Platforms
- PCMay 29, 20127.9playscore7.98 Critics8.331.5K Players
- PlayStation 3May 15, 20128.5playscore8.612 Critics8.76.74K Players
- Xbox 360May 15, 20128.3playscore8.721 Critics8.069.3K Players
44 critic reviews · 47 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- You have the option of three shooting styles that let you choose between traditional free-aiming, semi-assisted target, and full-on assisted targeting, all of which complement the difficulty curve. With the introduction of heavily cover-based gameplay, Max Payne 3 beautifully weds the unique elements that defined the classics with a contemporary feel. Also, in later stages, the difficulty ratchets up as dissolvable cover starts to pop up, and you’ll see flimsy shanty walls and barriers become more susceptible to gunfire.
Sterling McGarvey · Jun 27, 2012 Reviewed on X360Read full review - This beautifully designed combination of tight gunplay with Max's signature bullet time mechanic creates a razor-sharp, gory gunfest that leaves you appreciating nearly every fight long after it's finished, and it's that same excellence that makes inconsistencies within the game's narrative package so frustrating. That being said, Max Payne 3 is a joy to play, succeeding far more than it fails. The frenzied, balletic combat segments it offers are almost universally worth the wait to get there.
Mike Kayatta · May 24, 2012 Reviewed on X360Read full review - It’s cool to see Max Payne make a come back. Mechanically, the series holds up better than expected. But where Rockstar’s influence really shines through is in the character of Max. He’s one of the most compelling characters in recent memories and following him on this messed up journey of self-discovery is reason enough to play Max Payne 3.
Billy Shibley · May 22, 2012 Reviewed on X360 - With an intriguing editing style and story, rock-solid performances and eye candy galore, Max Payne 3's campaign hits hard where most games whiff. While the gunplay is gorgeous and Superman-ing around the room doesn't really get old, sadly the core combat doesn't quite reach the dizzying heights of the wrapper — faithful to the series, but a bit arrested.
Jon Wahlgren · May 21, 2012 Reviewed on PS3Read full review - Overall, Max Payne is a solid shooter that not only keeps the core elements that made the series a hit but also added improvements in almost every aspect making Max Payne 3 the best in the franchise to date. The story is suspenseful, engaging and I was impressed the games character development. The single player and multiplayer gameplay is not only fun but also challenging. Fans of the series will surely enjoy this game and those new to the series will be in for a treat.
Ippon · May 20, 2012 Reviewed on PS3Read full review - Max Payne 3 might be a stylistic shift for the series, but it's also a raw and brutal portrait of a man pushed to the edge that deserves a place alongside Rockstar's superlative open-world efforts. Get ready to enter a world of Payne.
Richard Walker · May 17, 2012 Reviewed on PS3Read full review - Payne Killer is a juggernaut-esque mode that puts two players in the shoes of single-player characters Max and Raul as agents of death. The remaining players will have to team up to take them down, but once an attacker takes Max or Raul out, they will switch roles. Max Payne 3 is yet another amazing Rockstar game. It's worth your money and your time, especially if you enjoy competitive multiplayer. Still, know that you'll get the most out of the single-player if you pace yourself.
Daniel Bischoff · May 16, 2012 Reviewed on X360Read full review - Times change and people change, too; Max Payne isn't the same man by the end of this game that he is at the beginning. It's fitting, then, that the gameplay has also evolved, that Max needs to proceed with a bit more caution than he did in his younger days. They say the more things change, the more they stay the same, and one thing remains true: you can still count on the Max Payne name to deliver some of the most stylish, distinctive, pulse-pounding shooting around.
Carolyn Petit · May 15, 2012 Reviewed onRead full review - Max Payne 3 tells a dark and gripping tale that benefits from stellar writing, compelling characters and a careful attention to detail. Rockstar Games has a solid reputation among the gaming community and their latest title lives up to the studio’s pedigree. If you’re a fan of classic Max Payne and want to be taken on a journey that tips its hat to a number of series’ mainstays—if at times to its detriment—then Max Payne 3 is just the fix you’re looking for.
Alex Osborn · May 15, 2012 Reviewed on PS3Read full review - When you actually add them up, Max Payne 3 contains more played-out references than I'm typically comfortable endorsing. You've got a burned-out cop with a drinking problem who plays by his own rules, a highly funded crime syndicate bent on personal revenge, and a gameplay mechanic that's made its way into almost every video game and film over the last decade. Rockstar even added a last stand mode, à la Call of Duty, as if one overused mechanic weren't already enough. But clichés exist for a reason, and Max Payne uses them all flawlessly.
Josh Engen · May 15, 2012 Reviewed on X360Read full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Max Payne 3 is a sequel to the second game in the series, and features an older Max Payne with a new life and job abroad. But as dangerous situations spiral Max's life from bad, to worse, it seems that the more things change, the more they stay the same. Game features include: series first multiplayer functionality, a wealth of weapons, classic Max Payne Bullet Time and Shootdodge functionality, extreme realism and special bonus features.
Developer: Rockstar Games