9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Sustains the best parts of a brilliant series.,
3 Jun 2012 = Fun: This review is from: Max Payne 3 (Xbox 360) (Video Game)
I was looking forward to Max Payne 3 for a long time before I bought the game. I have a deep rooted love for the first two installments and had every faith Rockstar would eventually deliver another tounge-in-cheek, neo-noir, stylish-death shoot-fest that I would love just as much.
And they did it.
I read a lot of negative reviews before I finally decided to just give the developers the benefit of the doubt. The majority seem to complain about the very things that make the series great. I'm so grateful Rockstar didn't just cop out by making a Call of Duty clone that would have pulled in the mainstream gamers - they stayed true to what the series has always been about: self-conscious noir storylines with gameplay that promises endless satisfaction through shooting people in the face whilst in awe of the way your balletic violence is conveyed.
I haven't even tried the multiplayer yet so will update review in due course.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
THE ultimate cinematic / game experience!,
4 Jun 2012 = Fun: This review is from: Max Payne 3 (Xbox 360) (Video Game)
An unreal experience. The closest thing Ive ever played to a cinematic experience, on any console in my 25 years of gaming! This is outstanding. A believable, well written story that weaves beautifully into astounding gameplay.
Yes, there's limited weapons, the levels are extremely linear and max hasnt got many moves.. But the realism this game gives is second to none! Will only be fully appreciated by the mature gamer IMO. People that value & enjoy a storyline, realise the effort put into how a character reacts to damage, attention to detail in levels etc. A superb release yet again from Rockstar!
To be fair, I don't see a great replayability factor though. A must buy tho, as its a modern masterpiece!
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Great game stop complaining.,
5 Jun 2012 = Fun: This review is from: Max Payne 3 (Xbox 360) (Video Game)
I have to say this is an amazing game its very artistic and keeps the audience coming back for more. Definitely a good buy and I'm having a great time playing it. I'd just like to point out to some of the other reviews who listed Cut scenes as a Con... Its meant to feel like a playable Film its great at what it does please stop complaining.
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