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{{Series|Max Payne}}
 
{{Series|Max Payne}}
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'''Key points'''
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{{ii}} Requires an [[#Missing audio|unofficial patch]] to fix a missing audio issue in Windows Vista and newer.
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00FYYTARQ | Steam}}
 
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-MP | Steam |}}
 
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-MP | Steam |}}
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{{Availability/row| GMG | max-payne | Steam}}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 12140 | Steam |}}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 12140 | Steam |}}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown |}}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | [[DRM]]: SafeDisc 2 disc check.}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
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===[ftp://ftp.3drealms.com/patches/maxpayne1-05patch.exe Patch 1.05]===
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===[http://www.fileplanet.com/62986/60000/fileinfo/Max-Payne-v1.05-Patch Patch 1.05 (retail)]===
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{{ii}} This is the latest available version.
 
  
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===Gameplay Mods===
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===Skip intro videos===
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====[http://www.moddb.com/mods/kung-fu-30 Kung Fu Mod]====
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Launch the game with the <code>-skipstartup</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]}}
 +
}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 +
===Configuration file(s) location===
 +
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Remedy Entertainment\Max Payne\}}
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{{Game data/row|Mac OS|}}
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}}
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Max Payne Savegames}}
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Max Payne Savegames\}}
 +
{{Game data/row|Mac OS|}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} [http://thirteenag.github.io/widescreen_fixes_pack#mp1 ThirteenAG's fix] includes an .asi file, which forces the game to use save games from <code>{{p|game}}\savegames\</code>
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
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[[File:Max Payne External General.png|290px|right|thumb|Launcher general settings.]]
 
[[File:Max Payne External General.png|290px|right|thumb|Launcher general settings.]]
 
[[File:Max Payne External Advanced.png|290px|right|thumb|Launcher advanced settings.]]
 
[[File:Max Payne External Advanced.png|290px|right|thumb|Launcher advanced settings.]]
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{{ii}} Can only be changed in the launcher.
 
{{Video settings
 
{{Video settings
 
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/max-payne
 
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/max-payne
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
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|widescreen resolution      = true
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|widescreen resolution      = hackable
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|widescreen resolution notes=  
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|widescreen resolution notes= Use [http://thirteenag.github.io/widescreen_fixes_pack#mp1 ThirteenAG's fix].
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        = Stretched.
 
|multimonitor notes        = Stretched.
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|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
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|fov notes                  = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]
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|fov notes                  = Use [http://thirteenag.github.io/widescreen_fixes_pack#mp1 ThirteenAG's fix].
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|windowed                  = hackable
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|windowed                  = true
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|windowed notes            = See [[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]. Use <code>-window</code>.
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|windowed notes            = Toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}} or use the <code>-window</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]].
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|borderless windowed        = hackable
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|borderless windowed        = false
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|borderless windowed notes  = See [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]].
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|borderless windowed notes  = Forcing it causes glitches.
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
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|anisotropic notes          =  
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|anisotropic notes          = Can be improved by forcing 16x in the [[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)#Force anisotropic filtering|graphics card control panel]].
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
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|antialiasing notes        =  
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|antialiasing notes        = Up to 8x.
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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}}
 
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|<ref>[http://thirteenag.github.io/widescreen_fixes_pack Widescreen Fixes Pack]</ref>}}
 
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# Download the fix from [http://thirteenag.github.io/widescreen_fixes_pack#mp1 here].
 
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# Extract the contents of the archive to <code>{{p|game}}\Max Payne</code>
 
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'''Notes'''
 
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{{ii}} It isn't necessary to select the mod from the '''Customized Game''' menu.
 
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}}
 
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
 
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# After downloading the widescreen fix navigate to <code>{{p|game}}\Max Payne\scripts</code>.
 
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# Open '''MP1_widescreen_fix.ini''' and set your desired fov value.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
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|acceleration option notes = There is auto-aim but that can be disabled.
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|acceleration option notes =  
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
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}}
 
}}
  
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{{ii}} Other audio languages can be downloaded from [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1101985 here].
 
