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4.2.2004

Max Payne 2 is the kind of satisfying, brain-free blasting action that console gaming was invented for. It's a rain-soaked, noir-styled thriller that follows the titular Payne through yet another life-or-death, intrigue-filled trawl through the seedy, underbelly of New York City. The game's premise is as shallow as it gets, but thanks to the excellent plot and cinematic stylings you'll forgive it's 'shoot, run, shoot' mechanic and learn to appreciate it's no-holds-barred take on the genre.But, of course, no game is perfect, and Max Payne 2 has it's fair share of flaws. Firstly, it's too damn short. You'll love every minute of it, but when the end arrives you may feel a little short changed.Secondly, the ragdoll physics, although mostly excellent, occasionally glitch and end up looking a bit, well, crap. A shame, as the rest of the game looks stunning. Otherwise, everything's as tight as a drum. Some say the bullet time is flawed, but with proper mastery, wiping out a room full of goons never gets old - especially with a pair of Ingram sub-machine guns in your posession.Gameplay highlights include the funhouse level based on a TV show that plays throughout the game (an excellent parody of David Lynch's Twin Peaks, I might add), and is gloriously surreal. The hand-drawn sets and cardboard-cut-out characters are sheer genius. In fact, the whole game is one big highlight, and thanks to the Havok physics engine, each playthrough can differ depending on how you interact with the environment. Offed bad guys stumble into chairs, fall over balconies and get their limbs caught on stuff - it's completely overblown and unrealistic, as is the nature of the game. The major improvement over the previous game, however, is the upgraded Bullet Time system that now allows for more varied use of Max's slow-mo abilities, and just looks cooler, which is the most important thing, right?There are a hundred unique touches that make Max Payne truly unique including chattering enemies, hilarious, self-depreciating humour and self-referential TV shows that mirror Max's life. And then there's the graphic novel wherein the game's plot is advanced between levels on the pages of a comic book; gritty, hard-boiled voiceover and all.So, let's get down to the nitty gritty; should you spend forty hard-earned notes on this? Well, that depends. If you're expecting depth and longevity, look elsewhere, but if you're cup of tea is pure, unadulterated fun, then Max Payne 2 is the game for you. Entertaining but short-lived.
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8.1.2004

This game has a style all of its own! from the graphics(which are great!) to dark comic book style cut scenes.You play the part of Max Payne a tough new york cop on various story based levels.The game has one great feature which is bullet time! this allows you to slow time down as you dive through doorways to take out bad guys, as well as rolling and spinning through the air.All the items in the game work on a good physics model so chairs and boxs fly through the air during explosions and doors blow off hinges!, Also all the characters have rag doll physics which means when shot they fall in a life like manner with arms and legs flailing.The graphics on this game are great and its as much funto watch as to play so if you like shooters and enjoyed the first game give it a go!.
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10.10.2003

The first Max Payne was fantastic and groundbreaking in its playing style, storyline and graphics! But this sequel is ever better... Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne offers new challenges, based on the original. However the graphics are smoother and you have a better choice of weapons.As with the original you have the option of bullet-time, which plays the action in slow motion allowing you to take out a whole room of enemies without taking a single hit! Very satisfying.the main problem with the first version was how quickly it could b completed. Although max Payne 2 has made slight progress with this, the game still proves too shortlived,hence only gets 4 stars rather than 5.Definitely still worth the buy though!Enjoy
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17.12.2003

This game has one down side and that is it's length. It took about a day to finish (but that was playing non stop). The pro's certainly out weight that one con.The game looks amazing, plays amazing, every bullet time move looks so good (if you like John Woo Movies you'll love the action in this).Even though I have finished the game the reply value is huge, it has varying difficulties and timed levels.If you like action games with lots of guns then you should buy this game.

17.12.2003

I bought this game for my husband but i enjoyed it too! We have the first one and it was just as great as all the reviews said. But Max Payne 2 is even better!! It's just like the first, but without the wierd jumpy bit with the annoying crying baby... excellent graphics, great storyline, enough strangeness to keep you guessing, and best improvement of all: you can save the thing!!!! So i would definitely recommend this game - only drawback: It's too SHORT! :o)

30.12.2003

This game is an excellent sequel. Having played the Max Payne quite a few times I thought that any sequel was sure not to be any better...... I was wrong! This game has better graphics and in my opinion is runs very smooth and the story line is also great. This game is action packed from the start when Payne awakens to find himself on a hospital bed. Action and satisfaction guaranteed.

23.1.2004

I played Max Payne when that came out and although it was good this is much better.Much the same experience but with better graphics, storyline and just more exciting.I'm at the end of the game and have enjoyed it tremendously.I appreciate reviews are subjective but by comparision the best game i've played on X Box is Halo.

1.9.2011

a very good seller. the item was in a new condition like in describtion. received this item wihtin 5 working days for europe.a very good game. this screen is on 16:9 ! very good thing! must have game !

13.12.2003

This game is the best shoot em up game ever. bullet time 2.0 5.1 dolby digital surround amazing graphics what ever you see in the game blow it up espesially explozives. This game rocks dude.

11.2.2014

Edgy, film noir, blazing action, what more could you ask for. Starting to show its age now but still a surprisingly good old game 5 stars!! t

24.7.2015

great game very enjoyable to play through even after all the years its been

13.10.2015

Awesome retro game for those who appreciate the retro stuff :)

4.11.2014

thanks for the item it was great thanks

7.9.2015

Classic

13.10.2015

Great

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