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Metacritic 4817+

Soldier of Fortune: Payback

Cauldron|2007ActionShooter
PS3PCXbox 360

LumiScore

44

out of 100

Use with parental oversight — some design risks present

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

28/100

Limited

Growth Value

Risk

1/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

This game contains mature content, including graphic violence and potentially problematic thematic elements. It is best suited for mature audiences who can critically engage with the narrative and its implications.

Top Skills Developed

Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
30
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
0
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)28/100

What your child develops

Soldier of Fortune: Payback offers intense first-person shooter action, challenging players with fast-paced combat and tactical decision-making in a variety of global hotspots. It can enhance hand-eye coordination and reaction time.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~1hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Soldier of Fortune® Payback is the long-awaited third installment of the Soldier of Fortune video game series. The saga continues with the organization known as the shop where players take on the role of a hired mercenary.