Max Payne 3

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7.9

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  1. RealKing
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    En mi opinión este juego es el mejor shooter en tercera persona de acción hasta la fecha, no obstante no me ha convencido del todo, me parece que es un juego con muchas cinemáticas y que se centra mucho en la narrativa y la duración del titulo me parece un tanto corta en mi opinión, no por eso es un mal juego de hecho la nota lo dice todo, pero no es lo que me esperaba.
  2. Flashyboy89
    May 19, 2023
    9
    Has to be one of my favourite third-person shoot-em ups I have ever played. So satisfying. The rag doll physics, f*** yeah! I hope there is a Max Payne 4 or at least a Remaster.
  3. Idk123456789
    Mar 27, 2023
    9
    The narrative is Dark,gritty and grounded and the shooting feels very satisfying.
  4. JrDouble
    Dec 7, 2022
    9
    A stylish third-person shooter with great gameplay. A solid experience and a rollercoaster ride of a good time.
  5. Rorian7
    Sep 25, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game. First time i finished this game, was on a PS3. Good memories.… Expand
  6. MasterDurden
    Aug 18, 2022
    8
    Personally I think that this game is solid is a lot of aspects , but maybe his short campaing , is a good point to critic the game. I term of story Rockstar did an excellent job of change the direction and narractive of Max Payne , with and more mature and intelligent protagonist , the story is good but nothing to special , the excelent thing is the reapleabilty of the chapter that arePersonally I think that this game is solid is a lot of aspects , but maybe his short campaing , is a good point to critic the game. I term of story Rockstar did an excellent job of change the direction and narractive of Max Payne , with and more mature and intelligent protagonist , the story is good but nothing to special , the excelent thing is the reapleabilty of the chapter that are really addictive , and you feel like an John Wick with the bullet time and the gameplay in general. In conclusion is not the best game , but is a solid good game with great gameplay.… Expand
  7. HuevoAlce
    Jun 26, 2022
    9
    Fun gameplay mechanics is accompanied by clever writing and an engaging story.
  8. metacritic12121
    Feb 19, 2022
    2
    Impressive gameplay sequences and solid graphics, but the story telling, character development and dialogue are atrocious compared to first two. Not really Max Payne, but an admittedly well coded and visually pleasing knock off.
  9. Domdom21br
    Feb 19, 2022
    8
    Jogo excelente, só fica repetitivo as vezes, os inimigos ficam aparecendo atrás de um muro e depois de 3x, fica óbvio que vai ter um escondido, os gráficos são espetaculares, já dava pra notar o que seria o GTA V
  10. Prodigy01
    Feb 8, 2022
    10
    Max Payne 3 review:

    Graphics - 9/10
    Story - 8/10
    Main Character - 10/10
    Side Character - 6/10
    Missons - 8/10

    Overall - 9/10
  11. troke85
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Excelente juego de acción con un protagonista que es un tipo duro, grandes escenas de acción,guión buen trabajado y notable IA, tanto del protagonista como de los malos, si os gustan las pelis del estilo John Wick o The equalizer esto es lo más parecido.Absolutamente recomendable
  12. yangfanhong
    May 31, 2021
    8
    This is a new successor of the classic shooting game featuring bullet time with awesome jumping out action. Very satisfying game experience.
  13. Lilkidsaul
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This is the best shooter game I have played in my life, one experience that I never ll forget
  14. psmoon21
    Feb 10, 2021
    10
    Rockstar proving that they are also one of the best at making linear games, but again they are unfair with another of their games. It is not that he was not chosen goty of his year but that they gave him very few awards. a shame.

    The game is not too long and the ending is too Hollywood but those are its least favorable points. the story is closely followed, it is realistic, cruel,    Rockstar proving that they are also one of the best at making linear games, but again they are unfair with another of their games. It is not that he was not chosen goty of his year but that they gave him very few awards. a shame.

    The game is not too long and the ending is too Hollywood but those are its least favorable points.

    the story is closely followed, it is realistic, cruel, harsh and even complicated. Max payne 1 and 2 are great games but max payne 3 is not far behind and rockstar has managed to give it its personal touch

    The gameplay is without a doubt the best of the game. Being able to shoot and aim while moving in the third person, being able to rotate 360º on yourself when aiming even on the ground, take cover, bullet time, how good the gunplay feels being able to carry two weapons at the same time even being different, its different missions such as the sniper copied by other games in 2013, the zip line and being able to shoot at the same time. Each chapter feels different and the i.a. of the enemies is at a good level, the physics are incredible with the last death bullet created in real time and its effects on the bodies, the physics of Max when he moves carrying the weapons changes and the weight is felt when running, move. This game is very undervolorized

    It is an ideal game for speedrun lovers with a trophy / achievement of passing it without dying, with quite challenging regressive time.

    Online is very addictive, but many of its modes are paid dlc's and there are people who prefer it that way before gta / rdr micropayments, because they are very wrong.    … Expand
  15. FrpMan
    Dec 19, 2020
    7
    Saf aksiyon olması güzel ama durmaksızın düşman gelmesi hiç nefeslendirmemesi bir süre sonra sıkmıştı beni.
  16. JGH007ghs
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    С объективной точки зрения геймплей, карты, сюжет, атмосфера все это сделано очень круто поэтому 10/10
  17. TheSnitchfather
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 10/10 for me personally.
    The graphics and the euphoria engine are still superior to most games that are out on PS4 even, probably even the beginning games that are coming to PS5. Story was amazing, weapons are nice as hell, very well portrayed, loved the soundtracks.
    See now these are things I didn't like:
    Why would Max throw his life away and move to Brazil just like that, I mean he's been through hell and back and that doesn't compared to f*cking Sao Paulo, that place is a sh*thole, just like in real life. I also hated the way you could barely skip cutscenes, for 90% of the duration of the cutscene, it would say "loading" instead of "hold/press x to skip". The game would've been way more popular if they didn't set it in Brazil, just saying. The Multiplayer was also very well made, very fun and exciting with maps that were perfectly sized for the type of MP it was.    … Expand
  18. storygamer
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    Max Payne is a brand when it comes to atmospheric third person shooters. While the first two parts of the series had a dark depressing mood, the third installment follows another approach. The fallen hero never changed, just the setting. And this brave step by the publisher leads you to an action packed blockbuster movie game that leaves no cross unturned. A terrific but way too short game.
  19. Visigoths410ad
    Aug 27, 2020
    9
    All I can say is that I love this game amazing voice acting gameplay story and multiplayer this is another one of those rare games that I love that have no microtransaction or lootboxes or online only. Good graphics now for the negatives the story could of been a bit longer and there were moments of the story where I got annoyed of max talking to himself and showing those weird cutswncesAll I can say is that I love this game amazing voice acting gameplay story and multiplayer this is another one of those rare games that I love that have no microtransaction or lootboxes or online only. Good graphics now for the negatives the story could of been a bit longer and there were moments of the story where I got annoyed of max talking to himself and showing those weird cutswnces it made my head hurt and dizzy.… Expand
  20. LatinCritic13
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    Max Payne 3 is brutal, dark, and downright beautiful at its own right where the gun mechanics blends in organically well in Max Payne’s fresh start in Sao Paulo.
  21. FidelGastro
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    One of the "Must-play" PS3 games.
    Simply its a game with lot of "bald" neverending action. I was lost in story from start cause i didnt play first and second Max Payne but everything is explained. Maybe one of the best third person shooter i played by far.

    9/10
  22. Vjrock87
    Apr 29, 2020
    8
    Loved some of the settings in the game it had great atmosphere. The game play was enjoyable as well. Although it can be a little bit repetitive but that's made up for with the story.
  23. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Apr 22, 2020
    9
    Max Payne 3 is a great conclusion to the series. Rockstar did a commendable job after inheriting development duties from Remedy. This last installment pays tribute to the first two, but has its own style. The gameplay was updated to modern standards. The events of Max 3 take place in sun-drenched Brazil. It's main source of inspiration was clearly Tony Scott's movie "Man on Fire". It's aMax Payne 3 is a great conclusion to the series. Rockstar did a commendable job after inheriting development duties from Remedy. This last installment pays tribute to the first two, but has its own style. The gameplay was updated to modern standards. The events of Max 3 take place in sun-drenched Brazil. It's main source of inspiration was clearly Tony Scott's movie "Man on Fire". It's a nice change from the Film Noir-aesthetic of Max 1 and 2.

    The campaign is the most bombastic of the series. The over-the-top action rivals the Uncharted games. Combat is fluid and bloody. Max's death animations are gruesome. The game's environments are detailed and expansive. Like Gears of War, there is now a cover system and it's essential for surviving. The game also includes competitive multiplayer modes. Overall, this is a terrific cinematic action game. I would give it a solid 9 out of 10.    … Expand
  24. SinanInce
    Feb 23, 2020
    9
    -Good Story
    -Good Main Character
    -Good Dialogs
    -Good Gameplay
    -Good Feeling hit
    -Good Level Design
    -Good Animation
    -Good Grapics
    -Good FrameRate
    -Very good musics and sounds
    -Good AI
    -Bad other characters 97
  25. Pyrokarr
    Nov 25, 2019
    9
    Even though I am transitioning to the PS4 for my game playing, when I see a deal on a game on the PS3 that I missed when it first came out that I want to play, I grab it. When this went on sale for 7 bucks, I couldn’t resist getting it as I figure that even if I don’t like it, I am only out a small amount of money. I didn’t play the first two games of the series so I can’t say how thisEven though I am transitioning to the PS4 for my game playing, when I see a deal on a game on the PS3 that I missed when it first came out that I want to play, I grab it. When this went on sale for 7 bucks, I couldn’t resist getting it as I figure that even if I don’t like it, I am only out a small amount of money. I didn’t play the first two games of the series so I can’t say how this compared to those.

