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Max Payne, the New York police detective, has had a bad time of it recently, and it's time for payback. Three years ago, junkies high on a mysterious new narcotic called Valkyr slaughtered his wife and child. The tragedy drives him on a prolonged path of vengeance. It turns him from a detective looking for easy work to a deep undercover vice cop infiltrating the Mob to a hardened vigilante. Max Payne is a film-noir-inspired game about revenge that is unflinching in every way possible. It's dark and moody, extremely twisted, and turns PC action gaming on its ear by featuring state-of-the-art graphics, audio, and cinematic action. Aside from its inspired use of photorealistic graphics and unique graphic novel (comic book) panels to further the plot, the game also features something called Bullet Time: a slow-motion toggle, usable for a limited time, that re-creates the awe-inspiring diving maneuvers made popular by director John Woo and, of course, The Matrix . At the touch of a button, Max can g...
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Reviews for Max Payne for Windows
posted by rustyfanz , February 18, 2006
- PROS
- Bullet time, slow-mo jumps, a break from Halo 2 and GTA...
- CONS
- Sometimes get stuck on environment, not acurate in bullet paths...
- The Bottom Line
- Get this...a great game and stands the test of time...plus, its bound to be dirt cheap now!
- Review
- Okay, yes I know its a little late to be putting up a review after the game has been out some 4 odd...
posted by xenoranger , January 06, 2006
- PROS
- Bullet Time Easy to Play with Mouse & Keyboard
- CONS
- No FMV's Slow Story Story's Too Long Little Replay
- The Bottom Line
- A game with promise, turned bad by a dragged out story that looses inspiration to continue. NOT RECOMMENDED
- Review
- Take your noir genre and add in bullet time. Thats how one can best describe Max Payne. The game is...
posted by gamefan007 , July 26, 2004
- PROS
- Graphics, sound, several "twists" in the game.
- CONS
- The gameplay and somewhat average A.I.
- The Bottom Line
- The game still rules.
- Review
- Note: Max Payne contains graphic violence, strong sexual themes and strong language. Max Payne by Re...
posted by ladangame , June 23, 2004
- PROS
- Great story, graphic, weapons, character
- CONS
- nothing
- Review
- Max Payne is a wonderful game. If I were to pick the top 2 games I've ever played, certainly one of...
posted by nazparker , March 05, 2004
- PROS
- Great game to play for hours on end, and the bullet time is so realistic
- CONS
- graphics are not what i expected from a game like this
- Review
- This is an overall great game, but is a little weak on overall gameplay, i mean it tends to run slug...
posted by manji , January 09, 2003
- PROS
- Great New Features. Decent Length. Great Story Telling.
- CONS
- Some of the Bettr Features Wear Thin Quickly.
- The Bottom Line
- All in all the game is well worth the money if you like -dodthird-persons.
- Review
- In a sense Max Payne is exactly what many gamers are looking for since the Matrix. A game where you...
posted by af21115 , December 30, 2002
- PROS
- Excellent scenes, sound/music, and story line.
- CONS
- No joystick control, only mouse and keyboard combo. Single player only.
- The Bottom Line
- A great game worth todays $20 price. Invigorating scenes, sounds, and gameplay.
- Review
- I've heard a lot of Max Payne, but held off because I have a problem with paying $69.99 for a game....
posted by terrywinfrey , November 23, 2002
- PROS
- Beautiful graphics, sound, and gameplay.
- CONS
- Becomes boring.
- The Bottom Line
- Its the game like no other, the bullet-time feature alone makes this game worth the price. Don't get too comfortable however, it becomes a bore somewhat quick.
- Review
- I first seen the sneak previews of this game on TechTV, at first it looked like your basic boring sh...
posted by dgsinclair , July 11, 2002
- PROS
- - genuinely fun 3rd person shooter - great atmosphere and attitude
- CONS
- - too short - can complete in under 15 hours
- The Bottom Line
- Max is unique, and should be played by any gamer just for the experience, if not the fun. Just do it!
- Review
- I'm a FPS guy all the way - how could a third person game, be fun? I was very pleasantly surprised...
posted by wmcw , June 15, 2002
- PROS
- Gun blasting, bullet dodging, intense and poetic.
- CONS
- Save often or pay the concequences.
- The Bottom Line
- You killed my wife and child, prepare to die! If you want gun blasting action, you better be dang sure Max Payne delivers.
