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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Westlake Interactive|OS X|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.macworld.com/article/1020295/max.html|title=Westlake bringing Max Payne to the Mac - Macworld|date=2017-07-20}}</ref>}} | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Westlake Interactive|OS X|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.macworld.com/article/1020295/max.html|title=Westlake bringing Max Payne to the Mac - Macworld|date=2017-07-20}}</ref>}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Gathering of Developers|Windows}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Gathering of Developers|Windows (Past)}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rockstar Games|Windows (Current)}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacSoft|Mac OS}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacSoft|Mac OS}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C-SoftClub|Russia}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|MAX-FX}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|MAX-FX}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|July 16, 2002}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|July 16, 2002}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|July 16, 2002}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|July 16, 2002}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|max-payne|89}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|max-payne|74}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Shooter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | North America, Contemporary }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Max Payne }} | ||
|steam appid = 12140 | |steam appid = 12140 | ||
|steam appid side = 201330,202570,210350 | |steam appid side = 201330,202570,210350 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|strategywiki = Max Payne | |strategywiki = Max Payne | ||
+ | |mobygames = max-payne | ||
|wikipedia = Max Payne (video game) | |wikipedia = Max Payne (video game) | ||
|winehq = 661 | |winehq = 661 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Some sounds are missing on Windows Vista and later See [[#Missing audio|Missing audio]]. | + | {{ii}} Some sounds are missing on Windows Vista and later. See [[#Missing audio|Missing audio]]. |
{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/838-max-payne-series-startup-hang-patch/ Unofficial startup hang patch] should be applied to prevent the game from locking up during startup. | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/838-max-payne-series-startup-hang-patch/ Unofficial startup hang patch] should be applied to prevent the game from locking up during startup. | ||
− | {{--}} The game does not work on new | + | {{--}} The game does not work on new Ryzen Zen 2 processors.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/12140/discussions/0/1640919737479023003/]</ref> See [[#JPEG errors on AMD Ryzen CPU|JPEG errors on AMD Ryzen CPU]]. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://maxpayne.fandom.com/wiki/Max_Payne_Wiki Max Payne Wiki] |
− | |||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/12140/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/12140/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/467-max-payne-demo/ Demo] | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/467-max-payne-demo/ Demo] | ||
+ | {{ii}} A faithful higher quality icon can be found [https://www.deviantart.com/jadelune/art/Max-Payne-Icon-All-Standard-Icon-Sizes-591938698 here]. You must be logged in to download. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/466-max-payne-patch/ | + | {{ii}} The latest official patch v1.05 is available at [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/466-max-payne-patch/ community.pcgamingwiki.com] and at [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org]. The Steam version is already patched. |
===Unofficial patches=== | ===Unofficial patches=== | ||
{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/838-max-payne-series-startup-hang-patch/ Startup hang patch] | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/838-max-payne-series-startup-hang-patch/ Startup hang patch] | ||
− | {{ii}} [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1184013727 Max Payne Fix It All] A combined patch with ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix, Direct X 9 wrappers for Vsync, and a sound fix | + | {{ii}} [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1184013727 Max Payne Fix It All] A combined patch with ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix, Direct X 9 wrappers for Vsync, and a sound fix. |
+ | {{ii}} [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1633394421 Max Payne 1, Complete FixPack] A combined patch with ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix, a high-res texture pack, and different options for video wrappers and sound fixes. | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Max Payne External General.png|Launcher general settings.}} | {{Image|Max Payne External General.png|Launcher general settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Max Payne External Advanced.png|Launcher advanced settings.}} | {{Image|Max Payne External Advanced.png|Launcher advanced settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Max Payne Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|Max Payne Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
