Just finished Max Payne I

blenkarnie · 12-26-2008, 10:37 AM

Just finished Max Payne; had to resort to a download of a save to escape the booby-trapped liftshaft but got there in the end.

All in all this is one of the best games I have played ranking along with Thief, Deus Ex and Half Life; all three of which were parodied at some stage during the game.

If I had a complaint it is silly things like jumping from one blood trail to another in space, the burning resturant and the above mentioned liftshaft sections where the developer just tries to slow you down and make things difficult and waste your time. There's a lot of that in Half-Life as well.

Great story; though it petered out in the last main level, and the feeling of New York in the cold winter snow was bracing and refreshing.

I would have liked more interaction within the game and the ability to stop a cutscenes which are repeated over and over again everytime you are unlucky to get get killed after one.

nine out of ten.

Now I'm off to play Max Payne 2!

Malgon · 12-27-2008, 07:18 PM

Glad you enjoyed it!

Samael_88 · 01-19-2009, 05:31 PM

I recently finished the game too. I've played it before in the PS2 console, but I grabbed a new PC copy just for kicks. I really enjoy the PC default controls, in comparison with the console ones. The action and gameplay, of course, is the thing that draws me to this game more than anything, but it feels a bit repetitive in some parts.The story feels a bit generic, but the narrative and the comic-strip feel to the story makes it less dull.

I've already started a new game in the second difficulty setting and I find myself resorting to the Quick Save option too much :P Guess I'll get the hang of it sooner or later.

I wonder how the Max Payne 2 compares to this one. I haven't had the chance to play it yet.

blenkarnie · 01-30-2009, 03:23 PM

You'll love Max Payne II, what's great is that the game does not tire as many do when they have a sequel.

But you will never have that same grainy feeling again that you felt in the midst of that moody snowstorm in Max I. In the midst of the bloodshed the peaceful snow gave the game an edge.

And the good news is that the same developers are making a much looked forward game on a similar theme called Alan Lake.

Though I'm hoping for Max Payne III.

As you say the game can become repetatitive in the sense that you are moving from room to room taking out bad guys and that gets a bit one-dimensional and needs boosting from the comic strip.

Hope you'll stay with the forum and let us know how your gameplay is going.

Malgon · 02-01-2009, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by blenkarnie

You'll love Max Payne II, what's great is that the game does not tire as many do when they have a sequel.

But you will never have that same grainy feeling again that you felt in the midst of that moody snowstorm in Max I. In the midst of the bloodshed the peaceful snow gave the game an edge.

And the good news is that the same developers are making a much looked forward game on a similar theme called Alan Lake.

Though I'm hoping for Max Payne III.

As you say the game can become repetatitive in the sense that you are moving from room to room taking out bad guys and that gets a bit one-dimensional and needs boosting from the comic strip.

Hope you'll stay with the forum and let us know how your gameplay is going.

Remedy's new game is called Alan Wake.

Dunedain · 02-04-2009, 09:15 AM

Max Payne and Max Payne II are two of the best games ever. I'm glad yet another player is getting a chance to see just how great they are.

I'm still hoping that somehow Remedy will get Alan Wake finished up soon and then will take over work on Max Payne III, as no one will do as good a job as they will.

Or at least I hope Remedy will write the story.

HalloweenIV · 02-04-2009, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by blenkarnie

Just finished Max Payne; If I had a complaint it is silly things like jumping from one blood trail to another in space, where the developer just tries to slow you down and make things difficult and waste your time. There's a lot of that in Half-Life as well.

There's a annoying dream sequence similar to that in Max Payne 2 also.

These dream sequences are the only thing I don't like in the 2 games, but apart from that these 2 games are my favorites, especially Max Payne 1......

gamerfreak · 02-07-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Samael_88

I recently finished the game too. I've played it before in the PS2 console, but I grabbed a new PC copy just for kicks. I really enjoy the PC default controls, in comparison with the console ones. The action and gameplay, of course, is the thing that draws me to this game more than anything, but it feels a bit repetitive in some parts.The story feels a bit generic, but the narrative and the comic-strip feel to the story makes it less dull.

I've already started a new game in the second difficulty setting and I find myself resorting to the Quick Save option too much :P Guess I'll get the hang of it sooner or later.

I wonder how the Max Payne 2 compares to this one. I haven't had the chance to play it yet.

My experience is almot the same as yours except I already have 2 PS2 copies of MPII (once I picked the PS2 instead of PC by accident).

blenkarnie · 02-21-2009, 10:47 AM

Whats wrong with these guys? Max III should be in production already! I hope Remedy did'nt get bored with Max. I heard the sales were poor but in my experience these games are sold very badly.

Thief which is another favourite of mine has the same problem. The developers would rather spend the money on promoting the more popular but less interesting stuff.

I only heard of Max I by accident but it ranks with Thief, Half Life and Deus Ex as my best ever.

Scotty · 02-21-2009, 11:01 AM

The intellectual property rights for the Max Payne franchise were sold to Take-Two after the success of Max Payne. The Fall of Max Payne was developed by Remedy, but was a Take-Two property. As Take-Two wanted it out the door in 2 years, there was no time to do things like the Easter Eggs in Max Payne.

If I remember correctly, Take-Two's CEO said that The Fall of Max Payne sold only as well as an average console game (which may be an euphemism for "sold like crap"). At any rate, it will be up to Take-Two to find a developer/producer/etc for Max Payne 3.

blenkarnie · 03-21-2009, 02:21 PM

Hey you guys why not email take-two and ask for a sequel? I just did.
I'm playing Max I for a second time but on my new gaming machine and 24"
flat panel monitor, he got fatter in widescreen but I sure love being back in the snow.