- Review
- When I played Max Payne, I was pretty much expecting a relatively brainless, straight up hold the fi...
posted by billmanchego , June 03, 2002
- PROS
- The Story, the action, the graphics, oh yeah, BULLET TIME!!!!!
- CONS
- it is cliched... but that might be a pro, depending on your opinion
- The Bottom Line
- One of the best action games ever made, period.
- Review
- Max Payne is a good cop who gets set up in the worst possible way. After his family is brutally murd...
posted by bfg9000d , May 29, 2002
- PROS
- Good Graphics Great Gun Action
- CONS
- Feels like a stiff RPG at Times
- The Bottom Line
- Get the game if you feel like its up your alley. Try to play it first before you buy it.
- Review
- Although I would give this game 5 stars but the game still feels restricted and stiff To much along...
posted by theliberator , April 27, 2002
- PROS
- Bullet time. Stunning graphics. Good voice acting. Adult story...
- CONS
- ... which can be depressing at times.
- The Bottom Line
- Go and buy Max Payne... Don't worry, it won't cause manic depression.
- Review
- Many people have waited years for Max Payne, myself included. But nothing could have prepared anyone...
posted by infielderx , April 07, 2002
- PROS
- Nice break from typical "End-Boss" scenarios.
- CONS
- Gore is limited, must do many save-games.
- The Bottom Line
- Play it for the story and test out your new video card.
- Review
- Just minutes ago, I finished the computer game Max Payne. It took me about 3 days of on and off pla...
posted by lhdal , March 25, 2002
- PROS
- nice 3D engine, bullet-time action, self-adjusting difficulty level
- CONS
- none
- The Bottom Line
- Try this very new game that has many firsts in its genre.
- Review
- We hear the word "revolution" for many first person shooter or adventure games. But most of them gat...
posted by lhdal , March 20, 2002
- PROS
- original scenario, bullet-time action, self adjusting difficulty level, good engine
- CONS
- none
- The Bottom Line
- If you don't like classic action adventure games Max Payne is a new breath for your needs.
- Review
- We hear the word "revolution" for many first person shooter or adventure games. But most of them gat...
posted by loverboy4u_17 , March 18, 2002
- PROS
- bullet time, graphics
- CONS
- system requirements, lack of good sound and replay value
- The Bottom Line
- Max Payne is the game of the year.. Period!
- Review
- I was always a bit indifferent to third person shooter games. You know that shooting in the trash of...
posted by paulyoungotti , March 10, 2002
- PROS
- Bullet time. Dark, violent gameworld & gameplay. Brilliant graphics. Superior sound. Replay value.
- CONS
- Too bloody hard. Lifespan. AI (at times). Not subtle.
- The Bottom Line
- Max Payne is a videogame version of a John Woo film. That says it all i think.
- Review
- Max Payne is the gaming version of a John Woo film . Or possibly The Matrix ie....
posted by theplayer5891 , February 16, 2002
- PROS
- Original, revolutionary, great storyline, great graphics and special effects
- CONS
- quite high requirements
- The Bottom Line
- Max Payne is a game that will keep in front of the computer for days. It brings something new and original to the first person shooter genre.
- Review
- Max Payne, probably the best adventure and shooter game I have ever played. So you are probably wond...
posted by aval04 , February 07, 2002
- PROS
- Bullet time, graphics, learning curve, control scheme
- CONS
- Violent, terrible voice acting, short
- The Bottom Line
- Max Payne is probably the most innovative title i've come across, try it today.
- Review
- Payne.....Max Payne The new 3d 3rd person shooter Max Payne for the PC has been in the w...
posted by ravinglunatic , February 01, 2002
- PROS
- Incredible graphics, bullet-time, and John Woo style gunfights! What more could you ask for?
- CONS
- Multiplayer? Not possible with the games engine, which hurts its replay value.
- The Bottom Line
- Max Payne has better graphics than any game I have ever seen, and the gameplay is like something from a John Woo movie(Best compliment possible to an action game).
- Review
- When I fist saw the previews for this game, many years ago, I wasn't very interested. When I learne...
posted by gwvg , January 31, 2002
- PROS
- Good game, but nothing great
- CONS
- A few problems
- The Bottom Line
- A decent computer game, and worth your money
- Review
- There's been a LOT of hype about Max Payne, so I eagerly opened it up and gave it a test drive. Afte...
posted by shocka , January 24, 2002
- PROS
- Excellent idea becomes an excellent game. Truly cinematic, entertaining and, most of all, fun.
- CONS
- Controls are a little iffy at first, but then it's all cake, baby.
