Payne [xbox Classic] — Max

While the PlayStation 2 struggled with the game's demanding engine (requiring levels to be cut into smaller chunks), the .

Because they couldn't hire professional actors, the game's lead writer, Sam Lake , became the face and model for Max Payne himself.

Although development began in 1996—years before The Matrix —the game released right as the "Bullet Time" craze was peaking. The Story of Max Payne Max Payne [Xbox Classic]

It maintained much higher texture detail and smoother frame rates than the PS2, coming remarkably close to the high-end PC experience of the time. 4. Perfect Timing with "The Matrix"

Remedy Entertainment had a tiny budget of and a small team, which meant they couldn't afford expensive, motion-captured cinematics. To save money, they used graphic novel panels instead of 3D cutscenes. While the PlayStation 2 struggled with the game's

Guided by , they explored everything from crime-ridden slums to glittering skyscrapers to take thousands of reference photos.

Almost every character in the comic panels was played by Remedy employees’ friends and family. 2. The NYPD Field Trip The Story of Max Payne It maintained much

It featured Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound , making every bullet and shell casing drop echo through your living room.