Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne

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  1. ReviewZone212
    Jan 30, 2013
    10
    Atfer a long time, I play this game once again, Im really impressed, the game is really good, bullet time moments are to funny and the game is really intresting as well as emotionally engaging.
  2. Sean-M
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This game is a true masterpiece. Great gameplay, story, atmosphere and characters. Can't really forget about this game.
  3. ERB
    Aug 26, 2013
    10
    One of the best PC games I've ever played.It was no surprise that this game would get a high score.I mean the first Max Payne game is one of the best game ever made so I was expecting that the sequel was gonna be good.The game play is good and even the storyline of the game is great.But those parts are not the best parts of the game,the best part is the Bullet time.Yeah I know any gameOne of the best PC games I've ever played.It was no surprise that this game would get a high score.I mean the first Max Payne game is one of the best game ever made so I was expecting that the sequel was gonna be good.The game play is good and even the storyline of the game is great.But those parts are not the best parts of the game,the best part is the Bullet time.Yeah I know any game that is great should have Bullet Time effects because It always look good in gaming.So I'm giving this game a 10/10 score because this game is great.I like this game.… Expand
  4. BigBiggo
    Dec 8, 2014
    9
    I have played the game at least four times and still have trouble following the story since I'm just eager to get to the next shooting bit. Max Payne 1 has the stronger story by far but the gameplay and atmosphere still rocks here. Gameplay feels quite different from MP1 and should therefore be played differently. MP1 was more tactical and calculated whilst MP2 is constant insanity. LookI have played the game at least four times and still have trouble following the story since I'm just eager to get to the next shooting bit. Max Payne 1 has the stronger story by far but the gameplay and atmosphere still rocks here. Gameplay feels quite different from MP1 and should therefore be played differently. MP1 was more tactical and calculated whilst MP2 is constant insanity. Look past the dated visuals and play this now.… Expand
  5. Pranay6
    Sep 3, 2013
    10
    The sequel of Max Payne is just like it but better.Max Payne 2 like original has good story and game play but the thing that make it better that most of thing in missions are movable that why I like it.Again the best thing
    about it is BULLET TIME.
  6. AWG
    Jun 4, 2013
    9
    The second chapter of one of the most epic trilogies in the entire history of videogames and a female character to die for. The movie was bad but it didn't kill the franchise and every kiddo who just watched the movie without playing this game should immediately... REMEDY to this. Got it? Remedy.
    I'm so funny.
  7. morfil
    Nov 1, 2013
    9
    The saga continues.Even you're a hard person to find things good in later comers,you'll find all the things you loved in first one.Dark atmosphere,action with 'bullet-time' quality,high-level graphics...And in this one our guy is not alone;if you're looking for a femme-fatale keeping secrets,mysteries,it's Mona Sax what you need.A story with lies,deceptions.A man trying to find the groundThe saga continues.Even you're a hard person to find things good in later comers,you'll find all the things you loved in first one.Dark atmosphere,action with 'bullet-time' quality,high-level graphics...And in this one our guy is not alone;if you're looking for a femme-fatale keeping secrets,mysteries,it's Mona Sax what you need.A story with lies,deceptions.A man trying to find the ground from his eternal fall.That's what we call Max Payne genre.

    The newest thing about the game is the change in the face of Max Payne.Deadsure this new look is better.The new holds all the sorrow,and fatigue which the years gifted to him.And besides Max Payne,Mona Sax's join gives game a new level.We can into the thoughts of her by the dialogs,the oil-printed screens between chapters.And in some chapters we are playing Mona Sax character besides Max Payne.That's another reason that when everything comes up to a conclusion in the end,we feel the loss,the pain in our hearts better.We exactly live the feelings these two characters live.

    The screenplay is more complicated.The bad men,the conspiracies,the things tricky.We don't kill the men just because game wants,we don't go with the flow;we are aware all the going on.This is the success of the screenplay and the videos between the chapters to keep us in the same direction as the game is on the wheel.Also in some chapters we play in the events which happened during the chapter we played before.These are some of the developments about the cinematic and storytelling side of the second game.

    There are two things I'd like to tell.First one;this one is not just a game to continue the series.It is connected with the first game both in story and character side.And it feels like it will go on.The second thing is the song playing in the end:Late Goodbye by Poets Of The Fall.Only the ones who play this game can understand how it makes you feel.

    So play this game and see how it plays with the ides about 'falling' in your mind.Ask yourself:Is there anything he didn't lose as he lives in his eternal fall? and will ever be ground for him to reach?    … Expand
  8. gracjanski
    May 13, 2018
    9
    Max Payne was a masterpiece and the 2nd part has even better graphics, so it could be a better game. Could... in my view the story has too many twists and is not reliable. In addition I didnt like how weak Max was behaving related to Mona: always thinking about her... like a teenie. Not reliable either.
    The gameplay is in core like in the first part, but a bit easier until the end. At the    Max Payne was a masterpiece and the 2nd part has even better graphics, so it could be a better game. Could... in my view the story has too many twists and is not reliable. In addition I didnt like how weak Max was behaving related to Mona: always thinking about her... like a teenie. Not reliable either.
    The gameplay is in core like in the first part, but a bit easier until the end. At the end the KI was aiming very ridiculously. These are the reasons, why I gave 9/10 and 10/10 for the first part.    … Expand
  9. MadKlauss
    Nov 19, 2013
    10
    Max Payne 2 is a great squeal, to bad they changed the face of Max Payne. I preferred Sami Järvi. (He wrote the story for Max Payne 1 and 2 and the lyrics for ''Late Goodbye'' Max Payne 2 ending song) The story's great with showing how Max copes with the grief of his murdered wife and baby daughter.
  10. DeusXCom
    Sep 21, 2014
    8
    Very good sequel. Not bringing anything innovative anymore as the original Max Payne did, but offering a similar experience, fun gameplay is still intact and playing as Mona was a nice refreshment. 8/10
  11. sengork
    Nov 24, 2013
    10
    For me this is a refined version of Max Payne 1. You can feel that Max's character has matured and he's become a wiser man. This is somewhat of an analogy for Remedy who having succeeded with Max Payne now have moved from a basement to an office with proper funding. One could expect a sequel to be a flop however this has only continued the quality that was put into Max Payne 1. Great toFor me this is a refined version of Max Payne 1. You can feel that Max's character has matured and he's become a wiser man. This is somewhat of an analogy for Remedy who having succeeded with Max Payne now have moved from a basement to an office with proper funding. One could expect a sequel to be a flop however this has only continued the quality that was put into Max Payne 1. Great to see Sam Lake writing for this one, the comics are still a technical workaround but add essence to the game (something Max Payne 3 under Rockstar has lost).… Expand
  12. Anz
    Dec 14, 2013
    10
    When this game got released 2003 this was one of the best games out there. Remedy Entertainment did good job on this sequel. Rockstar games ONLY published this they didn't have anything else to do with this game.
  13. Gamer2014
    Feb 8, 2014
    7
    yeah its nice game and great controls, visuals, and gaming style but its kinda bad continue for the story line and this girl mona man this game is awesome and all but not bad story line .
  14. PublicNuisance
    Oct 8, 2020
    10
    Trying to improve upon Max Payne was a monumental task but I think Remedy managed to do it. The story is just as well done. The characters are as good as ever. The voice acting was a delight. The graphics have been improved over the original. The clothing detail; hair; gun detail; object detail and ground detail were all noticeably better than the original. They added a few new guns likeTrying to improve upon Max Payne was a monumental task but I think Remedy managed to do it. The story is just as well done. The characters are as good as ever. The voice acting was a delight. The graphics have been improved over the original. The clothing detail; hair; gun detail; object detail and ground detail were all noticeably better than the original. They added a few new guns like the MP5 and the AK-47 both of which are fun to use. They did nerf the sniper rifle for some reason. It takes multiple shots to kill an enemy compared to it mainly being a one hit kill weapon in the original. You get to take control of Mona Sax for a few chapters which was a nice change. My only gripe about that was that while I was controlling her Max would not use any pain meds to heal damage even though he had some when I was last in control of him. Speaking of that one other part I didn’t like was that you have to keep an eye on Max and Vinny at different points in what are basically an escort mission where if they die it’s game over. Not my favorite type of mission for sure.

