Max Payne

 Game Boy Advance
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  • Summary: Max Payne is a man with nothing to lose--a fugitive undercover cop framed for murder, and now hunted by the cops and the mob. As Payne, you'll uncover plot twists, engage in dramatic "bullet-time" firefights with thugs, and fight your way through an unforgiving New York blizzard.Max Payne is a man with nothing to lose--a fugitive undercover cop framed for murder, and now hunted by the cops and the mob. As Payne, you'll uncover plot twists, engage in dramatic "bullet-time" firefights with thugs, and fight your way through an unforgiving New York blizzard. Max can wield a variety of weapons including pistols, submachine guns, shotguns, sniper rifles, grenades, and Molotov cocktails. Prepare yourself for an involving story combined with slick action. … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. Gamezilla!
    94
    A pure joy to play.
  2. Cheat Code Central
    90
    A streamlined, somewhat reworked, version that captures the flavor of the real Max Payne but offers its own unique adventure.
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  3. IGN
    90
    Even with the short length and off-screen action issues, Max Payne is a surprisingly awesome conversion that almost came out of nowhere.
  4. Armchair Empire
    80
    Incredibly enough all the graphic novel cutscenes feature full voice-overs of the overwrought dialogue and descriptions. Granted it’s scratchy, but it still comes through as understandable.
  5. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    73
    Gritty and unforgiving, Max will make your Game Boy bleed fun - if you can stand the pain. [Feb 2004, p.129]
  6. GamerArchive
    70
    You’ll all be no doubt happy to hear the comic book stylised cut scenes make a triumphant return, again showing that you don’t need heavily detailed, highly expensive sequences to keep the story trundling along at a hectic pace.
  7. Gaming Age
    58
    A startlingly good handheld conversion.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. Serkan0
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Eskiye göre ayrı bir yeri var. Ben hep ikinci serisini oynardım sonradan 3 çıktıktan sonra en son 1 i oynadım fakat çok sevdim. İkinciEskiye göre ayrı bir yeri var. Ben hep ikinci serisini oynardım sonradan 3 çıktıktan sonra en son 1 i oynadım fakat çok sevdim. İkinci serisinden sonra bu geliyor. Oynanır.… Expand
  2. JeffS.
    May 2, 2005
    10
    This is by far the best gameboy game it deserves a 10.
  4. Moony545
    Nov 8, 2018
    10
    Это просто шедевр. Макс Пейн на GBA!!! Первокласное техническое исполнение с сохранением всех плюшек оригинала. Мастплей!Это просто шедевр. Макс Пейн на GBA!!! Первокласное техническое исполнение с сохранением всех плюшек оригинала. Мастплей!
  5. JoeHell
    Jan 9, 2004
    9
    Really good game for the GBA. Excellent graphics, impressive soundtrack and lots of blood. Rated-M for Gameboy?...cool I'm an old kid!
  6. Brandon
    Mar 2, 2004
    8
    Great game, its fun to play, easy controls, great story. The only problem is its short and dosent have much replay value, but its still Great game, its fun to play, easy controls, great story. The only problem is its short and dosent have much replay value, but its still probably the best port ever for the GBA. Excellent!… Expand
  7. DavidA.
    Dec 29, 2003
    8
    This was just what I wanted for the holidays to game with, and nothing more. True, it is a no-frills design, the story is a bit on the short This was just what I wanted for the holidays to game with, and nothing more. True, it is a no-frills design, the story is a bit on the short side, and the game is explosively easy to beat at first. But the extras increase the challenge, the graphics are stunning, the gameplay even more so, the port translates perfectly (the game is still about violence, seedy sex and drugs). The "feel" of Max Payne is definitely there. And in case there were any doubts: BULLET TIME is AMAZING on the GBA. The music slows down and everything. Recommended for those who want a great 3P shooter with a pretty cool story. … Expand
  8. lordofpain
    Dec 20, 2003
    2
    The game has many flaws such as the bad camera angle that doesn't let you see who is shooting at u & the game is extremly hard to beat!

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Awards & Rankings

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#28 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
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#35 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
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#21 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2003