Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
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  1. Village Voice
    70
    This is sexy violence: shot-up bodies stiffen and reel, tumbling down stairs, blood spurting. As you enter slow-motion "bullet time," hordes of attackers twist and fall in an orgy-like spectacle.
  2. GMR Magazine
    70
    A gritty, stylish noir sequel built to please the first game's many trigger-happy fans. [Feb 2004, p.86]
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  3. Edge Magazine
    60
    Is this the most violent game of all time? Maybe. Its ragdoll physics may not match the flying limbs and broken faces of Soldier of Fortune, but its throwaway approach to life and death is genuinely shocking, leaving a bitter, metallic aftertaste. This is neither a fall nor an ascension. This is an update. [Jan 2004, p.105]
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Awards & Rankings

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#29 Best Xbox Game of 2003
10
#10 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2003
40
#40 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2003

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 80 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 64 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 80
  3. Negative: 5 out of 80
  1. DorlGaming
    Jun 6, 2023
    10
    Now here is a really adequate story, not only one of the best love story lines in the game industry as a whole, but also better graphics andNow here is a really adequate story, not only one of the best love story lines in the game industry as a whole, but also better graphics and gameplay. 10/10… Full Review »
  2. Jay821425
    Jan 16, 2023
    8
    I Just play this game last year on the Xbox series x man I love backwards compatibility lol.. but this was a great game on the original XboxI Just play this game last year on the Xbox series x man I love backwards compatibility lol.. but this was a great game on the original Xbox and PS2 with a really good story a great sequel to the first game if you haven't played it do it you will enjoy it great throwback gameplay and a great story..btw if you have not played it do yourself a favor and get the Xbox version so you can play on the Xbox series x with upgrad fps… Full Review »
  3. goodgriff33
    Dec 25, 2022
    8
    Answer: 75 characters is between 10 words and 19 words with spaces included in the character count. If spaces are not included in theAnswer: 75 characters is between 10 words and 19 words with spaces included in the character count. If spaces are not included in the character count, then 75 characters is between 12 words and 25 words.… Full Review »
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