    I played Max Payne 2 on Linux using Valve’s Proton. It never crashed on me and I didn’t notice any bugs. The performance was fantastic, which was to be expected with the game’s age. Aside from one short dip to 82 FPS the game was always over 100 FPS. The game has 3 AA options; 3 AF options; and 15 other graphics options. You can manually save whenever you want and there are 10 slots for it. There are also 3 slots for auto saves which the game uses periodically if you prefer that. Alt-Tab works. You can choose from a variety of crosshair options. You can pause and skip cut scenes.

    Game Engine: Renderware
    Save System: Manual (at any time) and Auto
    Settings Used: All Highest; 8x AA; AF; 1920x1080

    Disk Space Used: 1590 MB
    VRAM Usage: 714-851 MB
    CPU Usage: 10-18 %
    RAM Usage: 2.4-3.0 GB
    Frame Rate: 82-144 FPS

    Like the original, Max Payne 2 rates as an all time classic for me. It has a fantastic story which builds and improves upon the original. The characters are all worth caring about and fleshed out. The graphics got an overhaul. The voice acting remains superb. The music was wonderful. I finished the game on detective difficulty in 6 hours. That’s a tad shorter than the original but it in no way feels rushed. If you enjoy third person shooters at all or games with a strong story you owe it to yourself to try this out. I paid $2.55 CAD for the game on Steam as well as having bought the physical copy back in the day. This game is worth whatever they want to charge, well above the $10.99 CAD it currently retails for.

    My Score: 9.5/10

    My System:

    AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | 16GB DDR4-3000 CL15 | MSI RX 5700 XT Gaming X 8GB | Mesa 20.1.8 | Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500GB | Manjaro 20.1.1 | Mate 1.24.1 | Kernel 5.8.11-1-MANJARO | AOC G2460P 1920*1080 @ 144hz | Proton 5.0-9    … Expand
  15. Sten-Bengt94
    Jun 4, 2014
    9
    For being a sequel it is a great improvement in almost all areas of the game but the only downside of this game was the length of the game. I do not think that this game is worse or much better than the first game but I consider this game to be more enjoyable because of all the improvements and having new working physics implemented to the game makes the sequel almost superior to the firstFor being a sequel it is a great improvement in almost all areas of the game but the only downside of this game was the length of the game. I do not think that this game is worse or much better than the first game but I consider this game to be more enjoyable because of all the improvements and having new working physics implemented to the game makes the sequel almost superior to the first and ahead of it's time. But this game is 2-3 years newer than the first game so it was expected. But what most people fail to do when they make a sequel is the story but the story was still very good so I am happy they actually considered to improve almost everything instead of just trying to improve some mechanics and call it a sequel. Remedy did a great job and Max payne deserves the praise it gets, being the most enjoyable action type shooter. Though there is a problem if it is bought on steam because the game can't run from steam because it is required to have a specific video card driver or a sound driver to launch it from steam, and because of this it is better to buy the game and install it outside Steam. I was looking forward to replay this game often and quick install it on Steam when I wanted but unfortunatley I can't because for some reason Amd can't make drivers that is compatible with older games like Max Payne.… Expand
  16. Tomle1202
    Jun 18, 2022
    9
    Max Payne 2 is a bittersweet experience not only because of its story, but also because the game is just so close to being perfect.
  17. Larry223
    Jan 2, 2015
    8
    Esta secuela mejora todo, la historia,la jugabilidad, vuelve mas real los disparos a la cabeza que ahora si matan de una.

    Es una refinación del anterior, la historia es mucho mejor, tiene sus toques de comedia, y ya no sientes que estas completamente solo, ahora sientes que tienes aliados aparte de enemigos que no paras de matar. En mi opinión puedes saltarte Max Payne 1 y venir a este.    Esta secuela mejora todo, la historia,la jugabilidad, vuelve mas real los disparos a la cabeza que ahora si matan de una.

    Es una refinación del anterior, la historia es mucho mejor, tiene sus toques de comedia, y ya no sientes que estas completamente solo, ahora sientes que tienes aliados aparte de enemigos que no paras de matar. En mi opinión puedes saltarte Max Payne 1 y venir a este. Hasta tienen una escena para decir lo que paso antes, y los niveles son mejores. Los niveles han mejorado,ahora no todo se ve generíco o simple, y los gráficos han mejorado en solo 2 años. Es mucho mejor que Max Payne 1. Le doy un 08/10, un muy buen juego que supera fácilmente a su predecesor.    … Expand
  18. Ydun79
    Feb 11, 2019
    9
    More badass Max Payne. Film noir is near perfect here. The story is compelling. Very good!
  19. Marick
    Dec 15, 2014
    9
    Max Payne 2 The Fall of Max Payne is a TPS game, developed by Remedy studio and published by Rockstar Games. The game follows Detective Max Payne ,2 years after the events of the first game, trying to catch a group of criminals (The Cleaners). The graphics are good and it destl for that period. Game sound is awesome, from the soundtrack to the voice acting. The gameplay is also very good,Max Payne 2 The Fall of Max Payne is a TPS game, developed by Remedy studio and published by Rockstar Games. The game follows Detective Max Payne ,2 years after the events of the first game, trying to catch a group of criminals (The Cleaners). The graphics are good and it destl for that period. Game sound is awesome, from the soundtrack to the voice acting. The gameplay is also very good, a little easier than the first game. From what I see, very interesting game series. Just do not know why I have not played yet, but I made a mistake, it is a very good series.… Expand
  20. BFM
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    The best Remedy game to date, from a time when they knew how to make PC games.
  21. shatarah
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    greattttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt
  22. FredOnToast
    Oct 1, 2015
    10
    I've honestly never found a game so re-playable due to it's narrative. The pace, the structure and plot-line itself captivate me, as much as any well-made film would. This game excels in both story-telling and character development, perfectly capturing the correct atmosphere to homage the film-noir genre, whilst still implementing fun and exciting action gameplay. The voice-over talent forI've honestly never found a game so re-playable due to it's narrative. The pace, the structure and plot-line itself captivate me, as much as any well-made film would. This game excels in both story-telling and character development, perfectly capturing the correct atmosphere to homage the film-noir genre, whilst still implementing fun and exciting action gameplay. The voice-over talent for all characters, large and small, is so well done that it really helps bring these fictitious characters to life. If you're a fan of the original Max Payne, or just good mystery-thrillers, then you will certainly enjoy the game, and be engrossed into the fall of Max Payne.… Expand
  23. Overvulture
    Nov 9, 2015
    9
    Slicker and smoother than the first game, it polishes off a lot of the rough edges while telling a new and equally brutal story just as dramatic as the previous one. The shooting feels excellent and cinematic in a way that many modern games still fail to replicate, It's still as fundamentally simple as the previous one, involving lots of bad guys, guns, ammo, and painkillers, but it has aSlicker and smoother than the first game, it polishes off a lot of the rough edges while telling a new and equally brutal story just as dramatic as the previous one. The shooting feels excellent and cinematic in a way that many modern games still fail to replicate, It's still as fundamentally simple as the previous one, involving lots of bad guys, guns, ammo, and painkillers, but it has a little more heart and a little less frustration than before. Max is as appealing of a haunted protagonist as ever, and somehow even more badass in this one, and the overall story is pulpy, dramatic deliciousness for someone who eats up this kind of style.