    Game play is fairly simple especially when compared to some of the newer games I have been playing lately but still is fun to play although the control and aiming takes a bit to get used to. The story itself is pretty good with good character acting and good narrative within it, but there are quite a few cut scenes (which can't be skipped) and the game itself is pretty linear. Between cut scenes you are also sometimes intentionally put into difficult situations made more difficult because it doesn't put you in the location you were previously (such as being hidden behind cover and now you are suddenly out in the open and have to dive a particular direction. This to me was a bit of an annoyance and an attempt in my mind to make the game length longer than it truly is by making those situations more difficult than they would have been.    … Expand
  26. BradMorgan
    Sep 9, 2019
    9
    Max Payne 3 is a unique action game from Rockstar. The way of storytelling, the visual design, the music and the main character do not make you forget this game.

    From start to finish you are in a roller coaster that doesn't seem to stop.
  27. ValBal
    Oct 9, 2019
    10
    Sure, narrative isn't as smooth as I'd like it to be, so many things writers didn't bother to explain but this game has one of the best atmospheres I've ever encountered in any art form, from dark winter night in NY to dangerous streets of Sao Paulo, beautiful stage design and music by HEALTH makes it an incredible journey filled with still depressive, yet badass monologues from MaxSure, narrative isn't as smooth as I'd like it to be, so many things writers didn't bother to explain but this game has one of the best atmospheres I've ever encountered in any art form, from dark winter night in NY to dangerous streets of Sao Paulo, beautiful stage design and music by HEALTH makes it an incredible journey filled with still depressive, yet badass monologues from Max himself and simply put: there's no other game that could match the masterpiece that is shooting mechanics in this game.… Expand
  28. ssffsalman
    Feb 19, 2019
    9
    nice third person shooting 12345678934567890564654765 5645 64564 564 654 56 456456
  29. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  30. GenuineBruv2021
    Oct 29, 2018
    8
    Max Payne 3 is a solid game, i had tons of fun beating it. The story is interesting and the gameplay is awesome, probably the best action game on the PS3. I just don't like the fact that you cant skip any of the cutscenes even on a second or third playthrough. Overall Max Payne 3 is a really good game.
  31. Onask
    Oct 7, 2018
    8
    Lamentablemente, no he tenido la ocasión ni el momento para jugar las dos entregas anteriores, pero estoy casi seguro de que Max Payne 3 sigue en la misma tónica de estas.

    Jugabilidad brutal y espectacular con el uso del tiempo bala (el cual nos brindará unas escenas de acción sin igual), una narrativa simplemente bestial y un Max Payne cansado de todo que no hace más que ser el p**o    Lamentablemente, no he tenido la ocasión ni el momento para jugar las dos entregas anteriores, pero estoy casi seguro de que Max Payne 3 sigue en la misma tónica de estas.

    Jugabilidad brutal y espectacular con el uso del tiempo bala (el cual nos brindará unas escenas de acción sin igual), una narrativa simplemente bestial y un Max Payne cansado de todo que no hace más que ser el p**o amo. Una campaña con una duración adecuada, que no se hace pesada en ningún momento y deja bastante satisfecho al jugador. También cuenta con un modo online que debe de ser muy bueno gracias a esa mecánica, el tiempo bala.

    En cuanto al género de TPS (Third Person Shooter), imprescindible.    … Expand
  32. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    9
    A weaker story, but the game-play here is fantastic and greatly improved. It's longer and a complete blast to play.
  33. SrPepe
    Oct 29, 2017
    8
    Un auténtico juegazo. Me encanta toda la acción, toda la historia, todos los escenarios. Los logros son extremadamente difíciles, hasta te emocionas cuando sacas uno. Online inutil.
  34. tonytech121
    Sep 24, 2017
    10
    This game is a really fun 3rd person shooter great story and single player compaign along with a fun multiplayer once you have finished the story the graphics are amazing some of the best feeling weapons the only problem is in single payer there might be two many cut scenes for some people but if you get invested into the story they are not a problem I really recommend this game
  35. pablisky316
    Jul 22, 2017
    9
    un buen juego con una gran entretencion pero no mucha duracion ,mantiene la esencia de un Max payne pero fuera de nueva york,tiene mucha accion y hace que valga cada centabo ,excelente y con buena dificultad
  36. RandomWhorie
    Jul 7, 2017
    6
    El juego de Matrix que siempre soñé, básicamente trata de abusar hasta la extenuación del tiempo bala o cámara lenta para agujerear a todo el que se encuentre en un radio de 20 metros: desde niños y mujeres pasando por delincuentes hasta a perros, Paquirrín incluido.
    Difícil es un rato puesto que tu culo es un imán perfecto para atraer cualquier objeto metálico medianamente cerca con lo    El juego de Matrix que siempre soñé, básicamente trata de abusar hasta la extenuación del tiempo bala o cámara lenta para agujerear a todo el que se encuentre en un radio de 20 metros: desde niños y mujeres pasando por delincuentes hasta a perros, Paquirrín incluido.
    Difícil es un rato puesto que tu culo es un imán perfecto para atraer cualquier objeto metálico medianamente cerca con lo es perfecto para morir ametrallado por mil balas.
    El prota tiene una adicción al alcohol que no puede con él, yo creo incluso que en vez de sangre corre alcohol por sus venas y supuestamente puede aguantar mejor los tiros, aunque es muy improbable al haberlo comprovado servidor.
    La historia a destacar una frase haber si me acuerdo: "esta estructura fue creada para verlos por encima a todos, solo que de manera literal".    … Expand
  37. MaxPayneIsGod
    May 25, 2017
    10
    The perfect action game. I can't fault it, I've lost count of the amount of times I've played through it on different platforms.
    Max is the perfect protagonist, I love his flaws, I love his style, his voice, how he moves, his empathy, his apathy, his pain and his internal struggles.
    The narrative is mature and deep, it touches on multiple taboo subjects which are all too frequently    The perfect action game. I can't fault it, I've lost count of the amount of times I've played through it on different platforms.
    Max is the perfect protagonist, I love his flaws, I love his style, his voice, how he moves, his empathy, his apathy, his pain and his internal struggles.
    The narrative is mature and deep, it touches on multiple taboo subjects which are all too frequently omitted from this type of medium.
    Health's soundtrack is beyond phenomenal, Tears is probably on of the best instrumentals of the past 20 years.
    The game itself is perfectly paced, the perfect length. The attention to detail is second to none with varied environments right down to Max's apartment and his gun case on the super yacht.
    I love this game and I'd take a Max Payne 4 over Red Dead 2 any day
    Gaming Heaven    … Expand
  38. Tenbeat
    Mar 14, 2017
    4
    Not the worst game ever made, but it's absolutely the worst in the series and the worst "good" game of all time. It makes me yearn for a fourth game, one made by Remedy, so that Max won't be remembered by this disgrace.

    It's insane how people think this game comes even close to perfection when it is filled with poor design choices from the location to the movement controls. Not to    Not the worst game ever made, but it's absolutely the worst in the series and the worst "good" game of all time. It makes me yearn for a fourth game, one made by Remedy, so that Max won't be remembered by this disgrace.

    It's insane how people think this game comes even close to perfection when it is filled with poor design choices from the location to the movement controls. Not to mention the abysmal filter. Plus Max has lost all of his character and has seemingly forgotten that, despite his sadness at his wife's death, he's OK with it now. It's like Rockstar had no idea what they were doing, and so they made a mediocre third-person shooter with bullet time, made some references to Max's time in New Jersey/New York and hired the same voice actor to play Max.

    The writing is standard Rockstar fare, which is to say that it's good enough, but it doesn't have the Max Payne tone. Graphics are alright, but non-main character models can look downright terrifying. The series was always difficult, but this game has a few infuriating moments that can send a man into a rage, especially when on hard difficulty or higher.    … Expand
  39. TheGabrielRam
    Sep 15, 2016
    10
    PROS: +Beautiful visuals that contrast to the depressing storyline. +Excellent Writing that explores the tragedy of Max Payne while telling a new story allowing fans of the series and newcomers to enjoy this third entry alike +Controls well +Audio is above and beyond with both voice acting, soundtrack, and the atmosphere.

    CONS: -A Third Person Shooter that is simply not revolutionary in    PROS: +Beautiful visuals that contrast to the depressing storyline. +Excellent Writing that explores the tragedy of Max Payne while telling a new story allowing fans of the series and newcomers to enjoy this third entry alike +Controls well +Audio is above and beyond with both voice acting, soundtrack, and the atmosphere.

    CONS: -A Third Person Shooter that is simply not revolutionary in terms of gameplay which can be both a good thing for its simplicity or a bad thing for not setting itself apart    … Expand
  40. CPT_Kool
    Aug 23, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Felt like this game went under the radar. Such a great game! The soundtrack in incredible! Stand out mission was during the airport when tears by health kicks in; took the game to the next level for me.… Expand
  41. zisisaxl
    Jun 9, 2016
    10
    Best max payne title yet. One of the best action games of all time. Max payne 3 is a masterpiece. Must buy. Rockstar is probably the best game developer studio
  42. amateurcritic2
    May 30, 2016
    10
    an amazing shooter it has everything you want for realistic gunplay and it feels very responsive. Its so much fun with over the top action that is visually impressive with good graphics for explosions and overall really. the story is also good and max payne is also very interesting character asking himself questions and bringing himself down. The multiplayer is also very fun as it feelsan amazing shooter it has everything you want for realistic gunplay and it feels very responsive. Its so much fun with over the top action that is visually impressive with good graphics for explosions and overall really. the story is also good and max payne is also very interesting character asking himself questions and bringing himself down. The multiplayer is also very fun as it feels like the story game but harder enemies the only thing would of been more and better maps. The only complaint was that the movement feels clunky and its boring when you have to run about for a bit but thats no enough to make it lose a point… Expand
  43. Schuback
    Mar 27, 2016
    5
    Max Payne 3 has all the qualities you'd come to expect from a Rockstar game by now. It has awesome graphics, very fluid combat mechanics. Running, snapping to cover all look and feel very natural. Guns feel real and shots feel impact-ful. But is this game a 10/10 like everyone is saying here? NO! And here are my reasons.