{{ii}} Can only be changed in the launcher. | {{ii}} Can only be changed in the launcher. | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/max-payne | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/max-payne | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | |widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
− | |vsync notes = Always enabled. | + | |vsync notes = Always enabled.<br> |
+ | Use [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9] on Windows 10. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
|120 fps notes = Uncapped frame rate may break the physics.<ref>[https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/issues/568 Max Payne frame limit · Issue #568 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack]</ref> | |120 fps notes = Uncapped frame rate may break the physics.<ref>[https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/issues/568 Max Payne frame limit · Issue #568 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack]</ref> | ||
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Set FOV with widescreen fix|ref={{cn|date=April 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set FOV with widescreen fix|ref={{cn|date=April 2017}}|fix= | ||
# Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mp1 ThirteenAG's fix]. | # Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mp1 ThirteenAG's fix]. | ||
− | # Edit | + | # Edit {{file|MaxPayne.WidescreenFix.ini}}. |
# Set <code>FOVFactor</code> to the desired value. | # Set <code>FOVFactor</code> to the desired value. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} <code>FOVFactor</code> value is capped at around <code>1.43</code>. | {{ii}} <code>FOVFactor</code> value is capped at around <code>1.43</code>. | ||
+ | {{ii}} It might turn the nightmare levels unplayable, since these sections of the game already alter the camera FOV. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Force borderless fullscreen|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Force borderless fullscreen|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix= | ||
# Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd]. | # Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd]. | ||
− | # Click on Edit, then Add. | + | # Click on '''Edit''', then '''Add'''. |
− | # Set the Path to <code>{{p|game}}\maxpayne.exe</code>. | + | # Set the '''Path''' to <code>{{p|game}}\maxpayne.exe</code>. |
− | # Set Desktop for borderless fullscreen windowed. | + | # Set '''Desktop''' for borderless fullscreen windowed. |
− | # Click on DirectX tab, set DirectX 8. | + | # Click on '''DirectX''' tab, set '''DirectX 8'''. |
− | # Click OK, then File and Save. | + | # Click '''OK''', then '''File''' and '''Save'''. |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Max Payne Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | {{Image|Max Payne Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Max Payne Mouse.png|In-game mouse settings.}} | {{Image|Max Payne Mouse.png|In-game mouse settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Max Payne Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Max Payne Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Music, Effects |
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output with [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]]. |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = limited |
− | |subtitles notes = Cutscenes only, not | + | |subtitles notes = Cutscenes only, not in-game voices and intro. |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
− | |eax support = | + | |eax support = true |
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = DirectSound3D.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tGJrUU5cbo Max Payne 1 with 3D spatial sound 🎧 (CMSS-3D HRTF audio)]</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
===Corrupted files in the French version=== | ===Corrupted files in the French version=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The French Steam version of Max Payne has corrupted files, with the error message | + | {{ii}} The French Steam version of Max Payne has corrupted files, with the error message "Invalid Data Read from R_memory File("part1_level1b")". Reports indicate issues with the files {{file|x_level1.ras}}, {{file|x_level2.ras}} and {{file|x_level3.ras}}.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141206023858/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2655668 Need some files - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref><ref>[http://www.jeuxvideo.com/forums/1-2748-9029315-1-0-1-0-crash-du-jeu-au-niveau-1-sur-pc-steam.htm Crash du jeu au niveau 1 sur PC steam - Max Payne sur JeuxVideo.com - 20/12/2011 - 14:10:34]</ref> |
===There are visible polygon seams when running under Windows 10=== | ===There are visible polygon seams when running under Windows 10=== | ||
