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Wow. Just wow.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 15 / 28
Date: May 19, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game is going to be stunning on the Xbox. Graphically and every other way possible. Many have played this game for the PC but have suffered numerous fraggings due to the complex controls, being the only real imperfection with SOF. So you take the beautiful PC game and bring it to the number 1 gaming console out there, making the controls and visuals THAT much better. You have to give Xbox props for bringing this highly-acclaimed game to the Xbox. Grab this game before it's too late- and an Xbox Live starter kit, too! (if you don't have one)

Eh....no.

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 4 / 7
Date: June 19, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game is getting so much hype, unrightfully so. The graphics in this game are horrible and can be compared to the likes of Ghost Recon and Goldeneye for N64. Yes, I said N64. How can a port of such a stunning PC game look so horrible? A question I'm trying to answer. Graphics are just the tip of the iceberg. The sound is sub-par for the Xbox. While some of the sounds are great, you will find yourself hearing them OVER and OVER. They are recycled without variation. Single-player gameplay is mind-numbingly stupid. The game consists of 50 something levels (that all resemble each other) that are all maze-like in design, with only one turn that doesn't lead to a dead end. I can understand why they felt like they needed to element "strategy" after making the AI so dumb. If you shoot at an enemy soldier, he will often not react and keep walking. Nearby soldiers wont take notice and continue as if nothing happened. You can walk up to 2 soldiers, slit one's throat with a knife while the other watches without reacting for about 5 seconds. Let me break this down:

Pros:

-Huge arsenal of weapons (Shotguns, AK-47s, Pistols, Uzis, Knives and many different types of grenades and assault rifles)
-Xbox Live Support (perhaps this will save this sinking ship of a game)
-Dismemberment technology (shoot off limbs, rip apart bodies with your guns)

Cons:

-Horrible single player
-Unrealistic/stupid AI
-Graphics remeniscent of PS1 and N64
-Long load times
-Uninspired plot
-Enemies often require a lot of rounds to eliminate
-Very bad collison detection issues (enemies fall through walls, closed doors).

This game isn't neccessarily a bad one. I'll give credit where credit is due and say that this game sports some of the best dismemberment in a FPS. I cannot reccomend this game though, unless you are a violence-freak or you need to beef up your Xbox Live library. I'd say it's worth a rental (if you have Live).

SAVE YOUR MONEY! THEY DESTROYED A GOOD GAME!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: June 19, 2003
Author: Amazon User

OMG, if you haven't bought it yet, save yourself. Go rent it at least. I played it for 5 minutes and here are my complaints...

1.You have to play as your gamertag.
2.When you look up and down the cursor moves left to right also.
3.The graphics look like an N64 game.
4.You can't choose any options as far as map rotation, weapons allowed in the game, etc, like you can on PC.
5.You have to push the white button to talk to people even if they are on your team.
6.The triangle shaped indicator on your radar (top right on screen) isn't defined well enough for you to actually tell where you're going. 7.They dumbed down the accuracy of the weapons from the PC version also.
8.Only 12 people at a time no matter what. On PC you can play with up to 60 with no lag issues and easily 30 times better graphics that look borderline real at some points.

This was one of the biggest videogame let downs of all time. They took an awesome game and butchered it and made the graphics look like a gameboy advance.

I have played PC and console games since the early 90's. SOF2 on PC is an awesome game. Great graphics, nice interface, the game physics are nice, the weapons are accurate, just all around great. The Xbox lacks any really good hardware so they have to dumb every PC port down. And they really butchered this one. Do yourself a favor and stick to your PC. Even Halo is due out for PC soon, with every aspect of it far superior to the xbox version.

The only reason I gave it one star is because it is in fact a video game, and I love video games, so the more the merrier, but this one serves no purpose other than to act as a coaster for my beverage while I play the PC version.....

Not bad but not worth [$$$]

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: June 22, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Well, what can I say, I'm not impressed with this game at all. I finished Return to Castle Wolfenstein last month and Brute Force a few weeks ago and have to say I'm disappointed in this game by far in comparison to the ones I've mentioned.

