people's limbs off. Even though they...

By Games Radar on December 13, 2007

Soldier of Fortune Payback could have been quite a bit better with a little more budget. This is made by Activision Value, but is priced at $40 most places, with console versions at $60 a piece. As much as it pains me to do so, I have to give this...

By GamePyre on November 28, 2007

This shooter is a painful exercise in pattern memorization plus frustrating trial-and-error gameplay....

By GameSpot on November 28, 2007

The first two Soldier of Fortune titles on PC were excellent (and gory) shooters. Those who fondly remember Raven Softwares first-person shooter may be excited to give Soldier of Fortune: Payback a try. Be warned: Raven Software had nothing to do...

By IGN Gear on November 27, 2007

Soldier of Fortune: Payback is a step back for the series. It's still a decent shooter, but fans will expect more from the SoF pedigree. Held in high esteem by shooter fans, the Solder of Fortune series was smart, fast-paced, engaging, and extremely...

By Cheat Code Central on November 14, 2007