Soldier of Fortune steers the first-person shooter genre away from the supernatural weaponry of Unreal Tournament and Quake 3, and towards the realistic tactical combat of Rainbow Six and SWAT 3. In Soldier of Fortune, stealth, caution and cover carry as much importance as accuracy and firepower.

Players assume the role of John Mullins (also the name of the games real-life mercenary consultant), a soldier for hire who accepts the most dangerous missions the U..