- The Bottom Line
- It's my weapon of choice. Lock and load, baby.
- Review
- As I stepped onto the train, I knew this wasn't going to be my day. I was Bogart in an old black and...
posted by darrio , January 21, 2002
- PROS
- bullet time, excellent plot, superb pace, bullet time
- CONS
- a tad too short, I hated the comic book bits
- The Bottom Line
- A few minor gripes stop this from being an all time classic.
- Review
- This third person shooter had been in development for a long time, slipping in and out of release da...
posted by thegamejdh , January 19, 2002
- PROS
- Nice game play, great story, much attention to detal
- CONS
- Sometimes too easy for the hardcore gamer.
- The Bottom Line
- It's got the graphics, story and game play. It's too good to pass up.
- Review
- So the big day was here. I had seen Max Payne in a few stores and decided I had to have it. Christma...
posted by hiberman , January 14, 2002
- PROS
- Intense gameplay, impressive special effects
- CONS
- Requires a powerful computer to run smoothly, relatively short
- The Bottom Line
- This game is one of the best PC games I've ever played. Well worth the money, even though the game could be a lot deeper.
- Review
- For months before the release of this game, I kept seeing mentions of this game on magazine covers a...
posted by thundapower , January 08, 2002
- PROS
- Outstanding graphics, story and interaction.
- CONS
- Perhaps a little too short.
- The Bottom Line
- I miss him . . . where's the sequel???
- Review
- I LOVE this game! Now keep in mind the fact that this is being reviewed by a chick but please don't...
posted by chillas , January 04, 2002
- PROS
- Bullet time rocks, good weapons, neat noir-ish style
- CONS
- Some clipping issues, too short, no multiplayer, bad dream sequences, linear, lots of restarting
- The Bottom Line
- Despite some flaws Payne is a worthy competitor in the saturated first-person shooter market. The included editor and planned mods will add replay value. Buy it now.
- Review
- I have to say that I'm disappointed. No, not with the game. Actually, I loved the game, and that's...
posted by EssaRios , December 29, 2001
- PROS
- Excellent game with a great storyline
- CONS
- No multiplayer, some pointless levels, bad ending
- The Bottom Line
- Great game that anyone can enjoy
- Review
- Max Payne is a fun game that mixes a great storyline into an action packed game. The graphics, weapo...
posted by wolftalk , December 28, 2001
- PROS
- Challenging Bullet time effect is great Great graphics
- CONS
- No where to go once you complete the game
- The Bottom Line
- Great game play and story line. A must have.
- Review
- Max Payne for the PC has great graphics and a great storyline. I was very impressed with the game....
posted by MerlinSteele , December 25, 2001
- PROS
- slightly addictive, okay, yeah maybe the 'bullet time'
- CONS
- graphics, two parts where you're like on drugs, one trying to get past fire?!?
- The Bottom Line
- I wouldn't buy this game until you rent it first, unless you are a really diehard shooter fan, then be ready for some long load times on the PS2!
- Review
- Every so often I hear of a game, or see it advertised, and it is hyped up so much, that even in the...
posted by RudeDawg , December 24, 2001
- PROS
- excellent graphics, great story, not too hard, very fun
- CONS
- no multiplayer, pretty short, need a powerful PC
- The Bottom Line
- If you own a powerful computer, this game is a must because of its quality graphics and excellent storyline.
- Review
- Max Payne has been in development for what seems like forever. But the final product was worth the...
posted by gorocco , December 16, 2001
- PROS
- Bullet time, editor with many user designed levels to download
- CONS
- Short, can be tedious at times
- The Bottom Line
- Max Payne + Bullet Time = Great Third Person Shooter!
- Review
- Max Payne is a game that everyone has been talking about for years. Over the past 3 years, G...
posted by nyte , November 20, 2001
- PROS
- Excelant graphics, great story line, Game Rocks
- CONS
- To short
- The Bottom Line
- This is a great game and should be played
- Review
- I got max payne a couple months ago and decided it was time for a review. The Game is exceptionally...
posted by Westsider03 , November 17, 2001
- PROS
- Fresh Game play (Bullet-Time Effects), High Graphical Detail
- CONS
- Power Hungry, No Replay Value, Repetitive Action, Boring Script/Story, Disturbing Storyline/Scenes
- The Bottom Line
- Max Payne has unique features which worth buying, but with the weight of it's faults, it should be bought at a bargain price only.
