The third game takes place a decade later, with Max having left the NYPD to pursue a life in private security in São Paulo, Brazil.
In the second game, he returns to the NYPD and crosses paths with Mona Sax, an assassin that he falls in love with. This causes him to go undercover hunting for the source of the drug, 'Valkyr'. A former NYPD detective and DEA Agent, his wife and daughter were murdered by junkies three years prior to the events of the first game. Nothing is a cliché when it's happening to you." But who was I to talk, a brooding underdog avenger alone against an empire of evil, out to right a grave injustice. Worth the occasional play, but not worth the money to buy."After Y2K, the End of the World had become a cliche. Not sure what Rockstar was going for, but it should be emphasised that Max Payne should not be given a Grand Theft Auto treatment. This game could most likely be finished faster than the prequel and then you'll be craving for more. The Bottom LineThis sequel didn't quite capture the experience and take the best from the first game.
Finally, the game also doesn't have much in the way of atmospheric music. Much of the game mechanics are the same, except that bullet-time feels a little faster than it should, making it almost useless. Using Mona Sax more often in the game might have improved the game overall. Even the unlockable minigames can't really compensate for the smaller chapter count. This lack of variety also makes the game feel short. Then of course there are the little things missing, like laser traps, rats and breakable objects. The other levels are just bland buildings instead of the rooftops, slums, hotels and factories of the first game. The BadThere is way too much re-usage of the same levels, including Ragnarock and the Address Unknown theme park. Kind of makes me wonder what it would be like to play as Alex Balder.
There are also NPCs who support you and Vinnie Gognitti you need to protect. The newest feature, by playing as Mona Sax, is a definite plus, being able to wield unique guns and access parts of the chapter that Max doesn't. The ability to pistol whip or use grenades with your current weapon means there's no longer any need for weapon switching, especially in the middle of a firefight. The GoodThe new weapons in the game, such as the Russian firearms, add to the previously intriguing arsenal of the first game (except for the lack of M79). 0 out of 1 people found this review helpful write a review of this game
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