    It also has some impressive mod support! Worth checking out for sure.    … Expand
  24. CriticNamedZack
    Apr 28, 2019
    8
    Story: Two years past, and Max has been reinstated in his old job as a police detective for the NYPD. Max is called on to investigate a gunfight at a warehouse owned by Max's old associate Vladimir Lem and discovers the place has been attacked by a group of hitmen called the Cleaners. He encounters Mona Sax, who was thought to be dead by Max. Max heads to a restaurant owned by Lem andStory: Two years past, and Max has been reinstated in his old job as a police detective for the NYPD. Max is called on to investigate a gunfight at a warehouse owned by Max's old associate Vladimir Lem and discovers the place has been attacked by a group of hitmen called the Cleaners. He encounters Mona Sax, who was thought to be dead by Max. Max heads to a restaurant owned by Lem and rescues him from his old foe Vinnie Gognitti; Lem claims that Gognitti is trying to monopolize the black market gun trade and sees Lem as a threat...

    Pros:
    • The comic-book cutscenes make a return and they are even better then in the first game. This is mainly due to Remedy being able to afford real actors this time around so the quality it looks better in return.
    • Max Payne 2 is still a dark game like the original, not as dark this time around, but still quite dark.
    • Characters are still excellent in this game and many characters such as Max, Mona and Vladimir make a return.

    Cons:
    • The story sadly is much weaker compared to the Max Payne 1. As the first game went really deep into the events and actions taken that drove Max to the edge. In 2 it's really just doesn't feel so deep into the character of Max and when it does it's execution comes off begging for more.
    • The twists as well really don't feel all that significant and character motivations don't feel that genuine and more for the sake of continuing the plot.

    Gameplay:

    Pros:
    • Bullet time and shoot dodge have been improved and feels more powerful and easier to control... perhaps too easy. But it's just a blast mowing down enemies in bullet time and feeling like a one man army bad-ass.
    • Using grenades, molotovs and even melee has now been mapped to a key of your choice so you can throw/melee much easier now.
    • New weapons are fun to use and the old returning ones feel great as well.

    Cons:
    • Compared to the original, bullet time physics has gotten crazy. You can now literally shoot enemies in the air in bullet time. It's entertaining don't get me wrong, but for a game like Max Payne it's a bit odd seeing it.
    • The game is only 4/6 hours which is a real let down compared to the first game. You can play the game again on the different "difficulties" and unlock the alternative ending. Unfortunately it will probably be even shorter playing it again.
    • The set piece moments of the game feel more restrictive and less interesting compared to the quick paced gunfights you engage in for most of the game. The escort parts were not that enjoyable to say the least.

    Sound and Music:
    Pros:
    • Voice acting is once again excellent with great dialogue and performances all around.
    • Music has improved from the first game. There is more of it and it sounds less repetitive which was the problem with the first game. I have to say I love the theme in Max Payne 2. That cello really adds such a grim, bleak, depressing, but deep emotional passion to it.
    • Sound effects have improved as well from gunshots, weather, debris falling or fire. It all sounds solid.

    Performance and Visuals:

    Pros:
    •This game looks fantastic for 2003. Improved massively from the first game and character models look really good now with properly animated faces and bodies that look well modeled.
    • In-game cutscenes look a lot better to. Camera angles, animations and audio have really helped them more attractive to watch compared to the few in the first game.
    • The depiction of New York and the environment is still amazing and it's been improved. You can interact with your surroundings as well. I also love to watch the TV shows that mimic what's going on in the game world and references the other ideas Remedy had for Max Payne's name which is a awesome touch.
    • Ran solidly and had no issues getting the steam version running (unlike Max Payne 1).

    Cons:
    • Had an odd flickering texture, but extremely minor problem.

    Verdict: It's hard to decide if Max Payne 1 or 2 is better because they both are great third person shooters. Max Payne 2 certainly has the greater gameplay, graphics and performance was solid. However, it really lacks in the deep story from the original which is such a damn shame. But it;s still a great game and I would rate it slightly higher then Max Payne 1.

    Story: 6/10
    Gameplay: 8.5/10
    Sound/Music: 9/10
    Performance/Visuals: 9.5/10
    Overall Rating: 8.7/10    … Expand
  25. Shadow1
    Jun 9, 2016
    10
    This game has got amazing story as in all Max Payne Games and I think all Max Payne Games deserve 10/10 and Max Payne 2 and 3 I appreciated on 10/10 . I think Max Payne 2 and Max Payne 3 (Special Max Payne 3) enter in top 20 best games in world, but Max Payne 2 is awesome on PC . On Xbox and PS2 not really good . Graphics for PC Version is very good and amazing and has got good graphicsThis game has got amazing story as in all Max Payne Games and I think all Max Payne Games deserve 10/10 and Max Payne 2 and 3 I appreciated on 10/10 . I think Max Payne 2 and Max Payne 3 (Special Max Payne 3) enter in top 20 best games in world, but Max Payne 2 is awesome on PC . On Xbox and PS2 not really good . Graphics for PC Version is very good and amazing and has got good graphics and many things which the there are in Max Payne 3 and I think Max Payne Series one of the best series on this world . Very Amazing Game .… Expand
  26. IONOSGAMES
    Jan 23, 2018
    9
    Una historia no tan intrigante como la del primero, pero que es bastante buena, graficos mejorados, Max Payne sigue siendo carismatico, el gameplay se pulido bastante y los enemigos son mas variados. Me parece la obra maestra de esta saga, recomendable para cualquier persona incluso a dia de hoy
  27. AbeMC
    Jun 24, 2018
    9
    A Remedy classic and one of my personal favorites. The story-telling is some of the best you’ll find in a video-game of any genre. Requires some configuration to run properly on modern systems, but absolutely worth picking up at its list price (though it frequently discounts to 50% off or more).
    Total size on my hard-drive: 1.6 GB
    + Max Payne returns. This is a direct sequel to the    A Remedy classic and one of my personal favorites. The story-telling is some of the best you’ll find in a video-game of any genre. Requires some configuration to run properly on modern systems, but absolutely worth picking up at its list price (though it frequently discounts to 50% off or more).
    Total size on my hard-drive: 1.6 GB

    + Max Payne returns. This is a direct sequel to the first game, and picks up right after the first one left off. Remedy perfectly duplicates the earlier game’s dark, broody atmosphere. The comic panels (instead of cut-scenes) are back.
    + Old characters return. Bravura, Mona Sax, Vlad, Vinnie. But they don’t all return in ways you might expect.
    + Story. While Max had his revenge in the first game, he is still not at peace with himself. And falling for a femme fatale leads to massive feelings of guilt and betrayal towards his dead loved ones. The nuts-and-bolts of the story delve into the workings of the “Inner Circle.” While this secret society was and is one of the hokier aspects of the first two Max Payne games, it remains an effective backdrop for Max’s tale of depressed angst.
    + Swapping narrative. I loved the simultaneous story-telling, and playing as Mona Sax for a few levels.
    + Slow-motion Shoot-dodge is back.
    + Secondary weapons. Allows for melee or the throwing of grenades or molotovs without switching weapons (unlike the first Max Payne game).
    + Atmosphere and visuals. While only running DirectX 8, light and shadow play to great effect. Texture quality is greatly improved from the first game as well. Though obviously old by now, the release date of 2003 is still a surprise, as Max Payne 2 looks much better than that.

