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Soldier of Fortune: Payback


A fun, mindless first-person shooter that doesn't do anything another shooter hasn't done better. Rent, don't buy, kids.

Available on: PC , PS3, Xbox 360
Genre: Shooter
Release date: Nov 14, 2007
Developed by: Activision
Multiplayer Modes:
Offline
1 player SOLO
Online
12 player VS
6 DECENT
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Screenshots updated Nov 20, 2007
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ESRB Rating
Soldier of Fortune: Payback is rated:
Mature
Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language
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