Soldier of Fortune for Sony PlayStation 2 is a first-person shooter game that drops players into the boots of a freelance mercenary. Known for its ultra-violence and unique dismemberment system, it showcases realistic combat settings, using real-world locations. The player is tasked with various missions like eliminating war criminals, with an extensive arsenal of real-world weapons at their disposal. Play revolves around strategic gameplay, punishing those who charge in without planning. The game has a single-player campaign and the option to play multiplayer modes, adding to its replayability.