    +/- Enemies have much better aim than in the first game. Health is plentiful, though.

    - Shotguns are much less powerful.
    - Install the game to your C drive (or wherever your operating system is located) and run in Windows 95 compatibility mode or the game may not start.
    - 16:9 aspect ratio resolutions are only available by modding a config file. Additional modification is necessary to alter the HUD so it isn’t distorted / stretched at 16:9 resolutions. If your modding is successful, Max Payne 2 looks and plays great at 1080p and 60fps.
    - Short. Speed-runs can beat the game in less than an hour (there is a timed mode, call “New York Minute”). More casual playthroughs will rarely take more than 6 hours, even if you stop to watch all the TV shows.

    Max Payne 2 is one of my favorites, and the game wears its age well. Sad that gaming reached such a high point so early in its history. It’s one of those games that needs a little tweaking to work properly on modern systems, but I don’t want an official remastered edition because I’m worried something would be altered in the process. Few games get as close to perfection as Max Payne 2.    … Expand
  28. jsizzle
    Dec 10, 2016
    10
    "The case was a rising nausea that tasted like rust in my mouth."

    Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne brings our favourite bloodied and worn NYPD cop back in great fashion with better visuals, new takes on storytelling and the same old stellar voice acting all around. Pretty much everyone is back from the original Max Payne and we get to see the aftermath of bringing Aesir Corp. down    "The case was a rising nausea that tasted like rust in my mouth."

    Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne brings our favourite bloodied and worn NYPD cop back in great fashion with better visuals, new takes on storytelling and the same old stellar voice acting all around. Pretty much everyone is back from the original Max Payne and we get to see the aftermath of bringing Aesir Corp. down along with Horne, it has been two years according to the wiki. This time around there are 2 main protagonists that you control which offers some interesting segments of teamwork from the two characters to get through seemingly grave situations.
    The gameplay is pretty much the same with a few tweaks and upgrades making for an even smoother experience this time around. When Max dives you can now continue to stay laying down until you let the trigger go which is definitely a welcome addition. There are definitely more painkillers to be found in Max Payne 2 as well which is fine because it is definitely a challenge at some points. All around this is a proper sequel to a cult classic expanding on the world of Max Payne and you should definitely play through the whole trilogy.

    As a note, the game will take some tweaking to get working as you would like and there are some cool mods like the Max Payne 3 mod which I may try in my next playthrough.

    "But I refused to give in. I had to continue."    … Expand
  29. overlordofgeek
    Jul 16, 2017
    10
    Great as the first game. The story becomes even more beautiful thanks to mona sax. The relationship between max and mona is really interesting. Graphics, gameplay, character designs really have improvement. I think some players complain that the game is short, there is enough time for the game.
  30. frederik1478
    Aug 7, 2020
    8
    After just completing MAX PAYNE one and two I would say that the first one has a stronger story and gameplay , I am not seeing that makes MAX PAYNE 2 bad just saying that like it you are an action hero Instead of crappy Cup trying to survive, Will an amazing game I would recommend it but You should played on the second difficulty because the default is way too easy
  31. SolidCenturio
    Jan 27, 2017
    9
    Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne improves on everything which made the first game great and even surpasses it in some aspects. The gameplay isn't as awkward as before thanks to improved hitboxes and bullet trajectories, a sense of realism surrounds the game because of physics simulations like ragdoll effects, and the identity of the series has been given a new facelift thanks to higherMax Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne improves on everything which made the first game great and even surpasses it in some aspects. The gameplay isn't as awkward as before thanks to improved hitboxes and bullet trajectories, a sense of realism surrounds the game because of physics simulations like ragdoll effects, and the identity of the series has been given a new facelift thanks to higher production values. Overall, an excellent action game that's worthy of the Max Payne name and fans will be happy with this installment. However, if you're new to the series or have only played the Rockstar-made entry, you won't get as much from this game and everything will just look like a confusing mess. Max Payne 2 is a story-centric game and it builds on what fans and players of the first game already knows. This time around, the true intentions of the first game's major players are shown and reveals a new side to them, making them more believable rather than being a one-sided cliche of a character. The story focuses on Max after the events of the first title as he reflects on his past choices and how he copes up with the decisions that he's made. I highly suggest that new players play the first game or watch a recap video because without knowledge of the characters' background and the events leading up to this game, the story becomes much less impactful and you won't get much out of it because of its focus on the cast rather than plot.

    Improvements that I've noticed:
    1. Better voice actors than the first game and their performances are consistent except for some select moments.
    2. The new soundtrack is great, especially "Late Goodbye" by Poets of The Fall which is featured prominently in the game.
    3. Still linear but bigger levels with the inclusion of optional explorable rooms make it seem less so.
    4. Very serious story with comedic undertones. Sam Lake and Remedy somehow managed to make the virtual enemies that you're killing appear human in nature rather than just fodder that blocks your way. They laugh, they share jokes and share experiences with their friends, they also play the piano real good - very small details delivered in a very funny way but it still makes a lot of difference for the personal story that they're presenting to the player.

    And there you have it.    … Expand
  32. kevinbrown
    Jul 15, 2018
    8
    Max Payne 2 is a classic 'film noir' riveting tale about an anti-hero fighting his old demons, recently resurfaced.

    Technically speaking, the game improved greatly compared to its predecessor released 2 years earlier. This time though, I didn't need to patch the game. It was fully playable, without glitches. The bullet time mode also improved, opening the way to massive combo    Max Payne 2 is a classic 'film noir' riveting tale about an anti-hero fighting his old demons, recently resurfaced.

    Technically speaking, the game improved greatly compared to its predecessor released 2 years earlier. This time though, I didn't need to patch the game. It was fully playable, without glitches.

    The bullet time mode also improved, opening the way to massive combo gunfights along with new ways to rifle your enemies.

    The game's core resides in its narrative ability to read as a comic book. Just like the first, the atmosphere is insanely oppressive and dark.

    A longer solo campaign would have been preferred, especially considering Max Payne 1's solo ranging from 10-13 hours of play time.

