Max Payne 3

5uspect · 26-05-2012 9:37pm

Spear wrote: »

spankmaster2000 wrote: »

Edit: I just bought that package; MP3 and LA Noire alright; but no MP1 & 2.

If you bought it when the offer first appeared you get MP1+2+LA Noire.

That's probably it. Woohoo for me.

al28283 · 26-05-2012 9:41pm

not too impressed by the game tbh, it's alright, looks great and has a decent story so far but the gameplay is exactly the same all the way through

5uspect · 26-05-2012 9:52pm

dreamers75 wrote: »

PC version is 35gbs!!!

not 3.5gbs but 35!!!!

It requires 35 GB of disk space which may include space for optional DLC. Hopefully the download is closer to 20 GB when compressed. Then I can pull it down in a single night.

dreamers75 · 26-05-2012 11:36pm

al28283 wrote: »

not too impressed by the game tbh, it's alright, looks great and has a decent story so far but the gameplay is exactly the same all the way through

Is it exactly the same as Max Payne 1 and 2 tho?

5uspect wrote: »

It requires 35 GB of disk space which may include space for optional DLC. Hopefully the download is closer to 20 GB when compressed. Then I can pull it down in a single night.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-05-25-rockstar-to-push-max-payne-3-to-its-limits-on-high-end-pcs

Hoare went on to explain why the game's install size comes in at a hefty 35GB.
"The installed size of Max Payne 3 is due to the no-compromise quality of its assets, which already push console disc space to the limits," he said.

It will be my biggest single game, my arma 2 folder is 130GB but thats 118gb of mods.

Zero-Cool · 27-05-2012 9:52am

Played an hour yesterday with one of the devs, was a good laugh but didn't see any double or triple xp going around. Gang Wars is definitely the best mode but still can't find a load out i like. Keep going back to the ak47 to get my kills.

Soby · 27-05-2012 4:40pm

There a ps3 gang ?

Zero-Cool · 27-05-2012 7:07pm

Sent ya an invite there soby, the crew covers ps3, xbox and pc so it covers your stats and gives you the Boards badge no matter what you play on.

djkeogh · 28-05-2012 9:10am

sheehy83 wrote: »

Played an hour yesterday with one of the devs, was a good laugh but didn't see any double or triple xp going around. Gang Wars is definitely the best mode but still can't find a load out i like. Keep going back to the ak47 to get my kills.

I'm having most of my success running around as light as possible with just 1 Uzi. Makes me quick for chasing and getting away and I've a hight fire rate but I can't take many bullets. Still I tend to rack up alot more kills with that than any other weapon. It limits me to close to mid range is the only problem so it's a pain trying to trouble long rangers

28-05-2012 2:16pm

game you send me an invite? Just got the game yesterday. Gamertag: The dunne

Zero-Cool · 28-05-2012 2:28pm

Deleted User wrote: »

game you send me an invite? Just got the game yesterday. Gamertag: The dunne

Searched that name on Rockstar site but had no results. You can go to the link below and request an invite from there.

http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/crew/boards-ie

JohnMarston · 28-05-2012 3:04pm

Playing Old School difficulty now.

No dicking around on this mode. You gotta be fast and precise. And there is no last stand. You could have any amount of painkillers but you'll die if you dont take them manually

Blazer · 28-05-2012 3:51pm

got it and really enjoying but my god...the xbox controller sucks balls compared to the kb+mouse.
I couldn't wait a week more to buy it for pc but I'm already regretting it..will prob pick it up anyway..
also just noticed that the original max payne was released a few weeks ago for the ipad....awesome

The original was a classic...on PC of course

TheTacticsGuy · 28-05-2012 4:07pm

sheehy83 wrote: »

Il be on around 11. Would b good to get a few boards crew on the same team

gt is Cremkie

Couldn't find an mp game yesterday afternoon and want to play with a few guys that I can get to know

Zero-Cool · 28-05-2012 4:14pm

TheTacticsGuy wrote: »

gt is Cremkie

Couldn't find an mp game yesterday afternoon and want to play with a few guys that I can get to know

Sent you a crew invite there. We have a good few active players on both ps3 and xbox.

TheTacticsGuy · 28-05-2012 4:22pm

sheehy83 wrote: »

Sent you a crew invite there. We have a good few active players on both ps3 and xbox.

Cheers...will join later this evening.

calex71 · 28-05-2012 6:11pm

Ha did anyone find the piano on chapter 12

Max plays the theme from the original game and says "the soundtrack to my life"

Plenty of videos on youtube I'd say

cloud493 · 28-05-2012 6:46pm

I love the way when you go up to a door, Max sort of slams his shoulder into it and tries to open it

its a tiny thing I know, but its so cool.

Zero-Cool · 28-05-2012 7:34pm

Ya, came across 2 piano's, the 1st sounds sh*t but he gets the hang of it 2nd time round, was class.

