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Definitely One Of THE Best!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 01, 2002
Author: Amazon User

All I have to say is anyone that doesn't give this game 5 stars is crazy. This is definitely one of the best if not the best XBox games to date. I love this game. I'll never get sick of it!

real

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 02, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game's graphics combined with the storyline make it seem like you're really there. The graphics are very detailed, everything is like real. Really. The sound is, too. Everything! Bullet time makes this game the bomb, and if you've seen "The Matrix" you know what I'm talking about. The sniper gun supports you being able to see the path of the bullet from the gun to the target, too, which is also very cool. Awesome!! I only had this game for a couple days, and I enjoy it very much. One note: make sure you have a strong stomach before buying this game. Remember while you're playing, "its only a game" because if you dont keep that in mind after you turn off your xbox and go to bed, it might get in your head for the night.
:) have fun!!

Too much hype, not enough punch....

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 06, 2002
Author: Amazon User

As a big fan of Halo, I was excited for the next BIG first person shooter. Well, I'm still waiting for it. Never played it for the computer but heard all the hype about bullet-time, graphics and so on. I personally found the bullet time hard to control and not worth the effort. Also, the weapon change control was hard where looking around and moving. I tried a few different controls and nothing seemed to be any better. The levels (looks-wise and interactivness) were amazing, and the sound is good, but if you're expecting a modern day Halo, you won't find it here.

Game that will keep you on the edge of your seat

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 25, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Max Payne is an exciting, stunning game, but also challenging. The graphics are suberb, and the fun doesn't stop. This game was brilliantly planned out, and the levels are fantastic. Max Payne is definetely a must-have.

Best Shooter Ever

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 27, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Max Payne is one of the greatest video games ever. You play as Max Payne, a man framed for murder. He now must infiltrate the mob. This game is hard at first but gets easier later on in the game. The "bullet time" is also a great feature. This gives Payne superhuman abilities that are similar to the Matrix. He can dodge bullets and shoot and the same time. It is really cool to see bullets fly past your head. If you like shooting games get this game. If you like action get this game.

Max Payne

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 30, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Max Payne for the XBox delivers gorgeous graphics along with THE BEST storyline I have ever seen in a video game. Along with the storyline are many great levels of intense action, and puzzle solving. With realistic weapons, a real-life city, and very good audio and video displays, Max Payne is a must have for all XBox gamers!

Good but looks dated.

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 17, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I rented this last night and played it for about 6 hours straight.

I am up to Chapter 3 Level Two.

Therefore, (as the game consists of only 3 chapters), im gathering i'm near the end.

Well, i have played enough to make a comment anyways. So here goes......

This game is alot of fun. For some this may last an hour for others the whole game. I must admit that the ONLY feature that set's this apart is the use of Bullet Time, ( a matrix style feature).
This feature is the main selling point for this game and , luckly, it doesn't take long for you to get use to how to work this feature. Furthermore, the game provides alot of oppurtunties early on to use it, (including a training stage).

Also, i guess i must be more liberal in my beliefs as like horror or violent movies i tend to approach these sort of games with a bit of tongue and cheeks and maturity.
In other words, the fact that the whole premise is based around violence and the murder of a woman and her child didn't offend me as it might some other people. Might i suggest to those ppl that they stick with the more kiddy oriented games. I mean, when i get a game like this i DO expect some adult material.

With that said the actual impact of the violence is pretty cartoonish and really the only thing that gave me a bit of a 'eck' factor was seeing a lump representing a dead baby in the first few scenes of the game but still this pixal generated lump is hardly going to send me into to moral tramua.

I mean it is only a game and its meant to be hard and gritty right ?????

The game play is relatively easy and though there will be times where you will die and have to resume, the ability to Quick Save in any spot of the game allows your frustration to be left to your own skill level not the fact that every time you die you have to start from the beginning of the level again, (ALL GAMES MAKERS PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THIS).

The two dream sequences are not that great as most have said. I enjoyed the visuals of these sequences but not the game play. I had to use a guide to work my way through the blood lined maze as i just got to point where i was sick of trying to work it out and wanted to get back to the shooting but hey maybe thats just my own frustration with my skill level coming out lol!

The controls are easy and will not take long to work out especially if you have been playing other well know game on the x box.

My major con with this game, (which others have enjoyed), is the comic book style cut-scenes. At first there amuzing but soon become tedious and i found myself just groaning when they poped up, (which is like every 10 min). I mean for ME to make such a statement is rare. I LOVE cut scenes, i really do. Im a visual person and i like to be able to have moments where i can sit back and watch a decent story unfold with good visual. A good example to me is Silent Hill 2. I played that game to GET TO the cut scenes. So for me to make a comment that these ones suck is something. Maybe im just not use to the comic book style but overall it made the game seem really out dated. Film Noir is one thing but when your playing a modern game you rarely want to see something that deliberty dates a game. Also they were just annoying.!

Overall, the game is fun and you should enjoy playing it and want to get through to the end but i would suggest hiring it first to see if its your cup of tea. I won't buy it because the cut-scenes annoy me too much and really it a linear game so once you have played it your done. If you just want to replay to use Bullet Time it may be for you but this feature alone don't warrant a purchase in my books.

Fun but a rental!!!

Max Payne Rocks

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 11, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I bought Max Payne thinking it was a awsome game and I was right! This game I thought maybe was even better than Splinnter Cell(Which I Own to.)For a old game it had great graphics! What is even more cool is bullet time. It is were you can go into slow motion and kill enemy's while dodging bullets. It even makes the sound of your heart beating and makes you want to hold your breath! Also it is a really long game wich is a good sign. And this game is only 20 bucks! If you are looking for a good game then buy this one!!!

not bad, not great

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 17, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I never bought this game but i have played it at a friend's house all the time. I was hooked on this game, i couldn't stop. But there were some downsides, Max Payne keeps having these retarted dreams that u have to play in. Its really annoying, and seems like ur goin around in a giant circle. Anyway besides the dreams this game rocks, esspecially the slow motion.

Not the best game out there.

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: September 06, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is good, but not incredible. The Bullettime feture is pretty cool, but the controlls are very poor. One flaw is the health, your health in the game goes down way to fast when you are attacked. So I only give this game three stars.

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