The graphics in this game is mediocre at best, using "gun for hire" difficulty mode, the computer doesn't pose much of a challenge at the beginning levels. I do like the fact you can aim at certain parts of the body 'causing different damage levels at your opponent but then they all die the same way. Artificial Intelligence doesn't stretch very far in this game.

I bought this game to tide me over before the release of "Ghost Recon: Island thunder" - military action game but ended up feeling like I'm playing a cheap version of Wolfenstein or Medal of Honor. Both games which would beat this game hands down in entertainment, graphics, sounds, and value.

The NPCs on this game aren't as smart as Wolfenstein and especially Brute Force. They're none too smart about dodging, hiding and firing back. Somehow, you feel like you're not playing an Xbox game because it's such a setback from the really good FPS games like Wolfenstein, Halo, and Medal of Honor.

If you are a huge huge fan of this series, you probably won't be too happy about what I had to say but if haven't played SOF before, I'd advice you to rent this game first or get Wolfenstein instead.

You have got to be kidding!

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: June 23, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game is a major dissapointment. While the concepts is interesting, the graphics are terrible and gameplay is lousy at best.

pretty good fps

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: June 25, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I just got this game and I have to say I'm having a blast with it, although i was a little disapointed in the graphics. The game is sweet, the damage taken by enimies is SICK!! If hit in the head, a chunk of flesh is blown off, leaving a bloody mangled face, AWSOME!! I just wish the graphics could have been a little better, but this should hold me over untill Deus ex 2 hits. So if your into fps, totally pick this one up

Just in time!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 6
Date: June 25, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Soldier Of Fortune II seems to have it all. If you liked Return to Castle Wolfenstein then this game is for you. Activision did a great job in bringing this game to the XBOX. Graphics and playability are all there. To top everything off you can go live as well!

old guy review

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 13 / 17
Date: June 26, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I am not sure what the other reviewers are looking for in a game but Soldier Of Fortune is well above average. Perhaps they are comparing it to Halo or Splinter Cell but this one is fun to play. Just like Hitman, you can save at anytime, so when you die, you don't have to go all the way back to the beginning of the level. The number of weapons is amazing..especially the OICW. The graphics are on par with Hitman, Ghost Recon, Brute Force and, unlike Commandos 2, you don't have to search for tiny enemies behind trees that look like they were drawn by a 4 year old. It is fast paced without a lot of storyline, such as in Max Payne, etc. You have to use your brain to figure out where to go, what strategy to use, though not as intensely as Indiana Jones. The only complaint I would have is that when you are scrolling on the D pad to change weapons, the bad guys still shoot at you...not fair...they should have more manners.

Absolutely Horrible

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 8
Date: July 09, 2003
Author: Amazon User

First off, let me say I ONLY play first-person shooters. Suffice to say, I have an experience base for this review.

The game play is absolutely horrible: There is no such thing as sniping in this game (yes, I know there are sniper weapons). Even when you do get off a clear shot, any obstruction within a few feet will block the bullets trajectory.

The graphics are horrible: I rank this up there with Super Nintendo in terms of realism and pixelation. Most absurd is that you can be literally standing on top of an enemy and not even know it.

Other things to consider, especially if you enjoy the fluidity of games like Halo: Your player is slow, the enemy is fast. Your weapons are unexciting, aiming is impossible, so you are relegated to the good 'ole fashioned bumb rush attack. Loading and saving are annoyingly slow.

I recommend you skip this and save your money for Halo when it comes out next year. Sorry Activision, try again.

Double Failure

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 7
Date: July 15, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game is an absolute insult to the gaming capabilities of the xbox.

Graphics - on par with a second grade PS One game.

Ambience - Repetitive sounds and lack of sound control (crouching produces as much foot-noise as walking) destroy any hopes of creating any element of suspense.

AI - rather read as AS for Artificial Stupidity.

Controls - they work well (hence the single star).

Overall, I recommend that if you are looking for a FPS, save your money and wait for the releases of Ghost Recon (Island Thunder) or Medal of Honor (Rising Sun).

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