Max Payne

 Game Boy Advance
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 24
  3. Negative: 3 out of 24
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  1. JeffS.
    May 2, 2005
    10
    This is by far the best gameboy game it deserves a 10.
  2. 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!
  3. TheQuietGamer
    Jul 5, 2012
    9
    I chose this game up on a whim, I was shocked to see it on the GBA, and I wanted to see how good (or bad) it was. This may be the best GBA game I've ever played. The gameplay is tight and responsive, the story is awesome, and most importantly it's tons of fun. Nothing feels better then walking into a room slowing down time and blowing everyone away. It's hard to think about this gameI chose this game up on a whim, I was shocked to see it on the GBA, and I wanted to see how good (or bad) it was. This may be the best GBA game I've ever played. The gameplay is tight and responsive, the story is awesome, and most importantly it's tons of fun. Nothing feels better then walking into a room slowing down time and blowing everyone away. It's hard to think about this game without throwing more praise on it, everything is near perfect. I recommend playing it on a the DS rather than the GBA because the screen on the DS is brighter so you wont have to constantly keep looking for the brightest spot around. It does have some flaws like instant death fire traps and platforming sections, and that the GBA screen is dark and you constantly have to find a bright light source, but that's the GBA's fault and not the games. This is a fantastic game that I highly recommend you playing. It blows away almost every other GBA game I've played thus far, I can only think of two others I've played that even come close to competing with it. A must play.… Expand
  4. Moony545
    Nov 8, 2018
    10
    Это просто шедевр. Макс Пейн на GBA!!! Первокласное техническое исполнение с сохранением всех плюшек оригинала. Мастплей!
  5. 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!
  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 probably the best port ever for the GBA. Excellent!
  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 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 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. 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. İkinci serisinden sonra bu geliyor. Oynanır.

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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

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. Total Video Games
    80
    Mobius have done a great job on the control system to ensure it’s just as fluid as its predecessors, anyone looking for a quick action blast would be well advised to stick this in their GBA.
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  2. Eurogamer
    80
    An undeniably alluring little isometric shoot-'em-up with some tolerable flaws, and if, like me, you plan to get stuck into the PC sequel in the near future, then it offers a succinct and vital refresher of key plot points.
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  3. Gamestyle
    70
    Despite a few niggling problems Max had lost none of his charm and this title comes highly recommended to both Payne and shoot'em up fans a like.
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