Max Payne

23.07.2001
Critic 73/100
Users 85/100
Genre: Shooter
Max Payne is a man with nothing to lose in the violent, cold urban night. A fugitive undercover cop framed for murder, hunted by cops and the mob, Max is a man with his back against the wall, fighting a battle he cannot hope to win. Max Payne is a relentless story-driven game about a man on the edge, fighting to clear his name while struggling to uncover the truth about his slain family amongst a myriad of plot-twists and twisted thugs in the gritty bowels of New York during the century's worst blizzard. The groundbreaking original cinematic action-shooter, Max Payne introduced the concept of Bullet Time in videogames. Through its stylish slow-motion gunplay combined with a dark and twisted story, Max Payne redefined the action-shooter genre.
In December 2001, as New York City is enduring the tail end of the worst snow blizzard in the history of the city, Max Payne, a renegade DEA agent and former NYPD detective, is standing at the top of a skyscraper with a sniper rifle in his hands, smiling, as police units arrive on the scene to arrest him. He then experiences flashbacks from three years ago and the last two days he experienced. Three years earlier, on August 22nd 1998, Max was working as a regular NYPD detective, having just finished his day's work. His longtime friend and DEA agent, Alex Balder, invites him to transfer into the DEA, but Max declines the offer, wanting to focus on his full-time life with his wife, Michelle, and their newborn daughter, Rose. As he returns to his house in New Jersey, he finds that a trio of junkies had broken into his house, all addicted on a brand new designer drug, Valkyr. Max receives a call from a mysterious woman who seems pleased at the trouble in the house and refuses to call for help. Max rushes to aid his family and kill the junkies, but is too late as he finds his wife shot dead, and his daughter slaughtered. After his family's funeral, Payne accepts Alex's offer, and transfers to the DEA at his own request to stop the spreading of the drugs.

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Max Payne (last 3 games)

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Max Payne 3 is a third-person shooter in which the player assumes the role of its titular character, Max Payne. A new feature to the series, introduced in Max Payne 3, is the cover system, which allows players to gain a tactical advantage, and avoid taking damage from enemies. To progress through the linear story, players take on enemies throughout levels. The game features interactive cutscenes which transition seamlessly into continuing gameplay; there are no loading screens across gameplay and cutscenes.

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Dive into the dark and gritty world of Max Payne for the Game Boy Advance. This thrilling third-person shooter brings the critically acclaimed action of the original game to your handheld, delivering an intense and cinematic experience wherever you go. Step into the shoes of Max Payne, an undercover cop framed for murder, as he embarks on a relentless quest for justice and vengeance through the seedy underbelly of New York City. The game's gripping narrative unfolds through graphic novel-style panels, immersing you in Max's noir-inspired story of betrayal, loss, and revenge. Max Payne for the GBA features the signature "bullet time" mechanic, allowing you to slow down time during shootouts for stylish and strategic combat. Use an arsenal of weapons to take down enemies, employing acrobatic dives and precise shooting to survive the brutal encounters. Navigate through detailed environments filled with atmospheric graphics and dynamic lighting that bring the dark, rain-soaked streets of New York to life. The intuitive controls ensure smooth gameplay, while the compelling storyline keeps you engaged from start to finish. With its groundbreaking gameplay, captivating story, and immersive atmosphere, Max Payne for the Game Boy Advance offers an unparalleled action experience on a portable platform. Get ready to step into the shoes of a man with nothing to lose and everything to fight for in Max Payne.

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Max Payne 2 is a third-person shooter, in which the player assumes the role of Max Payne, but also plays as Mona Sax in a few levels. Initially, the player's weapon is a 9mm pistol. As they progress, players access other weapons including other handguns, shotguns, submachine guns, assault rifles, sniper rifles, and hand-thrown weapons. To move the game along, the player is told what the next objective is through Max's internal monologue, in which Max iterates what his next steps should be.

Part of franchise:
Max Payne (last 3 games)

16.12.2003

Dive into the dark and gritty world of Max Payne for the Game Boy Advance. This thrilling third-person shooter brings the critically acclaimed action of the original game to your handheld, delivering an intense and cinematic experience wherever you go. Step into the shoes of Max Payne, an undercover cop framed for murder, as he embarks on a relentless quest for justice and vengeance through the seedy underbelly of New York City. The game's gripping narrative unfolds through graphic novel-style panels, immersing you in Max's noir-inspired story of betrayal, loss, and revenge. Max Payne for the GBA features the signature "bullet time" mechanic, allowing you to slow down time during shootouts for stylish and strategic combat. Use an arsenal of weapons to take down enemies, employing acrobatic dives and precise shooting to survive the brutal encounters. Navigate through detailed environments filled with atmospheric graphics and dynamic lighting that bring the dark, rain-soaked streets of New York to life. The intuitive controls ensure smooth gameplay, while the compelling storyline keeps you engaged from start to finish. With its groundbreaking gameplay, captivating story, and immersive atmosphere, Max Payne for the Game Boy Advance offers an unparalleled action experience on a portable platform. Get ready to step into the shoes of a man with nothing to lose and everything to fight for in Max Payne.

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Max Payne is a man with nothing to lose in the violent, cold urban night. A fugitive undercover cop framed for murder, hunted by cops and the mob, Max is a man with his back against the wall, fighting a battle he cannot hope to win. Max Payne is a relentless story-driven game about a man on the edge, fighting to clear his name while struggling to uncover the truth about his slain family amongst a myriad of plot-twists and twisted thugs in the gritty bowels of New York during the century's worst blizzard. The groundbreaking original cinematic action-shooter, Max Payne introduced the concept of Bullet Time in videogames. Through its stylish slow-motion gunplay combined with a dark and twisted story, Max Payne redefined the action-shooter genre.

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