    1. Unlikable main character. In MP3 you are forced to play as this    Max Payne 3 has all the qualities you'd come to expect from a Rockstar game by now. It has awesome graphics, very fluid combat mechanics. Running, snapping to cover all look and feel very natural. Guns feel real and shots feel impact-ful. But is this game a 10/10 like everyone is saying here? NO! And here are my reasons.

    1. Unlikable main character. In MP3 you are forced to play as this alcoholic old man that complains so much about his life. He talks too much and has to self narrate everything he does. Lonely old man that rants too much and complains and complains... hmm....
    2. Not openworld. Story campaign is ultra linear and everything is scripted. The game is holding your hand all the way.
    3. Same thing from start to finish. It's so repetitive. Cutscene, run to cover and shoot, and again cutscene over and over with the occasional turret gun control. Omg boringg..... It's so tedious that I gave up after an hour into the story.... It's just not fun.
    4. Side characters are stereotypical, uninteresting, unfunny, unoriginal..... you just don't give a d@mn about them.

    Online mode is not as bad. Again, no freeroam. But you get the standard Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag that sort of thing. Can be fun at times I suppose.

    Overall, not a terrible game. If you really want to play this, play it online (but I think everyone has moved on to other games by now). Otherwise, don't bother. It's mediocre at best.    … Expand
  44. thepatient613
    Feb 16, 2016
    3
    Two words to sum this game up: Overhyped garbage. Max Payne has become a low life drunk piece of sh*** who can't even save himself for the best of him. He's old, tired and lame. He's not the Max Payne you came to know in the previous entries. He's more on par with the Duke Nukem of the reboot franchise than anything else.
  45. EE061003
    Oct 27, 2015
    4
    The game is not for everyone. While high on cinematics and less on gameplay mechanics Max Payne 3 disappoints old school players. Shoot outs are great and Voice acting is top notch but the old familiar feeling is gone.
  46. DoodKing
    Sep 1, 2015
    8
    İt's moving like a movie,the pyhsics are really great in this game.İt's really hard and good.But i think that Bioshock İnfinite is lot better.İt is my advice.But you might buy this game and slo-mo is AWESOME!!!
  47. Animator97
    May 17, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game I can say without exaggeration is a MUST OWN! It's story is interesting and never dull. The graphics are beautiful even for today's standards. The gameplay is fun, never boring. Even when it's just shootout after shootout, it is never boring. The story is dark and depressing, like Max Payne should be. Throughout the entire story, you can hear Max narrating every thought in his head, which really gives you a chance to see the story through his eyes. Just so you know, this is a very challenging game, even on easy. It's not impossible, just be ready to die a lot. No matter who you are, start on easy. For parents who are worried about this game, you should know that there is one scene with topless women, and a lot of bad language including, F, MF, C, GD, SOB, D, S. Just be ready to mute and skip stuff. In this climactic story, you never know what will happen. Plot twist after plot twist, and you will never guess who the man behind it all is. This is a game that you will play again, and again, and again, and again, and again. It also has pretty decent length to it as well. BUY IT!!! NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1… Expand
  48. tsakiym
    May 15, 2015
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not have to say anything more. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it............................… Expand
  49. joaopontesvaz
    May 11, 2015
    8
    Graphics: 8.5 Sound: 8.8 Gameplay: 8.0 Fun/Story: 8.0

    Solid and consistent game. Not perfect but a truly shooter, despite some repetitiveness. Loved the graphic filters.
  50. notlaw
    May 4, 2015
    9
    I realise this has got 3 years on it now but, i went back to play it as there is nothing on the ps4 i havent played worth playing atm. It was a great follow on to the older games anyone that says any different is a butt munch. Some were saying o theres to much shooting haha in a max payne game no less, thats pretty well what you signed on for when you started playing. Others saying itsI realise this has got 3 years on it now but, i went back to play it as there is nothing on the ps4 i havent played worth playing atm. It was a great follow on to the older games anyone that says any different is a butt munch. Some were saying o theres to much shooting haha in a max payne game no less, thats pretty well what you signed on for when you started playing. Others saying its just not like max payne sure hes older and isn't a cop anymore apart from that hes the same guy maybe these people just were looking for the same game to play again who knows. As for it being like a movie well there are a few cinematics but it just adds to the story really. A great older game.… Expand
  51. snakyaaron
    Apr 10, 2015
    9
    Max Payne 3 is a divisive game. For many fans of the franchise, the game seems to have lost the hard-boiled charm which previous developer Remedy so heavily drenched the originals in. Gone is the gritty yet occasionally cheesy voice-acting. Gone is the melodrama and cliche flowing black trenchcoats. In their stead, Rockstar has replaced the cliche dialogue with gritty so-bad-it's-goodMax Payne 3 is a divisive game. For many fans of the franchise, the game seems to have lost the hard-boiled charm which previous developer Remedy so heavily drenched the originals in. Gone is the gritty yet occasionally cheesy voice-acting. Gone is the melodrama and cliche flowing black trenchcoats. In their stead, Rockstar has replaced the cliche dialogue with gritty so-bad-it's-good dialogue (with significantly better voice-actors), and a "Man on Fire" aesthetic and setting. To me, this departure is welcome. Yet, I understand the nostalgia driving so much of the vitriol toward this game.

    Gameplay-wise, Max Payne 3 is excellent. Rockstar keeps their excellent targeting reticule from RDR allowing for pin-point accuracy. The simplicity of the small dot doesn't hide characters or obfuscate the system; it's clean and simple. Shoot-dodging and going into bullet time are easy to get a handle on and feel excellent. Overall, Max Payne 3 is a great-feeling game.

    Story-wise, the game builds slowly, adhering rigidly to noir film conventions. It bubbles up like a stew steadily until it is bursting with intrigue and then stumbles for a moment before closing strong with one of my favorite endings to a videogame ever. In conclusion, Max Payne 3 is extraordinarily strong from a narrative standpoint, despite one or two minor foibles.

    In the end I give Max Payne 3 a 4.5/5 stars; a truly stellar experience that should not be missed by fans of the genre.    … Expand
  52. jeanphilt
    Mar 26, 2015
    9
    Firstly, I recommend that you change the controls to type 4 and that invert L1/L2 and R1/R2 so that R1 is for firing.
    This way you will have the same controls as in most games like COD.
    I played at medium difficulty with partial aim assist. Both are default, I suggest you keep these settings. I really appreciated the story, the voice acting as well as the gameplay. I liked the    Firstly, I recommend that you change the controls to type 4 and that invert L1/L2 and R1/R2 so that R1 is for firing.
    This way you will have the same controls as in most games like COD.
    I played at medium difficulty with partial aim assist. Both are default, I suggest you keep these settings.