- Review
- Max Payne is a game which is unique in its genre, and fresh in its style of game play. First pers...
posted by uber_futant , November 09, 2001
- PROS
- authentic film-noire style of story-telling, graphics, bullet time feature
- CONS
- quite demanding in the hardware department...supposedly short
- The Bottom Line
- If you've ever wanted to be in The Matrix or a John Woo-flick, this is the best chance you've got.
- Review
- The only history is know behind the idea of the game is its is based on a comic book series...titled...
posted by Patach , November 09, 2001
- PROS
- Superb Graphics, Gameplay, Bullet time concept is great!
- CONS
- Stupid CLiche Plot, high system requirements
- The Bottom Line
- Get this game, if you got the powerhouse. You will not regret checking out the Max.
- Review
- 3rd person shooters had been given the reputation of pure crap now. Thanks to the works of horrib...
posted by Broma_bull2269 , November 05, 2001
- PROS
- Graphics, Story, Characters, Bullet-Time
- CONS
- No multiplayer, Music
- The Bottom Line
- Buy if you have the money and the computer to run it on, hold off if you have a crap computer.
- Review
- That's right, no lame "To the Max!" or "Feel the Payne" jokes in my title :D lol. If you are an advi...
posted by micro420 , November 03, 2001
- PROS
- Cool slow-motion-Matrix effects. Good storyline and not too easy nor hard.
- CONS
- Cheap voice acting dialogues and kind of pricey right now ($50!!!)
- The Bottom Line
- You got time on your hands and can afford $50? Get this game! You won't be disappointed.
- Review
- First, you need good hardware. I have a P3 667 MHz with 256 MB of RAM and a GeForce3 video card. I...
posted by micro420 , November 03, 2001
- PROS
- Cool slow-motion-Matrix effects. Good storyline and not too easy nor hard.
- CONS
- Cheap voice acting dialogues and kind of pricey right now ($50!!!)
- The Bottom Line
- You got time on your hands and can afford $50? Get this game! You won't be disappointed.
- Review
- First, you need good hardware. I have a P3 667 MHz with 256 MB of RAM and a GeForce3 video card. I...
posted by errol6429 , November 02, 2001
- PROS
- Candidate for Game of the Year
- CONS
- too short !
- The Bottom Line
- Max Payne is the computer game version of a John Woo Film.
- Review
- This game had a lot to live up to. People had been talking about it for years (literally !). <...
posted by cr56 , October 29, 2001
- PROS
- Outstanding Graphics, Bullet Time, Tight Plot, Sound
- CONS
- Too Short, Voice Acting
- The Bottom Line
- A bit-too-short, intense first person shooter with a riveting plot and amazing graphic effects!
- Review
- I'm not the type who normally goes for your average first person shooter. But every so often I'll b...
posted by mute , October 24, 2001
- PROS
- Beautiful graphics, good gameplay. Decently deep plot for an action game.
- CONS
- Too short! Not much replay value.
- The Bottom Line
- All the good things you've heard are true, but don't make up for how short it is.
- Review
- Okay, so I enjoyed this game a great deal. And everything everyone says about it that's good i...
posted by r_easton , October 23, 2001
- PROS
- great graphics, story.
- CONS
- no multi-player huge system specs
- The Bottom Line
- This a step closer to the ultimatly realistic game.
- Review
- Max Payne is a very original game, which combines fast action, amazing graphics and an involving sto...
posted by pianomasta , October 16, 2001
- PROS
- Awesome bullet time, visuals
- CONS
- short, incompatibilty, system requirements, no multiplayer, ending
- The Bottom Line
- If you have cash growing on trees in your backyard, get the game. Before you buy this game try the demo first.
- Review
- Max payne is an action game with an interesting 3rd person view. Max is a cop who is wanted for the...
posted by mcbeadle , October 06, 2001
- PROS
- Bullet Time: ingenius.
- CONS
- Without Bullet Time it would just be another shoot 'em up
- The Bottom Line
- Get it because bullet time is worth it, and there might be some very good add-ons too.
- Review
- A very large amount of reviews, not just on this site, but everywhere you are likely to find them, w...
posted by arch_enemy , October 02, 2001
- PROS
- Excellent graphic, excellent gameplay
- CONS
- might be too repeative, too short
- The Bottom Line
- Bottom line is, this is quite simply a ground breaking game that reintroduce my appetite for electronic games.
