Max Payne is a gritty third-person shooter known for its dark, film-noir storytelling and groundbreaking “bullet time” gameplay. Players step into the role of Max Payne, a New York detective turned fugitive, seeking revenge after his family is murdered and he’s framed for a crime he didn’t commit. Combining cinematic gunfights, stylized narration, and atmospheric visuals, the game delivers an intense and emotional revenge story.
Max Payne
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Developer: Remedy Entertainment (ported by Rockstar Vienna for PS2)
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Publisher: Rockstar Games
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Release Date: December 6, 2001 (PS2)
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Genre: Action / Shooter / Noir
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Modes: Single-player
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Platform: PlayStation 2 (also available on PC, Xbox, and later re-releases)
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Features:
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Innovative bullet time mechanic for slow-motion gunfights
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Dark, story-driven campaign told through comic-book panels
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Realistic physics powered by the Havok engine
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Atmospheric soundtrack and voice acting that enhance the noir tone
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Inspired by hard-boiled detective fiction and classic action films
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