− | {{ii}} When the game is running under Windows 10 there are a lot of visible polygon seams when both Hardware T&L and MSAA (any type) enabled. The only known workaround to this is to disable one of these options or use supersampling (use Nvidia Inspector for Nvidia Cards) | + | {{ii}} When the game is running under Windows 10 there are a lot of visible polygon seams when both Hardware T&L and MSAA (any type) enabled. The only known workaround to this is to disable one of these options or use supersampling (use Nvidia Inspector for Nvidia Cards). |
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Installer fails on Windows 7 64-bit and later (Retail)=== | ===Installer fails on Windows 7 64-bit and later (Retail)=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Default installer on disc root is 16-bit | + | {{ii}} Default installer on disc root is 16-bit. |
{{Fixbox|description=Run from setup|ref=<ref>[https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/883446-cant-install-max-payne-on-win7-x64/?do=findComment&comment=592347550 Can't install Max Payne on Win7 x64]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Run from setup|ref=<ref>[https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/883446-cant-install-max-payne-on-win7-x64/?do=findComment&comment=592347550 Can't install Max Payne on Win7 x64]</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Run | + | # Run {{file|Disk1\setup.exe}} from the disc instead. |
− | # Click | + | # Click '''Yes''' on prompts regarding not enough memory and install anyway. |
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Creative Lab's ALchemy Software|ref=<ref>[http://support.creative.com/downloads/download.aspx?nDownloadId=13175 -Creative Labs ALchemy 1.45.1]</ref>|fix= |
− | # Download | + | # Download and install [http://support.creative.com/downloads/download.aspx?nDownloadId=13175 ALchemy]. |
− | # Launch ALchemy | + | # Launch ALchemy. |
− | # Add a new Profile ( | + | # Add a new Profile (skip to Step 11 if using retail version of the game). |
− | # Name it "MaxPayne" | + | # Name it "MaxPayne". |
− | # Select | + | # Select '''Use Game Path''' and navigate to Max Payne's install directory. |
− | + | # Set '''Buffers''' to 4. | |
− | # Set | + | # Set '''Duration''' to 25. |
− | # Set | + | # Set '''Max Voice Count''' to 128. |
− | # Set | + | # Click OK. |
− | # Click | + | # Click the newly created profile and then click ">>" to enable it. |
− | # Click | + | # Close ALchemy and play. |
− | # Close ALchemy | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Even better quality DirectSound wrapper | + | {{ii}} Even better quality DirectSound wrapper to use with Creative cards [http://forums.thedarkmod.com/topic/18249-tutorial-how-to-setup-eax-for-tdm-on-any-soundcard/ as well as others]. |
{{ii}} The Max Payne profile will automatically show up in ALchemy when using retail version of the game. | {{ii}} The Max Payne profile will automatically show up in ALchemy when using retail version of the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/508-max-payne-sound-fix/ unofficial patch]. | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/508-max-payne-sound-fix/ unofficial patch]. | ||
# Extract the contents to the installation folder. | # Extract the contents to the installation folder. | ||
− | # Run | + | # Run {{file|MaxBatch.bat}}. |
# Follow the on-screen instructions. | # Follow the on-screen instructions. | ||
{{ii}} Relies on automated lossy sound files recompression into other format. | {{ii}} Relies on automated lossy sound files recompression into other format. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows 98 / Me|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows 98 / Me|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} | ||
− | ===JPEG | + | ===JPEG errors on AMD Ryzen CPU=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use a fixed {{file|rlmfc.dll}}|ref=<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments/dr5f0b/a_uniquely_ryzen_3000_problem_max_payne_2001/f6q2krp/ - A Uniquely Ryzen 3000 Problem - Max Payne (2001)</ref>|fix= |
− | + | # Download [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1nPUgYVdj03J1jI0CONMrPit0snFN9P4_ this file]. | |
− | # | + | # Extract it in {{p|game}} and overwrite {{file|rlmfc.dll}}. |
− | # | + | {{ii}} Instructions to do the fix manually [https://www.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments/dr5f0b/a_uniquely_ryzen_3000_problem_max_payne_2001/f6q2krp/ here]. |
+ | }} | ||
===Game crashes or videos fail to load=== | ===Game crashes or videos fail to load=== | ||
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===Exception in engineInit: Unable to load save game "Files"=== | ===Exception in engineInit: Unable to load save game "Files"=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Reinstall the game on the | + | {{Fixbox|description=Reinstall the game on the C: drive|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
===Exception in startupInit: Directory \data not found=== | ===Exception in startupInit: Directory \data not found=== | ||
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Reinstall the game to a folder without spaces in the folder path (e.g. '''C:\Games\MaxPayne'''). | Reinstall the game to a folder without spaces in the folder path (e.g. '''C:\Games\MaxPayne'''). | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable anti-aliasing|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=(Steam) Move the game to a folder without spaces|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=(Steam) Move the game to a folder without spaces|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Set | + | # Set up a new Steam library folder without spaces in the folder path (e.g. '''C:\Steam'''). |
