Max Payne 3

The gameplay is some of the best of its generation, but the gritty and pulpy story were what kept me playing this one over and over again. It plays out like an old crime novel you'd find in a moldy used bookstore and, man, am I here for it... Even the multiplayer in this game was a good time. Took a lot of skill and didn't hold your hand, which could also be argued for the campaign missions. Great game.

One of, if not the greatest games - let alone action games - of all-time.

Max Payne 3 not only stands the test of time - it improves with age - I've just replayed through on PC at 4K 120hz AA x4 using an LG C2 42 inch. Whilst I remember it's Clear that Max 3 inspired John Wick & Co. Everything about the game is utterly magnificent. The soundtrack, sound design, ambient SFX, art, gun-play, story, direction, character arc, mechanics...it's a marvel of game-craft and, it is a better game than previous two, of which I also adore. It's rare a film or games action starts well and becomes superior the further towards the end you get. Those who have already completed know what I mean. The fizz you feel from walking into a nightclub to an airport - unparalleled in any game (think more fizz than the John Wick night club scene)!

The noir, the gun-foo, the score, the OST, the story, the gritty truck-stop toilet that is Max's misfortune is undeniably back to and beyond, peak form with a several changes of appearance, location, alcohol branding and facial hair.

Make no mistake, this isn't just a legendary Payne entry - it's an iconic game - an instant classic that undoubtedly inspired more than gaming.

After replaying it for the 6th time since 2012 - it's now August 2023 - I remain entirely sold. I've a very powerful editing suit that has a RTX 4090. I maxed (pun intended) every setting, including AA on my rig. Wow! Just WOW! Every time I play the game is a revelation.

I'm baffled by the lack of overall love from the community and why some feel it's not good due to a few aesthetic changes whilst ignoring that RockStar dialed everything way, way beyond the initial game and it's sequel.

I love the noir New York City stage. It's legendary. That said, MP3 is as good, if not better than the rest if you remove nostalgia and factor in the many improvements and overall execution.

Gawd, there's so much I could say. I'm absolutely jazzed. Totally pumped. I think I'll go replay it again!

What a gameplay, a shooting mechanics detail is a good things about this game. The story is good enough and the graphics is good too. Very underrated.

#3 on My Top 250 Video Games of All Time list.

• Story : 10/10
• Direction : 10/10
• Cinematography : 10/10
• Graphics : 10/10
• Gameplay : 10/10
• Soundtrack : 10/10
• Acting : 10/10
• Characters : 10/10
• Design : 10/10

Max Payne 3 is another excellent sequel to the first two previous games, that impacted games hugely, but this third sequel has raised the bar. Rockstar have produced yet another quite simply astonishing game that cannot be faulted at all. The writer of the story show off a great skill at displaying Max's deep and depressed life that he drinks away to an inevitable hangover, and constantly pops pills to try and fill his sad and disheartened hole that won't go away. The story has a genuine catch and a very deep emotional side to Max's life which is very intriguing.

Overall I think the game is one not to be faulted, and I can't express how much I love it. It is a one time great and a absolute must have!