- Review
- With all due respect to Half-Life, I think the H-L has ay past it's sell by date. A new king of shoo...
posted by mustangman5 , September 29, 2001
- PROS
- Good textures and graphics, lots of details in the character models, slow-motion, real bullet tracing
- CONS
- No real-time shadows, no first-person perspective, unrealistic weapon capacities, dream sequences are annoying
- The Bottom Line
- If you've ever itched to be a character in an action movie, this game's for you. Over five years of development hasn't been wasted. You won't be let down.
- Review
- Play the game and you'll understand the title. Despite what some others may say, the year 2001 was a...
posted by garethvk , September 27, 2001
- PROS
- Great Graphics, gribbing story.
- CONS
- No Multiplay can have long load times and high system specs.
- The Bottom Line
- Great Graphics and gameply. The next step in action gaming is here.
- Review
- At first glance it might be easy for some to call Max Payne just another 3D shooter and to over...
posted by mark_ufl , September 25, 2001
- PROS
- Excellent graphics, bullet time/Matrix effects, shootdodges
- CONS
- Max Payne's voice! Dream sequences
- The Bottom Line
- New features such as "bullet time" and "shootdodging" are the best things it has to offer. If you like first-person shooters and have some money to burn, buy this game!
- Review
- Max Payne, while still a first-person shooter game, provides some new and refreshing gameplay featur...
posted by fm_hunter , September 20, 2001
- PROS
- Simply stunning graphics, very good gameplay, a solid game all around!
- CONS
- Intense system resources required to really enjoy everything Max has to offer.
- The Bottom Line
- You've heard the hype, now see it for yourself. Play it on a STACKED system and turn up every detail option. AMAZING!
- Review
- Introduction I play a decent amount of computer games. Not near as much since Ive gott...
posted by DCAST35 , September 17, 2001
- PROS
- Deep and engaging storyline, posters on the walls :)
- CONS
- Overall length ain't to great, some graphical problems..
- The Bottom Line
- Great game worth the money and the time...and it comes with a mousepad!
- Review
- Max Payne Developer:Remedy Entertainment Rated: M for mature for drug use, language, blood...
posted by GnAsH , September 15, 2001
- PROS
- Bullet Time a fantastic effect direct from "The Matrix" to your computer. .
- CONS
- Very short, about 15 solid hours of gameplay. No multi-player feature.
- The Bottom Line
- This game it cost 50 bucks and was worth every penny but I recommend you shop around; I am sure you can find it at a better price.
- Review
- Ever since I heard about Max Payne, the new action adventure game by Remedy, I was chomping at the b...
posted by psychoboy_jack , September 11, 2001
- PROS
- Bullet-time slo-mo ROCKS, Beautiful Graphics, Incredible storyline
- CONS
- Gameplay gets boring, ai is dull, high-end system needed for full effect
- The Bottom Line
- innovative features, beautiful and great storyline are the redeeming qualities of a regular 3rd person action game
- Review
- I saw this game at Best Buy, the box loaded with stickers ranting and raving about it being the best...
posted by churst , September 07, 2001
- PROS
- Stunning graphics, great action, cool AI, I enjoyed it's cheesiness
- CONS
- It IS cheesy, sound bugs, extremely short with very little replayability (not a good mix)
- The Bottom Line
- If it just weren't so freaking short (this was in development for HOW long?!), it'd set a new standard for action gaming.
- Review
- I'll admit, I wanted this game to flop. There was so much hype and buildup by certain members of a...
posted by Mav3rick , September 05, 2001
- PROS
- Excellent graphics, amazing sound, bullet time; this game feels like being in an action movie!
- CONS
- Short length, Maxs grin and the lobby scene should have been more challenging and Matrix-like.
- The Bottom Line
- Introducing bullet time; the most important and fun tool in the history of shooters, ground breaking graphics, excellent sound and story-line Max Paynes only flaw is its short length.
- Review
- Psychologically speaking, one of the best ways to build up your self-esteem and improve your mood wh...
posted by albrtlee , August 31, 2001
- PROS
- Non-stop action. Well executed Bullet Time gameplay. Superb voice acting.
- CONS
- Pretty short and no multiplayer.
- The Bottom Line
- 3+ years of waiting...and it was totally worth it.
- Review
- Ok, I admit it. I though Max Payne would be a bust. In fact, I was so certain of it that I prophes...
posted by DavidBurden , August 28, 2001
- PROS
- Plot is pure genius; Brilliant graphics; There will be extra levels available soon!
- CONS
- Too short; Needs a pretty good PC
- The Bottom Line
- The plot could easily be a film on it's own, and the graphics are so good that you'll be gasping with amazement
- Review
- Well, I got this game on its first day of general release, and after so much waiting, I was delighte...
posted by rsoutham , August 27, 2001
- PROS
- EVERYTHING!
