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Max Payne for Windows

  • Trial version

  • In English
  • 3.9

    (2870)

Softonic review

Shoot your way to justice in Max Payne

Max Payne is a third-person shooter that sees you taking on the role of the eponymous rogue cop in a gritty, noir-styled crime drama. Released in 2001, the game pioneered the use of a slow-motion 'bullet-time' mode that would go on to be used in many later games. The violent neo-noir story concerns Max's attempts both to avenge the murders of his wife and child and to get to the bottom of a mysterious drug ring.

Grit, guns and shades of grey

Gameplay in Max Payne is pretty simple -- if you've played other third-person shooters, you'll be familiar with the basics. Using your bullet-time ability is key to winning the gunfights; although your movements are slowed, having the time to think is valuable. Most of the time you'll be using pistols, but as the game progresses there will be more weapons to choose from. There are some platforming and puzzle-solving elements, but they're minor. As the story develops, Max is plunged deeper into psychedelic horror. Max's hard-boiled narration can sometimes feel a little over the top, but this, together with the comic-strip panels that appear in the cutscenes, creates an appropriately noir atmosphere.

Set out on your quest for vengeance

If you like third-person shooters and enjoy the grey, grimy neo-noir aesthetic, Max Payne is a classic game well worth revisiting.

PROS

  • Exciting shooter gameplay with bullet-time mechanic
  • Engaging story and atmosphere

CONS

  • Graphics look somewhat dated compared to modern games
  • Voice-over and writing a little over the top

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Max Payne for PC

  • Trial version

  • In English
  • 3.9

    (2870)

User reviews about Max Payne

  • Muhammad Saad

    by Muhammad Saad

    great experience & simple process of installation game in softonic.

  • Anonymous

    by Anonymous

    wanted.
    max payne is nice game and i am not paly full game and lost the game then i want to thi game right now

  • Kannappar Kanna

    by Kannappar Kanna

    waste of download.
    i think its demo version dont waste ur 130mb of data spending a such waste time

  • Anonymous

    by Anonymous

    Immortal.
    This is the best action game that i have ever seen. Cool graphics . All i want to say is max payne is brtter than it's 2nd version/> More

  • Anonymous

    by Anonymous

    it is an awesome game.
    i think that this is the 2nd game that i like it is an awesome game

  • Kartick

    by Kartick

    guys its a demo version with two levels to play.
    guys its a demo version with two levels to play..graphics are not that good..though the overall More


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