There's a lot of little cutscenes like that, and I think that the only reason they exist is because of the loading. This game does an obscene amount of loading in every mode.
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There's a lot of little cutscenes like that, and I think that the only reason they exist is because of the loading. This game does an obscene amount of loading in every mode.
The perfect Dark
Banned
What's the point of having less "weight" in MP?
I carry 2 weapons and one helmet and it's "heavy"
I carry 2 weapons and one helmet and it's "heavy"
There's basically three classes of characters in multiplayer:
Light-unlimited stamina and faster health regen
Medium-normal stamina and normal health regen
Heavy-low stamina and slow health regen
The balancing comes with what you can actually equip, so while a Heavy character sounds bad on paper, the fact that they can have damage-reducing armor or bigger guns can make up for it, and a Light character would have limited weapons (maybe not even a grenade) and basically no armor.
I can access the PSN store fine. Still having the same issues though. I've unlocked 4 golden guns so far in SP -- have yet to be able to join a online match -- pretty sweet.
Evolved1
make sure the pudding isn't too soggy but that just ruins everything
Last part of the game is giving me some trouble... but I have no doubt I'll get it in the next few tries. Amazing sequence though.
MP3 and Journey get my award for best use of music this gen.
Max Payne 3 is my favorite game of the generation. Just hit on pretty much every note. I will play this over and over. And even MP.
Not really. Couple little spots where you can go low profile for a little bit... get a neat kill or two. There's kind of a cool moment in the game though where Max intends to be stealthy... but um... he's fucking Max Payne.
MP3 and Journey get my award for best use of music this gen.
Max Payne 3 is my favorite game of the generation. Just hit on pretty much every note. I will play this over and over. And even MP.
Not really. Couple little spots where you can go low profile for a little bit... get a neat kill or two. There's kind of a cool moment in the game though where Max intends to be stealthy... but um... he's fucking Max Payne.
Yeah, something is off there.
Also, sometimes Max's movement is messed up, he just will not move in the direction that I push the left stick. I also hate how in Rockstar games when you want to run somewhere the character sometimes starts trying to run in the opposite direction and then turns on a dime. They seem to handle character movement very poorly.
Agent Ironside
Member
This game has just done it for me, they're some corks/kinks here and there (checkpoints, some weird collision detection issues) but overall, its been seriously my favorite action game this generation, and really of all time I think. It is lacking the dream like Max Payne vibe from the first one, its not that its bad, its just different, I could see long time fans being a little upset over that, but the action and gameplay are absolutely stellar. I don't even really mind having to play a section over again, battles can play out completely different, so its replayability is great in that aspect.
Anyways, well played Rockstar. I'm sure Rockstar can easily look past the lower than avg reviews, they know they made a fantastic game.
Anyways, well played Rockstar. I'm sure Rockstar can easily look past the lower than avg reviews, they know they made a fantastic game.
perineumlick
Member
One thing I will complain about is the amount of cutscenes. There are more here than Uncharted, and more times when control is taken out of your hands, I think. Of course only Uncharted gets called out for this, so it's all good.
I've literally fell asleep during some of them, and like someone else said earlier, a few of them seem pointless. The narrative is a bit overwrought at times. Then the shooting starts, and I forget all about these things u til the dust clears, lol.
I've literally fell asleep during some of them, and like someone else said earlier, a few of them seem pointless. The narrative is a bit overwrought at times. Then the shooting starts, and I forget all about these things u til the dust clears, lol.
I've had this exact same problem, reinstalling did not resolve it for me. I have no issues with online in other games. This one will freeze before games generally, sometimes even in game!
Do you like Michael Mann movies? Blowing shit up? Guns? Good music?
Then yes.
And yea, I'd say its similar to UC, but w/o the platforming sections and with better gunplay.
God, once you get used the controls and your own ability the game really comes into it's own. My aim is a lot better and I know what I can get away with and what I can't to complete sections unscathed. When things just click, it becomes a beautifully orchestrated bullet ballet.
This game is brilliant.