    I really appreciated the story, the voice acting as well as the gameplay.
    I liked the attitude and the cynicism of Max Payne.
    It's the first time I play a Max Payne title.
    I was not expecting much from this game but I have been really pleased and it's in my top 10 PS3 game for sure !
    I expected an open world like most Rockstar Games but I preferred the way they did it : more action, less stroll.    … Expand
  53. KLoD_GTA3
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    Max is back in the best performance of Rockstar. Max Payne 3 affected me, really. A look at the life of Max, atmosphere - all this affected me. The plot is great, the gameplay is made at the highest level, the music perfectly fit for the story of Max. As always, a masterpiece of Rockstar.
  54. Pampalini
    Jan 28, 2015
    6
    The story is weak, I wasnt too much interested what is going on. Except little at the end. Action is still okey. Some locations are boring some are pretty nice. This is the weakest part of the serie so far.
  55. kartzy
    Oct 23, 2014
    8
    A really nice game, with the best combat system ever. The game has a nice story, characters, graphics and is a lot of fun to play. The only thing I didn't like is the multiplayer. Note that the game also has a few minor bugs, and long loading times.
  56. DeusXCom
    Sep 21, 2014
    4
    Huge disappointment. I loved previous 2 games in the series, the original Max Payne was one of my favourite 3rd person shooters with amazing neo-noir mood, very innovative bullet time mechanic and top-notch visuals for it's time and the second game was holding the candle proudly. Max Payne 3 is developed by completely different team, so I was curious and my hopes were high, because IHuge disappointment. I loved previous 2 games in the series, the original Max Payne was one of my favourite 3rd person shooters with amazing neo-noir mood, very innovative bullet time mechanic and top-notch visuals for it's time and the second game was holding the candle proudly. Max Payne 3 is developed by completely different team, so I was curious and my hopes were high, because I recently played L.A. Noire and Red Dead Redemption from Rockstar, both extremely good, not so far from Max Payne themes, so I believed they can pull this off, unfortunately, something went wrong. Some of the really bad game design decisions and the overall wrong game direction went to hell. Gone is the mood, the atmosphere and the fun gameplay. This is basically a non-stop generic shooter somewhere in south america. All you do here is shooting hundreds, thousands, armies of enemies with no end. Shoot, shoot, shoot, shoot, go to the next room, another 10, shoot, shoot, shoot, cutscene, go to another room, shoot, shooot, shoot, cutscene, change of the location and... shoot, shoot, shoot and it's all over again, this is all you do the entire game and by the second half it's starting to get extremely annoying. There is a good effort in the story, not a script of the year, but they tried, music is very good, there is still Max Payne, pretty believable and good voice acting, but it's just a shadow of his former glory. This could have been much more, it's a pity, because I know Rockstar can do better, both, L.A. Noire and RDR were so much more interesting, with many things to do, but this is unfortunately soon turned into an extensive tedious shooting fest, nothing more. I was positive at the start, but that was going down and by the end I was so annoyed by all that repetitive shooting that I suffered to finish it to see the end of the story and I was glad that it's over, that's never a good sign. 4/10… Expand
  57. Caestus
    Sep 20, 2014
    8
    MP3 delivers great shootouts, probably the best I have ever played. The story is good and the setting is new and fresh. The game fells also like a AAA Action movie blockbuster, with the cutscenes and the bullet time events put in.
    However its to linear and beside shooting you are not doing much. I know its a shooter but every 2 steps you make you have to take 15 guys out. Thats to much.    MP3 delivers great shootouts, probably the best I have ever played. The story is good and the setting is new and fresh. The game fells also like a AAA Action movie blockbuster, with the cutscenes and the bullet time events put in.
    However its to linear and beside shooting you are not doing much. I know its a shooter but every 2 steps you make you have to take 15 guys out. Thats to much.
    Still enjoyed it.    … Expand
  58. grrrr
    Sep 6, 2014
    9
    This game was real revelation for me. I did not hear much about it and I just tried it. It got me. Max is a funny guy and Bullet Time is perfect game mechanism.
  59. RomarinhoSCCP
    Jul 29, 2014
    0
    Esse jogo é péssimo. Ele se resume a 3 coisas. Andar pra frente, atirar em um grupo de inimigos e assistir cutscenes
    Não há liberdade alguma, mapas completamente lineares, sem variedade de objetivos/missões, sem variedade de inimigos, não há nada para se explorar o jogo, nem quebra-cabeças, nem passagens secretas nada!
    Extremamente repetitivo, 2 minutos de tiroteio seguidos de 5 minutos    Esse jogo é péssimo. Ele se resume a 3 coisas. Andar pra frente, atirar em um grupo de inimigos e assistir cutscenes
    Não há liberdade alguma, mapas completamente lineares, sem variedade de objetivos/missões, sem variedade de inimigos, não há nada para se explorar o jogo, nem quebra-cabeças, nem passagens secretas nada!
    Extremamente repetitivo, 2 minutos de tiroteio seguidos de 5 minutos de cutscenes até o fim do jogo.
    Isso não significa que ele seja fácil, ele tem muitos níveis de dificuldades podendo ficar bem difícil. Mas ele é repetitivo e tedioso de mais.
    Os únicos pontos positivos seriam a história, os gráficos... Mas se for para comprar um jogo que só tem histórias e gráficos compensa mais assistir um filme ou ler um livro    … Expand
  60. Godeternal
    Jul 3, 2014
    0
    This Game is more like a movie than a game. I buy video games to play them not watch a cut scene for 10 plus minutes. If I wanted to watch a movie that is what I would buy. This is just programers being cheap and not doing there job. It is a lot easier to make a movie with little or no interaction and use it as game filler to make it seem longer to the player. I feel very ripped off IThis Game is more like a movie than a game. I buy video games to play them not watch a cut scene for 10 plus minutes. If I wanted to watch a movie that is what I would buy. This is just programers being cheap and not doing there job. It is a lot easier to make a movie with little or no interaction and use it as game filler to make it seem longer to the player. I feel very ripped off I bought a game NOT A MOVIE!!!!!!!… Expand
  61. mrnice
    Jun 3, 2014
    6
    A glorified shooting gallery presented with much skill and flair. If you don't mind the type of action where you move from cover to cover while you shoot increasingly tough enemies, then Max Payne 3 delivers on that front. I had hoped for more open-ended, unpredictable action with flow between one style and another.. There are a few of those break-offs, especially a few involving vehicles,A glorified shooting gallery presented with much skill and flair. If you don't mind the type of action where you move from cover to cover while you shoot increasingly tough enemies, then Max Payne 3 delivers on that front. I had hoped for more open-ended, unpredictable action with flow between one style and another.. There are a few of those break-offs, especially a few involving vehicles, but for the large part it's nothing but shooting at guys. Even the few boss-like encounters feel like additional shooting scenes.

    Then there's the story which is sufficiently playful and intelligent to be interesting. Much of it went over my head though, as new characters and groups were introduced with no emphasis on what was important to notice and what was just a quick side-note. It does work well as a making-sense of the varied locations, which I find impressive. Speaking of locations, I find those to be the most worthwhile aspect of the game, since they were presented with similar detail and style as those in GTA V, some of them spectacular locations that are not usually well represented in action games.

    One big drawback is that the shootouts seem designed for auto-aim ('soft lock' works similarly to that in GTA V), a mechanic that takes away a lot of the challenge and interactivity unless you change to 'free aim', which I did. The problem is when a game is designed to be interesting with auto-aim, some scenes become unpolished and unfair for those using free aim. One bit had me replaying it not because I didn't get it, but because I was a bit unlucky every time. (Well it turned out I didn't notice the button for slowmotion-in-cover until the last chapter). The enemy AI is somewhere between chaotic-impulsive and robotic-predictable, so replaying sections felt like I got trolled every time it went wrong, without sufficient variety in AI patterns to keep each attempt fresh. Did I mention I didn't get the story? It states very clearly what happens to who, but I have no idea about why, or the deeper connections between the characters. But maybe I'm just slow-minded.

    Another big drawback is that the tasks/puzzles were so simplified and obvious that they felt like instructions. All the deducing of a good puzzle reduced to "Press triangle to solve x obstacle". I mean, are people really so stupid they can't figure something out for themselves, and yet with capacity to understand a convoluted storyline? If Rockstar had the balls to require the player to infer new things through the gameplay, it would feel as intelligent and cutting-edge to play as its technology is. Instead it ends up expecting as little of the consumer as the tv-shows mocked both in this game and in recent GTAs.

    Online multiplayer has a handful engaging but conservative modes. Deathmatch, Team deathmatch, and a cocktail of modes like capture-the-flag, defuse-the-bomb, last-man-standing thrown together under one point-list and one narrative and presentation changed to a 'gang war' context. It's a cocktail that provides a diverse session that doesn't get boring the first dozen times.

    I've played online for many hours, leveled up half-way to maximum, unlocked a few guns. The combination of classic console action, the auto-aim and the bullet-time made for a more tactic, tense experience than the direct competition on PS3 (Uncharted online). The base game comes with six large levels quite different in mood. I preferred the office (smaller level with corridors) and the bus depot (open areas interspersed with cover and a few accessible buildings).

    I would rate the campaign 6/10 (although presentation is 9/10 gameplay is still the essence of games). Online multiplayer gets 8/10 but the lack of a level editor or any custom content makes for less replay value than the core gameplay deserves.

    I rated GTA V 7/10, and its shooting mechanic is lifted directly from Max Payne 3. Here, you might get a more focused, cinematic experience designed specifically for the path it takes you on. But on the other hand, it lacks the cars and the game world and the radio chatter of GTA V. I cannot say it is as compelling as GTA V. I cannot say that either of them thread much new ground, or keep me addicted to the core gameplay. Both of them are above average, but I only recommend them if you're specifically looking for the gameplay in Max Payne 3, or the game world in GTA V.    … Expand
  62. SpawnCap
    Apr 19, 2014
    9
    This is one of the most enjoyable games I've played in a long time. Good graphics, lots of action, but also intriguing story. Thoroughly enjoying. Best Max Payne yet!!
  63. JoeNel
    Feb 24, 2014
    6
    honestly, this game is really bad, the story is just plain boring, i never felt intrigued or curious about what would happen next, it was just boring and i was left having to skip through parts that dragged on forever.
    The gameplay is just max payne 1 or 2 again, nothing's changed, which isn't necesserily a bad thing, as it's quite fun, but leaves the game feeling like it should still be    honestly, this game is really bad, the story is just plain boring, i never felt intrigued or curious about what would happen next, it was just boring and i was left having to skip through parts that dragged on forever.
    The gameplay is just max payne 1 or 2 again, nothing's changed, which isn't necesserily a bad thing, as it's quite fun, but leaves the game feeling like it should still be on ps2. about 3/4 of the way through the game is discovered that it's 10 times easier to complete just using the "worst" weapon on the game, the pistol, than to bother using anything else. the machine guns are underpowered, and the aiming system, most of the times, is alright, but anything with a lazer on it is broken.

    I got this for £5 and it was just about value for money, thank god i didn't pay full price.    … Expand
  64. Pickle
    Jan 21, 2014
    8
    Max Payne it's quite an iconic series in video games, it always had a lot of a "unique essence to it" that no one could actually recreate, however the third installment in the series makes a lot of changes, some of them are welcomed, and some others, well... Not so much.
    The first complain that i have with the game it's that it destroys the outgoing journey for the player, you know    Max Payne it's quite an iconic series in video games, it always had a lot of a "unique essence to it" that no one could actually recreate, however the third installment in the series makes a lot of changes, some of them are welcomed, and some others, well... Not so much.
    The first complain that i have with the game it's that it destroys the outgoing journey for the player, you know exactly which twists, and turns is the game going to have, it never truly steps away in trying to transport the player into a journey with as many memorable characters, as it did in the past entries to the franchise. I like to think it's because Rockstar was trying to develop the game with it's own personal experience, and "vibe", however the artistic integrity in a series like this is something that has to be noted, and even admired in one way, or another.
    The pursue to realism does not only affect the thematic, and overall style of the game, it angers me to say it but it also affects the gameplay, adding up a limit for the usual arsenal that you have learn to expect from the series, it's something that it's unforgivable to me as an already fan of the series.