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
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  |interface = true
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  |interface = yes
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  |audio    = true
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  |audio    = yes
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  |subtitles = true
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  |subtitles = yes
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
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  |interface = true
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  |interface = yes
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  |audio    = true
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  |audio    = yes
−
  |subtitles = true
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  |subtitles = yes
 
  |notes    =
 
  |notes    =
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
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  |interface = true
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  |interface = yes
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  |audio    = true
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  |audio    = yes
−
  |subtitles = true
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  |subtitles = yes
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
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  |interface = true
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  |interface = yes
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  |audio    = true
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  |audio    = yes
−
  |subtitles = true
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  |subtitles = yes
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Polish
 
  |language  = Polish
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  |interface = true
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  |interface = yes
−
  |audio    = true
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  |audio    = yes
−
  |subtitles = true
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  |subtitles = yes
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Portuguese
 
  |language  = Portuguese
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  |interface = true
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  |interface = yes
−
  |audio    = true
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  |audio    = yes
−
  |subtitles = true
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  |subtitles = yes
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
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  |interface = true
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  |interface = yes
−
  |audio    = true
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  |audio    = yes
−
  |subtitles = true
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  |subtitles = yes
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
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  |interface = true
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  |interface = yes
−
  |audio    = true
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  |audio    = yes
−
  |subtitles = true
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  |subtitles = yes
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Turkish
 
  |language  = Turkish
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  |interface = true
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  |interface = yes
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = true
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  |subtitles = yes
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      = yes
 
  |fan      = yes
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}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} Other audio languages can be downloaded from [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1101985 here].
 +
 +
==Issues unresolved==
 +
===Corrupted files in the French version===
 +
{{ii}} The French Steam version of Max Payne has corrupted files, with the error message <code>Invalid Data Read from R_memory File("part1_level1b")</code>.  Reports indicate issues with the files ''x_level1.ras'', ''x_level2.ras'', and ''x_level3.ras''.<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2655668 Need some files - Steam Users' Forums]</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>
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
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===Windows Vista (and greater) sound fix===
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===Missing audio===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Windows 7/Vista Sound Fix|ref=<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=848215</ref>}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Use an unofficial patch|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=848215 -Ultimate Max Payne(1) Vista/Win7 Sound Fix- - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>}}
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{{ii}} An issue exists for Windows Vista/7 users in which a large majority of voices in cutscenes and normal gameplay won't play.
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# Download the [https://mega.co.nz/#!oMpQlTBC!b3niiEzH8MySkYRLi1l4Ty9Lk7BOkWYS0kKCOtGeebc unofficial patch].
 +
# Extract the contents to the installation folder.
 +
# Run <code>MaxBatch.bat</code>
 +
# Follow the on-screen instructions.
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}}
  
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# Download the latest version [https://mega.co.nz/#!oMpQlTBC!b3niiEzH8MySkYRLi1l4Ty9Lk7BOkWYS0kKCOtGeebc] here.
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===The launcher does not start===
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# Extract the fix to the installation folder.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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# Run the fix's main file: <code>MaxBatch.bat</code>
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{{Fixbox/fix|Run the game in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows 98 / Me}}
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# Wait a few minutes for it to finish.
 
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# Start the game.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===The launcher does not start===
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===Game crashes or videos fail to load===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Run the game in compatibility mode}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Run the game in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP}}
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# Go to the installation folder.
 
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# Right click on '''Maxpayne.exe''' and click Properties.
 
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# Go to compatibility tab.
 
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# Set the compatibility mode to '''Windows 98 / Me''' and check '''Run this program as administrator'''.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Error: setFullscreen - creating the device failed: E_FAIL===
 