    Nevertheless this game is a classic tale.    … Expand
  33. ElleryHQ
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    Любимая игра детства. Ни одну другую игру я не перепроходил больше, чем эту. Умоляю, воскресите серию.
  34. The_Berzerker
    Jun 5, 2017
    10
    More than ten years have passed since the release of the second part, and no one has got close to the level of Remedy. The best Max Payne of the living.
  35. gautamkumar633
    Mar 8, 2022
    9
    The game is short but is quite entertaining and graphics is much better than that of the first part.
  36. wolf23
    Jul 11, 2017
    9
    This is a great sequel to the first game. It keeps some familiar characters and the same environment. The story is a bit short but it's very well written. The graphics got a big improvement as well as other mechanics. The voice acting i still amazing and it keeps the comic cutscenes. It's not too important to play the first game to understand this one, but it helps, and I would recommendThis is a great sequel to the first game. It keeps some familiar characters and the same environment. The story is a bit short but it's very well written. The graphics got a big improvement as well as other mechanics. The voice acting i still amazing and it keeps the comic cutscenes. It's not too important to play the first game to understand this one, but it helps, and I would recommend it, because the first one is as good as this one.… Expand
  37. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Apr 23, 2022
    9
    Remedy's classic sequel was fantastic on a high end PC. While not as fresh as the original "Max Payne", it featured improved gameplay, superior graphics and a better story. Fans of third-person shooters, film noir and action movies should enjoy it. I would rate it with a 9.1 out of 10.
  38. LasPlays
    Mar 1, 2018
    10
    Que decir de Max Payne... la verdad que me quedaría corto de decir quien es y como fue su historia.
    Pero iré al grano resumiendo muy brevemente para que sepan algo de el, Bueno, Max Payne es un detective privado de New York, su mujer y su hija fueron asesinadas.
    Desde entonces Max deicidio buscar al responsable para vengarse de el, pero en el camino se encuentra con otro delincuentes que    Que decir de Max Payne... la verdad que me quedaría corto de decir quien es y como fue su historia.
    Pero iré al grano resumiendo muy brevemente para que sepan algo de el, Bueno, Max Payne es un detective privado de New York, su mujer y su hija fueron asesinadas.
    Desde entonces Max deicidio buscar al responsable para vengarse de el, pero en el camino se encuentra con otro delincuentes que no se la ponen fácil haciendo que el tome medidas de asesinar a todo aquel que se le cruce en el camino.

    Bueno ahora para hablar del juego: Yo creo como les acabo de narrar,tiene una historia muy profunda muy bien contada, la música esta bastante bien y sobre todo la jugabilidad es excelente muy fresca y la dificultad digamos que esta medianamente equilibrada una joya sin duda.    … Expand
  39. mr_ali
    Dec 3, 2017
    10
    one of the best games in the world.i love this game and
    I've finished more than 15 time.max is an invincible man.
    Generally every part & graphic & sound was awesome.
  40. ItsGosho
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    This game has placed a deep trail in my childhood. It is more than master piece than the newer games.
  41. syandicate
    Dec 9, 2019
    8
    +Story
    +Gameplay is really amazing.
    +Diologue
    +Atmosphere
    +Soundtrack +Bullet time
    -Lack of boss fights.
    - Story is great but not as good as the first one.
    -I didnt like the love story of this game.
  42. kataaay
    May 30, 2020
    10
    During my life, I have played plenty of games but this one was the best one. Even today with its great game mechanics it is a playable game and in 2003 people must have been fascinated when they played this.

    10/10
  43. Sholva
    Jun 19, 2023
    10
    Those of us who played the OG Max Payne in 2001 spent those two years afterwards being extremely hyped for the sequel...and it was worth it.

    Max Payne 2, like its predecessor, is yet another gaming history Masterpiece. Everything that made the original fun to play and exciting, the sequel had it turbo-charged, all of it, and then some. This game was pretty praised for its ragdoll    Those of us who played the OG Max Payne in 2001 spent those two years afterwards being extremely hyped for the sequel...and it was worth it.

    Max Payne 2, like its predecessor, is yet another gaming history Masterpiece. Everything that made the original fun to play and exciting, the sequel had it turbo-charged, all of it, and then some.

    This game was pretty praised for its ragdoll physics back in 2003, some games were starting to use pretty "advanced" physics, for the time, and surely Max Payne 2 was one of those.

    I remember being blown away by the graphics when it came out, and my PC had some trouble running it at pretty high settings, but it was still manageable.

    In 2023, this game still holds up quite nicely, without any graphics mods or anything, only the usual widescreen fix and...pretty much that's all you need (maybe the d3d8to9 wrapper, included with the famous widescreen fix from ThirteenAG, but I've played on DX8 too, many times, without major issues).

    Since it's a DX8/9 game (depending if we use any wrapper), it's pretty easy to force insane amounts of Super Sampling AA or Downsampling into this game, and any semi modern GPU will handle it at pretty good FPS, no issues, and you'll get an absolutely jaggie-free looking game.

    In this sequel we can see how Remedy upped their technology a lot, with the inclusion of actual in game Televisions, which did not require their own separate cutscene, all done in game, something they would continue using in all of their games, such as Alan Wake.
    It was amazing to just take a break and watch the bizarre yet funny in game shows and follow their "plots" episode by episode, and still is today, it never gets old.

    And the story in this game is one of the best from Remedy, no doubt, unforgettable characters, we keep wanting to know more about them, most are shrouded in ambiguity and that's keep that thriller feel for sure.
    The story in this game was what surely cemented Remedy's path towards their future, which then we saw with their next amazing game, Alan Wake.

    With the Remake for these two games, Max Payne 1 and 2, already announced, I look forward to seeing these running on the Northlight Engine and with modern physics, I can't wait, I've replayed these games so, so much...and I'll continue to do so, they're simply timeless and Max Payne 2 here is just incredible.    … Expand
  44. shkipermann
    Feb 25, 2023
    9
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  45. SilverOrlov
    Oct 7, 2019
    9
    The first part was with incredibly strong and enveloping atmosphere, interesting and intriguing story. Had Interesting mechanics of focus, that was new for me, and interesting comic-storytelling style with noir music ...it was very-very cool.
    This game is good too and deserves a very good rating, but it doesn't give anything new, just a story. So I decided to give this game 9 instead 10.
  46. trarantino
    Dec 29, 2018
    9
    Игра шидевр! Просто лучшая игра всех времён и народов. Какая графика, какой графон!
  47. metacritic12121
    Jan 12, 2019
    10
    This game completes the greatest story in the history of video games, while keeping the gameplay fresh, fun and repayable from start to finish. Brilliantly written, with two incredibly satisfying endings, and multiple side characters who are fully fleshed out and every bit as memorable as the variously intermixed TV episodes. It just doesn't get any better than MP 1 and 2 as far as singleThis game completes the greatest story in the history of video games, while keeping the gameplay fresh, fun and repayable from start to finish. Brilliantly written, with two incredibly satisfying endings, and multiple side characters who are fully fleshed out and every bit as memorable as the variously intermixed TV episodes. It just doesn't get any better than MP 1 and 2 as far as single player gaming is concerned. 100/100!!!… Expand
  48. Elkay_Gaming
    Mar 19, 2019
    9
    Amazing game still in 2019!

    This game blew my mind when first released. The story and the devilry of this story mixed with the amazing game play make this a must play.

    Would be a 10 if i didn't complete it in 4 hours...
  49. Johnzin
    Mar 23, 2019
    9
    In this sequel, the game is beautiful, fun and incredible. History captivates you, memorable characters and great scenes.
  50. res0nancer
    Jul 27, 2023
    4
    Если бы не товарищ, который подстёгивал проходить дальше, игра была бы дропнута на первом часу. Резкая смена тона, существование Пэйна не в вакууме и его взаимодействия не только через ствол забрало у меня ощущение, которое давала первая часть. Не оценил ни обновленного героя, ни его одержимость мадамой, ни уровни. Геймплей вроде остался тот же, но без остальных составляющих для меня неЕсли бы не товарищ, который подстёгивал проходить дальше, игра была бы дропнута на первом часу. Резкая смена тона, существование Пэйна не в вакууме и его взаимодействия не только через ствол забрало у меня ощущение, которое давала первая часть. Не оценил ни обновленного героя, ни его одержимость мадамой, ни уровни. Геймплей вроде остался тот же, но без остальных составляющих для меня не работает.

