Max Payne 3
Release Date: May 15, 2012
Action, TPP, gangster, TPS, co-op, shooters, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
Steam
The third installment in a series of action-packed TPP shooters with persisting noir movie atmosphere. Max Payne 3 was developed by Rockstar Games, who took over the franchise from Remedy Entertainment. The game is set some years after the events presented in the second part of the series. Max Payne, an ex-officer of the New York Police, is forced to accept a job as a bodyguard for an influential family in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Last Update: June 4, 2012
Max Payne 3 Game Guide & Walkthrough
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The main pros of the game
- Engaging Storyline: Many players appreciated the narrative, describing it as interesting and well-crafted, despite some finding it simpler than previous entries.
- Outstanding Gameplay Mechanics: The bullet time feature received high praise for its execution, providing a unique and enjoyable shooting experience. The gunplay and cover system were noted as particularly fun.
- High-Quality Graphics and Sound: Users highlighted the game's impressive graphics and an effective soundtrack that enhances the gaming experience.
- Variety in Level Design: The game features diverse settings and environments, from Brazilian favelas to nightclubs, which players found visually appealing.
- Replayability: Collectibles like golden guns and the challenge of different gameplay modes encouraged players to replay the game.
The main cons of the game
- Excessive Cutscenes: Many players felt that the game had too many cutscenes, which interrupted the flow of gameplay and made it feel more like a movie than a game.
- Technical Issues: Users reported frequent crashes, graphical bugs, and problems with the Rockstar launcher, which detracted from the overall experience.
- Different Tone and Style: Some fans of the original games were disappointed with the shift in tone and style, feeling it strayed too far from the gritty, noir atmosphere established in the first two games.
- Linear Gameplay: A number of reviews mentioned that the game felt linear and predictable, lacking the exploration elements found in earlier installments.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Open World Exploration: Unlike other Rockstar titles, players noted the absence of an open-world environment, which some felt limited their experience.
- The Remedy Touch: Fans of the original games expressed a desire for the distinct narrative style and depth that Remedy Entertainment provided, feeling that Rockstar's version lacked the same emotional weight.
- Complex Storytelling: Some players pointed out that the story felt less intricate and engaging compared to the earlier games, with a more straightforward action movie vibe rather than the nuanced storytelling of the originals.
Summary
- Overall, Max Payne 3 is seen as a solid installment in the series with enjoyable gameplay and impressive visuals, but it has its drawbacks in terms of narrative depth, technical issues, and a departure from the franchise's roots.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 5739 votes. 5355 players anticipated the game.
Max Payne 3 Description
Max Payne 3 for PC, PS3 and X360 is another installment in the game series started by Remedy Studios (also known for Alan Wake). This time the game was prepared by one of the subsidiaries of Rockstar company, the creators of such titles as Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption, and Bully. The developer sought to preserve the characteristic atmosphere of the original games, while expanding the universe of Max Payne.
Story
New adventures of the titular character take place several years after the events of the previous games. Max, an ex-cop with a stormy past, spends his free time loitering around bars and avoiding trouble. Unfortunately, problems, as they do, find him anyway. As a result of an unpleasant incident in New York, Payne goes to Brazilian city of Sao Paulo, and takes a job of a bodyguard for an extremely rich family. It turns out that this seemingly straightforward job will require Max to use all of his abilities.
The story of Max Payne 3 for PC, PS3 and X360 unfolds with the help of dynamic cutscenes, which take a comic-like form, known from the first and the second part of the series. The new adventures are a mix of current events that take place in Sao Paulo and flashbacks from Max’s memories from New York. Thanks to that solution, Rockstar was able to recreate the atmosphere of the original games by Remedy Studios, and at the same time present a completely new environment: a South American city flowing with corruption and crime. In this struggle, Max fights against violent gangs and paramilitary organizations.
Technology
For the purposes of the third game about Max Payne, Rockstar tweaked their RAGE and Euphoria technologies in order to faithfully recreate gunfights. Characters involved in exchanges of fire, including Max himself, react dynamically and realistically to what is happening on the screen. This is even more important, since the pinnacle of the gameplay mechanics is still the famous bullet-time mode – slowing time significantly, thus giving the player an upper hand in tough situations. The gameplay was also enriched by the system of covers and a couple of other interesting features.
Game modes
Max Payne 3 for PC, PS3 and X360 is not just a single player campaign, but also a set of various multiplayer modes. One of the social options in multiplayer allows you to create a gang and reap real benefits from playing with friends. The Rockstar game may not be a revolution in graphics, but it does look impressive with all its realistic animations and the attention to details. It is worth noting that Max's voicing and performance was done by James McCaffrey.
Last updated on August 14, 2015
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Game Series
Max Payne Series
Max Payne is a series of third-person perspective (TPP) action games. The series was started by the Finnish studio Remedy Entertainment. Currently, Rockstar Games takes care of its development.
5 video games
Max Payne 3 Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows June 1, 2012
PlayStation 3 May 15, 2012
Xbox 360 May 15, 2012
Developer: Rockstar Games
Publisher: Rockstar Games
Max Payne 3 System Requirements
PC / Windows
Recommended: Quad Core i7 2.8 GHz, 2 GB RAM (3 GB RAM - Vista/7), graphic card 1 GB (GeForce 480 or better), 35 GB HDD, Windows XP/Vista/7
Xbox 360
Uses: Xbox Live
Actor James McCaffrey, Known as the Voice of Max Payne, Passed Away
James McCaffrey, the actor who lent his voice to Max Payne and Alex Casey from Alan Wake 2, has passed away.
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