Grand Theft Auto Grieving Thread - Yep, I've been drinkin' again...

[Burt Ryan]

So, I gave the Max Payne trilogy a go again. I played the first one years ago, never played the second one and I only did the first two acts of 3 way back when.

What a trilogy. Kinda looking forward to the Remedy remakes of the first two games, but I just know they'll adjust the tone in a way that won't make it hit like the originals do.

 

[The Last Stand]

Somebody has created a map extension on III based on what Upstate Liberty could be. Nice.

Kinda looking forward to the Remedy remakes of the first two games, but I just know they'll adjust the tone in a way that won't make it hit like the originals do.

I think they’re in good hands.

 

[Prophetic Spirit]

https://youtube.com/watch?v=vp4yG-f53Ws
Somebody has created a map extension on III based on what Upstate Liberty could be. Nice.

The upstate liberty sounds excellent when you do 100% and just free roaming afterwards.
In the same game when you get attacked by near all gangs end-game.

 

[Star Classic]

So, I gave the Max Payne trilogy a go again. I played the first one years ago, never played the second one and I only did the first two acts of 3 way back when.

What a trilogy. Kinda looking forward to the Remedy remakes of the first two games, but I just know they'll adjust the tone in a way that won't make it hit like the originals do.

I played them for the first back in 2024 I think, the first two at least, 3 wasn't on sale so I didn't cop until later last year. They are really good, MP1 is just one of those 2000's Kino titles when it seemed like there were no bad games and MP2 is one of the few games that I think surprisingly handles a more mature story involving sexuality well.

What I found most surprising was how much I enjoyed MP3, and it might honestly be my favorite, even if it has nothing to do with MP2's plot or have any meaningful connection to MP1's plot beyond Max's grief and regret. (why didn't they make the villain a member of the Inner Circle?) Even beyond how well MP3's gameplay is, I just really enjoy the last act of the story so much, and this is in a series with already great last acts. "YOU'LL WALK... WITH A LIMP!"

The remakes are already at a hard spot because:
A. they aren't going to wow me like MP1 because it won't have the 2000's blockface Sam Lake appeal and won't have the graphical upgrades that MP2 does
B. No James McCaffrey
C. Both games will likely be toned down in some way

That said, give me restored content, more engaging dream sequences, more lengthy campaigns, have Timothy Gibbs play Max in voice and looks, have it play like MP3, and I think we'll be fine.

 

[Burt Ryan]

I just really enjoy the last act of the story so much, and this is in a series with already great last acts. "YOU'LL WALK... WITH A LIMP!"

Max is fucking fuming in the third act, after the Hotel. He keeps screaming and is unhinged. So good.

 

[Prophetic Spirit]

Max Payne 3 is basically how Rockstar wanted to tell a Max Payne story.
Even Sam Lake liked the game.
For me, is a good game to end the trilogy.

 

[The Last Stand]

Max Payne 3 is basically how Rockstar wanted to tell a Max Payne story.
Even Sam Lake liked the game.
For me, is a good game to end the trilogy.

I’d love to see Rockstar’s original vision of Max Payne 3.

 

[Burt Ryan]

Max Payne 3 is basically how Rockstar wanted to tell a Max Payne story.
Even Sam Lake liked the game.
For me, is a good game to end the trilogy.

It is pretty satisfying of an end to see Max going from his stomping grounds, the cold, snowy New York, with the clichè foul-mouthed mobsters, to the opposite of it all, the sweaty and ugly as shit San Paulo, where he doesn't understand a single word these criminals are saying (which is a peak choice not to give them English subtitles, and sticking with the Portuguese) and they are just so ruthless and unforgiving, and it all ends with him on a beach, sunset on the horizon, just chilling.

 

[The Last Stand]

This is already what happened with GTA5. It has less singleplayer content than San Andreas or GTA4.

To me, that's a debatable claim. That's like saying that GTA IV was a lesser GTA than San Andreas because it did not have a countryside, vehicle customization, or RPG mechanics. Keep in mind that GTA V released at the end of the PS3/360 generation, so I imagine compromises from IV had to be considered. This does not excuse the weaker plot or character development.