The first Max Payne was rather akin to a one night stand. It can be a
great experience but is over before you can really get into it (no pun
intended :P)
This sequel heightens the experience but once again finishes before it has really begun.
This game picks up where the last one left off, after Max's murderous
rampage he is somehow installed to his former job with no charges
against him. I won't spoil the story but suffice to say this story has
just as much power as the previous.
The graphics have recieved a complete overhaul. No longer does Max look
constipated nor the textures muddy. This game has to been seen to be
believed. Just press pause in a big firefight and you will see what I
mean. Even the console version have superb graphics, but they do not compare to the power of the PC. Where you would swear this was a game fir the 360 or PS3.
The sounds is excellent also with great atmospheric music and good
voice actors. The musical motifs are excellent and certainly stick in
the memory. Plus the bang and crackle of the guns cannot be faulted.
The only niggles with this game are the rather linear and repetative
gameplay and the much maligned lack of longevity. Things I feel are
holding this game series back from true greatness.
Max Payne 2 is a fantastic game no doubt..it has outstanding graphics,
excellent sound and an engrossing story. For the price it can be picked
up for today it is essential.......while it lasts.
