Max Payne

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
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  1. GamerWeb Sony
    73
    Somehow Remedy Entertainment made the PS2 look like an old man when compared to the new console and the tried and true personal computer.
  2. All Game Guide
    70
    Even if the overall experience is a bit too short, the length to which it goes to inspire some real John Woo-style gunplay and adrenaline is impressive and definitely deserves praise.
  3. PSX Nation
    70
    Unfortunately, like other games that have an incredible opening act but don't know how to close the show (certain overhyped Konami action/stealth game come to mind?), "Max Payne" sometimes falls into "Soul Reaver 2"-like pretentions of grandeur that fall short.
  5. XenGamers
    67
    It just can’t match up to the PC and Xbox versions due to the difference in graphics quality and the lack of an important gameplay element.
  6. GamePen
    50
    On the Playstation, it’s (practically) just as fun [as the PC], but the additional flaws it picks up really cut into the experience. I’d seriously flag this as a “rent first” title.

Awards & Rankings

45
#45 Best PS2 Game of 2001
19
#19 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001
11
#11 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 154 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 124 out of 154
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 154
  3. Negative: 9 out of 154
  1. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    5
    I loved the atmosphere, but the game was absolutely boring and repetitive, and very hard also. I played it for hours and hours but never beatI loved the atmosphere, but the game was absolutely boring and repetitive, and very hard also. I played it for hours and hours but never beat it, as far as I remember.… Full Review »
  2. Txuso
    Feb 25, 2023
    9
    Como pude perderme esta joya de la ps2 en la adolescencia... Jugado en la PS4 y me ha parecido de culto. Aunque... tiene varias cosas que danComo pude perderme esta joya de la ps2 en la adolescencia... Jugado en la PS4 y me ha parecido de culto. Aunque... tiene varias cosas que dan dolor de cabeza:
    - no tener una posibilidad de ir lento caminando.
    - los niveles que vas drogado son dolor de huevos.
    - las granadas en general.    … Full Review »
  3. Raymond86
    Jul 9, 2022
    8
    The noir game of the PS2 era. The action gameplay was about a decade ahead of its time.
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