===Error: setFullscreen - creating the device failed: E_FAIL===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Install the Max Payne Widescreen Fix}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Use [http://thirteenag.github.io/widescreen_fixes_pack#mp1 ThirteenAG's fix]}}
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{{ii}} See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] for details
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Move the game to a folder without spaces}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Move the game to a folder without spaces}}
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# Reinstall the game to a folder, which won't have spaces in folder path. (e.g. '''C:\Games\MaxPayne''').
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Reinstall the game to a folder without spaces in the folder path. (e.g. '''C:\Games\MaxPayne''').
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}}
 +
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|(Steam) Move the game to a folder without spaces}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|(Steam) Move the game to a folder without spaces}}
−
# If you're using Steam, set up a new Steam library folder, which won't have spaces in its path (e.g. '''C:\Steam''')
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# If using Steam, set up a new Steam library folder without spaces in the folder path (e.g. '''C:\Steam''').
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# Remove the game and install it to a newly established Steam library folder.
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# Remove the game and install it to the new Steam library folder.
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# Navigate to that folder and go to '''steamapps\common'''.
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# Go to that folder and go into '''SteamApps\common'''.
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# Click on '''Max Payne''' folder and press {{key|F2}} on a keyboard to change its name.
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# Rename the '''Max Payne''' folder to '''MaxPayne'''.
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# Change the name of the folder to '''MaxPayne'''.
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# Go back to the '''SteamApps''' folder and open <code>appmanifest_12140.acf</code> with a text editor.
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# Go one folder back (to '''steamapps''').
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#* If Windows Notepad can't read it, use another text editor like [http://notepad-plus-plus.org/ Notepad++].
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# Open '''appmanifest_12140.acf''' with text editor.  
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# Change the line <code>"installdir" "Max Payne"</code> to <code>"installdir" "MaxPayne"</code>
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# Find a line <code>"installdir" "Max Payne"</code>
 
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# Change it to: <code>"installdir" "MaxPayne"</code>
 
 
# Restart Steam.
 
# Restart Steam.
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# Set up the compatibility for Maxpayne.exe, if neeeded (see [[#The launcher doesn't start|The launcher doesn't start]]).
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# If needed, run the game in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for '''Windows 98 / Me'''.
 +
}}
  
−
'''Notes:'''
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===Game won't launch on AMD graphics cards, still shows up in task manager===
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{{ii}} Windows notepad may have problems reading '''appmanifest_12140.acf'''. If this is a case, use other - more advanced text editor, e.g. [http://notepad-plus-plus.org/ Notepad++].
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{{Fixbox|1=
 +
{{Fixbox/fix|Run the game in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows 98 / Me}}
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|1=
 +
{{Fixbox/fix|Roll back CCC drivers to 12.6 from [http://support.amd.com/en-us/download here]}}
 
}}
 
}}
−
 
−
===Videos/game crashing===
 
−
Crashes and failure to load videos for the game, for the Windows 7 64-bit operating system, the best way to fix this would be to go to where the executable is. That is, in your Steam folder, and then right clicking the executable and then going to "Compatibility" tab and then set it to run on Windows XP and running as administrator. If you are running an AMD card make sure it's not version 12.8 or it will not run. If the game won't start but shows up in task manager, run the game in compatibility mode windows 95/windows me, then make sure you run the game from steam.
 
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−
===Mouse lag===
 
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Mouse Lag}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|See [[Microsoft Windows#Force CPU affinity|Force CPU affinity]] to run the game on one core}}
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{{--}}This enables mouse acceleration.
 
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# If when playing you get mouse lag issues go to the control panel.
 
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# Click on "Hardware and Sound" then under the category "Devices and Printers" click on Mouse.
 
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# Under the Pointer Options tab uncheck "Enhance Pointer Precision". This will fix the mouse lag problem.
 
 
}}
 
}}
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−
==Issues unresolved==
 
−
The French Steam version of Max Payne has corrupted files, with the error message <tt>Invalid Data Read from R_memory File("part1_level1b")</tt>.  Reports indicate issues with the files ''x_level1.ras'', ''x_level2.ras'', and ''x_level3.ras''.<ref>Reported on [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2655668 Steampowered forums] and [http://www.jeuxvideo.com/forums/1-2748-9029315-1-0-1-0-crash-du-jeu-au-niveau-1-sur-pc-steam.htm Jeuxvideo.com].</ref>
 
−
 
−
No official patch has been released.
 
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
−
===Developer Mode===
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===[[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]===
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{{ii}} Developer mode is required to use console commands.
 
−
 
 
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To add a command line option for the game you need to create shortcut. Browse to the game's installation folder and right click on the MaxPayne.exe file. Choose 'Create Shortcut'. A shortcut icon should appear in the folder. Right click on the shortcut and choose properties. Select the shortcut tab. The command line parameters need to be entered at the end of the data in the 'Target' line. It should look like the line below:
 
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<code>"C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Max Payne 2\MaxPayne.exe" -developer</code>
 
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Punctuation and spacing is important. Move to the very end of the line and press Spacebar once then enter the desired command line parameter (including the hyphen)
 
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===Console commands===
 
 
{| class="wikitable grid"
 
{| class="wikitable grid"
 
