Max Payne 3 Revisited Mini Review

Developer: Rockstar Games Genre: TPS/Adventure Released: 15/05/2012

Created by Remedy Games, Rockstar Studios took the reins of Max Payne for his third outing, swapping the dark and grimy streets of New York for the vibrant and crime-ridden slums of São Paulo, Brazil.

Set several years after the ending of Max Payne 2, Max is now working as private security for the wealthy Branco family. As you'd expect, things go south pretty fast following a kidnapping, and Max finds himself at the heart of a much deeper conspiracy.

Considering the game released in 2012, Max Payne 3 remains an amazing game to play through. It has an incredible Neo-noir story that is up there with the best narratives on the PlayStation 3, the stylised gameplay is both addictive and rewarding, yet presents a good amount of challenge requiring you to manage ammo, cover and bullet time to your best ability if you're to stand any chance against the armies of enemies looking to take you down.

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I'll likely write a more in-depth article, as I loved playing through it in my youth and still love it just as much now, all these years later. Max is a brilliant character, and the central story is an intriguing can of worms that continues to keep you gripped. The gameplay is fantastic, and the incredibly satisfying bullet time never ceases to be a showstopper. Max Payne 3 is a phenomenal game, one that remains worth revisiting 13 years on.

10/10

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