Just rage quitted off multiplayer. About 5 games in a row where the other team were over level 30 and my team under level 10. I used 3 different classes, mini 30, ak and uzi and with all 3 I just kept getting killed and could barely kill anyone. Just couldn't understand it and no way is that I might be crap :pac:

Put on Arkhamm City to get ready for the new DLC tomorrow, forgot how good a game it was but i'll be back Max!

DarkJager · 28-05-2012 7:34pm

Got it today and I'm up to chapter 3 now. Excellent stuff so far, loving the story to it but didn't expect any less from Rockstar.

I think the "final kill cam" should be standard in every game from now on. So satisying to watch a guy getting turned in to a bullet warmer slow mo, even it means cursing the waste of ammo around the next corner

nice to play a game again that doesn't think hiding behind boxes can heal bullet wounds, feels very "adult" so far.

Soby · 28-05-2012 8:21pm

Finished it today. Loved it .cracking game over all..Multiplayer aint anything special but its very solid and fun. Is there a way of seeing what crew members are online and play with them without being psn friends ?

Zero-Cool · 28-05-2012 8:32pm

Ya soby, at the main mulyiplayer screen where you can change loadout, avatar, playlist, etc. press L1 to see crew members online and invite them to tour party.

LH Pathe · 29-05-2012 3:14am

Finished it there. Goin through the bowels of the football stadium and the favelas was very fùcking enjoyable, and it's certainly the same old max at it's core but this engine is creaking and some luster doesn't cover it up. Game could be from 2011 but you gotta love max payne even if it did feel he was dragging it out a bit, his constant self-analysis equally becoming tongue in cheek self indulgence a good 7.5 to 8 from ten because of some refreshing Rockstar authenticity.

or Moviestar, they should reconsider maybe because they know how to instill character into a dodgy build

promethius42 · 29-05-2012 10:25am

Definitely enjoyed this game, an equal to the older ones at least in my opinion.

biggebruv · 29-05-2012 11:25am

this should be abit cheaper now shouldt it anyone know if theres a shop thats got it for cheapest in town

might head in later to get it

al28283 · 29-05-2012 11:34am

It's only been out less than 2 weeks

Topsnakebite · 29-05-2012 4:44pm

PC version for me this Friday gonna be awesome seen a friend play it on ps3 seemed it had some fps issues.

DarkJager · 29-05-2012 4:52pm

Best game of the year so far in my opinion, storyline is absolutely brilliant. Just up to disc 2 now. Shaved head Max reminds me of Walter from Breaking Bad

I'm also hoping GTA V keeps the same level of gore. Adds a really gritty and realistic atmosphere to the gun fights. Final kill cam is something I love stocking up on ammo for

caspa307 · 29-05-2012 4:55pm

am on chapter 12, have only played one game of mp so far but it was EPIC wanna beat the story mode so i can really hammer into mp

krudler · 29-05-2012 9:51pm

finding it fairly meh tbh, the story is good its just all so familiar, oh look i have to use a sniper rifle to protect someone far away, this is new and original. it does look lovely though the cityscapes when you're on rooftops and near windows are great. I'll stick with it but am tempted to just put it to easy mode and fly through it.

psugrue · 29-05-2012 9:54pm

so far even tho ive heard that some people aren't finding the story "amazing", i've never heard anyone complain about the last level, for me its the best level in a game i've played in recent times, gameplay + level design + music = perfect

wnolan1992 · 29-05-2012 10:33pm

psugrue wrote: »

so far even tho ive heard that some people aren't finding the story "amazing", i've never heard anyone complain about the last level, for me its the best level in a game i've played in recent times, gameplay + level design + music = perfect

EDIT: Gah, mis-read that!

Dead right though, one of the best endings to a game I've played in a while.

calex71 · 29-05-2012 10:36pm

Multiplayer is really gone down hill for me, the matchmaking is terrible now, I'm seeing level 5-12 players getting matched with a room half full of level 30+ .

Then after i have played one or 2 matches, it will start putting me into enpty lobbies regardless of playlist selected, and even with open NAT, very annoying.:mad:

al28283 · 30-05-2012 4:50am

ugh, this game got very boring very fast, I have to force myself to finish it so I can trade it. In the airport now, someone please tell me I'm nearly done

Zero-Cool · 30-05-2012 8:57am

calex71 wrote: »

Multiplayer is really gone down hill for me, the matchmaking is terrible now, I'm seeing level 5-12 players getting matched with a room half full of level 30+ .

Then after i have played one or 2 matches, it will start putting me into enpty lobbies regardless of playlist selected, and even with open NAT, very annoying.:mad:

Ya Calex, I'm getting the exact same! I'm either in empty lobbies or put against level 30's and 40's packing mad weapons and heavy armour, can't get any kills, frustrating to the point of just turning it off.

djkeogh · 30-05-2012 10:26am

They seem to have misbalanced the online quite a bit in this one. There are a number of flaws that were there in Red Dead Redemption that get highlighted in the online here as well like the characters inability to shoot out a window without remodelling the ceiling above you. I've been focusing my play time on Deathmatch and Payne Killer more so than anything else so far as I'm finding with gang wars you either get on a team that white washes the others or you get whitewashed yourself. Doesn't seem to be any middle anymore in the gang wars I'm getting into anyway.

