Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix

by ACTIVISION

Product Features

• A bio-terrorist group has stolen the deadly Gemini Virus, and you must stop them before they unleash it on humanity
• To do that, you'll battle your way through 70 different levels using the deadliest weapons in the world
• Incredibly realized 3D game worlds make you feel like you're really in Colombia, Hong Kong, Prague and other locations
• Special random scenario generator and multiplayer modes like CTF, Infiltration and Elimination keep the action coming at you fast and furious
• Use everything at your disposal, from sub-machine guns to rocket launchers, to eliminate the terrorists in this exciting transcontinental adventure!

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008S7XI
• Item Weight: 4.5 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: June 17, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,663 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Soldier of Fortune 2: Double Helix is the ultra-realistic sequel to the groundbreaking hit. Based on the popular military enthusiast magazine, Soldier of Fortune 2: Double Helix offers the most realistic covert-operative FPS experience ever. Now, with even more over-the-top realism, authentic military weapons, real-world locations and cutting edge game technology, Soldier of Fortune 2: Double Helix plunges the players into the secret and deadly world of the modern day mercenary as they race around the globe to stop a bio-terrorist organization. New features include an enhanced version of the Quake III Arena game engine for explosive special effects and fast action gameplay, GHOUL II Technology with ultra-realistic damage modeling anywhere on the body, the TORR Terrain system that allows a full range of player movements including manning entrenched guns and riding in vehicles, and even deadlier AI than the original. Soldier of Fortune 2: Double Helix takes mission-based FPS gameplay to the next level!

Features:

• Enhanced Quake III Arena game engine
• 20+ military-grade weapons
• Immersive storyline with real-world locations, including Columbia, Switzerland, Hong Kong, and many more
• GHOUL II Technology for ultra-realistic damage modeling
• Advanced AI
• TORR terrain system for a full range of movements
• Random mission generator
• And much more!

Product Description

In Soldier Of Fortune II: Double Helix, you return to the world of John Mullins, to stop an all-new threat to the stability of the world!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars old guy review, June 26, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix (Video Game)

I am not sure what the other reviewers are looking for in a game but Soldier Of Fortune is well above average. Perhaps they are comparing it to Halo or Splinter Cell but this one is fun to play. Just like Hitman, you can save at anytime, so when you die, you don't have to go all the way back to the beginning of the level. The number of weapons is amazing..especially the OICW. The graphics are on par with Hitman, Ghost Recon, Brute Force and, unlike Commandos 2, you don't have to search for tiny enemies behind trees that look like they were drawn by a 4 year old. It is fast paced without a lot of storyline, such as in Max Payne, etc. You have to use your brain to figure out where to go, what strategy to use, though not as intensely as Indiana Jones. The only complaint I would have is that when you are scrolling on the D pad to change weapons, the bad guys still shoot at you...not fair...they should have more manners.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not the best, but it *is* fun., July 17, 2003

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"pathogen_b2" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix (Video Game)

I just bought SoF II: Double Helix last week and love it so far. The graphics may not be the best of the best, but the action is non-stop and this game has a ridiculous number of missions. The missions place you all over the world, so you don't play in the same environment over and over. The Xbox Live aspect is not so great because they aren't many people playing, but the single player part of the game is worth it, anyway. I think MS may have had this one added just to throw one more game into the Live library, but I don't care because the rest of the game is pretty good.

I've played first-person shooters like Quake III, Red Faction, Unreal Tournament, Allied Assault, and SoF II: Double Helix is just as much fun. So what if the graphics are not as good as Splinter Cell, a lot of games aren't. What this game lacks in technical prowess, it makes up in action. Plus, you have some really cool weapons to choose from and blowing off various body parts is another plus. I have yet to get tired of blowing off someone's head with the shotgun. Sick, but you know you love it.

If you want reassurance, go check out reviews in gaming mags, they'll back this up. Double Helix is a fun FPS.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad but not worth [$$$], June 21, 2003

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Kenneth (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix (Video Game)

Well, what can I say, I'm not impressed with this game at all. I finished Return to Castle Wolfenstein last month and Brute Force a few weeks ago and have to say I'm disappointed in this game by far in comparison to the ones I've mentioned.

The graphics in this game is mediocre at best, using "gun for hire" difficulty mode, the computer doesn't pose much of a challenge at the beginning levels. I do like the fact you can aim at certain parts of the body 'causing different damage levels at your opponent but then they all die the same way. Artificial Intelligence doesn't stretch very far in this game.

I bought this game to tide me over before the release of "Ghost Recon: Island thunder" - military action game but ended up feeling like I'm playing a cheap version of Wolfenstein or Medal of Honor. Both games which would beat this game hands down in entertainment, graphics, sounds, and value.

The NPCs on this game aren't as smart as Wolfenstein and especially Brute Force. They're none too smart about dodging, hiding and firing back. Somehow, you feel like you're not playing an Xbox game because it's such a setback from the really good FPS games like Wolfenstein, Halo, and Medal of Honor.

If you are a huge huge fan of this series, you probably won't be too happy about what I had to say but if haven't played SOF before, I'd advice you to rent this game first or get Wolfenstein instead.