Retro Review: MAX PAYNE 2: THE FALL OF MAX PAYNE

Hello FellowPayners,

I just got done with the game and I tell you what... This is one excellent game! I know this statement isn't fair to this game since this game was out way before the movie but this game reminds me a lot of SIN CITY. In case some of our readers haven't seen this movie, it is without a doubt the best comic book to movie translation period!! It is even better than Batman Begins (which is great itself). The story in this game makes you feel like you are part of the SIN that is happening in the CITY. I am not a real fan of "bullet time" but I really enjoyed it in this game. If I am correct this was the game that brought it to life and now I see why everyone wanted to copy them. The only game that I feel that has achieved this status was the game F.E.A.R. that came out last year.

If you haven't played this game you owe it to yourself to pick this one up! Not only is this game worth the $10.00 I paid, but I would've gladly paid the $50.00 for this one.

Pros
1. Story is excellent (the passion of the writer is very apparent)
2. Music score is awesome (the cello playing just gave me the chills)
3. Vinnie in the "Clown suit", guy booked for murder of his wife and lover in police office(ROFL)
4. Comic strip look was done excellent
5. I had feelings for the characters
6. Bullet Time was a lot of fun (especially when the hour glass was yellow)
7. Like the ending credits
8. Having the prologue about the first Max Payne was really nice


Cons
1. Game is short (could easily be done in one sitting)
2. Bullet Time (Open door hit BT.. Kill everything that moves)
3. Where is Max now?? Is ALAN WAKE the man????


LORD NATAS