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[IbizaPocholo]

This is a deep dive into Max Payne, the groundbreaking 2001 third-person shooter from Remedy. In this in-depth retrospective, we're going to shine a light on the gritty, noir-inspired world of Max Payne, exploring its dark story, bullet time mechanics, and unforgettable atmosphere. As well as taking a close look at every major console port of Max Payne, from the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Game Boy Advance, to mobile versions and beyond. How did each version compare to the original PC release? What was lost—or gained—in translation? Whether you're a longtime fan of Max Payne or discovering it for the first time, this retrospective covers everything from development history to gameplay analysis, console-specific differences, and the legacy of one of gaming's most iconic antiheroes.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro
00:03:33 Development
00:05:58 Gameplay
00:28:05 Story
01:01:49 Presentation
01:11:43 Xbox Port
01:18:50 Xbox 360 Backwards Compatible Port
01:21:46 Series X Backwards Compatible Port
01:24:46 PS2 Port
01:31:43 PS5 / PSN Port
01:35:15 Gameboy Advance Version
01:36:36 Max Payne Mobile Port
01:37:23 Conclusion
01:38:53 End / Supporter Q&A

 

[adamsapple]

Max Payne 3 was pretty damn good, all the at-release controversies about its style change withstanding.

MP3 shooting still some of the best today.

 

[Glassowski]

Awesome, thanks for sharing!

Max Payne 1 and 2 are among my favorite games. I used to replay them every winter - maybe I should do it again this year.

 

[mayham2199]

Max Payne 3 was pretty damn good, all the at-release controversies about its style change withstanding.

MP3 shooting still some of the best today.

Loved everything about it other than not being able to understand what the enemy was saying during shootouts. That was one of my favorite things about Payne, listening to enemy dialogue.

 

[amigastar]

Ah, Max Payne 1,2 and 3 the goat game.
I really look forward to the Max Payne remakes from Remedy.