    P.S. Друг после того, как увидел ещё раз игру и как я ее прошел, поменял мнение и не понял чем она ему так понравилось.    … Expand
  51. Babutto
    Sep 4, 2019
    9
    If we compare MP2 with MP1 the first one is undoubtedly better: script, story, gameplay, difficulty.
    But the second one is just different. It's more about the chemistry between Max and Mona (to be fair I liked the models from the first game), fun stuff and details revealing the mysteries of the first game.
    It's a very good sequel, a really good one (thanks to "Poets of the Fall") but no    If we compare MP2 with MP1 the first one is undoubtedly better: script, story, gameplay, difficulty.
    But the second one is just different. It's more about the chemistry between Max and Mona (to be fair I liked the models from the first game), fun stuff and details revealing the mysteries of the first game.
    It's a very good sequel, a really good one (thanks to "Poets of the Fall") but no better than the original game.    … Expand
  52. Armin4
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    One the best storytellings and gameplays in my entire life
    I love Max Payne 2 in every way
    Especially music and Atmosphere
  53. Agez11
    Aug 2, 2019
    8
    Un claro ejemplo de cómo seguir e innovar un videojuego, de ves en cuando se torna lento pero tiene grandes escenas, no fue mejor que la anterior pero no fue peor de lo esperado, simplemente fue una buena 2 parte que pone todo lo de Max Payne anterior y lo mejora, recomendable al 100%
  54. WhyFighter
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    The gameplay is pretty good even in 2019, but the story... the setting... the atmosphere... indescribable. Masterpiece of a game
  55. Chempion1
    Dec 7, 2021
    7
    Max Payne великая игра на все времена, ну лично для меня. Но сейчас решил вспомнить Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne, и рассказать почему сиквел меня не зацепил.
    Да Max Payne 2 вышел на новом движке и выглядел на голову выше приквела. В нём также доработали стрельбу и сделали катсцены на движке, а не в виде комикса как в первой части.
    И всё бы было хорошо, если бы не Max Payne в 2001    Max Payne великая игра на все времена, ну лично для меня. Но сейчас решил вспомнить Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne, и рассказать почему сиквел меня не зацепил.
    Да Max Payne 2 вышел на новом движке и выглядел на голову выше приквела. В нём также доработали стрельбу и сделали катсцены на движке, а не в виде комикса как в первой части.
    И всё бы было хорошо, если бы не Max Payne в 2001 году.
    Было такое ощущение, что Remedy стеснялись первого Макса, своей бюджетности на то время, что ли. Так как студия в сиквеле отказались почти от всего нарратива оригинала.
    В помойку ушла нуарная атмосфера, история трагедии семьи Макса, ёлы палы они даже фейс Сэма Лейка на пенсию отправили.
    Игра из такого триллера превратилась в приключенческий шутан в стиле Джеимса Бонда, без роковой женщины тоже не обошлось. Вроде действие происходит всего два года спустя, а Макс уже крутит романы с наёмницей. И я конечно не так хорошо знаю законы США, но уверен ни какой синатор не поможет избежать электрического стула человека собственноручно убившего несколько сотен, если не тысяч человек. Даже если они бандиты.
    Но это мелкие нестыковки.
    Самое главное игра потеряла ту самую атмосферу обречённости, что была в первой части. При этом в Max Payne 3, как мне показалось, эта самая обреченность хоть не совсем, но вернулась. Хотя игру делали другие люди.
    А ещё в Max Payne была офигенная музыка!
    Но это моё личное мнение. Может я просто не того ждал от сиквела.    … Expand
  56. Ashtro101
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    Great game with great combat, yes the story is short but I think quality > quantity
  57. Crimert
    May 13, 2020
    9
    An amazing sequel to the classic game! The gameplay and story-telling were excellent! 10hrs on record.
  58. Genek13
    Nov 19, 2019
    9
    Great sequel to first one with even better visuals and story.
    You can even play as second character Mona, which was something new.
  59. Denis94
    Nov 19, 2020
    8
    Este juego huele a pólvora y a lluvia, un título que poco se puede decir ya a finales del 2020, Max Payne 2 tiene ligeros cambios respecto al primero como más interacción con el entorno y personajes que aparecen durante y entre tiroteos, la ambientación sigue en la línea de las películas policiacas la cual personalmente me encanta mucha oscuridad y poca luz tanto en el escenario como el laEste juego huele a pólvora y a lluvia, un título que poco se puede decir ya a finales del 2020, Max Payne 2 tiene ligeros cambios respecto al primero como más interacción con el entorno y personajes que aparecen durante y entre tiroteos, la ambientación sigue en la línea de las películas policiacas la cual personalmente me encanta mucha oscuridad y poca luz tanto en el escenario como el la trama, si te gustó el primero te gustará este no hay mucho más que decir si el otro era bueno este es todavía mejor.… Expand
  60. Berkay219
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    İlk oyunu oynayan bilir. Max abimiz çok aşk perest bir insan olup, aşkı uğruna dağları delen genç delikanlılardan biriydi. Max abimiz önceki oyunda kendisini karısını öldürenlerden intikam almaya adayan bir insandı. Bu sefer Max karşımıza biraz farklı fakat ilk oyun ile çoğu zaman kesişen bir konu ile çıkıyor. Max Payne, NYPD'de çalışan bir dedektiftir ve ilginçtir ki ortağını öldürmek ileİlk oyunu oynayan bilir. Max abimiz çok aşk perest bir insan olup, aşkı uğruna dağları delen genç delikanlılardan biriydi. Max abimiz önceki oyunda kendisini karısını öldürenlerden intikam almaya adayan bir insandı. Bu sefer Max karşımıza biraz farklı fakat ilk oyun ile çoğu zaman kesişen bir konu ile çıkıyor. Max Payne, NYPD'de çalışan bir dedektiftir ve ilginçtir ki ortağını öldürmek ile suçlanmaktadır. İşin daha da ilginci gerçekte ortağını öldürdüğünü… Expand
  61. PanMrkvicka
    Feb 12, 2020
    10
    Even more amazing than the first one. The kind of surreal parts with Mona were great.
  62. KonstantinPayne
    Aug 29, 2020
    8
    Достойное продолжение Макса Пэйна. Отличный для своего времени геймплей. Немного сломанный буллеттайм.
  63. banzar
    Feb 24, 2020
    9
    Max Payne 2 ist eine düstere Erfahrung, die klassisches 3rd-Person-Shooter-Gameplay mit einer dramatischen Geschichte im Stile eines Noir-Filmes verbindet. Dabei überzeugen besonders die Feuergefechte mit Zeitlupenfunktion, und die dichte Atmosphäre. Kritikpunkte sind die kurze Spieldauer, die Linearität der Levels und die grau in graue Depri-Stimmung, der ein paar Akzente nicht geschadetMax Payne 2 ist eine düstere Erfahrung, die klassisches 3rd-Person-Shooter-Gameplay mit einer dramatischen Geschichte im Stile eines Noir-Filmes verbindet. Dabei überzeugen besonders die Feuergefechte mit Zeitlupenfunktion, und die dichte Atmosphäre. Kritikpunkte sind die kurze Spieldauer, die Linearität der Levels und die grau in graue Depri-Stimmung, der ein paar Akzente nicht geschadet hätten. Insgesamt ein spannender und durchweg empfehlenswerter Thriller aus stylischen Ballereien, Alkohol und Schmerzmitteln, und verbitterten Monologen voller Selbstmitleid, den man wegen seinem soliden Gameplay auch heute noch jedem Shooter-Fan empfehlen kann.… Expand
  64. Yakuzet
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    greatest series i have ever played in my life. i love this game. i feel lucky because i could play them all.
  65. Relkad
    Apr 24, 2020
    6
    Didn't add a whole lot on top of the prequel.And level design on this one is a little off the atmosphere
  66. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    9
    At the level of the first, an outstanding game in its plot, in its technical section and most importantly .... BULLET TIME !!. Essential.
  67. tk_248
    Oct 13, 2022
    7
    в плане сюжета ничего нового, но допилили геймплей
  68. SurujSingha
    May 15, 2020
    8
    The gameplay mechanics are outdated now, the game is too linear, enemies could kill you instantly and you wont even find cover. This gets frustrating for some people. Except it, the game is perfect in every other aspect be it the sound design, plot, gunplay or the maps. All of the missions take place at night and provide you a kind of eerie feeling. I liked it. Perfect alternative forThe gameplay mechanics are outdated now, the game is too linear, enemies could kill you instantly and you wont even find cover. This gets frustrating for some people. Except it, the game is perfect in every other aspect be it the sound design, plot, gunplay or the maps. All of the missions take place at night and provide you a kind of eerie feeling. I liked it. Perfect alternative for someone who like Mafia franchise.… Expand
  69. OldGamerHoodTR
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Max payne is already one of my favorite series of games. Max payne 2 had incredible dynamics compared to those years. I think it was the Havok Engine.The story of the game is masterpiece. It is beautifully connected with the first game. I played it again this year and it was an amazing game. I recommend it to everyone.
  70. SewAwOw
    Jun 21, 2021
    7
    Неплохая игра, но.. не более. Сюжет наркоманский, хотя подан стильно. Перестрелки и буллет-тайм прикольные, много оружия, враги смешно падают после смерти, жаль, сама игра короткая, я бы еще пару часков погонял по новым локациям. Еще дают поиграть за подругу, у которой почему-то больше фпс (или брони), помирает она не так резво как Макс. Графика даже на сегодняшний момент сносная,Неплохая игра, но.. не более. Сюжет наркоманский, хотя подан стильно. Перестрелки и буллет-тайм прикольные, много оружия, враги смешно падают после смерти, жаль, сама игра короткая, я бы еще пару часков погонял по новым локациям. Еще дают поиграть за подругу, у которой почему-то больше фпс (или брони), помирает она не так резво как Макс. Графика даже на сегодняшний момент сносная, особенно, хорошо сохранились комиксы (катсценки на движке убогенькие). В целом, крепкий средний коридорный боевик в нуарном сеттинге. Не знаю, почему он получил такие высокие оценки.… Expand
  71. EmreErbek
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    The game maybe old, but in terms of gameplay and story, it's ten times better than most games today. As the first game I played as a child, I have a different sympathy for him. My score for this game is 10/10.
  72. JotziJoestar
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Un Juego imperdible, todo lo que creo este Max Payne este juego lo hace mucho mejor con mejor historia, gráficos, armas, y jugabilidad, también ame que ahora con el bullet time se siente mucho mejor la acción y animaciones de recarga rápida de verdad es un juego que te atrapa
  73. luki172
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    I really love that noire vibe, these characters, one of those games that I will never forget for the rest of my life
  74. cezar88augusto
    Oct 3, 2020
    8
    I don't remember when I played this version, but after finishing Max Payne I and really enjoying the game, obviously, I would play The Fall of Max Payne. A game that was marked for me, so much that, I finished it twice.
  75. empleat100
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. MASTERPIECE! It is action shooter. Great story telling and EPIC atmosphere! Games back than were amazing! Features slow mo and jumping to the sides. Great gameplay, great everything! Very unique! It has like that grim and feeling lost from perspective of protagonist. It has even little of philosophy in it. Very interesting story telling indeed! Not sure if i got this right and whether or not this classify as spoilers: You are basically a detective, which is trying to caught one gang and you get contacted by person (a women), which worked for them, but wants to take them down. It feels like a dream a bit at some parts. Indeed very interesting whole game!

