Buy it if you like
- Story: 109 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 81 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Combat: 46 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Difficulty: 34 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Crashes: 24 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Bugs: 21 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 16k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
50% of themes are praise8% are divided42% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
109 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
I think it's a solid experience with a unique aesthetic and really good story.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
81 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
A cinematic third-person shooter with satisfying gunplay, innovative bullet-time mechanics, and a memorable noir story.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
46 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Its combination of fun combat, immersive atmosphere, and unforgettable narration make it not just a classic, but a masterpiece of the genre.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
36 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Both the sound design and the visuals are incredibly well put together.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
24 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Voice acting is a highlight, especially the late James McCaffrey’s iconic performance as Max.
Steam Deck
Players who bring up Steam Deck mostly praise it.
6 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
After some light tweaking, Max Payne runs smoothly on the Steam Deck OLED and ends up being an enjoyable experience.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Story109 reviews
Gameplay81 reviews
Combat46 reviews
Graphics36 reviews
Audio24 reviews
Steam Deck6 reviews
Divided opinion
Controls100% still recommend
Players complain
Difficulty91% still recommend
Crashes46% still recommend
Bugs62% still recommend
Performance73% still recommend
Interface50% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Family Sharing
Valve device support
Steam DeckUnsupported
SteamOSUnsupported
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$9.99
The lowest we've tracked is $3.49.
7 points recordedtoday · $9.99
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