− | |||
# Remove the game and install it to the new Steam library folder. | # Remove the game and install it to the new Steam library folder. | ||
# Go to that folder and go into '''SteamApps\common'''. | # Go to that folder and go into '''SteamApps\common'''. | ||
# Rename the '''Max Payne''' folder to '''MaxPayne'''. | # Rename the '''Max Payne''' folder to '''MaxPayne'''. | ||
− | # Go back to the '''SteamApps''' folder and open | + | # Go back to the '''SteamApps''' folder and open {{file|appmanifest_12140.acf}} with a text editor. |
#* If Windows Notepad can't read it, use another text editor like [https://notepad-plus-plus.org/ Notepad++]. | #* If Windows Notepad can't read it, use another text editor like [https://notepad-plus-plus.org/ Notepad++]. | ||
# Change the line <code>"installdir" "Max Payne"</code> to <code>"installdir" "MaxPayne"</code> | # Change the line <code>"installdir" "Max Payne"</code> to <code>"installdir" "MaxPayne"</code> | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Roll back CCC drivers to 12.6 from [http://support.amd.com/en-us/download here]|ref={{cn|date=August 2015}}}} | {{Fixbox|description=Roll back CCC drivers to 12.6 from [http://support.amd.com/en-us/download here]|ref={{cn|date=August 2015}}}} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=See [[Microsoft Windows#Force CPU affinity|Force CPU affinity]] to run the game on one core|ref={{cn|date=August 2015}}}} | {{Fixbox|description=See [[Microsoft Windows#Force CPU affinity|Force CPU affinity]] to run the game on one core|ref={{cn|date=August 2015}}}} | ||
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===Jumps and dodges are too short, making the second nightmare level impossible=== | ===Jumps and dodges are too short, making the second nightmare level impossible=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Cap the game]] to 60 FPS}} | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Cap the game]] to 60 FPS}} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use a [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases Direct3D 8 to Direct3D 9 wrapper]}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use a [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases Direct3D 8 to Direct3D 9 wrapper] and set monitor on 60hz}} |
===Reshade/SweetFX doesn't work=== | ===Reshade/SweetFX doesn't work=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox||fix= | + | {{ii}} This problem occurs when using the Thirteen AG Widescreen Patch. |
− | # | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the d3d8to9 wrapper|ref={{cn|date=November 11, 2019}}|fix= |
− | # Download https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases and place it in game folder. | + | # Rename Thirteen AG Widescreen Patch's {{file|d3d8.dll}} file to {{file|dinput.dll}}. It is located in the game's root folder. |
− | # Install | + | # Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9] and place it in the game's root folder. |
+ | # Install [[ReShade]] or SweetFX as DirectX 9. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vr only = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = Requires D3D8to9 wrapper, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/max-payne-d3d8to9/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = true | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|shader model versions = 1.1 | |shader model versions = 1.1 | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = DirectSound3D | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Mac OS | |OSfamily = Mac OS | ||
− | |minOS = 9.1 | + | |minOS = 9.1 |
+ | |minCPU = PowerPC G3 400 MHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 128 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 900 MB | ||
+ | |minGPU = OpenGL compatible | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 16 MB | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = 9.2.2 | ||
+ | |recCPU = | ||
+ | |recRAM = | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
+ | |minOS = 10.2 | ||
|minCPU = PowerPC G3 400 MHz | |minCPU = PowerPC G3 400 MHz | ||
|minRAM = 128 MB | |minRAM = 128 MB |
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Remedy Entertainment | |
Mac OS (Classic) | Feral Interactive |
macOS (OS X) | Westlake Interactive[1] |
Publishers | |
Windows (Past) | Gathering of Developers |
Windows (Current) | Rockstar Games |
Mac OS | MacSoft |
Russia | 1C-SoftClub |
Engines | |
MAX-FX | |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 23, 2001 |
Mac OS (Classic) | July 16, 2002 |
macOS (OS X) | July 16, 2002 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 89 |
IGDB | 74 |
Taxonomy | |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Shooter |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | North America, Contemporary |
Series | Max Payne |
Max Payne | |
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Max Payne | 2001 |
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne | 2003 |
Max Payne 3 | 2012 |
Max Payne 1&2 Remake | TBA |
Key points
- Some sounds are missing on Windows Vista and later. See Missing audio.