- CONS
- NOTHING!....Except the length of the game and no multiplayer. :(
- The Bottom Line
- Overall, this is a GREAT single player game, but its up to you weather you want to spend your money on a short, but great, game.
- Review
- Well... lets start with the story. You are Max Payne, a man with nothing to lose. This is because wi...
posted by stoafer , August 23, 2001
- PROS
- Great graphics, decent story, wonderful Matrix style atmosphere.
- CONS
- Short, bad voice acting, dream sequences.
- The Bottom Line
- Great graphics, sounds, and engine. You should enjoy it without a doubt.
- Review
- Max Payne is in fact your ordinary shoot-em up game. Sorry to say it but it's true. Sure there are a...
posted by jebv , August 20, 2001
- PROS
- Well thought out story-line, Good graphics, Bullet time
- CONS
- Too short, Story-line can be hard to follow, Low replay value
- The Bottom Line
- Max Payne is fun to play just the first time around. At a price tag of $50, you have to consider whether it's worth it to you.
- Review
- Graphics - The graphics are very good and detailed. On my Athlon 1Ghz, GeForce 2, and 320MB RAM, I...
posted by ViperLover , August 17, 2001
- PROS
- Excellent gameplay, gorgeous graphics and great sound
- CONS
- Fairly repetitive, some clipping issues
- The Bottom Line
- Max Payne takes your standard FPS game, adds a giant helping of storyline, and a sprinkling of new features to create an overall great gaming experience.
- Review
- I've been playing Max Payne for several weeks now (usually off and on in several hour bursts) and I'...
posted by hoborocks , August 16, 2001
- PROS
- A superb storyline and awesome graphics pull this game into a work of art.
- CONS
- The blood flying, while unrealistic, can be disturbing the amount is unreal!
- The Bottom Line
- This game rules. If you like action and gripping storylines, Max Payne is the game for you. It will keep you hooked even after you've beaten it once.
- Review
- Duke Nukem, Duke Nukem, Duke Nukem, Duke Nukem, Duke Nukem, Duke Nukem, Duke Nukem, Duke Nukem, Duke...
posted by lorinsilver , August 16, 2001
- PROS
- Amazing visuals and sound, plays like a dream, stunning effects straight from The Matrix
- CONS
- A little short, needs a VERY powerful computer
- The Bottom Line
- Aside from a couple of minor cons, this is a magnificent and visually stunning game that if your 'puter can handle it belongs in everybody's collection.
- Review
- For three or four years, Max Payne was one of the most mysterious titles in development. All...
posted by search66 , August 13, 2001
- PROS
- Great story. Perfect graphics. Top notch gameplay.
- CONS
- Short game. Slight replay value.
- The Bottom Line
- If you are looking for a shootem-up thriller like the Quake series, you might look elsewhere.
- Review
- I have been a gamer since the early Atari 2600 years. I have had every console known to man. There a...
posted by demonica , August 13, 2001
- PROS
- Engrossing single-player action, bullet time, "Graphic Novel" storytelling
- CONS
- Terrible acting, Max Payne's smug grin
- The Bottom Line
- An excellent return to single-player action, which we haven't seen for too long. Excellent graphics, brilliant effects, and compelling gameplay. Well worth a look.
- Review
- I had really missed good single player action games. I enjoyed SiN and part of Half Life, but hadn't...
posted by popkorn1 , August 12, 2001
- PROS
- Everything: Bullet time, graphics, gameplay, plot, and so on, and so on...
- CONS
- Wish it was longer
- The Bottom Line
- B U Y I T
- Review
- Personally, I wasn't falling for all the hype of this game when I first started reading about it onl...
posted by scooleen , August 12, 2001
- PROS
- Bullet-time, decent story, good graphics.
- CONS
- Bad ending, no multiplayer, short.
- The Bottom Line
- You get to play the lobby scene from the matrix, whenever you want (sort of) 'nuff said.
- Review
- Max Payne, we waited and waited, it is here now, and it is over? Yep, won this puppy in a...
posted by prae , August 12, 2001
- PROS
- bullet time, graphics, great voice/speech
- CONS
- camera angles, dream sequences
- The Bottom Line
- It only has bullet-time going for it. Scrap that feature and the game is like any other.
- Review
- No matter what you hear about Max Payne, in forums or in reviews, DO NOT believe the hype. Its all h...
posted by dont155 , August 10, 2001
- PROS
- Innovative Graphics effects, superior sound effects, and stable gameplay.
