What city is Max Payne in?

The series is named after its protagonist, Max Payne, a New York City police detective turned vigilante after his family was murdered by drug addicts. The series' first and second installments were written by Sam Lake, while Max Payne 3 was primarily written by Rockstar Games' Dan Houser.

Where does Max Payne take place?

1990s. Max Payne Becomes a Police Officer and starts working with the Nypd in the north midtown district in hells kitchen, Manhattan.

Where does Max Payne live?

The Payne Residence is situated in New Jersey. In 1998, Max, Michelle and Rose Payne live there. In 2012, Max resides at an apartment in Hoboken, however, after killing Tony DeMarco, Max decides to flee Hoboken and take up security work in São Paulo, Brazil, alongside Raul Passos.

Why did Max Payne leave New York?

He is forced to become a fugitive after he is framed for the murder of his partner, Alex Balder.

Is Max Payne Marvel or DC?

A three-issue Max Payne 3 tie-in digital comic, created and released in partnership between Rockstar Games and Marvel Comics explores Max's early years and the events prior to the third game in the series. Max was born to Helen and Jack Payne.

Was it Good? - Max Payne

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Is Max Payne immortal?

Max is almost immortal, but can die of shock. Stay with me here. Throughout the games he's been shot in the head, beaten with a baseball bat, blown off his feet by explosives, and even shot with an anti-material rifle.

What city is Max Payne 3 in?

The game is set in São Paulo, Brazil, several years after the events of the ending of the second game. Max Payne now works in executive protection for the wealthy Rodrigo Branco and his family in the hopes of escaping the memories of his troubled past.

Why is Max Payne face different?

Max Payne has three faces. In the first game, writer Sam Lake provided a now infamous grimace for the character. In the sequel he was replaced by chiselled soap opera actor Timothy Gibbs. Finally, in Max Payne 3, Rockstar used the face of longtime voice actor James McCaffrey.

Who is Max Paynes wife?

Michelle Payne is the late wife of Max Payne, who was killed by Valkyr Test Subjects in 1998. Despite having little appearances in the game, she is mentioned in all 3 games by her husband in his grief for his family's death.

Is Max Payne an alcoholic?

Many times in video games, characters are defined by their drinking habits. It becomes a part of who they are and shapes the story of the game. Max Payne was an alcoholic and drug addict by the time Max Payne 3 was released.

When did Max Payne 1 take place?

This game is set in 2001; with the opening prologue taking place on August 22, 1998.

What is Max Payne date of birth?

Max Payne was born on October 4, 1967 in Hungary.

Does Max Payne have a daughter?

Rose Payne (February 4th, 1998 - August 22nd, 1998) was the infant daughter of Max and Michelle Payne.

How many endings does Max Payne have?

9. There are two Max Payne 2 endings.

Where is Max Payne 4?

He got a proper sendoff in Max Payne 3

There are spoilers ahead. The most simple answer for why there will never be a Max Payne 4 is simply this: the end of Max Payne 3. It's the classic hero's goodbye, though in true Max Payne fashion, it isn't the cowboy riding off with the girl into the sunset.

Is Max Payne 2 and 3 connected?

Max Payne 3 is not a sequel to Max Payne 2, but to Max Payne 1.

Who is the face of Max Payne 1?

Remedy's creative director Sam Lake was the face model for Max Payne in 2001, a result of the studio struggling to reconcile its ambitions against a tight production budget – the game's main antagonist, Nicole Horne, was even portrayed by Lake's mother.

What drug does Max Payne use?

Valkyr, also known either as V or VD, is a designer drug created by the U.S. Government in Project Valhalla and, after the project's cancellation, secretly manufactured by the Aesir Corporation. Valkyr was originally intended to be a performance-enhancing drug used by the military.

What is Max's trauma?

Max's past experience with trauma — namely, watching the Mind Flayer brutally kill her stepbrother Billy (Dacre Montgomery) in Season 3 — makes her a target for Vecna's manipulation. She's become withdrawn and adrift, pulling away from her friends and sinking deeper into what looks like depression.

Is Max Payne a drug addict?

Max Payne is a functioning alcoholic and drug addict, a byproduct of all of those lives lost in previous games.

Why is Max Payne rated R?

MPAA explanation: violence including intense shooting sequences, drug content, some sexuality and brief strong language.

What is Max Payne story so far?

Plot Summary (4)

A troubled NYPD cop is framed for murder and finds himself being hunted by the police, the mob, and a ruthless corporation. Max Payne, a cop in the NYPD, returns home one day to find his wife and baby daughter murdered at the hands of drug addicts, high on a designer drug called Valkyr.

How long does Max Payne take to beat?

When focusing on the main objectives, Max Payne is about 8 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 11½ Hours to obtain 100% completion.