    And it has strong woman in it - femme fatale. Feminists and SJW would love it :D

    Why don't we get games like this anymore?    … Expand
  76. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    8
    Наконец, спустя двадцать лет я решился, решить все проблемы запуска этой игры и начать первую миссию без вылетов игры. И не вторая на устаревшую графику, геймплей не сильно устарел. Я получил массу удовольствия, как будто игра вышла только вчера. При том, что у меня ещё сыры в памяти гейплейные кадры uncharted 4. В общем, если вы играли в первую часть и все ещё думаете, то не думайте, аНаконец, спустя двадцать лет я решился, решить все проблемы запуска этой игры и начать первую миссию без вылетов игры. И не вторая на устаревшую графику, геймплей не сильно устарел. Я получил массу удовольствия, как будто игра вышла только вчера. При том, что у меня ещё сыры в памяти гейплейные кадры uncharted 4. В общем, если вы играли в первую часть и все ещё думаете, то не думайте, а решите все проблемы для запуска игры и начните уже играть.… Expand
  77. BgSilva98
    Aug 16, 2022
    10
    Quem ousaria negativar uma obra de arte como essa ?
    O nosso detetive esta de volta em uma nova aventura, é igual seu jogo antecessor, só que melhor, tudo nesse jogo é superior ao seu antecessor, nota 10 para sons, gráficos, historia, uma pena não ser pelo menos legendado em português, mas isso é fácil de se resolver, tem mods na internet com a tradução ! recomendo demais !
  78. Gorbunov2004
    Mar 25, 2021
    8
    Я только что завершил игру в этой игре физика просто на высшем уровне, графика стала лучше по сравнению с прошлой частью. Сюжет такой же интересный как в первой части, стрельба так же хороша. Локации стала больше и уделено время деталям, ИИ врагов остался таким же как в прошлой части. Добавилось несколько новых видов оружия.Я только что завершил игру в этой игре физика просто на высшем уровне, графика стала лучше по сравнению с прошлой частью. Сюжет такой же интересный как в первой части, стрельба так же хороша. Локации стала больше и уделено время деталям, ИИ врагов остался таким же как в прошлой части. Добавилось несколько новых видов оружия.
  79. nietzfk
    May 20, 2023
    9
    Why does reckless killing feel so good? Of course I hate guns in real life but it's fun in the digital world, no lies...
  80. Relenea
    Jul 26, 2022
    8
    Çıkış yapalı neredeyse 20 yıl geçmesine rağmen hala yaşlanmamış. Günümüzde bile oynanabilir, akıcı ve sürükleyici. Hikayesi, hikaye sunumu, karakterleri, müzikleri ve aksiyonuyla klasik bir oyun.
  81. Scoutgoat
    Jan 13, 2021
    8
    Very good game. Incredibly good physics for the time (although they do still hold up today) with the same fun mechanics as the first game. They kept the slow motion effect, and added new weapons, and thankfully removed enemies sitting behind walls with shotguns. The story is decent, but it's enough to keep you playing.
  82. Richard_dias
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Just as good if not even better than the first game. Astonishing visuals and level design, and an adicting gameplay... I cannot wait to see what Remedy is planning for the remakes!
  83. Canb0
    Apr 3, 2021
    9
    One of the best game I have ever played. It has an excellent story and perfect gameplay without any important bugs. Must play.
  84. BeeSting1
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    Great improvements from Max Payne 1 all around.