- CONS
- Default control setup ineffective, Parental lock is not effective, Max violence portrayal.
- The Bottom Line
- Unless you're a parent looking for a non-violent kids game, go ahead and buy this one.
- Review
- First - a word about my system. Operating System: Windows ME Processor: Pentium III...
posted by dayvbrown , August 07, 2001
- PROS
- Incredible graphics, nicely challenging, great sound as well.
- CONS
- Not as groundbreaking as I had hoped.
- The Bottom Line
- This game is FUN FUN FUN, that's all there is to it. Great graphics, sound, story and Gameplay. It's still just s hooter though.
- Review
- For four long years this has been in development and there was a complete media blackout on the game...
posted by dest , August 07, 2001
- PROS
- Excellent graphics, Bullet-time, Humor
- CONS
- Very short, over-hyped.
- The Bottom Line
- A game which excels in every field. Action fans should purchase this. I do not recommend it for anyone who wants a long game.
- Review
- It was a hot day in July, and the smell of freshly cut grass filled the air. The sun was shining do...
posted by snek_one , August 06, 2001
- PROS
- Amazing graphics, good sound, real camera effects, atmosphere, HARD!
- CONS
- no multiplayer (yet?), no 1st person option?
- The Bottom Line
- The coolest character in the coolest game ever! Amazing: graphics, sound, story, guns. If you have the money, buy this immediately!
- Review
- Max Payne, renegade cop running from the police, shooting every bad guy he can find to avenge his wi...
posted by smarkey , August 03, 2001
- PROS
- Great graphics,gameplay and story
- CONS
- Need a powerful PC, maybe too short
- The Bottom Line
- If you looking for an graphically exquisite game which is highly playable and enjoyable then Max Payne is a must buy.
- Review
- "One day a hard rains going to come and wash the scum off the street and that rain seems to be one...
posted by spookybub , August 03, 2001
- PROS
- Revolutionary gameplay. Highly immersive. A new gaming experience
- CONS
- No multiplayer. Enemy AI sketchy. Higher end system recommended
- The Bottom Line
- This game is everything you've heard. Buy it - BUY it - BUY IT!!!!!!
- Review
- It finally came out. I have been waiting a long time for the release of this game, so you can imagi...
posted by Alkaiser , August 01, 2001
- PROS
- Bullet time is pretty nifty.
- CONS
- Really odd "hits", clipping is almost nonexistant.
- The Bottom Line
- If you can get past Max trying to be Bruce Willis, you'll really dig this game.
- Review
- Max Payne. I'd almost forgotten how long ago this game had been talked about before it finally got...
posted by magicmcq , August 01, 2001
- PROS
- Outstandingly realistic graphics and sound, exceptional game play, and a gripping storyline.
- CONS
- Very heavy in hardware requirements, and a little on the short side.
- The Bottom Line
- Max Payne is a game with everything -- great story, beautiful graphics and sound, and gripping game play -- a rare find that actually lives up to the hype.
- Review
- In great anticipation caused by the large amount of hype revolving around Max Payne, I pre-order...
posted by t13monkeys , August 01, 2001
- PROS
- Awesome new graphics engine, photo-textured, bullet damage, matrix effect.
- CONS
- crappy ending, annoying dream sequences, tedious enemies, and stupid difficulty setting.
- The Bottom Line
- Although flawed, Max Payne offers some new gameplay to an overplayed 3d-shooter genre, and some amazing new graphics/slow motion/and level design.
- Review
- Max Payne is so-far the most innovative 3d-shooter yet. Developed by Remedy and released by God Gam...
posted by con_mcb , July 31, 2001
- PROS
- Bullet time, Clear plot element, graphics, style, dual uzis!
- CONS
- needs a mother of a system to look good!
- The Bottom Line
- Max Payne rocks. The graphics, the sound, the plot and bullet time one this the game of the year and possibly the most important action game ever. BUY NOW!
- Review
- Max Payne has been in the pipeline for some years. Its hugely anticipated arrival has been hyped alm...
posted by owned , July 31, 2001
- PROS
- The gameplay, graphics and story
- CONS
- A bit on the short side, needs a good system to be appreciated
- The Bottom Line
- Buy it - it is refreshingly different, sometimes disturbing and sometimes amusing. It will keep you riveted and hopefully entertained for hours.
