Soldier of Fortune: Platinum Edition

Absolute blast from the past, holds up ok

This game features forced mouse acceleration.

The game has not aged gracefully; not in subject matter, plot, level design or gameplay. I hesitate to call it a "product of its time" as it was in fact preceded by games such as Half-Life and Kingpin, and was released mere months before games such as Halo, marking it as fairly dated, even for when it was new. The years have not been kind, and merely accentuate all of its flaws. Mostly linear levels, a 90es VHS bargain bin plot, mediocre gunplay and a gimmick (gore and localised damage) that wears its welcome thin much faster than expected. Nostalgia is the *only* reason to play this today. If you're a new-comer, you will likely not have a good time.

This is like a video game version of a pulp novel. Frankly, you'll love it if you love pulp novels and 80s/90s action movies. The level design is non-linear. It feels like Goldeneye without stealth. Furthemore, if you love horror you'll like it too. The gore is a horror lover's delight. Check out this game. The other installments aren't that great, but this one is excellent!

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