Exhilarating. This game is a roller coaster ride from start to finish: offering a plethora of twists and surprises.
In the opening scene Max's child and wife are brutally murdered by a bunch of thugs who are working for an unknown source, and even more disturbingly an unknown reason. As the game unfolds you track the progress of Max Payne as he comes ever closer to uncovering the mysteries behind the tragedy. Throughout the game you will make many alliances that may or may not prove to be costly mistakes.
Graphically Max Payne is truly amazing, especially when you consider the close proximity to the launch date.
Throughout the game comic book pages will act as the narrator and fill the player in on what he has to accomplish in the upcoming stages. This comes in handy by eliminating some of the ambiguity and creating a stronger overall tone.
If your not familiar with the game it will prove to be a hidden gem.