    Max Payne 2 is a great improvement from the first one in terms of graphics shootdodge mechanics and gameplay in general. The amount of detail in the game is also a great addition. The amount of objects you can interact with is amazing. You can kick around every bin and box, even pizza slices can be shot around. The default difficulty is a    Great improvements from Max Payne 1 all around.

    Max Payne 2 is a great improvement from the first one in terms of graphics shootdodge mechanics and gameplay in general. The amount of detail in the game is also a great addition. The amount of objects you can interact with is amazing. You can kick around every bin and box, even pizza slices can be shot around. The default difficulty is a lot lower than Max Payne 1, a bit too easy in my opinion. The voices are a great improvement. The random people and enemy you encounter say more interesting things. Also, all the locations are different, and some are pretty cool, such as a place called the fun house, which is like a hollywood mental asylum movie set with a bunch of props. The classic max payne madness parts returns, except the puzzles in these segments are a lot easier than max payne 1. In conclusion, for a 2003 game, this was outstanding.    … Expand
  85. iCampoRamil
    Nov 12, 2021
    6
    Se le van notando los años, sobre todo en gráficos, pero las mecánicas las mantiene buenas.
  86. Ratingss
    Feb 20, 2021
    9
    Simply the best third person shooter ever made, the story is just a touch inferior to the first one.
  87. ertyz
    Jan 13, 2022
    6
    nice but not best
    nice game if I need to compare among all other games by the way.
  88. Zeyon88
    Mar 17, 2021
    8
    Story: 9/10
    The Way story is given: 19/20
    Gameplay: 25/30
    Design: 9/10
    Feelings left after playing: 18/20
    Playability(Bugs and optimization): 9/10

    AVARAGE: 89/100
  89. tufekciero
    Mar 12, 2021
    8
    GÜMÜŞ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
  90. cagansalihacar
    May 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game is so good but use cheat final is so good… Expand
  91. batuhanusta06
    May 3, 2021
    10
    The story and gameplay are great. You will enjoy playing, you will be happy. Cartoon style narration is great.
  92. Hikayeci
    May 5, 2021
    9
    Max payne 2, ilk oyunun kalitesini korumuş bir oyun. Ve bu şahsen benim için yeterli. Senaryosu, vuruş hissi vs gerçekten çok güzel. Bu kadar güzel bir senaryoyu, çok güzel bir hikaye anlatımı ile birleştirince ortaya gelmiş geçmiş en kaliteli oyunlardan birisi çıkıyor. Ama bana sorarsanız 1. oyun kadar güzel değil. Yani gene kendi çapında güzel ama bana sorarsanız Max Payne 1 bundan çokMax payne 2, ilk oyunun kalitesini korumuş bir oyun. Ve bu şahsen benim için yeterli. Senaryosu, vuruş hissi vs gerçekten çok güzel. Bu kadar güzel bir senaryoyu, çok güzel bir hikaye anlatımı ile birleştirince ortaya gelmiş geçmiş en kaliteli oyunlardan birisi çıkıyor. Ama bana sorarsanız 1. oyun kadar güzel değil. Yani gene kendi çapında güzel ama bana sorarsanız Max Payne 1 bundan çok daha duygusal, çok daha etkileyici, ve çok daha başarılı.… Expand
  93. Bushido95
    Sep 28, 2021
    8
    Не плохое продолжение шедевральной первой части, но с весьма слабой сюжетной линией.
  94. PerformanceMind
    Sep 11, 2021
    10
    Шедевр на все времена 2. С технической точки зрения - шаг вперёд по сравнению с первой частью. И версия саундтрека из этой части мне тоже больше нравится.
  95. AzizBulbul
    May 29, 2021
    10
    This game is a legend. Very fun and very enjoyable. It's technically a legend for its year of release. And it had a very satisfying ending. Some said it was difficult, but I think it's average.
  96. Jirentix
    Jul 16, 2021
    10
    Max Payne 2. The end of an era. Although the series continues, the real end of the game ends with this game.
    If there is one thing that everyone likes in the Max Payne series, it is that they can reflect the inner voice of the character on the screen very well. Although Max Payne, played unconsciously, seems like a direct action to people, in fact, the character is constantly fighting    Max Payne 2. The end of an era. Although the series continues, the real end of the game ends with this game.
    If there is one thing that everyone likes in the Max Payne series, it is that they can reflect the inner voice of the character on the screen very well. Although Max Payne, played unconsciously, seems like a direct action to people, in fact, the character is constantly fighting with his own inner world.

    Compared to the first game, the theme of love rather than the feeling of revenge came to the fore. This game shows the greatest pain a love can bring.

    Max Payne 2 is self-contradictory in some ways, for example, it barely mentions the family he lost in the first game in the second game. There are many theories that you can establish in the game, which shows that the events that take place are not clearly revealed.
    Nevertheless, the Max Payne series managed to be the apple of the eye of most players. It has managed to attract people with its atmosphere, music and philosophical approaches.

    I hope there will be more artistic and philosophical games like this in the next generation games.

    Let's close the article with that legendary final music.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzsiE44Lz_w    … Expand
  97. Dyldom
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Takes everything that was good about Max Payne and adds tighter level design and improved mission variety. You put Sam Lake’s face back in and this and it’s pretty close to a perfect game.
  98. Le0nidas
    Sep 28, 2021
    9
    Second Max is very short but that doesnt matter since its full of great moments, making everything what was perfect in the first game even better.
  99. Woolee
    Oct 4, 2021
    9
    No story has captivated me this much since the original max payne! With DELICIOUS views of new york city, memorable moments, and the heart-pounding climaxes at the end of each chapter are all epic. The coolness & badassness of max payne's character is just icing on the cake, damn this game is addictingly delicious! A well-crafted treat for gamers as they turn on their gaming… Expand
  100. zyllus
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    Its a great improvement from the last game and this game is such a gem. The twisted story villain which links it to the first game always keeps you guessing who is the puppet master. The game's graphics is a huge improvement from the last game and the storytelling is as great as the last game. It was the last game in the series that Remedy made before it was taken over by Rockstar.
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Awards & Rankings

15
#15 Best PC Game of 2003
3
#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
8
#8 Most Shared PC Game of 2003

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 46
  3. Negative: 0 out of 46
  1. Game Revolution
    83
    About as slick as they come, with a presentation and verve that supercedes cutting-edge. It's a short one, but good things do come in small packages after all.
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  2. Gamer's Hell
    95
    This series has been one of the most intense and best played games ever. I have never felt the same about a game since Half Life 1. This game sets the standard of what any shooter game should be – it's A+ quality, inside and outside.
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  3. Gamer's Pulse
    96
    The gritty, film noir storytelling, intense bullet time action sequences and painstaking attention to detail in every area make Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne a must-have for every action fan.
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