Max payne 3 what to expect?

How long & whats the difficulty for this game? I dont want to dive my head too deep and realizing is going to be a game that drags on.

Is it okay to use ds3 controller for the sake that I could sit back to a tv instead?

Yes to make it less like all those mp3 threads... also what other trending titles is there for the summer to play.

I think you would be doing Max Payne 3 a disservice if you play it with a controller. It's a great PC multi-plat. Well-optimized - cranked up all the settings @ 1920x1200, 60fps without a hitch. It's the 10-hour mark kinda game. Other than the technical "stuff," expect a great game. Starts off a bit weak, but it picks up around chapter 5, imho. Have fun. Cheers!

I wouldn't use a controller if I were you. I know a lot of us PC guys say that, but I think this is one of the few games that just has a real significant advantage in it. There's no added controller features (like GTA IV on PC had), no areas where a controller is better (like in so many vehicle and flight sections in some games), and the way the aiming works just makes it best to be pin point accuracy.

I mean, the Gamespot review mentioned that the shoot dodge is somewhat useless, right? Well on PC a single shoot dodge can be enough for you to clear a whole room with headshots, not saying its impossible on consoles, I'm just saying its much harder and almost feels like the game was made for the pin point accuracy of a mouse when headshots are so rewarding and slow mo dives give such precious little time to pull them off.

Anyways, its a fantastic game. The cutscenes are a bit frequent (especially early on when trying to catch the players up on the story), but the gameplay is amazing, the length is maybe average, slightly above average for a third person shooter, and there's a lot of replay value in collectibles, score attacks and multiplayer.

Hmm should I get this game tomorrow, or wait for the possible steam sale? :PchrisrooR

Well since the Steam Sale is literally right around the corner, I'd wait for then. If they don't do a special deal for it, then they always offer at least 10% off or so on every game if I remember right, which is better then nothing.

How long & whats the difficulty for this game? I dont want to dive my head too deep and realizing is going to be a game that drags on.

Is it okay to use ds3 controller for the sake that I could sit back to a tv instead?

Yes to make it less like all those mp3 threads... also what other trending titles is there for the summer to play.

Bikouchu35

I agree with pretty much everything everyone else said. You should use a mouse and keyboard unless you really just have to use a controller. The story is only about 10 hours long but it is a great game. Multiplayer is fun also, if you are interested at all.

A movie, with some game-play elements.

A movie, with some game-play elements.

airshocker

Pretty much this. You're lucky if the game actually lets you aim, let alone move. (lol turret segments!)

Does anybody know if max payne 3(PC) is region free or not?

Is the game really that bad on the gamepad, I mean I am a pc first person, but I just like to wind down sometime and sitback with a controller.

Though the game sounds great already thanks.

Is the game really that bad on the gamepad, I mean I am a pc first person, but I just like to wind down sometime and sitback with a controller.

Though the game sounds great already thanks.

Bikouchu35

It works better then the older titles I guess. I mean, the older games did a good job, but the pinpoint accuracy and lethality meant they had to scale back the damage and add bullet time I think, and they did the same thing here. As a bonus though, the aim assist is spot on, allowing for either soft or hard lock, or even total free aim if you are some sort of gamepad prodigy. You won't be pulling off room clearing headshots in one shoot dodge like you can as easily on PC, but it does a good job, and if you are really bad at gamepad aiming the cover system and shoulder aim do wonders for fine tuning your aim, regardless of where you play it.

But of course, despite the little changes it made to better accomodate gamepads with varying aim assists and shoulder aim, as I said the insanely pinpoint accuracy of the weapons, combined with the deadly AI and incredibly easy to lose health makes it work best when you have full control.

haven't touched a gamepad for ages (since the ps2 days), but this game is a multiplatformer and so you must be able to play it with a controller.

gunfights are pretty intense, and so maybe it's just better with k/m, up close and personal with the game. especially you will get your fair share of "laying back" time...watching cutscenes~

though, the cutscenes are also for covering up the loading time of gaming areas.

cover system certainly helps if you cannot aim accurately (cover, bullet-time, aim, shoot).

currently going through the game again at old school difficulty...it's really old school! constantly staying behind covers will get you killed very soon. free flying, Max's body and his bullets, is the way to play:)

Does anybody know if Max payne 3 pc game is region free?