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Max Payne

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3 star:		(14)
2 star:		(7)
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When Sam Lake released in 2001 his first video game, Max Payne's success was incredible. With its numerous trophies that recognized its incredible drama and writing, the dark story of a NYPD detective whose american dream is destroyed by a horrible tragedy became a classic of the video game. Filled with references from asian action movies, the Matrix and even David Lynch works (ex:Lost Highway), this action game has been adapted for the X-Box console, and also for the X Box 360 as a downloadable game on X Box Live. So far, I think the transfer to the XBox works very well. For example, the controls and the camera are easy to use and the game offers enough replay thanks to its various levels of difficulties one can select at the start of the game. Though some would complain that the level design is a little bit dated today, I disagree with them for I think that Same Lake managed to put what sometimes game designers don't put in certain great-looking video games. And by that I mean that Sam Lake put in his game an atmosphere, a tension in the story, the dialogues, its comic book cinematics and an upsetting presence in Max Payne's nightmares, essential scenes to the narration of the game.

Unlike Alan Wake, which is rated for teens, this game is definitely not for younger players for it is rated for mature audiences only. With all its drug references, dark occult cults and psychotic characters, I think this game may not be a relaxing treat for those that want to play relaxing game. I'm saying this because I read many reviews for Alan Wake where gamers were a bit upset by the atmosphere of Alan Wake. But playing a Sam Lake video game is never a comfortable ride. It is a strange and terrifying world, but it is one where you find great scripts, voice-acting, soundtrack, visuals, and most of all, excellent plots, unlike what the reviewer Bob Andrews is saying.

A great way to start for those that want to see more of Sam Lake's universe and excellent prose.

THIS WAS ONE OF THE FIRST GAMES WHICH WAS RELEASED FORTHE XBOX BUT ANYWAYZ MAX PAYNE IS ABOUT A COP WHO WAS FRAMED FOR HIS WIFE'S AND BABY DAUGHTER'S MURDER HE THEN GETS FIRED FROM THE POLICE AND IS NOW SEEKING REVENGE.THIS GAME HAS GREAT GRPHICS AND ACTION BUT THE ENVIROMENT IS NOT ALL THAT INTERACTIVE BUT IS A HELL OF ALOT FUN.
I RECCOMEND

If you've never played a game with slow mo dives, get this then Enter the Matrix. There's a good story line was well. The problem with this is the faces don't look rite.

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Dead to Rights(like Max Payne)

I rented this game because I had heard that it was short, and yes it is now that I have had it for one day I am already halfway through the game. But there are four difficulty levels and you will want to play it time and time again because of the extreme fun and wonderful story. Yeah, the SCRIPT is a little bit crappy, NOT THE VOICE ACTING!!! Why can't people just tell the difference between voice acting and script! The voice acting is great, wonderful quality. This game really is worth buying, because it is so cheap but you could beat it just by renting. There is a very atmospheric feel to this game.

NOTE TO PARENTS: This game is not very bad at all, I say that a 13 year old should be allowed to play it. Some of the cutscenes you may want to skip, but that's all. The only SC in this game is referenced, nothing is shown. If you let your children go to public schools, then they should be allowed to play this game.

Max Payne is definitly one of the best action games out there
Pros:
Sweet graphics
A huge aresonal of weapons
Bullet time puts enemies at your mercy
Short but sweet
Nice graphic Novel Cutseenes
Quick save is tite(Don't need to start all the way over like in the PS2 version)
Just a pure action-Shoot em up game
Cons:
Horrible voice acting
Plot starts good, but later on, it makes no sence
Not much replay value

Max Payne definitly brought Hong Kong shootout action films to life on consoles with propper justice. Altho the dialoge is just plain out horrible, the gameplay is what matters, and the gameplay is all action. If you ever wanted a pure action game, get this; if you ever wanted to be Chow-Yun Fat, this is as close as you get; if you want a lengthy game, rent this first, cause it's not that long.

Peace

First of all, people need to realize that many Xbox games are produced for adults, hence the warnings. Complaining about the blood in this game is understandable but keep in mind that this is an adult game. If I had a son I would not allow him to play.

With that in mind, the game is very film noir and has a pretty decent story. I do hate the voice overs however, some serious over-acting. I like the sound and the lights in the game, they complement the mood nicely.

However, I am in the minority in regards to the bullet time. For me, it doesn't go well with this game and I did not use it very often. Perhaps it got so much pub. because it's a novelty. I guess that is a matter of personal taste. I am glad the game is hard as I love a good challenge but I know some people may be turned off by it. The one thing that irked me though is that the levels seemed rather repetitive.

All in all I liked the game and I can understand why it is very popular. Simple button mashing will get you wasted in a NY minute. It's nice to see some stratgey in shooter games from time to time. :)

Max Payne is one of the best 3rd person shooters ever and the gameplay takes you so far into the world it's great... To parents if your son is 13 he should be allowed to play it

Max Payne would be great, if you have never played Splinter Cell.

This game requires no strategy - other than jsut blasting the living guts out of everything in sight. If you like that stuff - this game is great.

But - if you like to think - even just a little bit - Splinter Cell is FAR SUPERIOR.

Max Payne's movements are very limited - he cannot hang, jump, bounce off of walls, or sneak around the way Sam (Splinter Cell) can.

The slow mo effects are very impressive - but if you jsut blast everything in sight, you can get to the next level without using it.

WARNING: contains foul language and extreme violence! This game is not for kids! For adults only.

Max Payne, is a third-person shooter where you fight through an army of thugs, mafia goons and more. Max Payne is police officer whose wife and baby child were murdered for unknown reasons. He later discovers that a street drug named "V" is connected to his family's murder. Bit by bit he discovers clues that get closer to the answer. This game is just oozing with quality in every category. Max Payne, is the first game to use a unique feature called "bullet-time"; when in bullet-time, everything moves in slow motion; allowing you to dodge bullets and shoot/aim really fast. Get ready for intense shoot-outs and one helluva story.

Pros:
+excellent graphics
+excellent controls
+bullet-time
+excellent sound effects
+excellent music
+excellent story
+excellent voice-acting
+lots weapons

Cons:
-dream sequences suck
-linear gameplay

I am a first time gamer in my 30s...yes 30s...Last video games I played were PAC MAN 80s style games..so you probably understand my thrill with this.

I recently bought a XBOX and Max Payne is the first game I tried. ONE WORD...ADDICTING!!!! I finally made it to the end after at least 30 hours of gameplay. The dream sequences were haunting and the 2nd one took me 2 hours to solve...The end was kind of difficult too..... I couldn't put it down and am excited to play MAX PAYNE 2...