Max Payne 3 (With Pre-Order Bonus Local Justice Multiplayer Map Pack)

I bought the ps3 version as it the graphics looked a little smoother than the xbox 360 version - however I may have made the wrong decision as I found the PS3 version suffers from the same problem that haunts every PS3 game - namely that it only installs a small amount of data to the HD and the game is constantly streaming data during the game - because the Bluray drive is a little slow, this can cause pauses during cut-scenes.

The game developers also don't really seem to appreciate what kind of damage different weapons can do - using a shotgun on an enemy 5 feet away would be an instant kill in reality - not in this game. Unless you hit enemies in the head, a 1 shot kill is impossible regardless of what weapon you are using.

In fact I found that in this game an AK47 assault rifle firing 7.62mm rounds does exactly the same amount of damage as a 9mm pistol - utterly ridiculous.

The game also doesnt allow you to use grenades or petrol bombs (even when they are available to enemies)

The game is also buggy - I experienced game stopping bugs on 3 occasions when entering a room, coming under fire and retreating out the door I just came in resulted in being in a blank environment and not being able to do anything.

Gameplay itself is bland and uninspiring - often boring. There is a linear route to follow and there is no scope for trying alternative tactics - you are forced into down the throat fights when in reality you could flank enemies easily. The last level is particularly unfair in that you are restricted to an area with very little cover and trying to go outside that area to seek better cover results in the game killing you instantly - totally unfair and unrealistic.

Obviously there isn't a whole lot I liked about this game - graphics are par for the course and there is absolutely ZERO innovation - no wow factor here.

I tried to like this game - I was a massive fan of the original game, but after all these years and the technology available today, this should (and could) have been a lot better.

I found the game a chore to play - I even had to force myself to complete it as I intend to trade it in at the earliest opportunity.

I have just purchase Max its a great rockstar game cannot put down but must becasuse I do not want to finish to soon. Good feel about game love bullet cam.

Although slow paced at times, this game is amazing! The graphics and the action is superb and the story it is wrapped around, thrilling. Really enjoying this although i haven't tried multiplayer yet.

This game is fantastic. Some of its critics say that its too linear and takes away freedom, but thats the point of the game! Max payne always has been this way and the gamplay fits the narrative perfectly, the story wouldnt fit if it was open world, and the game benefits from it not being open world. The cutscenes break the story up well, but also helps break up the non-stop gunfights. I Personally like it when the cutscene flows into combat, making the cutscenes flow better within the game.
The story alone is fantastic, and the gameplay is fun, and as the story progresses the gunfights become engrossing and challening, and the level design i think is really good and makes the levels fun to play. You play in various different places throughout the levels, no two seem alike and makes the game feel larger. It is reasonably long, about 11 hours, and I never got bored of it, the soundtrack also tips it off!
All round, it is a solid game, providing great gameplay and story, it was really fun to play, not even mentioning the multiplayer! However if your expecting a great open world game from rockstar wait for GTA V, but if you are looking for a game with good story and great gameplay, then buy this.