- Review
- Max Payne is definitely a contender for best game of the year, already. IMHO, it's the best action g...
posted by sracer4095 , July 30, 2001
- PROS
- "Bullet time" is a kick; slick eye candy; graphic novel style is original
- CONS
- No multiplayer; steep system requirements
- The Bottom Line
- One of the two best games of 2001 (along with Black and White ) and worth every cent.
- Review
- Imagine if John Woo and the guys who did the special effects for The Matrix got together and...
posted by zlatan2k , July 30, 2001
- PROS
- Excellent Graphics...Great Sound...Good Gameplay...Need i say more??
- CONS
- Game is a little short... No multiplayer support... High system requirements.
- The Bottom Line
- This is one of the best games I've played in quiet a while... the only drawback is that it will keep you glued to your computer for quite a while.
- Review
- Well its finally here - Max Payne. The first thing I did for this review was read the lowest rated r...
posted by scooterbos , July 30, 2001
- PROS
- Astonishing graphics, cinematic gunplay, and character animation - plus Bullet Time
- CONS
- A little short, enemy AI sometimes inconsistent
- The Bottom Line
- If you want adrenaline-soaked, mature action gameplay, with beautiful cinematic visuals, explosions, gunfire and thrills every minute, Max Payne is for you.
- Review
- Max Payne is one of the most enjoyable shooters ever. It manages to combine a revolutionary...
posted by LocalOdity , July 29, 2001
- PROS
- Game lives up to promise of "playing in a John Woo movie" VERY NICELY
- CONS
- Single-tracked gameplay that lacks variety (at least, so far)
- The Bottom Line
- A well executed, action packed game that delivers satisfying gameplay without being too overly cerebral. I recommend it to anyone intrigued by the premise who's considering purchasing the game.
- Review
- Like movies, Video games have, as of late, fallen prey to excessive amounts of hype. And, like many...
posted by dominum , July 29, 2001
- PROS
- Amazing graphics, riveting storyline, fantastic control and gameplay. Nothing not to like here
- CONS
- Very demanding in the hardware dept. but if you can run it...
- The Bottom Line
- Benchmark quality game that sets new standards in gameplay, graphics, and storyline. This is The Game of the Year for 2001 without a show of a doubt.
- Review
- Once in a while a game comes along that sets new standards such as graphics, gameplay or content. M...
posted by beniah , July 27, 2001
- PROS
- innovation,detail,involving storyline,lifelike gameplay and level mod
- CONS
- one track gameplay, opening price
- The Bottom Line
- Hands down a creative, involving, and innovative title.
- Review
- Deus Ex is my favorite game of all history, so please don't get perturbed for my comparing this...
posted by gamesgalore , July 27, 2001
- PROS
- Very innovative gameplay. Actually makes you feel like your part of an action movie.
- CONS
- Fast computer required. Enemy AI lacking - no multiplayer support.
- The Bottom Line
- Although it is lacking in multiplayer support, as a single player game, its tops. If this genre is your type of game, then BUY MAX PAYNE!!
- Review
- The clerks at my local computer store have had enough of me. I think they recognized my ring, since...
posted by amiquilena , July 26, 2001
- PROS
- Extensive game play, incredible rich graphics, revolutionary blend of genres.
- CONS
- No Multiplayer Mode, High Requirements for decent game-play.
- The Bottom Line
- A game that will captivate die-hard fans of action shooters, and perhaps will disappoint the online players breed.
- Review
- I will start my review -I never do- with a short info about the company itself, since they for me ha...
posted by uber_futant , July 26, 2001
- PROS
- authentic film-noire style of story-telling, graphics, bullet time feature
- CONS
- quite demanding in the hardware department...
- The Bottom Line
- If you've ever wanted to be in The Matrix or a John Woo-flick, this is the best chance you've got.
- Review
- The only history is know behind the idea of the game is its is based on a comic book series...titled...
posted by cambo187 , July 26, 2001
- PROS
- Great graphics, great story, great gameplay, great everything
- CONS
- No multiplayer, need a good computer, big install
- The Bottom Line
- If you have the hardware, this game is a must. The difficulty gets better as you do, so it won't get old fast. I highly recommend this game to everyone.
- Review
- After hearing that Max Payne had hit the shelves I rushed over and bought it immediately. When I br...
posted by Thedude , July 24, 2001
- PROS
- very innovative new style added to the first person shooter.
- CONS
- No Multiplayer, requires some serious computer power.
- The Bottom Line
- Excellent single player game, very innovative features, fun for all!
- Review
- If you follow the computer game industry at all, you know that this is one of the most eagerly antic...
