Max Payne
Max Payne is a man with nothing to lose in the violent, cold urban night. A fugitive undercover cop framed for murder, hunted by cops and the mob, Max is a man with his back against the wall, fighting a battle he cannot hope to win. Max Payne is a relentless story-driven game about a man on the edge, fighting to clear his name while struggling to uncover the truth about his slain family amongst a myriad of plot-twists and twisted thugs in the gritty bowels of New York during the century's worst blizzard.
The groundbreaking original cinematic action-shooter, Max Payne introduced the concept of Bullet Time in videogames. Through its stylish slow-motion gunplay combined with a dark and twisted story, Max Payne redefined the action-shooter genre.
Overview of the platinum guide
1 missable trophy · Fully obtainable offline
Playtime
Platinum Requirement Profile (Difficulty & Effort)
No Platinum trophy, but 100% requires precise aim and good timing for 'Hard Boiled' and 'New York Minute'.
- Mechanics & Peak: 7/10 – Hard Boiled and New York Minute demand precise aim and reflexes.
- Guide Reliance: 3/10 – Few specific trophies and secret rooms require quick research.
- Grind & Collectibles: 2/10 – Multiple playthroughs required, but overall play time remains short.
- RNG & Luck: 4/10 – AI accuracy and enemy shotgun damage fluctuate at times.
- Punishment Severity: 7/10 – Enemies kill fast; bad manual saves can ruin progress.
- Co-op / MP Dependency: 0/10 – Pure single-player experience with no multiplayer components.
Trophies
Weapons Training [Missable]
Locate the Secret Room during the Tutorial.
During the firing range section of the tutorial, jump onto the stack of crates on the left side and climb through the open high window into the hidden room.
Trick Shot
Kill two enemies during one Shoot Dodge.
Equip rapid-fire weapons like the Dual Ingrams or a shotgun before diving. Trigger a Shoot Dodge into a crowded hallway or doorway to eliminate two low-health enemies before hitting the floor.
Four for the Price of One
Kill four enemies with one thrown grenade.
Wait for enemy reinforcements clustered behind opening doors or narrow corridors. Quicksave before throwing your grenade into a group of four tightly packed foes.
Quickest on the Draw
Kill 10 enemies during one use of Bullet Time.
Activate standard standing Bullet Time rather than a Shoot Dodge in areas with high enemy density, such as the late-game Aesir Plaza lobbies. Chain quick headshots to keep your meter topped up and maintain the slow-motion window.
Plenty to Go Around
Snipe 10 consecutive enemies without missing a shot.
Best done during the long-range outdoor courtyard or rooftop sections in Part III using the Sniper Rifle. Quicksave after each confirmed kill and reload immediately if a round misses.
The American Dream
Complete Part I on any difficulty.
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
A Cold Day in Hell
Complete Part II on any difficulty.
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
A Bit Closer to Heaven
Complete Part III on any difficulty.
Unlocked automatically through story progression.
Feel the Payne
Complete the game in Hard-Boiled mode.
Unlocks after completing the story once. Enemies possess high health and inflict lethal burst damage, making frequent quicksaves and aggressive corner-peeking essential.
Under Par
Finish the game quicker than the par time of 56 minutes in New York Minute mode.
Bypass non-essential fights whenever possible to shave time off your route. Avoid relying on Bullet Time unnecessarily, as the in-game clock continues running in real time while your movement is slowed.
The Last Challenge
Complete the End Combat.
Unlocks after finishing the game on Dead on Arrival difficulty. Complete the short bonus combat scenario inside the developer photograph room to secure the trophy.
Walkthrough
Start
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The American Dream
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Roscoe Street Station
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Live from the Crime Scene
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Playing It Bogart
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The Blood Veins of New York
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Let the Gun Do the Talking
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Fear That Gives Men Wings
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Police Brutality
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Ragna Rock
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An Empire of Evil
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A Cold Day in Hell
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The Baseball Bat
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An Offer You Can't Refuse
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With Rats and Oily Water
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Put Out My Flames With Gasoline
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Angel of Death
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A Bit Closer to Heaven
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Take Me to Cold Steel
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Hidden Truths
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The Deep Six
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Backstabbing Bastard
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In the Land of the Blind
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Byzantine Power Game
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Nothing to Lose
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Secret Finale
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