Mariamus · 03-29-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by blenkarnie

Hey you guys why not email take-two and ask for a sequel? I just did.

Did you just say what I thought you said?

ryche · 03-29-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mariamus

Did you just say what I thought you said?

Perhaps he was referring to making a Max Payne 3...not 2

Mariamus · 03-30-2009, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ryche

Perhaps he was referring to making a Max Payne 3...not 2

I really hope so.

ryche · 03-30-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by blenkarnie

You'll love Max Payne II, what's great is that the game does not tire as many do when they have a sequel.

But you will never have that same grainy feeling again that you felt in the midst of that moody snowstorm in Max I. In the midst of the bloodshed the peaceful snow gave the game an edge.

And the good news is that the same developers are making a much looked forward game on a similar theme called Alan Lake.

Though I'm hoping for Max Payne III.

As you say the game can become repetatitive in the sense that you are moving from room to room taking out bad guys and that gets a bit one-dimensional and needs boosting from the comic strip.

Hope you'll stay with the forum and let us know how your gameplay is going.

I think he was since he said this in Jan. Still though you would've thought he meant 2 just lookin at what he said ha ha

12-26-2008, 10:37 AM	#1
blenkarnie	Just finished Max Payne I Just finished Max Payne; had to resort to a download of a save to escape the booby-trapped liftshaft but got there in the end. All in all this is one of the best games I have played ranking along with Thief, Deus Ex and Half Life; all three of which were parodied at some stage during the game. If I had a complaint it is silly things like jumping from one blood trail to another in space, the burning resturant and the above mentioned liftshaft sections where the developer just tries to slow you down and make things difficult and waste your time. There's a lot of that in Half-Life as well. Great story; though it petered out in the last main level, and the feeling of New York in the cold winter snow was bracing and refreshing. I would have liked more interaction within the game and the ability to stop a cutscenes which are repeated over and over again everytime you are unlucky to get get killed after one. nine out of ten. Now I'm off to play Max Payne 2!

12-27-2008, 07:18 PM	#2
Malgon	Re: Just finished Max Payne I Glad you enjoyed it! __________________ -Most wanted games: Doom 4, Tomb Raider, Beyond Good and Evil 2

01-19-2009, 05:31 PM	#3
Samael_88	Re: Just finished Max Payne I I recently finished the game too. I've played it before in the PS2 console, but I grabbed a new PC copy just for kicks. I really enjoy the PC default controls, in comparison with the console ones. The action and gameplay, of course, is the thing that draws me to this game more than anything, but it feels a bit repetitive in some parts.The story feels a bit generic, but the narrative and the comic-strip feel to the story makes it less dull. I've already started a new game in the second difficulty setting and I find myself resorting to the Quick Save option too much :P Guess I'll get the hang of it sooner or later. I wonder how the Max Payne 2 compares to this one. I haven't had the chance to play it yet.

01-30-2009, 03:23 PM	#4
blenkarnie	Re: Just finished Max Payne I You'll love Max Payne II, what's great is that the game does not tire as many do when they have a sequel. But you will never have that same grainy feeling again that you felt in the midst of that moody snowstorm in Max I. In the midst of the bloodshed the peaceful snow gave the game an edge. And the good news is that the same developers are making a much looked forward game on a similar theme called Alan Lake. Though I'm hoping for Max Payne III. As you say the game can become repetatitive in the sense that you are moving from room to room taking out bad guys and that gets a bit one-dimensional and needs boosting from the comic strip. Hope you'll stay with the forum and let us know how your gameplay is going.

02-04-2009, 09:15 AM	#6
Dunedain	Re: Just finished Max Payne I Max Payne and Max Payne II are two of the best games ever. I'm glad yet another player is getting a chance to see just how great they are. I'm still hoping that somehow Remedy will get Alan Wake finished up soon and then will take over work on Max Payne III, as no one will do as good a job as they will. Or at least I hope Remedy will write the story. __________________ Location: Just outside the door with dual Beretta 9mm's...

02-21-2009, 10:47 AM	#9
blenkarnie	Re: Just finished Max Payne I Whats wrong with these guys? Max III should be in production already! I hope Remedy did'nt get bored with Max. I heard the sales were poor but in my experience these games are sold very badly. Thief which is another favourite of mine has the same problem. The developers would rather spend the money on promoting the more popular but less interesting stuff. I only heard of Max I by accident but it ranks with Thief, Half Life and Deus Ex as my best ever.

02-21-2009, 11:01 AM	#10
Scotty	Re: Just finished Max Payne I The intellectual property rights for the Max Payne franchise were sold to Take-Two after the success of Max Payne. The Fall of Max Payne was developed by Remedy, but was a Take-Two property. As Take-Two wanted it out the door in 2 years, there was no time to do things like the Easter Eggs in Max Payne. If I remember correctly, Take-Two's CEO said that The Fall of Max Payne sold only as well as an average console game (which may be an euphemism for "sold like crap"). At any rate, it will be up to Take-Two to find a developer/producer/etc for Max Payne 3.

03-21-2009, 02:21 PM	#11
blenkarnie	Re: Just finished Max Payne I Hey you guys why not email take-two and ask for a sequel? I just did. I'm playing Max I for a second time but on my new gaming machine and 24" flat panel monitor, he got fatter in widescreen but I sure love being back in the snow.