! Parameter || Description
 
! Parameter || Description
 
|-
 
|-
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| <tt>-screenshot</tt>|| Enables {{key|F10}} for taking screen shots. Screen shots are saved to the "screenshots" folder under your Max Payne installation folder.
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| -screenshot || Enables {{key|F10}} for taking screen shots. Screen shots are saved to the "screenshots" folder in the Max Payne installation folder.
 
|-
 
|-
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| <tt>-nodialog</tt>|| Skips the Max Payne startup dialog when loading the game (uses options previously set).
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| -nodialog || Skips the Max Payne startup dialog when loading the game (uses options previously set).
 
|-
 
|-
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| <tt>-skipstartup</tt>|| Skips the startup video.
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| -skipstartup || Skips the startup video.
 
|-
 
|-
−
| <tt>-disable3dpreloads</tt>|| 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.
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| -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.
 
|-
 
|-
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| <tt>-window</tt>|| 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.
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| -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.
 
|-
 
|-
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| <tt>-novidmemcheck</tt>|| Disables the video memory check at the start of the game.
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| -novidmemcheck || Disables the video memory check at the start of the game.
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|}
 
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====Advanced Command Line Options====
 
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{{ii}} These should only be used by advanced users while developing mods.
 
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{| class="wikitable grid"
 
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! Parameter || Description
 
 
|-
 
|-
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| <tt>-developer</tt>|| Enables "developer mode", including console. Mostly useful for mod developers.
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| -developer || Enables "developer mode", including console (toggled with {{key|F12}}).
 
|-
 
|-
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| <tt>-developerkeys</tt>|| Enables special developer keys (requires -developer as well). Note: you can break the game flow using developer keys.
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| -developerkeys || Enables special developer keys. Requires developer mode. Using developer keys can break the game flow.
 
|-
 
|-
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| <tt>-showprogress</tt>|| shows extended loading information. -developer is required.
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| -showprogress || Shows extended loading information. Requires developer mode.
 
|-
 
|-
−
| <tt>-profile</tt>|| Enables in-game profiler. Toggle profile with {{key|F11}}, and see console aliases for profiling options.
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| -profile || Enables in-game profiler. Toggle profile with {{key|F11}}, and see console aliases for profiling options.
 
|}
 
|}
  

Revision as of 02:41, 29 November 2014

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Max Payne
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Developers
Remedy Entertainment
Publishers
Rockstar Games
Windows Gathering of Developers
Mac OS MacSoft
Engines
MAX-FX 1.0
Release dates
Windows July 23, 2001
Mac OS (Classic) July 16, 2002
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Max Payne on Wikipedia
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Max Payne
Max Payne 2001
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne 2003
Max Payne 3 2012
Max Payne 1&2 Remake TBA

Key points

Requires an unofficial patch to fix a missing audio issue in Windows Vista and newer.

General information

Steam Community Discussions
Steam Users' Forums for game series
Remedy's Forums for game

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Amazon.com
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GamersGate
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Green Man Gaming
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Steam
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Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 DRM: SafeDisc 2 disc check.
Error: key type '{{{5}}}' not recognised
Error: OS parameter cannot be empty

Essential improvements

Patch 1.05 (retail)

Skip intro videos

Instructions

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

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System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12140/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

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System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12140/pfx/[Note 1]
ThirteenAG's fix includes an .asi file, which forces the game to use save games from <path-to-game>\savegames\

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video settings

Launcher general settings.
Launcher advanced settings.
Can only be changed in the launcher.

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Input settings

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Audio settings

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Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Turkish
Other audio languages can be downloaded from here.

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, and x_level3.ras.[1][2]

Issues fixed

Missing audio

Instructions

The launcher does not start

Instructions

Game crashes or videos fail to load

Instructions

Error: setFullscreen - creating the device failed: E_FAIL

Instructions

Error: Exception in startupInit: Directory \data not found

Instructions
Instructions

Game won't launch on AMD graphics cards, still shows up in task manager

Instructions
Instructions
Instructions

Other information

Command line arguments

Parameter Description
-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
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) 450 MHz AMD / Intel Processor
System memory (RAM) 96 MB 128 MB or greater
Hard disk drive (HDD) 530 MB for minimal install 830 MB for full install
Video card (GPU) Direct3D Compatible Graphics Card
16 MB of VRAM

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References