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Soldiers of Fortune

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Also known as
The Chaos Engine

Control one of six mercenaries in this overhead run and gun shooter to stop a rogue AI across sixteen levels.

Soldiers of Fortune is the North American title for The Chaos Engine on SNES, released in 1993 by Spectrum HoloByte. The original game, The Chaos Engine, was first released in 1993 for Amiga and other computer platforms.

About Soldiers of Fortune

Soldiers of Fortune is an overhead perspective shooter where players navigate a series of open-air environments. The setting is a version of Britain transformed into a mechanical battleground, a consequence of an artificial intelligence called the Chaos Engine rebelling against its creator.

Players select from a roster of six distinct mercenaries, each with unique attributes and costs. The game supports a cooperative two-player mode, while a single player is accompanied by a computer-controlled partner capable of independent actions like collecting items and engaging enemies.

Progression involves completing sixteen levels, which are grouped into four distinct sets. The visual presentation is characterized by a metallic and blue aesthetic. The core gameplay involves moving and shooting through maps that feature terrain elements like rivers and bridges.

Soldiers of Fortune Screenshots

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Title Screen
US Title Screen
Introduction
In Game
Character Select
Happening upon a hidden cache of loot
Trying to gain admittance
End-of-level wrap-up