I had the same problem as you guys the other night as well where as people left the lobby they didn't seem to be replaced until we're sitting there on our own playing. I'm still playing Free Aim online and it doesn't seem like there are many playing that mode. Hesitant to go soft lock as I remember how frustrating it was in Red Dead

v3ttel · 30-05-2012 11:40am

I'm up to the start of Chapter 6 right now. I'm really really enjoying it. It is definitely the best game so far this year. I quite like the mini-breaks in between sections, in particular, the stadium section is excellent.

The kill cam is great, you know you are free to run around and find the collectables, pain pills, etc, etc. I really like the slow-mo when you have to kill the guy quickly, or you die.

Overall, really enjoying so far, but it does involve quite a bit of dying. The dynamic difficulty is nice.

JohnMarston · 30-05-2012 11:43am

al28283 wrote: »

ugh, this game got very boring very fast, I have to force myself to finish it so I can trade it. In the airport now, someone please tell me I'm nearly done

Not too far now, through the baggage area, through the back rooms, through the airport lobby and into a hanger

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar · 30-05-2012 11:50am

you could always just.. not finish it. if you're not enjoying it why on earth are you playing it

Myrddin · 30-05-2012 11:54am

Loved the original Max Payne & its sequel. Was highly dubious of this new one, I'm not into achievements, unlockables, multiplayer etc etc. Just give me a good immersive game & storyline and I'm sold.

My dubiousness soon turned to excitement & enjoyment though. Rockstar have done an incredible job here, the game is fantastic. Max is still max, & I love the character. A very well done to Rockstar from this old Max Payne fan :cool:

DarkJager · 30-05-2012 12:03pm

Finished it last night, definitely game of the year for me (at least until GTA V arrives

). That last level was absolutely epic, got chills when that music kicked in!

I'm also happy they didn't go down the route of killing the main character off, was nice to see Max walking away alive at the end. You know when you're shocked to see a happy ending that the dramatic ones are overdone

kind of small thing I noticed too but so well done: he's drinking a soda in the image that plays behind the main menu once you've finished it, nice continuity.

One thing I'm slightly sketchy on (possibly down to being distracted during a couple of the later scenes) is what exactly Victors motivation was? He killed both of his brothers and destroyed the Fabricas Branco HQ so what was he hoping to gain from it?

I didn't have any doubts that Rockstar would deliver a quality game. Starting my 2nd playthrough now

Local-womanizer · 30-05-2012 12:36pm

DarkJager wrote: »

One thing I'm slightly sketchy on (possibly down to being distracted during a couple of the later scenes) is what exactly Victors motivation was? He killed both of his brothers and destroyed the Fabricas Branco HQ so what was he hoping to gain from it?

He would get the family fortune, as well as getting elected in the elections, both for the sympathy votes and his tough stance on crime ever since his family were murdered.

TheTacticsGuy · 30-05-2012 2:02pm

I'm on the last chapter, will definitely finish it tonight. What a game. Does anyone shoot the **** like Max Payne???

cloud493 · 30-05-2012 2:07pm

I'm in the police station after Passos leaves. I loved it, thought Passos was a great character

Love this game so much

al28283 · 30-05-2012 2:10pm

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar wrote: »

you could always just.. not finish it. if you're not enjoying it why on earth are you playing it

Cos I payed 40quid for it

JohnMarston · 30-05-2012 2:33pm

Was a fairly dark and unexpected moment when

Marcelo gets burned alive in the stack of tyres

DarkJager · 30-05-2012 2:42pm

JohnMarston wrote: »

Was a fairly dark and unexpected moment when
Marcelo gets burned alive in the stack of tyres

that shocked me too, fairly gruesome (his hair was gone seconds after it went alight which was a nice, if horrible touch

) It was done in The Shield at one stage too, called "necklacing" and is usually just one tire around the neck set alight, not a full stack.

Genghiz Cohen · 30-05-2012 4:44pm

PC version shipped today!

Zero-Cool · 30-05-2012 5:00pm

Aaaahhhh The Shield....my favourite TV show of all time!

DarkJager · 30-05-2012 5:38pm

sheehy83 wrote: »

Aaaahhhh The Shield....my favourite TV show of all time!

+100000

wish they'd bring it back, Vic Mackey can't do comedies

chrislad · 30-05-2012 7:11pm

Saw this in GameStop for 34.99 on Friday - Why is Steam nearly 50% extra? This is why digital won't full take off. It's bad enough that it has to contend with our broadband infrastructure but at an increased cost for a virtual item? 'Aving a laugh!

Max Payne 3

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