Max Payne 3
Game » consists of 12 releases. Released May 15, 2012
The long-awaited third Max Payne game finally arrived in May 2012, courtesy of Rockstar Vancouver. Eight years after the end of Max Payne 2, an aging, burnt-out Max finds one last chance to redeem himself while working as a bodyguard for a rich family in Brazil.
Rockstar Tweets Some New Max Payne 3 Screens
It’s easy to forget that this game is still in the works. After a stunning reveal in 2009 that showed off the grimier and much flabbier side of Max Payne, the project suffered several postponements. It was, at one time, set to release in the first half of 2010, though to be fair, this was the same year that publisher Rockstar and its sister publisher, 2K Games, released three big titles: Mafia II, BioShock 2, and Red Dead Redemption. Now, though, it's uncertain what the release window for Max Payne 3 actually is, and the publisher has, to this point, been more focused on putting out info related to L.A. Noire.
As for what these new screens show us, it appears as though Rockstar might be toning down the grizzled and broken look of 2009’s puffy Max. His chest and forearms are looking pretty good and that shirt? Dude is styling. Wouldn't want to get in his way, that's for sure.
It’s easy to forget that this game is still in the works. After a stunning reveal in 2009 that showed off the grimier and much flabbier side of Max Payne, the project suffered several postponements. It was, at one time, set to release in the first half of 2010, though to be fair, this was the same year that publisher Rockstar and its sister publisher, 2K Games, released three big titles: Mafia II, BioShock 2, and Red Dead Redemption. Now, though, it's uncertain what the release window for Max Payne 3 actually is, and the publisher has, to this point, been more focused on putting out info related to L.A. Noire.
As for what these new screens show us, it appears as though Rockstar might be toning down the grizzled and broken look of 2009’s puffy Max. His chest and forearms are looking pretty good and that shirt? Dude is styling. Wouldn't want to get in his way, that's for sure.
Who can forget about Max Payne? Been waiting forever.
Good to know it's still in the works and hopefully we'll all get to play it soon.
" The first image reminds me of Splinter Cell: Conviction or something..."I thought the exact same thing!
Is that first shot supposed to be a flashback to the end of Max Payne 1? If so, they're continuing the proud tradition of making him look completely different in every game. I honestly don't know which one to think of when I hear "Max Payne".
And as for the current one, I see that he still looks like a pedophile.
A most unfortunate fate.
Yep. Those sure look like pre-rendered screenshots for a video game release that may or may not come out in the near future. Yep yep.
Max payne is looking an awful lot like Jack Carver in that 2nd screenshot.
I was happiest how Payne ( in scooper's post) looked in the first game. I accepted how he looked in the second. I do not mind him having an unkempt face and neck beard to later get shaved or trimmed if it is in charactor. I do not mind him starting out flabby but tightening up because he has to. You can't make him young again because he isn't, nor should he be.
But I do want the Payne I remember, with all his mental turmoil, emotional and physical anguish, and ultimatly his unstoppable balls out determination no matter what. And I do notice it is next to impossible to make out his lower face in those shots...not suprised after the comments last time. rockstar like others probably throws these things out for reaction.
ugh....this is not looking like a good thing at all. Max Payne needs to be a gritty noir mystery. Not some tropical adventure!
I have had very low hopes for this game since its reveal, but that's not to say I'm not open to playing it if it turns out well...I'll just wait and see.
" Not by Remedy and new design of character = fail. This is going to be shit. The old screenshots also looked crap, yeah great let's turn a series known for its gritty visual style into what looks like a wannabe Uncharted. "not made by Remedy = fail.
But at the same time made by Rockstar = WIN
" @TooWalrus said:" @Underachiever007 said:"" Rockstar Vancouver did Bully. I feel this game is in capable hands. "Absolutely, can't wait. "
If they turn Max Payne into a balding, generic-looking retard, implement a shitty cover system, or tone down the over-the-top Noir aspects I will personally track down and murder the entire development team.
Do not fuck this up, Rockstar.
" @Underachiever007 said:But they managed to replicate another developer's signature style of gameplay and do it well. I can see them doing the very same with Max Payne." Rockstar Vancouver did Bully. I feel this game is in capable hands. "Don't see how that matter - Bully wasn't exactly what I would call reminiscent of Max Payne, or a decent action game for that matter. "
" If they turn Max Payne into a balding, generic-looking retard, implement a shitty cover system, or tone down the over-the-top Noir aspects I will personally track down and murder the entire development team. Do not fuck this up, Rockstar. "Better start stocking up on your ammo and supplies, looks like exactly what they've done from the few screens we've seen.
With the little bit that we know about this game, it's kind of starting to look like it might be "Man on Fire: The Game". And that, would be fucking AWESOME.
Yes. I assume Remedy is working on whatever's next for Alan Wake." @Underachiever007: Wait so I know Remedy sold all the rights to Max Payne back in 2002 but they still made Max Payne 2. So Remedy isn't developing this title and Rockstar's Vancouver team is? "
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