Max Payne Game Boy Advance
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78 out of 100

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8.2 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

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  • Summary: Max Payne is a man with nothing to lose--a fugitive undercover cop framed for murder, and now hunted by the cops and the mob. As Payne, you'll uncover plot twists, engage in dramatic "bullet-time" firefights with thugs, and fight your way through an unforgiving New York blizzard. Max can wield a variety of weapons including pistols, submachine guns, shotguns, sniper rifles, grenades, and Molotov cocktails. Prepare yourself for an involving story combined with slick action. … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. Gamezilla!
    94
    A pure joy to play.
  2. GameSpy
    85
    Max Payne definitely deserves its M rating. Its story, tone, and language are miles beyond what most folks are used to from a GBA title. Happily, so is the look and sound of the game.
  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    73
    Gritty and unforgiving, Max will make your Game Boy bleed fun - if you can stand the pain. [Feb 2004, p.129]
  4. GameSpot
    71
    Technically impressive, but its gameplay flaws really get in the way of the excitement.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. JeffS.
    10
    This is by far the best gameboy game it deserves a 10.
  2. JoeHell
    9
    Really good game for the GBA. Excellent graphics, impressive soundtrack and lots of blood. Rated-M for Gameboy?...cool I'm an old kid!
  3. Brandon
    8
    Great game, its fun to play, easy controls, great story. The only problem is its short and dosent have much replay value, but its still probably the best port ever for the GBA. Excellent!… Expand
  4. lordofpain
    2
    The game has many flaws such as the bad camera angle that doesn't let you see who is shooting at u & the game is extremly hard to beat!

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