Killzone: Mercenary vs Soldier of Fortune: Payback

Killzone: Mercenary is a thrilling first-person shooter that places players in the boots of Arran Danner, a former UCA soldier turned mercenary. Operating in the universe of the acclaimed Killzone trilogy, players take on lucrative contracts from both the ISA and Helghast forces, revisiting iconic events from a unique perspective where profit dictates loyalty. The game leverages the unique hardware of the PlayStation Vita, incorporating touchscreen and rear touch panel mechanics into its high-stakes campaign and multiplayer modes. With fully customizable weapon loadouts, rewarding financial payouts for mission success, and tactical freedom, it delivers a console-quality FPS experience on a handheld device.

Thomas Mason, a freelance mercenary, is double‑crossed and sets out on a blood‑soaked quest for vengeance against a worldwide terrorist organization. The game blends gritty storytelling with intense first‑person combat across diverse locations. Developed by Cauldron HQ using the in‑house CloakNT engine, Payback brings the series to PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC, offering both a single‑player campaign and multiplayer modes for up to 16 players.

• Console-quality visuals on a handheld device
• Innovative use of PS Vita touchscreen mechanics
• Engaging campaign playing as a dual-faction mercenary
• Rewarding weapon and loadout customization system

• Engaging revenge storyline
• Cross‑platform availability
• Varied weapon selection
• Multiplayer support

• Limited to the PlayStation Vita platform
• Multiplayer community has aged over time
• Touchscreen mechanics can occasionally feel forced

• Average graphics compared to contemporaries
• Repetitive mission design
• Limited AI sophistication