Max Payne

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  • Summary: A story-driven third-person shooter with a realistic weapon setup including over a dozen real-life guns, all fitting the crime-story setting like a bullet in the head. The action is surrounded with more than 80 hand-painted comic-screens that enhance the game's gritty atmosphere andA story-driven third-person shooter with a realistic weapon setup including over a dozen real-life guns, all fitting the crime-story setting like a bullet in the head. The action is surrounded with more than 80 hand-painted comic-screens that enhance the game's gritty atmosphere and attitude, introduce the game's murderous cast of characters, and carry the plot from one location to the next. [Gathering of Developers]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 32
  3. Negative: 1 out of 32
  1. Games Radar
    100
    The most important action game yet made for the PC. Well worth the long wait.
  2. PC Gameworld
    97
    You leave the experience a little different, and, like a girl that's been burned too many times entering what looks like a good relationship, you leave a little wary as well. You know you've been treated well; you don't feel the scars and scabs that other games have left you with.
  3. Gamezilla!
    94
    At times MP is more movie than game, with stunning camera angles, jarring replays and an involved plot that not only moves the storyline along, it sets the tone for a hardcore action experience.
  4. Total Video Games
    90
    Indeed the closest contemporary for the game would be "Metal Gear Solid" as it is one of the few games like Max Payne that offers a completely impressive experience from beginning to end, wrapped up in sumptuous presentation and production values.
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  5. FiringSquad
    90
    There is enough repetitive, standard fare about Max, coupled with its short play time, that makes it hard to flat-out recommend.
  6. ActionTrip
    88
    A stunning techincal (gameplay) achievement that may be lacking a decent script to truly lead the way into the era of interactive PC movies.
  7. GamePen
    30
    In the style of PC Gamer's David Manningesque vocabulary, Max Payne is the most forgettable action game in history. (I exaggerate, of course. It's only the most forgettable action game of the year.)

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 230 out of 259
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 259
  3. Negative: 10 out of 259
  1. MichaelS
    Jul 24, 2008
    10
    I will stand by this forever as the best game I've ever played! An astonishing masterpiece that is frequently ripped off but will never I will stand by this forever as the best game I've ever played! An astonishing masterpiece that is frequently ripped off but will never be topped.… Expand
  2. AshishB.
    Feb 22, 2002
    10
    Absolutely the best game I've ever played!
  4. ShaunR.
    Oct 1, 2001
    10
    No words can describe this game. It is a cross between the Matrix and Die Hard. This game is the best I have ever seen. Download the demo No words can describe this game. It is a cross between the Matrix and Die Hard. This game is the best I have ever seen. Download the demo and see for yourself.… Expand
  5. Tomle1202
    Aug 4, 2021
    9
    With a protagonist reading poetry inside his head while having slow-motion gunfights, Max Payne is an amazing gaming experience thatWith a protagonist reading poetry inside his head while having slow-motion gunfights, Max Payne is an amazing gaming experience that unfortunately aged not as well with a lot of cheap enemy placements.… Expand
  6. carlosgtardon
    Jun 10, 2014
    9
    Bajo mi punto de vista cuando se habla de la narrativa en los videojuegos y cómo choca narrativa con jugabilidad siempre este me parece elBajo mi punto de vista cuando se habla de la narrativa en los videojuegos y cómo choca narrativa con jugabilidad siempre este me parece el mejor ejemplo de que se puede conseguir armonía. Sin duda una de las grandes historias del videojuego que además popularizó el tiempo bala. Tal vez ha envejecido mal, pero sigue siendo una de la joyas infravaloras de la historia.… Expand
  7. Phuzer
    Dec 5, 2012
    8
    Great game, the graphics are good for the time period which it was released. The gameplay is fun epically if you like slow motion combat. ItGreat game, the graphics are good for the time period which it was released. The gameplay is fun epically if you like slow motion combat. It is a fairly difficult game unless you decide to use quick save often . ( this is recommended). The story is also pretty good although it really doesn't do anything new or original. Max is a great main character and this is a great action game and a series worth checking into for any action fans.… Expand
  8. Cjs0606
    Aug 14, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this game! It’s quite a master piece of all games any genre! I totally recommend you get this game, especially for your young children preferably below 5… Expand

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#5 Best PC Game of 2001
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#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
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#1 Most Shared PC Game of 2001

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