    However the game excels at it's story telling, sharing us a much more darker twist, that does not only affect Max himself, but also the members of the Branco family (the entire thematic revolves around them).
    The game it's not telling the story about Max, but it's telling how Max reacts to the situation that the family it's experiencing, this just makes Max feel almost like his just in the game in order to fill a blank paper, that could've been filled by any angry, pessimistic, antagonist.

    It just never tries to even capture the substance from Max Payne, it just tries to ask for his opinion.
    Luckily it isn't such a bad opinion after all, Max throws the occasional joke here, and there, and eventually you begin to appreciate that his presence it's there.
    The game throws a huge amount of effort in making you feel like Max Payne, it tries to make you confused at first, but interested, and intrigued to find out what iconic event it's going to happen to the Branco family, and how Max it's going to have to deal with it. Not only that but the effects, from the cutscenes (which upset a lot of people from being annoying) are specifically placed there to evoque that kind of reaction, they want you to feel dazed, and not knowing exactly what's happening in a clear way, in my opinion it's an excellent way from Rockstar to adapt and understand how this new world that surrounds Max it's affecting him, same thing happens when Rockstar decided not to translate Portuguese, to english (they did it for the same reason).

    Overall the adventure, nor journey, that Max Payne 3 takes you to, it's not something forgettable by any means, but sadly it's just another empty chapter in Max's life that you could have passed and not even noticed, mostly if there's ever a follow up to what could've been, another remarkable entry, in an already incredible franchise.    … Expand
  65. flyingdonut55
    Jan 12, 2014
    8
    Now, I never played any Max Payne game in the past, but this actually earned my support as a newcomer of the series! The gunfights, awesome; the graphics, impressive; the cinematics, very movie-like; the voice acting, superb; the story.... well, to be honest, it wasn´t very good, however it was at least entertaining to play through, and I cared a lot for Max Payne in this bloody quest inNow, I never played any Max Payne game in the past, but this actually earned my support as a newcomer of the series! The gunfights, awesome; the graphics, impressive; the cinematics, very movie-like; the voice acting, superb; the story.... well, to be honest, it wasn´t very good, however it was at least entertaining to play through, and I cared a lot for Max Payne in this bloody quest in Brazil. The multiplayer in this game was fun: some of the matches I took part of were very chaotic, everybody using were using bullet time to each other... like a lot of times. Overall, a damn good game.… Expand
  66. RetroRock
    Nov 21, 2013
    9
    Max Payne 3 improves upon the previous two games in two significant ways in terms of gameplay. Certainly its a graphical improvement, being on superior hardware but that isn't what made it stand out for me. First are the levels and their layouts. No more are you exclusively subjected to mostly corridors and cramped apartment building hallways. The locations are large and diverse, not onlyMax Payne 3 improves upon the previous two games in two significant ways in terms of gameplay. Certainly its a graphical improvement, being on superior hardware but that isn't what made it stand out for me. First are the levels and their layouts. No more are you exclusively subjected to mostly corridors and cramped apartment building hallways. The locations are large and diverse, not only providing lots of area to move or take cover but also gives enemy AI options on how to swarm you. The other major improvement is the cover system. A natural addition but gone are the days of strafing around corners as the only way to avoid enemy fire.

    Max Payne 3 is the best of a solid action series, creating a better gameplay experience while doing something fresh with its narrative by putting Max in new and unexpected locations and situations.    … Expand
  67. LilD
    Nov 2, 2013
    8
    I was a huge fan of the first two Max Payne games. This game wasn't the overall slam dunk I had thought it would be. There are some things I absolutely loved and some I absolutely hated. First, we shall start with the positives. The environments are by far the best I have played in a game. It looks, feels real and alive. There were no shortcuts into making these environments. They are soI was a huge fan of the first two Max Payne games. This game wasn't the overall slam dunk I had thought it would be. There are some things I absolutely loved and some I absolutely hated. First, we shall start with the positives. The environments are by far the best I have played in a game. It looks, feels real and alive. There were no shortcuts into making these environments. They are so detailed that it was the first time I was stunned looking at the environments since Halo: Combat Evolved about ten years ago. Also, the writing is of course top notch. Sound fits the mood perfectly. Story is decent. Overall it is a pretty fun game. Now, the negatives. The first thing was the overall feel. It just didn't feel like Max Payne. I don't want to spoil the game, but there are a few chapters that nail the old Max Payne feel, while the rest almost get there, but it creates a feeling of a nostalgic hole of what Max Payne 3 could have been. I miss going to the secret 'underground' warehouses and run-down hotels in NY and basically flying around in bullet time spraying bullets everywhere. Next issue is the controls/gameplay. This Max Payne's bullet time is ruined with the cover system. The cover system basically makes it unnecessary to do the bullet time leaps (my favorite thing of the Max Payne games). Furthermore, controls and aiming just don't seem nearly as fluid as the previous two. While you could just keep bullet time leaping all over the place, it is impracticable when you can use the cover. Next, is the Noir storytelling of the games. This also just doesn't seem to cut it. There are not nearly as many of the storybook scenes, but instead we get an outrageous amount of (lengthy) cutscenes. This is a perfect example of how a game does not need cutscenes to be great. Lastly, The previous Max Payne's are far superior. Had this game not had the Max Payne title, it would be an easy 5 stars. I have not played the multiplayer nor do I really intend do.… Expand
  68. ERB
    Nov 2, 2013
    10
    Max Payne is back with more realistic and cool graphics and with bullet time improved.Max Payne 3 continues it's story in Brazil which he was hired as a personal body guard for a wealthy or rich family the "Branco family".Max Payne 3 has awesome actions cool bullet time and a memorable story.Now the single player campaign is good but wait till you see the multiplayer of this game becauseMax Payne is back with more realistic and cool graphics and with bullet time improved.Max Payne 3 continues it's story in Brazil which he was hired as a personal body guard for a wealthy or rich family the "Branco family".Max Payne 3 has awesome actions cool bullet time and a memorable story.Now the single player campaign is good but wait till you see the multiplayer of this game because the multiplayer is fun.You got to form crews join crews and more.Hell there is even a gang wars in this game which two gangs fight each other and find out who will be the stronger gang.And there is also this death match where everyone in the map will fight each other or kill each other and the one with the most kills is declared the winner.And also you can customize your character in multiplayer which is good.The character development in this game is good,the voice acting in this game is really good,and even the world of Max Payne 3 is beautiful.You can interact with some items here which is like in the other Max Payne games.Max Payne 3 is awesome which deserves a 10/10 from me and all of you fans or not fans of this game buy this game or download this game .It is worth your money and you will have fun in this game.… Expand
  69. unluckydice
    Oct 24, 2013
    8
    Max Payne 3 may feel like a bit of a rampage at times when going up against an unrealistic immense amount of armed thugs, but Max Payne 3 still carries the fun and dark elements from the previous 2 games which is key while not taking itself to seriously
  70. RCFProd
    Oct 12, 2013
    9
    At the very beginning it took me some time to really get into the game. I didn't touch it for a week or two after playing it for the first time but when I decided to give it a good go, the good things started to come along:

    The game is full of action, makes use of nice visual effects and has stunning soundtracks. The story is okay and it doesn't last too long or too short. The controls    At the very beginning it took me some time to really get into the game. I didn't touch it for a week or two after playing it for the first time but when I decided to give it a good go, the good things started to come along:

    The game is full of action, makes use of nice visual effects and has stunning soundtracks. The story is okay and it doesn't last too long or too short. The controls are no problem to get used to but the slow-mo and hollywood diving can be abused to the max. HOWEVER, it suits perfectly if you only use it when you have to which is the way I used it. It's a game I'd happily play again on a higher difficulty.

    Along with a couple of other games, this is one of the best single player games I've played. One should not hestitate if he likes games with good storyline gameplays.    … Expand
  71. SJ-ULTI-Reiews
    Sep 27, 2013
    8
    Max Payne 3 is a really violent game, the visuals are quite impressive, bullet time is the best thing about this game. Th first half of this game is slow and cant seem to find good pacing for the story, but during the second half is when this game really shines. This is a well thought out shooter that could have been a little better.
  72. Thorshammer7
    Sep 25, 2013
    8
    This game was ok but far from incredible. I did not like the whole being in South America for most of the game. Max should have stayed in the USA! and I did not like the story all that much.
  73. mattlarkin
    Sep 18, 2013
    8
    I never played any of the prior Max Payne games. Normally, I gravitate toward fantasy and sci-fi games. But Max Payne 3 got great reviews and was discounted on the PSN, so I figured I'd give it a try. And I'm really glad I did. The game is a noir third-person shooter about a down-on-his-luck ex-cop. At first, the noir vibe, the constant narration by the protagonist took some getting usedI never played any of the prior Max Payne games. Normally, I gravitate toward fantasy and sci-fi games. But Max Payne 3 got great reviews and was discounted on the PSN, so I figured I'd give it a try. And I'm really glad I did. The game is a noir third-person shooter about a down-on-his-luck ex-cop. At first, the noir vibe, the constant narration by the protagonist took some getting used to. By the time the second chapter rolled around, I was totally into the swing of it. Excellent voice acting and a compelling character pulled me through the story, which wasn't bad.

    Of course, this is a game, and what shines the most is the gameplay. It's got smooth cover mechanics and, once I got the hang of them, good shooting controls. Plus several options to enter bullet time and feel like a total badass. It was fun, well paced, and just about the right length.