- Unofficial startup hang patch should be applied to prevent the game from locking up during startup.
- The game does not work on new Ryzen Zen 2 processors.[2] See JPEG errors on AMD Ryzen CPU.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc v2 DRM[Note 1]. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- Demo
- A faithful higher quality icon can be found here. You must be logged in to download.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch v1.05 is available at community.pcgamingwiki.com and at soggi.org. The Steam version is already patched.
Unofficial patches
- Startup hang patch
- Max Payne Fix It All A combined patch with ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix, Direct X 9 wrappers for Vsync, and a sound fix.
- Max Payne 1, Complete FixPack A combined patch with ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix, a high-res texture pack, and different options for video wrappers and sound fixes.
Skip intro videos
Launch the game with the -skipstartup parameter[citation needed]
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Skip Launcher
Launch the game with the -nodialog parameter[5]
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Max Payne Remastered
- HD texture pack using ESRGAN, an upscaling method that takes a low-res image and adds realistic details to it.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Remedy Entertainment\Max Payne\ |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12140/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Max Payne Savegames\ |
Mac OS (Classic) | {Boot}:Documents:Max Payne Saved Games or user's Documents folder |
macOS (OS X) | ~/Documents/Max Payne Saved Games/ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12140/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
- Can only be changed in the launcher.
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Use ThirteenAG's fix. | ||
Multi-monitor | Stretched. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Use ThirteenAG's fix. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | Toggle with Alt+↵ Enter or use the -window parameter. |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Can be improved by forcing 16x in the graphics card control panel. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Always enabled. Use d3d8to9 on Windows 10. |
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60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Uncapped frame rate may break the physics.[6] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
Set FOV with widescreen fix[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Borderless fullscreen windowed
Force borderless fullscreen[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, Effects | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output with DirectSound3D restoration software. | |
Subtitles | Cutscenes only, not in-game voices and intro. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | DirectSound3D.[7] |
Localizations
- Some regions only have certain languages available. All audio languages can be downloaded from here.
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Retail only. Patch for digital release here or subs only | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Spanish | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Turkish | Fan translation. Details missing—please edit this page and add it. |
Issues unresolved
Corrupted files in the French version
- The French Steam version of Max Payne has corrupted files, with the error message "Invalid Data Read from R_memory File("part1_level1b")". Reports indicate issues with the files
x_level1.ras
,x_level2.ras
andx_level3.ras
.[8][9]
There are visible polygon seams when running under Windows 10
- When the game is running under Windows 10 there are a lot of visible polygon seams when both Hardware T&L and MSAA (any type) enabled. The only known workaround to this is to disable one of these options or use supersampling (use Nvidia Inspector for Nvidia Cards).
Issues fixed
Installer fails on Windows 7 64-bit and later (Retail)
- Default installer on disc root is 16-bit.
