
It shows it's age, but MAX PAYNE is still great!

So, I had seen the movie "MAX PAYNE" a few days ago, and after hearing about how there were two games released around 2001-2002 or so, I jumped on getting it. I was somewhat surprised how easily I missed these games. Anyhow - I finally got the game in the mail, and my, it was definitely interesting. The storyline differs right from the start even - but it's still interesting and while the movie might have helped, I was already curious about the story. I read the instruction manual, and along with the tutorial, got a slight kick out of how it was implemented (the "Enemy Dispenser" was an interesting touch.. Definitely something different from other tutorials). I haven't manage to actually sit down and play far enough to my first actual save but I like what I've seen. Mostly.
Gameplay:
Eh. Controls are a bit awkward. It's a bit jumpy, and the movement style that's taken care of with both Analogue Sticks are a royal pain in the derriere so to speak.. It's going to take a while to get used to them, I know that for a fact.
Graphics:
It's dated. Very much so. Compared to GTA: Vice City (also published/made/whatever by Rockstar), there's a HUGE gap. Graphics took a fair hit - almost about Gamecube quality - for the most part, it's early PS2 quality games. It doesn't distract from the gameplay much, however the choppiness also gets worse because of the choppy and laggy framerate. A common issue for PS2 games. The models are simple and compared to the newer PS2 games there's a HUGE difference. Despite these issues it's composed well and it doesn't really dent the game.
Story:
Haven't played much but it seems interesting and involving enough, despite having seen the movie.
Other:
Dunno what else to put.. Heh. Overall I liked what I HAD managed to play, and I hope to give it a shot at actually beating the game.
Review ID: 10000000010882320

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