MP3's car chases, explosions, and plot twists are exciting beyond doubt, but they aren't as cohesively integrated. The newer UNCHARTED games do the same thing, but in moderation and also while holding player interest. Unfortunately, Payne's next-gen outing has way too many cutscenes interrupting the gameplay far too often. Like its contemporaries, Rockstar has woven the plot with elaborate set pieces and UNCHARTED's brand of dizzying cinematic flair. Soon enough, the shit hits the fan and his clients' bodies hit the floor faster than you can say, " obvious excuse plot ". Fate takes him to Sao Paulo (Brazil), where he's assigned as a bodyguard for the rich and famous. The unluckiest cop in New York has turned in his badge for a full-time position as an alcoholic frequenting seedy pubs in New Jersey. Like a typical Rockstar production, MP3 starts off with a long and stylish cutscene depicting Max suffering from one hell of a mid-life crisis. That's Payne going McClane on their asses. That is, unless they really screw the pooch on it, like was the case with Rage and Arkham City.
However, it's annoying to fumble around with body shots on a gamepad, when you know you could have been capping goons in the head like a boss with the keyboard and mouse.Īlthough the PC version hasn't been released as of this writing, I still won't hesitate recommending it. They are great - for a console shooter, that is. Price: Rs 2500 ( )įor someone familiar with the PC versions of the earlier games, the best way to describe playing Max Payne 3 (MP3) on a console is like having ice cream with chopsticks.That doesn't mean the controls are bad.
Cons: Lacks the distinctive Max Payne feel Some combat sequences are repetitive Too many interruptive cutscenes Feels a tad too long Max comes across as a whinier version of John McClane (Bruce Willis in the Die Hard movies).