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The groundbreaking original cinematic shooter that introduced bullet time to gaming - Experience the game that redefined the action genre in Max Payne.
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About Max Payne
About this game
Developed by Remedy Entertainment and published by Rockstar Games.
Enjoy a classic title that revolutionised the action-shooter genre with its bullet time implementation in the original entry into the Max Payne franchise! Take control of the titular character as you embark on a journey to clear your name after being framed for murder.
A Revolutionary Title
Initially released in 2001, Max Payne revolutionised the action-shooter genre by implementing a bullet-time mechanic that would become a famous addition to other titles!
The Original Entry
Take control of Max Payne in his origins as you'll jump into the dark streets of New York in the century's worst blizzard and seek vengeance for the murder of your family and retribution after being framed for the murder of your NYPD partner, Alex Balder.
Game Details
- Platform:
- steam
- Release Date:
- July 24, 2001
- Developer:
- Remedy Entertainment
- Publisher:
- Rockstar Games
- Rating:
- Supported Languages:
- English
- Steam Deck Support:
- Unsupported
- Franchise:
- Max Payne
- Link:
- Play Styles:
- Third Person
Singleplayer
- Feature:
- Singleplayer
Product Requirements
Minimum:
- OS: Windows XP, Windows 2000
- Processor: 450-700MHz AMD, Intel Processor
- Memory: 0.096 GB
- Graphics: 16 MB, 32MB
- Hard Drive: 0.83 GB
Recommended:
- OS: Windows XP, Windows 2000
- Processor: AMD 0.700GHz, Intel 0.700GHz
- Memory: 0.128 GB
- Graphics: 32MB
- Hard Drive: 0.83 GB
Critic Reviews
Based on 32 Critics
GameSpot
92 / 100"Max Payne is rife with gunplay that's almost indescribably beautiful to watch--and yet actually playing it is even better."
IGN
93 / 100"Although the game will take the average gamer about a dozen hours to complete, it's a non-stop thrill-ride the whole way through, and you never go for more than a few seconds...
PC Gamer
90 / 100"If you’re looking for a great thrill ride, an interesting story, and bleeding-edge technology, Max Payne delivers all of them."
Reviews provided by MetaCritic
Max Payne Statistics
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Play Time Statistics
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Time Played
< 1 Hour
0.24%
~1 Hour
0%
~2 Hours
0.24%
~4 Hours
2.54%
~8 Hours
23.1%
~12 Hours
36.64%
~20 Hours
30.23%
~40 Hours
3.75%
~60 Hours
1.21%
>= 80 Hours
2.06%
Achievement Hunter?
2.06% of players played this game for >= 80 Hours!
2.06% of players played this game for >= 80 Hours!
Difficulty Statistics
Difficulty Rating
Simple
0.48%
Easy
2.2%
Just Right
65.43%
Tough
30.56%
Unforgiving
1.34%
Relax & enjoy! 65.43% of players consider this game to be Just Right
Completion Statistics
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Play Behaviour
Tried It
4.29%
Played It
6.72%
Halfway
4.36%
Beat It
55.79%
Conquered It
28.83%
Completionist! 28.83% of players have Conquered It
Frequently Asked Questions
Somewhere in the middle. 65% of GameFAQs users said the difficulty is Just Right. 32% of GameFAQs users said Max Payne is Tough or Unforgiving.
According to PEGI, Max Payne is suitable for players aged 18 and above.
No, Max Payne is not currently playable on Steam Deck. Valve’s testing indicates that Max Payne is Unsupported on Steam Deck. Some or all of this game currently doesn't function on Steam Deck.
Minimum:
- OS: Windows XP, Windows 2000
- Processor: 450-700MHz AMD, Intel Processor
- Memory: 0.096 GB
- Graphics: 16 MB, 32MB
- Hard Drive: 0.83 GB
Recommended:
- OS: Windows XP, Windows 2000
- Processor: AMD 0.700GHz, Intel 0.700GHz
- Memory: 0.128 GB
- Graphics: 32MB
- Hard Drive: 0.83 GB
The average playtime for GameFAQs users is 16 hours. 74% of users played Max Payne for over 12 hours.
Yes, Max Payne has broad critical consensus. 94% of critics on Metacritic recommend Max Payne. The Metascore is 89 out of 100.
Max Payne was released on July 24, 2001
Max Payne is published by Rockstar Games
Max Payne was developed by Remedy Entertainment
Fanatical users tagged Max Payne as Action, Third-Person Shooter, and Shooter
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Max Payne as Action
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Max Payne as Third-Person Shooter
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Max Payne as Shooter
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© 1998-2000 Rockstar Games, Inc. Rockstar Games, Inc. Rockstar Games, Rockstar Games R*, Max Payne, Take Two Interactive and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Take-Two Interactive Software. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbols are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Remedy and the Remedy logo are trademarks of Remedy Entertainment, Ltd. All other marks and trademarks are properties of their respective owners. The ratings icon(s) and all other marks and trademarks are properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
You must accept the license available online at rockstargames.com/eula. Non-transferable access to special features such as exclusive, unlockable, downloadable or online content, services, or functions may require single-use serial code, additional fee and/or online account registration (13+). Violation of EULA, Code of Conduct, or other policies may result in restriction or termination of access to game or online account. Access to special features may require internet connection, may not be available to all users, and may, upon 30 days notice, be terminated, modified, or offered under different terms.
The content of this videogame is purely fictional, and is not intended to represent or depict any actual event, person, or entity. The makers and publishers of this videogame do not in any way endorse, condone or...
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