We played four of the fourteen chapters of the game and are pleased to state that Rockstar succeeds at balancing the tradition of Max Payne with a fresh, modern approach to expanding the series.

Anyone familiar with the series will recall its famous use of “Bullet Time”, a slow motion effect made famous by the Matrix movie trilogy. We fondly recall the amusing TV series, Address Unknown, featured the game world. The series features many memorable and highly specific details. James McCaffrey, the voice actor who portrays Max Payne, lends his deep voice to the story sequences to create a scary, artistic atmosphere that has remained unsurpassed by most any other game. The eponymous protagonist Max Payne is a cynical, pessimistic loner who is tortured by disturbing nightmares. As a cost-cutting measure, Remedy used stylish cartoon storyboard sequences to tell a rich story about hate, betrayal, drugs, and greed. Instead of bright colors, cheery characters, and embarrassing humor, a dark and rainy New York filled with all manner of shady characters dominated the scenery.ĭeviating from standard practice amongst action games, first priority was given to the games’ story lines.

In previous installments, the Max Payne series set itself apart from other games with its dark, film noir style, a stark contrast to mainstream Hollywood kitsch.

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