Excellent, but not quite perfect

This version of Max Payne runs and plays excellently, but I do have one big concern. If you play this game with a controller, you aren't given the original Max Payne controller layout. If the original controls were patched in, this game would be perfect. There would be no way to crouch, but I'm sure that people would be satisfied. Strangely, the game also has issues picking up light presses of the d-pad and A button on my Steelseries Nimbus. For most games, I don't have any problems, but for some reason, this game has trouble picking up those simple inputs. This had led to a number of deaths simply because the game didn’t recognize that I pressed the button.

Superb port of a superb game

Can I just say this is one of the few mobile ports of a Rockstar game where the controls haven’t been butchered to hell? The controls here are prefect for mobile platforms. The dual-stick approach emulates the feel of the original control scheme, and the customizable HUD, with customizable button placement/sizes is a welcomed adjustment. The game runs very smoothly, but the only criticism I have is with the weapon select system. If you want to select different weapons within the category like the sawed-off shotgun or the classic dual-berettas, you have to go to the weapon select menu and tap the top weapon of that category, and keep entering and exiting the menu until you get the weapon you want. This is much more cumbersome compared to the on-the-fly weapon selection of the console version. If you can fix this so you can tap on the weapon you want and instead of the current system, it would be a much appreciated fix. Also, totally unrelated, ADD MAX PAYNE 2 & 3!!! THIS SERIES DOESN’T DESERVE TO GO UNFINISHED!!! It’s an otherwise masterpiece and I wholeheartedly recommend checking it out.

So Awesome!!!!

Wow. The nostalgia trip was insane! Brought back so many memories. I remember playing this on PS2 as a kid in the middle of winter in Chicago for hours on end. Graphics look much better than the original of course. Nothing special compared to today’s standards obviously but definitely cleaned up and crisp. Not a huge fan of the amount of game they cut out of the mobile version (multiple levels) but it still works and is a pretty quick play in this version actually. Well worth the money and still such a fun and insanely well written game. Ahead of its time for sure. Classic!

A great port for a classic game.

Max Payne mobile is Rockstar games mobile port of an iconic and action packed series that redefined the 3rd person shooter genre. Everything you love about it is still here plus including accessibility options and enhanced contrast with additional settings and features for mobile. To Easy? Try the harder difficulty’s such as dead on arrival and New York minute for a real fun challenge. If your looking for a classic game that has action packed 3rd person shooter game mechanics Max Payne is the name for you. Rockstar created interesting well written characters and intriguing plot in the story. Buy it and enjoy the classic game 🙂👍

Overall Great Experience

This was actually my first time experiencing this game (I hope I didn’t just commit a sin by admitting that), but overall, it was a positive one. The game ran at a locked 60fps throughout my entire play through and I cant recall encountering a single bug while playing. A well earned five stars I’d say! My only disappointment came after completion of the story when I found that Rockstar had yet to port its sequel over to iOS! It runs on the engine and was originally released on the same platforms so I’m hopeful it’s in the works as I type!

Great story great gameplay

Honestly I thought the game looked stupid and I was bored so I thought hey why not just give this game a try since it’s made by rockstar games so I bought it and played it and actually fell in love with the game and enjoyed it so much that I stayed up late tel 6:00 in the morning so I was late to school but it was worth it and the game became so addictive that I played it in class and played it while walking back home, that’s how good the game is and I consider adding L.A. Noire onto mobile or Grand Theft Auto IV but keep up the work and full screen the other GTA games on the App Store please rockstar.

A Superb Game

Ever since I got an Apple gift card this Christmas, I’ve been fretting on what to spend my money on. When it came down to the last couple bills, I saw some Rockstar games and bought this. And I wouldn’t have it any other way. The game works fairly well, and the ability to rearrange your control buttons is really nice. Most levels aren’t hard to play at all. One issue is that it’s fairly difficult sometimes to figure out where to go, or what to do. But I don’t mind that. The levels are fun to play and maneuver (for the most part), and the comic style strips match the noir, and gritty attitude. The story is very interesting and definitely wants to see what happens next in Payne’s story. The Bullet-Time feature is perfect and works well on mobile. It’s very satisfying to dodge bullets and shoot right back. As a content creator (albeit a small one), this game was a blast to play, and I can’t wait to replay it on harder difficulties.

Gameplay was great

Character appearances could change instead of looking the same. Although the idea that Max is gunning and grinning is kinda amusing. There were a couple times I had to look up a walkthrough to get past a single part but it was pretty easy throughout the rest of the game. I hated the fact that after I get completely stocked up on guns, ammo, and painkillers, I end up losing them when he gets drugged and spoiler spoiler spoiler... But hey you get better guns later. Will the next one come out?

Remedy Entertainment has confirmed it's working in tandem with Rockstar Games on the upcoming Max Payne 1 & 2 Remake.

Insider Gaming Tue Sep 23 2025

Rockstar Games and Remedy Entertainment are still in full production on the remake of Max Payne 1 and 2.

IGN India Sun Sep 28 2025

Finnish studio Remedy has given us another financial update this week, as it continues to work on multiple projects following the Xbox Game...

Pure Xbox Tue Sep 23 2025

Remedy Entertainment and Rockstar Games are teaming up for the Max Payne 1 & 2 Remake, with development continuing at a steady pace.

TweakTown Wed Sep 24 2025

Work on Max Payne 1 & 2 Remake is progressing well, according to Remedy's financial report for the first half of 2025.

eTeknix Tue Sep 23 2025

Aside from the Max Payne remakes and GTA 6 studio Rockstar Games is working on multiple other projects, according to owner Take-Two.

MSN Wed Sep 24 2025

Remedy and Rockstar are collaborating on a remake of Max Payne and Max Payne 2, to be released on modern consoles and PC.

gamesbeat.com Fri Aug 29 2025

Max Payne Mobile's Social Club stats cover nearly every aspect of the game including how many kills you've racked up, your best times in Hard...

Rockstar Games Fri Jun 29 2012

I was sitting at work today like the diligent employee that I am, and I got a Discord notification where the only thing I could see was the...

GameTyrant Sun May 29 2022

Rockstar Games, close to launch with Max Payne 3, has announced its intention to bring the original classic to mobile devices.

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