Run from setup[10] |
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Missing audio
Use IndirectSound[11] |
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Use Creative Lab's ALchemy Software[12] |
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Notes
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Use an unofficial patch[13] |
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The launcher does not start
Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows 98 / Me[citation needed] |
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JPEG errors on AMD Ryzen CPU
Use a fixed rlmfc.dll [14]
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Game crashes or videos fail to load
Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows 98/Windows Me[citation needed] |
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Error: setFullscreen - creating the device failed: E_FAIL
Use ThirteenAG's fix[citation needed] |
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Exception in engineInit: Unable to load save game "Files"
Reinstall the game on the C: drive[citation needed] |
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Exception in startupInit: Directory \data not found
Move the game to a folder without spaces[citation needed] |
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Reinstall the game to a folder without spaces in the folder path (e.g. C:\Games\MaxPayne). |
Disable anti-aliasing[citation needed] |
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(Steam) Move the game to a folder without spaces[citation needed] |
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Game won't launch on AMD graphics cards, still shows up in task manager
Use the Unofficial startup hang patch[citation needed] |
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Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows 98 / Me[citation needed] |
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Roll back CCC drivers to 12.6 from here[citation needed] |
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See Force CPU affinity to run the game on one core[citation needed] |
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Jumps and dodges are too short, making the second nightmare level impossible
Cap the game to 60 FPS |
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Use a Direct3D 8 to Direct3D 9 wrapper and set monitor on 60hz |
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Reshade/SweetFX doesn't work
- This problem occurs when using the Thirteen AG Widescreen Patch.
Use the d3d8to9 wrapper[citation needed] |
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VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D Requires D3D8to9 wrapper, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Devices | |||
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Novint Falcon |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 7, 8 | Direct3D 7 in cutscenes only. Everything else is in Direct3D 8. |
OpenGL | Mac OS only. | |
Shader Model support | 1.1 |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | DirectSound3D |
Command line arguments
- See command line arguments on how to use the following options.
Parameter | Description |
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-screenshot | Enables F10 for taking screen shots. Screen shots are saved to the "screenshots" folder in the Max Payne installation folder. |
-nodialog | Skips the Max Payne startup dialog when loading the game (uses options previously set). |
-skipstartup | Skips the startup video. |
-disable3dpreloads | If the system runs out of texture memory while loading a level, this option may prevent the game from crashing due to a driver error. |
-window | Runs the game in a windowed mode, in the resolution selected from the Max Payne launch dialog. Not all 3d accelerators support running in a windowed mode. |
-novidmemcheck | Disables the video memory check at the start of the game. |
-developer | Enables "developer mode", including console (toggled with F12). |
-developerkeys | Enables special developer keys. Requires developer mode. Using developer keys can break the game flow. |
-showprogress | Shows extended loading information. Requires developer mode. |
-profile | Enables in-game profiler. Toggle profile with F11, and see console aliases for profiling options. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 OSR2 | 98, ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | 450 MHz | 700 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 96 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 530 MB | 830 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0 compatible | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0 compatible |
Sound (audio device) | DirectSound compatible |
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 9.1 | 9.2.2 |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC G3 400 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 900 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | OpenGL compatible 16 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.2 | |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC G3 400 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 900 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | OpenGL compatible 16 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[3] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[4]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/12140/
in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (12140) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
References
- ↑ Westlake bringing Max Payne to the Mac - Macworld - last accessed on 2017-07-20
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ How to directly boot the game and skip/bypass the launcher? - Steam Users' Forums
- ↑ Max Payne frame limit · Issue #568 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack
- ↑ Max Payne 1 with 3D spatial sound 🎧 (CMSS-3D HRTF audio)
- ↑ Need some files - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Crash du jeu au niveau 1 sur PC steam - Max Payne sur JeuxVideo.com - 20/12/2011 - 14:10:34
- ↑ Can't install Max Payne on Win7 x64
- ↑ Verified by User:Blackbird on 2018-01-08
- Tested under Windows 10 version 1709
- ↑ -Creative Labs ALchemy 1.45.1
- ↑ -Ultimate Max Payne(1) Vista/Win7 Sound Fix- - Steam Users' Forums
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments/dr5f0b/a_uniquely_ryzen_3000_problem_max_payne_2001/f6q2krp/ - A Uniquely Ryzen 3000 Problem - Max Payne (2001)