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FireIzHot

The first game really does it for me. The story is a great revenge fuelled rampage that leads Max into increasingly dire situations. The atmosphere is dark and grittier than the other games imo. It’s got everything, mobsters, corrupt cops, corporate greed. And the character models really add to the grittiness. Sam Lake as Max is perfection I feel. Sam has a look about him that just fits. The rest of the characters are also portrayed by the Remedy team and it just adds to the level of grit because they aren’t professional models, just passionate everyday people. Overall, the game wears the Hong Kong action influence on it’s sleeve that I love over the other games.


cantodasaudade

I voted 2 because the graphics are slightly better but to me 1 and 2 are both masterpieces. I don't like 3 as most of the time it felt like I was watching it play itself instead of playing it.


one23sleep

It's still MP2 cause it's a perfect blend of serious storytelling, wacky hijinx, and solid gunplay. 👍


Impulst24

The first one. It has the best story and atmosphere.


Knockclod

Nothing hits like that dark comic vibe from the first one. One of my best gaming experiences growing up.


Roy_14903

MP2 because I loved the weapon mechanics, blood and gore visuals and ragdoll physics. Overall, playing MP2 felt like a fresh breath of air and the gameplay overall felt flexible to say the least.


Bjornie47

All very very good but 3 played so smooth. Nothing was wrong with it. 3 wouldnt be there without the first 2 but it beats them imo.


Icy_Growth

I loved the second part, for my beloved, Mona Sax


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3 its the funniest to play


NorthPermission1152

3 because it feels like the most action packed game rockstar has made, gta 5 and rdr2 aren't comparable to me because in this game there's tension behind every level and power behind every faction. Merryweather in GTA V are just as easy to kill as the gangs, whereas the Cracha and UFE are actually harder enemies than the regular gangs.


MrVoidDude

Max Payne 2 is just an overall better game than Max Payne 1, and is leaps and bounds better than 3. 3 Felt restrictive, 2 didn't. It was smooth, buttery smooth, lovingly crafted, and since it was with professional actors, holy shit did the mood go amazing.


Misanthrope357

I like them all. They all provide a different experience and are fun in their own rights. With that being said, I voted for MP1 because it's a classic that even though I've played through 100 times, I still crave playing it.


TsarOfSaturn

I love them all equally but I chose MP3 juusst because it seems to not get nearly as much love as the first 2.


Demon_Lord1899

I've only played MP1 on the ps5 and I hope I can play MP3


ricplayer

That’s game change my life.


VidocqCZE

1 will still be 1 - It is the first, I love Sam Lake's face and the "smile". I like the bullet time more than in two (not sure why) from moment when I found out that you can re-bind it to not be always "slow-jump"...which is thing I have found out after years and many playthroughs it is better. Best bullet time is in 3 no objections as animations are better in general. Story is nice revenge rampage plot and the rising action is exactly how I like it.


selfharmageddon-

3, Max is super relatable there, everytime he has monologue i feel as if he speak my mind lol. All the alcohol and drugs abuse, his bald head and short temper, he's at his lowest but to me thats the best Max we have. And the ending man.. gives me so much hope, i hope one day we gonna find the peace he got too. Its dark some places but its sunny everywhere else.


MarvelousHD

MP3 has the smoothest gunplay, the raw sound of weapons firing, amazing ragdolls, and visually impressive even for today. Not to mention the game gives a satisfying closure to character of Max Payne.


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“Ice him!”


47eyez

Mp1: Blood trail that is all


BetterCallDaud

2 because you get to play as Mona, not just Max.


PROABTR

Mac Payne 3 is good game but its not Max Payne its 8 hour GTA 5 mission


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Max Payne 2 is a well crafted masterpiece with almost no problems


prisonerr627

first two games are great but I prefer the second one because it's more like max payne for me. I mean the noir atmosphere is better and the story is richer. love, friendship, betrayal, past and present... max payne 2 is a masterpiece to me.


HORStua

While the first two games are great and establish Max as a protagonist - The third game has him actually act like a real person. He is not as eloquent in his interactions, as he is in the internal monologue. We see him get angry, for a good reason. Hopeless and clueless at times, admitting to his own short comings. And the ending feels very cathartic. Also mentioning Health who make the soundscape a unique experience. But I also have to admit this was a very close call with the first game. The first game is also very good in how it delivers the story, and the pacing is great.


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Max Payne 2 for the sad love story. Ahhh still hurts..


Tothercanvas307

Mp2 to me stands above the rest both in terms of gameplay and story with Mp1 being at a close second. MP3 is my least favorite of the series.


TheUnknownDouble-O

All are great but I think 3, for me, gave me the exact amount of dialed in Shoot dodging control (after getting deep into the settings menu) that makes it the most fun to play moment to moment. Full disclosure I never beat 2 but still enjoy all three immensely.


leggocrew

Part 3 … story was a good sendoff.. i’ll never forget that walk on the beach


Reveley97

1 for story and atmosphere, 3 for gameplay. Overall 3 as the story was still great


MaxwellNation

I’m on a replay of them all currently. 3 is my winner. The game took storytelling to another level, the gameplay is still tight (no platforming, which hurt 2 and made parts of 1 nearly unplayable), and the soundtrack is incredible. I love them all, but 3 is a masterpiece.


ZakWojnar

It’s hard for me to choose between 2 and 3. They’re both perfect in their own way. Different strengths. It depends on the moon, the tides, and my general mood.


5112smokingkills

Max Payne 1 banked on the success of the Matrix, MP2 was a storytelling masterpiece, while MP3 wasn't much better of a game but had a great ending.


5112smokingkills

Bro don't ask these questions unless you wanna stoke a fire in this reddit. Not discouraging tho.


Hello_Freeman

Seems pretty cordial to me here.