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Max Payne 3

Critic score12 critics
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First release
May 15, 2012
Genres
Shooter · Sandbox, Action, Thriller
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Mac, Xbox 360

Max Payne 3 is a third-person shooter in which the player assumes the role of its titular character, Max Payne. A new feature to the series, introduced in Max Payne 3, is the cover system, which allows players to gain a tactical advantage, and avoid taking damage from enemies. To progress through the linear story, players take on enemies throughout levels. The game features interactive cutscenes which transition seamlessly into continuing gameplay; there are no loading screens across gameplay and cutscenes.

Also known as PlayMaxPayne3.exe, MP3

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Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords

Storyline
Throughout the single-player mode, players control Max Payne, a former detective who has become a vigilante after the murder of his wife and daughter. Nine years after the events of the second game, Max becomes employed as a private security contractor in Brazil, but quickly becomes entangled in a quest filled with death and betrayal.Read more

Throughout the single-player mode, players control Max Payne, a former detective who has become a vigilante after the murder of his wife and daughter. Nine years after the events of the second game, Max becomes employed as a private security contractor in Brazil, but quickly becomes entangled in a quest filled with death and betrayal.

Release dates
PlayStation 3
May 15, 2012
Xbox 360
May 15, 2012
PlayStation 3
May 18, 2012
All 7 release dates
Xbox 360
May 18, 2012
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jun 01, 2012
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jun 05, 2012
Mac
Jun 20, 2013
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
11h
Main + Extras
12h
Completionist
22h
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Third person
Where to buy
Keywords
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At a Glance

Critic Score
89
Main Story (IGDB)
11h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
12h
Completionist (IGDB)
22h
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Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Very Positive, 55,502 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerIGDB · 25 Oct

Feature data: IGDB

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