    I recommend Max Payne to anyone that likes 3rd person shooters.    … Expand
  74. TheMegaStorm
    Aug 30, 2013
    7
    In a market riddled with bullet time infested shooters, Max Payne 3 shows how to do it properly. The gunplay is very solid, though not without flaws. I must say that being pulled away from my character every 4 seconds to get a close up slow motion view of the poor fellow who I just gave a 9mm lobotomy is quite annoying, as was the feeling that bullet time was something you just used toIn a market riddled with bullet time infested shooters, Max Payne 3 shows how to do it properly. The gunplay is very solid, though not without flaws. I must say that being pulled away from my character every 4 seconds to get a close up slow motion view of the poor fellow who I just gave a 9mm lobotomy is quite annoying, as was the feeling that bullet time was something you just used to quickly adjust your aim. The storyline of the game, while for some maybe a tad too cinematic and dramatic, is true to the franchise.

    The game also features quite a good soundtrack, and they did save the best for last as the final mission of the game features a very tension inducing track to complement your fight. The multiplayer portion of the game was surprisingly well done, though granted nothing that different from the pack it did stand to reason that many of the mechanics they have do give you a reason to try it.

    Overall, a satisfying game that I do recommend playing.    … Expand
  75. HCgamer101
    Aug 18, 2013
    9
    Max Payne 3 I don't know where to start... The game is Excellent!
    Presentation:
    The game starts of with Max working as a body- guard for the Branco Family in Sao Paulo- Brazil with a new friend Raul Passos. During the game there are flashback missions which show how Max meets up with Raul. The story is fantastic with many plot- twists and memorable moments. Graphics are excellent and    Max Payne 3 I don't know where to start... The game is Excellent!
    Presentation:
    The game starts of with Max working as a body- guard for the Branco Family in Sao Paulo- Brazil with a new friend Raul Passos. During the game there are flashback missions which show how Max meets up with Raul. The story is fantastic with many plot- twists and memorable moments. Graphics are excellent and voice acting is top notch.

    Gameplay:
    When the shooting starts you will find out why Max is such a bad-ass. The 'Bullet Time' and 'Shoot Dodge' mechanic from Max Payne 1 and 2 is back and heavily improved thanks to the R* Euphoria technology. Diving around and shooting accurately feels so good and when you kill the final enemy in the area, there is a kick-ass kill cam which looks and feels painfully satisfying. There are also pretty cool set pieces in the game such as shooting enemies from a moving boat with an LMG. There are a few game bugs here and there but aren't game breaking and the game can get a bit repetitive over time. Also the game sometimes throws a ridiculous amount of enemies at you which can be very frustrating.There is also a fantastic multiplayer mode with different game types and is very fun.

    Verdict: The game is a must buy if you are or aren't a Max Payne fan because it is just fantastic. The campaign is about 10 hours long and the multiplayer is simply awesome. You do not need to play the previous Max Payne games to understand the story of Max Payne 3.    … Expand
  76. Syriamn
    Aug 7, 2013
    10
    Great adventure and a very immersive storyline. I'm Portuguese so the language factor was a big thumbs up. Bullet time is amazing. The multiplayer is also very good. A masterpiece!!
  77. Svintus
    Jul 25, 2013
    1
    Do not buy, you will be angry. Honestly! I was screaming at my TV like an idiot. So if you are like me who gets easily frusturated, don't buy.

    I've played all GTA's (literally all of them), Red Dead Redemption. Enjoyed all of these RockStar games, except some of Gay Tony missions, due to frustrating Helicopter scenes(which this game reminds me of). I've played Max Payne 1. I never    Do not buy, you will be angry. Honestly! I was screaming at my TV like an idiot. So if you are like me who gets easily frusturated, don't buy.

    I've played all GTA's (literally all of them), Red Dead Redemption. Enjoyed all of these RockStar games, except some of Gay Tony missions, due to frustrating Helicopter scenes(which this game reminds me of). I've played Max Payne 1. I never liked it that much due to grim athmosphere and always feeling alone, but I enjoy all the slow motion. This is one way less dark in nature. it's all sunny in this one. That would be a negative for some, but I really don't care. Reason why I bought this is all of the high reviews in magazines.

    I really don't care about story line. It's kind of weak in my opinion. But come on, you just shoot dudes up. Yes Max Payne is a grumpy old dude that has a remark about everything, some might like it I didn't. That is still OK. I personally think graphics are pretty good and this game has very good sound. I don't get the whole flickering off the screen. I'm fien with that.

    MY biggest problem is the GAMEPLAY!!!! They F*ed it up pretty BAD. Yes there are cool moments when I blow dudes up in slow motion and doing some movie like bad assery, but there are some parts that are super frustrating. By the Law of Life, one F*ed thing just blurs one hundred things that were done out of the way. And this one has too many for me too concentrate on the good. Let me list why I'm unhappy with this game:

    CUTSCENES: Can't skip most of them(super annoying if you trying to get golden weapon by coming back). It always keep changing my weapon. If you don't like too many cutscenes don't buy this game.

    CROSS-HAIR: I remember few times I had really hard problem seeing the crosshair. I know you can change them in settings but that doesn't help much. It would be nice if they let me choose the color or customize them( as in Unreal 2004).

    ENEMIES: These guys have some of the fastest reflexes in video game I've seen in the while for Normal setting. This game would be unplayable if it wasn't for adrenaline slow mo action. It get annoying. They can also see through bushes, smokes and debris.

    MAX SHOOTING AT THE SEALING FOR NO REASON: Sometimes I would find myself wasting rounds by shooting up at the ceiling.I don't know if they did that on purpose, but it would be nice if he just didn't shoot if the weapon didn't align with cross hair.

    LASERS & FLASHLIGHT: I couldn't figure out how to turn either one of them off. Shooting with laser is not fun, it is actually frustrating. This is not how laser sight works, it's a dot not the whole line that you cant even see where it stops and aims too.

    PAINKILLERS: I understand this is Max Payne's little trade mark, but health system is outdated. Some might like it this way, but I personally disagree with it.

    BEING AUTO AMMO DURING LAST CHANCE: When your health is low and Max has painkiller and you get shot the game goes into this mode where you have to shoot the guy who is little bit brighter then other guy kill them and end up lying on the floor. Well if you are out of ammo it would just making clicking sound and you have to stare at the slow mo screen for like 5 seconds before dying, and you can't switch weapons! That' is a waste of time. How about you make it so if I'm out of ammo I just die. Click...die.. or even better when that whole thing happens he just switches to a side arm with full mag(even if it was empty, it a video game). Man seriously I should be designing them video games.

    DIFFICULTY: I'm going to admit it. I hate replaying same thing over and over again. It happened few times in this game. I play a lot of video games, and I died in this game quite a few times. Most of dying and learning here is just memorizing the pattern where guys will come from. Normal should've been little bit easier. I'm too stubborn to switch to easy, it makes me feel like a B****. Guess what I switched to EASY in the last two chapters.. Rockstar you won, thanks for making me feel like a B*

    Next part of review is SPOILER SECTION:

    THAT F*$#ing LEVEL WITH THE APC SHOOTING AT YOU WITH MACHINEGUN AND YOU HAVE TO GRAB ROCKET LAUNCHER IS REASON WHY I'M GIVING THIS GAME SUCH A LOW SCORE. WHAT THE FREAKING HECK WERE THEY THINKIN? It took me like 10 tries to figure out how to grab that stupid rocket launcher in front of the barrier. I DROPPED MY CONTROLLER AND HAD TO WAIT A DAY CAUSE I WAS SO FREAKING ANGRY!!!! Next day I tried again and after dying like 12 times I saw another rocket launcher on the left side(could've been fixing by better lighting the leveL so players can see that asset) then them bad guys come out. I aim at them with the rocket and guess what? MAX IDIOT PAYNE shoots into the concrete barrier AND BLOWS HIMSELF UP!!! I was so freaking angry. I had to go and punch a pillow for 5 minutes away from my HDTV that i was about to break, because I was about to break it! SCREW THIS GAME. DON'T BUY!!!! THANK YOU.    … Expand
  78. Strike2
    Jul 12, 2013
    8
    Before I start reviewing the game I should point out that I haven't played any of the other Max Payne's so I can't compare but what I can say about this game is that it is great but not without flaws. Firstly the shooting mechanic, namely the dot reticule took me a couple of levels to get used to, I am just more used to a crosshair but when I got used to the dot reticule in this game laserBefore I start reviewing the game I should point out that I haven't played any of the other Max Payne's so I can't compare but what I can say about this game is that it is great but not without flaws. Firstly the shooting mechanic, namely the dot reticule took me a couple of levels to get used to, I am just more used to a crosshair but when I got used to the dot reticule in this game laser sights were added which I actually found they made me less accurate since your reticule disappears completely and you have to rely on where the laser hits the enemy which is hard at a long distance. Also shootdodge I found to be more cumbersome than useful. Leaping into the air action movie style looks cool but more often than not it got me killed since its usually wiser to just stay in cover. Bullettime on the other hand is very useful and is pretty much a must to complete some sections of the game. Another flaw though is that the story starts off slowly and is pretty boring for the first hour or two b ut perseverence will eventually pay off and after the slow start I really got interested in Max and grew to actually enjoy the cutscenes which I started off hating and warmed to Max's sarcastic sense of humour and running commentary. Another thing I loved was the action set-piece moments which often see max leaping into the air and surviving impossible odds against enemies. The graphics aren't too bad either and there is replayability due to new difficulties and some arcade challenge levels. This game is actually really good as it turns out as long as you can persevere for the first couple of hours.… Expand
  79. Kunrya
    Jun 27, 2013
    8
    Welcome back, Max Payne, you're even better than I remembered. I love the grit and edge to this game. I hope they continue on with the character and make more Max Payne games.
  80. nickyblaze
    Jun 26, 2013
    6
    Great story, great graphics, but more of an interactive series of unskippable cut scenes than a great gaming experience. The game does a great job at recreating a gritty foreign vibe. Max is also as surprisingly, self loathingly charismatic as ever. The sense impact of each weapon and the damage translated is amazing. Seeing each pellet from a Shotgun buck can be pretty dramatic (in a coolGreat story, great graphics, but more of an interactive series of unskippable cut scenes than a great gaming experience. The game does a great job at recreating a gritty foreign vibe. Max is also as surprisingly, self loathingly charismatic as ever. The sense impact of each weapon and the damage translated is amazing. Seeing each pellet from a Shotgun buck can be pretty dramatic (in a cool way). The controls were decent although at times Max felt more like a pistol toting tank than an aging action hero. If you want the real Max Payne vibe, play 1&2.… Expand
  81. GamesBlast
    Jun 25, 2013
    6
    Max payne 3 is like a scripted game just like you're watching a movie The good part is that the graphics are crisp and detailed and the story is spectacular But all of this fails to impress when the controls is taken away from You quite often Sometimes the cutscenes are quite long but it is eventually better than those long loading scenes The multiplayer is good and will make you comeMax payne 3 is like a scripted game just like you're watching a movie The good part is that the graphics are crisp and detailed and the story is spectacular But all of this fails to impress when the controls is taken away from You quite often Sometimes the cutscenes are quite long but it is eventually better than those long loading scenes The multiplayer is good and will make you come back for more Overall the games is good … Expand
  82. mosessaur
    Jun 2, 2013
    7
    Cool game. Nice story and with nice story telling. I liked Max Payne character. He's kinda funny even when he's totally screwed :).
    I hated all controller types But this my preference. It took me too much time to get used to it.
    Another thing, Trophies are so hard to get. And it's just stupid to ask me to play the game at least 3 or 4 times to get a platinum trophy. And yes trophies are    Cool game. Nice story and with nice story telling. I liked Max Payne character. He's kinda funny even when he's totally screwed :).
    I hated all controller types But this my preference. It took me too much time to get used to it.
    Another thing, Trophies are so hard to get. And it's just stupid to ask me to play the game at least 3 or 4 times to get a platinum trophy. And yes trophies are part of my review to any games. It's the only rewarding system to your profile.
    Still being hard to get most of the trophies makes your proud of them But most of them are hard and bronze     … Expand
  83. jrmichael19
    May 31, 2013
    7
    Max Payne is a trigger happy American in São Paulo. Max Payne 3 does not have an open world element to it and that's why Max Payne 3 did not live up to my expectations. The campaign is not something i would play over and over again, i would not even play it again to find the collectibles! but i enjoyed the story and loved the diving and bullet cam mechanics in this game. R* did a fantasticMax Payne is a trigger happy American in São Paulo. Max Payne 3 does not have an open world element to it and that's why Max Payne 3 did not live up to my expectations. The campaign is not something i would play over and over again, i would not even play it again to find the collectibles! but i enjoyed the story and loved the diving and bullet cam mechanics in this game. R* did a fantastic job with this game and deserve an award for the efforts.… Expand
  84. EpicWinGuy
    May 13, 2013
    9
    It's an awesome game, no doubts about it. The epic slow motion dives and the story are really what defines this kind of genre. My only problem is the cutscene-shoot-cutscene-shoot scheme.
  85. Brosman
    May 5, 2013
    10
    This was one of my GOTY contenders last year. It is just one of the most interesting and fun games i have ever played. I played this game straight through from beginning to end only stopping a few times. Just a beautiful piece of work. Max Payne is one of my favorite heros.
  86. sityoazzdown
    Apr 12, 2013
    5
    shame. first and last max payne game. I love rockstar games gta rdr are two of my favorite games. Even L.A Noire was legit. But there was something missing in this game, whether that be in the gameplay or story; because I played a an hour or so and had no drive to finish this game. The combat was so generic there was nothing new, felt like I was playing a gta shooter game without the openshame. first and last max payne game. I love rockstar games gta rdr are two of my favorite games. Even L.A Noire was legit. But there was something missing in this game, whether that be in the gameplay or story; because I played a an hour or so and had no drive to finish this game. The combat was so generic there was nothing new, felt like I was playing a gta shooter game without the open world sandbox type, and the slow motion thing was just stupid and the game's claim to fame apparently. game was overhyped; but clearly the graphics were the best part of the game; shame, it had potential.… Expand
  87. Shtiggy
    Mar 29, 2013
    9
    Faithful to the original story line. Fantastic game to say the least. Racked up tons of hours and a ridiculous body count with this game. Outstanding scenery and level building make this game severely intense.
  88. Originality
    Mar 25, 2013
    8
    Max Payne has never looked better (and older.) I enjoyed the game while playing it. However I'll start with the faults. It doesn't have the same noir feeling like the old ones. The classic comics for cut scenes has been replaced with plain old cut scenes (which most you can't skip.) Bullet Time and shoot dodging works the same, but it lacks the ability to regain bullet time while in bulletMax Payne has never looked better (and older.) I enjoyed the game while playing it. However I'll start with the faults. It doesn't have the same noir feeling like the old ones. The classic comics for cut scenes has been replaced with plain old cut scenes (which most you can't skip.) Bullet Time and shoot dodging works the same, but it lacks the ability to regain bullet time while in bullet time. Max can no longer regenerate health. Painkillers seem a little more uncommon. Max's character is still pretty much the same, but he seems to complain a lot. The game also doesn't have grenades like its predecessors. Which is not really a problem, but the scream enemies made in Max Payne 1 when you threw one at them was hilarious. (Grenades are in the multiplayer though.) The cover system introduced was very well made, but you can't turn corners. I died this way many times because of it. The game seems to encourage you to stay in cover rather than go out in bullet time and shoot dodging like in the old games. It pretty much turns the game into your standard third-person shooter like Uncharted or Gears of War. The story is really well written and still has that sad feeling for Max. No recurring characters are in Max Payne 3, instead appearing as models for multiplayer. No story elements from the old games are here too. But these are understandable since all the recurring characters are pretty much dead. The story is a little weird since Max has no reason to go to Brazil. I mean I don't no why the would write Max into that situation. The multiplayer is something else. I have not played it a lot so I'm not going to go in depth with it. It is pretty ok, but I had a lot of frustration with it. I do like how Max kind of narrates what happens. Overall Max Payne 3 is enjoyable, but Max Payne Vets will find this a little unfamiliar. I must admit though. I had so much anger with this game during the soccer stadium level.… Expand
  89. gamer-le-deep
    Mar 14, 2013
    10
    Max Payne 3 made a great comeback for the franchise and Max Payne comes back as hard as ever. One thing you will notice straight away is the superb graphic and the extreme details in the graphic. Max Payne 3 have of the BEST graphic I’ve seen with a TPS game. Max Payne 3 is a very cinematic game. And all the loading screens are replaced by cutscenes so you wouldn't be bored staring at aMax Payne 3 made a great comeback for the franchise and Max Payne comes back as hard as ever. One thing you will notice straight away is the superb graphic and the extreme details in the graphic. Max Payne 3 have of the BEST graphic I’ve seen with a TPS game. Max Payne 3 is a very cinematic game. And all the loading screens are replaced by cutscenes so you wouldn't be bored staring at a boring loading screen screen. The story is catchy and the single player campaign is tense and fun. Max Payne 3 also have one of the BEST dual wield mechanic and shooting mechanic for a TPS game. The AIs in MP3 are also one of the most realistic AIs I've seen in a game. The AIs are capable of gettin headshot of the player especially the elite soldier/cops. The AIs with shotguns can also get a one shot-kill of the player if the player gets too close. And don't forget the funs and grippy multiplayer complete with the bullet time mechanic and shoot dodge mechanic.There are the usual game modes such as death match team death match but one of the main game mode is the gang war which is a combination of different game modes including grabbing the bag, capturing the turf, one team tries to defend a turf while the other tries to capture the turf and when the turf is captured the capture team will move on to capture the next turf etc. There are also many different interesting and fun game modes in the gang war mode. This game mode really supports teamwork. Overall the Max Payne 3 is SUPERB game. The single player have a grippy and fun campaign. And the multiplayer is tense and very interesting. Max Payne 3 is a game shooter fans should NOT miss!!!… Expand
  90. Cardinal
    Mar 11, 2013
    9
    Where do I begin? This game, man. Its just terrific! I've followed Max's journey since Max Payne 1 back in the Remedy days. Rockstar has done almost everything perfect with this game. The story is really, really good. The action never fails, but the one thing or two things I'm kind of bugged about is the cutscenes that cant be skipped. First time, of course you watch all the cutscenes andWhere do I begin? This game, man. Its just terrific! I've followed Max's journey since Max Payne 1 back in the Remedy days. Rockstar has done almost everything perfect with this game. The story is really, really good. The action never fails, but the one thing or two things I'm kind of bugged about is the cutscenes that cant be skipped. First time, of course you watch all the cutscenes and dont mind it the first time around. But when you want to play it on a higher difficulty or find another gold part you have to watch the long cutscenes again, which is kind of annoying since you just want to get through it.

