Soldier of Fortune Dreamcast box art

Sega Dreamcast · Shooter

Soldier of Fortune

Certified classic

SystemSega Dreamcast
GenreShooter
DeveloperRaven Software
PublisherActivision
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesSoldier of Fortune
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 14

Released for the Sega Dreamcast, Soldier of Fortune is a shooter developed by Raven Software and published by Activision.

Among the 24 Dreamcast shooters in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.

It is part of the Soldier of Fortune series.

Soldier of Fortune supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you want to experience one of the Dreamcast's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes

What playing Soldier of Fortune is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Soldier of Fortune gameplay screenshot on Dreamcast
In-game screenshot (Dreamcast)

Soldier of Fortune walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Dreamcast games today

Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.

Soldier of Fortune FAQ

Who made Soldier of Fortune?

It was developed by Raven Software and published by Activision.

Is Soldier of Fortune multiplayer?

Yes. Soldier of Fortune supports up to 2 players.

How long does Soldier of Fortune take to play?

As a shooter, Soldier of Fortune typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Soldier of Fortune on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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