This game is brilliant.
Loved Heat. Does this have any close quarter combat?
It has a melee button!
Agent Ironside
Member
Oh gaah, lots.
Now that you mention Heat, I wish the gun sounds were louder in this game, they seem kinda weak, maybe its my sound setup, but that is one minor complaint I do have.
I was the same way at first too. Make sure to check out the loadout/avatar section; I spent 20-30 minutes just reading the different things you can equip/attach, should give you a good start with that.
The MP is pretty deep. I was honestly surprised at all the different unlocks you can get. Some pretty awesome combos.
Played a bit this afternoon with someone who had 2x 1911s w/ lasers...dude was DESTROYING people. Might have to give pistols only a go in a bit.
The perfect Dark
Banned
what the hell is up with the checkpoints in chapter V ? I'm playing on normal and I have to repeat the same scene for 9 times now.
stupid.
stupid.
JumpingTheGun
Banned
Yeah they do kind of suck and you need to get better at the same time. just like the older games its all about enemy placement memorization and going from there. It's only harder (and def depending on your difficulty level) because the AI is so damn good at mixing shit up.
edit: BEST ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK THIS GEN
Evolved1
make sure the pudding isn't too soggy but that just ruins everything
Don't die.
mickcenary
Member
MAX PAYNE DAY today in Australia!
Pity it's 7am and I'm at work
It's gonna be a loooong day.
Saywhaaaaa? I thought it was out tomorrow?
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
Dr. Zombutler
Member
SUCH a cool easter egg in Chapter X:
In the bus depot, after you climb the railing and tell the girl to go on ahead, if you go inside the room on the right and watch TV, there's an episode of Captain Baseball Bat Boy on. Afterwards, a news report plays. The ticker on the bottom of the news contains headlines, each one of which contains a chapter title from Max Payne 1 or 2. After THAT, there's an advertisement for a 'Hotel Mona', which has a snippet of dialogue from Mona's original voice actor. Max says something pretty great after turning the TV off as well.
perineumlick
Member
Just need to suck less man
He's right. The checkpoints are fucked up. I'm good at TPS and at times it's frustrating as hell. I'm playing Hard though.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
I've missed so many easter eggs on my first playthrough. Once I'm done the story, I'm restarting and taking my time to find all these things.
B1gg_Randall
Member
I just found out that the weapons have attachments..
I feel so dumb.
I feel so dumb.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
Yup. It does for me at least so far. Let's see how the ending holds up before I pass total judgment. But the gameplay and story thus far are fantastic.
The perfect Dark
Banned
hehe
WOAH chapter 5 is the best chapter of a game in YEARS. Holy shit that was awesome
WOAH chapter 5 is the best chapter of a game in YEARS. Holy shit that was awesome
Yea I thought the
TV shows were an awesome nostalgia trip too. I watched some in that crazy(or maybe badass) guys' apartment(the dude who blew himself up).
JumpingTheGun
Banned
That's 'cause PC GAF hasn't gotten the game yeti saw this and thought neogaf was in the top 4 crews or something
still gaf is doing great, 2 more days
http://i.imgur.com/58ycG.png
JumpingTheGun
Banned
Just got to Chapter 8 and HOLY FUCKING SHIT.
I've literally said that out loud for the past several chapters in a row. The pacing is insanely good. That chapter's location gave me chills.
Attackthebase
Member
By any chance, is there a mod for Max Payne 1+2 that supports wide-screen and actually pretty it up a little bit?
I wanna give those games a go before I play Max Payne 3.
I wanna give those games a go before I play Max Payne 3.
SafeinSound
Member
i saw this and thought neogaf was in the top 4 crews or something
still gaf is doing great, 2 more days
There is no way the top team is legit. Obviously.
Raptomex
Member
I have a 560ti. i7. 8gb ram. So I should be able to run this max settings at 60 fps?
Ravensmash
Member
My 360 copy is arriving tomorrow (day early in UK woo!), so after my exam which I'm very ill-prepared for, I'm gonna go and give this a twirl