    The multiplayer is just f*cking great! I love it, I've spent alot of hours online playing team deathmatches which is in my opinion the best gamemode online.    … Expand
  91. melchaios
    Mar 5, 2013
    8
    I was not expecting this, the last few years have made me exceptionally picky about shooters; you get tons of them and they hardly ever have anything worthwile to diferenciate them from the bunch. Played the first Max Payne and loved it, but after nearly ten years and dozens of shooters along the way I was hoping for another corridor shooter with no soul.......... boy was I wrong. Max isI was not expecting this, the last few years have made me exceptionally picky about shooters; you get tons of them and they hardly ever have anything worthwile to diferenciate them from the bunch. Played the first Max Payne and loved it, but after nearly ten years and dozens of shooters along the way I was hoping for another corridor shooter with no soul.......... boy was I wrong. Max is as charming as I remember him, he's now middle aged and little more than a sewer rat, but he has this Bruce Willish air to him and hearing his gritty narration and wisecracks is a highlight in the game. Graphics are top notch, enemy AI is pretty decent, Rockstar shows again that no one does bullet time as well as they do, and the atmosphere is also incredible. Solid 8 for this one.… Expand
  92. ShortwaveStream
    Feb 24, 2013
    9
    Max Payne 3 it´s one of the best games of 2012, but still it has some problems.
    Pros and Cons:
    Pros: Nice story by Dan Houser, Envolving Score by Health, addictive gameplay, awesome slow-mo effects (Thank you, Euphoria engine) cool graphics and dual wielding! (That´s actually pretty fun BTW) Cons: It has SO MANY CUTSCENES. It ´s like every time you open a door SURPRISE! Cutscene.    Max Payne 3 it´s one of the best games of 2012, but still it has some problems.
    Pros and Cons:

    Pros: Nice story by Dan Houser, Envolving Score by Health, addictive gameplay, awesome slow-mo effects (Thank you, Euphoria engine) cool graphics and dual wielding! (That´s actually pretty fun BTW)

    Cons: It has SO MANY CUTSCENES. It ´s like every time you open a door SURPRISE! Cutscene. Repetitive gameplay (cover, shoot, cover, shoot, SLOW-MO BIATCH! open door, cutscene)

    Even though, it´s a pretty nice game, and it´s not as difficult as some reviewers here say, maybe they say that because they tried to beat the whole game using bullet time and shootdodge. Tip: DON´T TRY TO THAT OR THE GAME WILL BE AS DIFFICULT AS F**K!
    Oh, an aiming, is perfectly done! I don´t know whyy people complain about it! You can choose the easy but boring Hard Lock, the not as easy but quite satisfying Soft Lock and OFF, which is pretty hard but gives you total freedom to aim.

    (Sorry for my english)    … Expand
  93. Dog4life
    Feb 22, 2013
    4
    Big fan of max payne 1 and 2... but what the heck, the new cover system of max payne 3 ruins the whole game.
    Every shootout is boring as hell and repetitive, enter area, cover shoot cover shoot-- repeat till end of the game.
    You rarely can use properly the slow mo actions, cause you wil get raped by the enemies ! The game is just plain boring and repetive.... the great graphics and    Big fan of max payne 1 and 2... but what the heck, the new cover system of max payne 3 ruins the whole game.
    Every shootout is boring as hell and repetitive, enter area, cover shoot cover shoot-- repeat till end of the game.
    You rarely can use properly the slow mo actions, cause you wil get raped by the enemies !

    The game is just plain boring and repetive.... the great graphics and sound cant save it .

    Multiplayer is quite good, but there are many better shooters to play online.    … Expand
  94. wesker2012
    Feb 21, 2013
    6
    Boring game. Overrated. Doesn't do anything new. Narrative is lame.
  95. VileLeche
    Dec 28, 2012
    0
    I can not begin to even explain how much I hate this game. Considering how much I hated being a fat, unemployed European immigrant in Grand Theft Auto 4 I thought perhaps Rockstar was beginning to lose their skill. The shooting mechanics in my opinion are incredibly poorly implemented in conjunction with the cover system. Bad guys abound and all you have is your gun, your balls and aI can not begin to even explain how much I hate this game. Considering how much I hated being a fat, unemployed European immigrant in Grand Theft Auto 4 I thought perhaps Rockstar was beginning to lose their skill. The shooting mechanics in my opinion are incredibly poorly implemented in conjunction with the cover system. Bad guys abound and all you have is your gun, your balls and a ton of cover, sounds easy right? Instead as soon as you pop out to take a shot you're immediately getting ripped apart. That wouldn't bother me so much if, say, you could actually kill an enemy with just a few bullets there by limiting your need to pop out of cover. But no, you can dump 3/4's your magazine, watch the goon go down and he'll still get back up. Cover also in this game is pretty poor. Sure it covers and protects you while you frantically try to figure out what to do since that last guy took almost all your ammo and there are 3 more people to kill, but it literally takes an act of God to reposition yourself since you literally have to be standing in front of the cover to actually utilize it. Worse, I guess sticking to realism about Max's age means you move like turtles **** Bullet time is a bad joke, you move slow as hell already but go ahead and activate that bullet time so you can take a few quick shots while doing your best imitation of "slower than molasses". It doesn't even help mitigate or dampen the damage you take so that moron at the end of the hall will go ahead and aerate your internal organs for you. There is no way around it in this game, you have to fight tactically but it doesn't feel like an option at all. The initial shooting controls also completely clash with any other shooter type game I can remember playing.

    Max is a morally bankrupt, unscrupulous, cynical drunk and has probably punched a couple of babies in his day. I don't get at all how Rockstar thought this was the direction to take Max as a person, I was literally praying someone would permanently kill him just so he could stop hating everything and sobbing about his past. The only 2 decent things about this game to me are that I bought it for under 20 bucks and the graphics are pretty good. But this is all solely my opinion.    … Expand
  96. fudzzz
    Dec 28, 2012
    3
    Initially I was extremely excited to pick this game up, since I was a huge fan of the first one on PC. However, I am very disappointed with the gameplay. I've tried giving the game a chance from time to time, thinking that maybe it's just me having gotten older and slower at shooting games, but alas, it is not fun on a PS3 controller. The aiming is HORRIBLE. This is the first game I'mInitially I was extremely excited to pick this game up, since I was a huge fan of the first one on PC. However, I am very disappointed with the gameplay. I've tried giving the game a chance from time to time, thinking that maybe it's just me having gotten older and slower at shooting games, but alas, it is not fun on a PS3 controller. The aiming is HORRIBLE. This is the first game I'm going to get rid of without finishing. If you must play it, do it on the PC, like another reviewer has already stated.… Expand
  97. Crackerjack
    Dec 27, 2012
    8
    I am a huge fan of the original Max Payne games. They were stuffed with gritty themes and epic gameplay. Max Payne 3 is good. By today's gaming standards that is, Put the third installment up against it's predecessors and it will pale in comparison. However, put it up against other shooting games that you can purchase today and it offers a nice change. Gameplay: Very much theI am a huge fan of the original Max Payne games. They were stuffed with gritty themes and epic gameplay. Max Payne 3 is good. By today's gaming standards that is, Put the third installment up against it's predecessors and it will pale in comparison. However, put it up against other shooting games that you can purchase today and it offers a nice change. Gameplay: Very much the traditional jump around in slow mo and kill people. New features like the "x" on reticule to show when a guy is dead is nice and the introduction of cover to the series is helpful and feels right but overall makes it feel less "Payne-isn". I mean why jump around in different angles shooting people when you can just save pain killers and hide behind a knee high wall? Presentation: Max Payne 3 is a beautiful game. Brazil is an excellent setting to show off what Rockstar's engine is capable of. The physics engine is one of the best I have seen recently. Graphics are slick for the most part and the goriness of deaths of both Max and his enemies are wonderful. Story: Bland and straight forward. I enjoy that they kept the same voice actor for Max Payne. Kept some Noir style in the game which is nice. Overall: I enjoyed the return of Max Payne and while it was a little off from past installments it still is something fresh in today's gaming market. Enjoy!… Expand
  98. Rockstar1971
    Dec 22, 2012
    9
    The story and the game play were superb. Graphics were top notch. Only knock is that it's another linear game. But it was a blast to play. A ton of heart-pumping moments and some neat surprises. Just really fun and extremely well made.
  99. chujfugh
    Dec 22, 2012
    9
    It will disappoint veteran max payne fans, as it is a huge departure, but this huge departure and a new, exciting aesthetic, a new method of storytelling, and updates the gameplay so it is smoother than a syrup enema and sets the bar for third person shooters. I acknowledge that it
  100. sparky4223
    Dec 18, 2012
    5
    Max Payne 3 is the third game in the famous series and as usual, we play as the titular character Max, who has changed since Max Payne 2, released in 2003. Max is now depressed and addicted to alcohol and painkillers. The story is told through voiceovers and cutscenes. This is where the biggest problem is. While the story is decent, the cutscenes are unskippable and are about 85% of theMax Payne 3 is the third game in the famous series and as usual, we play as the titular character Max, who has changed since Max Payne 2, released in 2003. Max is now depressed and addicted to alcohol and painkillers. The story is told through voiceovers and cutscenes. This is where the biggest problem is. While the story is decent, the cutscenes are unskippable and are about 85% of the game. The gameplay is decent but feels weird that despite the fact story is so gritty, you will be jumping in slowmotion with Max's signature "bullet-time". If you can ignore the fact that the game is pretty much one cutscene with a few interactive parts, you might like it. For the rest, do not buy the game unless you want to watch another MAx Payne movie.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. PlaySense
    Jul 9, 2012
    90
    An engaging story, extremely satisfying shoot-outs phenomenal graphics turn Max Payne 3 undoubtedly into one of the best shooters of 2012. It's a shame that Rockstar doesn't seem to know where to place their checkpoints.
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  2. Gamer.no
    Jun 29, 2012
    90
    Max Payne 3 brings back the depressed and trigger-happy former cop, in a new and surprisingly entertaining chapter of his life. Rockstar has brought the story to São Paulo, equipped Max with a few new tricks and made everything look a bit more polished and updated. The addition of a well-rounded multiplayer proves to be a stroke of genious that adds loads of extra hours of fun gameplay.
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  3. Eurogamer Portugal
    Jun 22, 2012
    70
    Max Payne 3 is an excellent farewell, but ultimately it's not as relevant as it was in the past. It has nothing to teach to the "new" shooters.
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