Max Payne
Max Payne
Max Payne, développé par Remedy Entertainment et édité par plusieurs studios dont Rockstar Games et Take-Two Interactive, est sorti le 23 juillet 2001. Ce jeu de tir, construit sur le moteur MAX-FX et protégé par le système SafeDisc 2, place le joueur dans la peau d'un agent de la DEA renégat et ancien détective du NYPD, alors que New York subit la pire tempête de neige de son histoire. Le récit débute en décembre 2001 par un flashback : trois ans plus tôt, Max Payne rentrait chez lui pour découvrir sa femme et sa fille assassinées par des junkies drogués au Valkyr, ce qui l'avait poussé à rejoindre la DEA pour endiguer la propagation de cette drogue. Le titre se distingue par l'introduction du Bullet Time, un système de ralenti stylisé pour le gunplay, et par une narration cinématographique noire et torturée qui a redéfini le genre du shooter d'action. Disponible sur une large palette de plateformes allant du PC aux consoles PlayStation et Xbox, le jeu a reçu un accueil critique favorable, avec un score Metacritic de 89 et une note agrégée de 84,38. La presse a salué son importance, comme l'a formulé Games Radar en qualifiant l'œuvre de « most important action game yet made for the PC », tandis que certains joueurs cités sur Metacritic y voient l'un des shooters à la troisième personne les plus influents, remarquable pour son atmosphère noir et son histoire cinématographique.
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Critiques de la Presse (Metacritic)
« The most important action game yet made for the PC. Well worth the long wait. »
« Amazing! Just Amazing. »
« Incredible graphics, a compelling storyline, and an immersive experience. All of these features are expertly combined in Max Payne, creating a candidate for game of the year. »
« If you like slow-motion dives, guns blazing, the deft tuck at the end of the jump and the roll up to a shooting stance, the perceptible flash from the muzzle of a gun that pinpoints the position of the enemy, bodies flying backwards as bullets impact them, then you will absolutely love this game. »
« You leave the experience a little different, and, like a girl that's been burned too many times entering what looks like a good relationship, you leave a little wary as well. You know you've been treated well; you don't feel the scars and scabs that other games have left you with. »
« Pure, unadulterated, hard-core, ass kicking, pop a cap in ya' ass action and gunplay. Max Payne levels it’s .45 and sends stealth quivering back to the marketing table, where it belongs. And it’s all the better for it. »
« Even the death sequences are pretty cool, as the game slows down, zooms in on the hero and shows him getting gunned down by a hail of lead. »
« There's an air of amusing determination to everything Max does. All the murdering is very satisfying for that reason. »
Avis des Joueurs (Metacritic)
« [SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.] »
« Max Payne is one of the most influential third-person shooters ever made. Released in 2001, the game stands out for its dark noir atmosphere, cinematic storytelling, and groundbreaking "bullet time" mechanic, which allows players to slow down time during gunfights. This feature made combat feel stylish, strategic, and incredibly **** story follows Max Payne, a former police detective seeking revenge after the brutal murder of his wife and daughter. The narrative is told through graphic novel-style panels, creating a unique presentation that perfectly matches the game's gritty tone. The dialogue is memorable, and Max's inner monologues add emotional depth to the experience.Gameplay is fast-paced and rewarding, with responsive controls and exciting shootouts. Although the level design can feel linear by modern standards, it successfully maintains tension and keeps players engaged throughout the campaign.Visually, the game shows its age, but its artistic direction and moody environments still hold up remarkably well. The haunting soundtrack further enhances the feeling of loneliness and despair.Overall, Max Payne remains a classic that revolutionized action games. While some mechanics may feel dated today, its compelling story, unforgettable atmosphere, and innovative gameplay make it a must-play for fans of cinematic shooters. »
« Max Payne é um jogo muito divertido e bem dinâmico. A história é o que menos importa aqui. O jogo é evidentemente inspirado nos filmes de ação dos anos 80 e 90. A jogabilidade é muito inovadora e serviu de inspiração para jogos futuros. As missões são bem complexas e diversificadas, cada uma contando com a sua respectiva dificuldade e ambientação específica. Ambientação esta que é impecável com uma estética única e apaixonante em seus cenários, além dos efeitos sonoros e dublagem. O arsenal de armas de Max Payne é gigantesco que conta com armas brancas até armas de fogo de diversos tipos. O jogo falha em contar sua história em formato de quadrinhos, uma forma mais barata, que acaba, em muitos momentos, sendo bem engraçada de tão grotesca as expressões apresentadas. Além disso, a mira do jogo é dispensável, percebi que o que importa é a direção da arma e não a mira porque de qualquer forma você irá acertar os inimigos. Max Payne é divertido e desafiante com o andamento da história, você se encanta com os detalhes dos lugares e o som ambiente e, claro, a adrenalina que o jogo passa com muitos tiros e explosões que ele fornece. É um jogão, muito bom e que, sem sombra de dúvidas, trouxe mecânicas inovadoras que serviram de inspiração para jogos futuros. »
« [SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.] »
« Very easy to control. The bullet time mechanics are amazing, and really fun to use. Just the right amount of difficulty. The story is cheesy but good. »
« bu kadar eski bir oyunun hala oynanabilir olması bile başlı başına oyunun ne kadar iyi oldugunu gösteren bir done. teknik anlamda zamanında ne kadar iyi bir iş çıkarıldıgıda ortada. bir kaç kez güncel pc teknolojisinde sorunlar ve bug'lar yaşadım ancak bu kadar eski bir oyunda bu normal. hikayesi ise bence tüm max payne oyunlarının en iyisi, same lake in yüzü ve fiziği max payne karakterine çok yakışıyor neden serinin diğer oyunlarında bu yüzü değiştirdiler onu anlayamadım. »
« całkiem dobrze się zestarzał, miło było do niego wrócić po latach w kwietniu/maju 2026 tego roku. 9h i i pierwszy raz skończony, te monologi w nim zawarte są cudowne i można się uśmiać. »
« Un clásico que redefinió los shooters en tercera persona, destacando por su estilo, narrativa y mecánicas innovadoras. Bullet Time revolucionario. Historia estilo cine noir. Tiroteos intensos. Narrativa en cómic muy original. Gran influencia en el género. Puntos débiles: IA irregular. Niveles algo repetitivos. Controles algo duros hoy »
