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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Remedy Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Remedy Entertainment}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|3D Realms|Producer}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Westlake Interactive|OS | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Westlake Interactive|Mac OS}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Westlake Interactive|OS X}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Gathering of Developers| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Gathering of Developers|Retail (2001-2002)}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rockstar Games| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rockstar Games|Retail (2002-Present) / Digital}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacSoft| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacSoft|OS X}} |
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C-SoftClub|Russia}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C-SoftClub|Russia}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|GreenLeaf|Brazil}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari|Taiwan}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|MAX-FX}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|MAX-FX}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 23, 2001}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 23, 2001|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071222060403/http://www.take2games.com/index.php?p=pr&release=Max_Payne_Ships&page=1|title=Max Payne Ships (retrieved)|date=2023-08-02}}</ref>}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|July 16, 2002}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|July 16, 2002|ref=<ref name="macOS">{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050504064255/http://www.westlakeinteractive.com/news0281.html|title=Max Payne Goes Gold! (June 13) (retrieved)|date=2023-08-02|snippet=Max Payne, the amazing shooter about a New York cop "with nothing to lose", has been approved by all parties for duplication and will be heading to store shelves on July 16th.}}</ref>}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|July 16, 2002}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|July 16, 2002|ref=<ref name="macOS"/>}} |
|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|max-payne|89}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|max-payne|89}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|max-payne|}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|max-payne|74}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Shooter }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Shooter, TPS }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | North America | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, Detective/mystery, North America }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Max Payne }} | {{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 = | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20031202030805/http://www.rockstargames.com/maxpayne/ | ||
|strategywiki = Max Payne | |strategywiki = Max Payne | ||
|lutris = max-payne | |lutris = max-payne | ||
|hltb = 5736 | |hltb = 5736 | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 4529 |
|wikipedia = Max Payne (video game) | |wikipedia = Max Payne (video game) | ||
|winehq = 661 | |winehq = 661 | ||
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|release history = | |release history = | ||
− | |current state = | + | |current state = The game has few issues running on Windows Vista and later, see [[#Missing audio|Missing audio]] for more details.<br> Also to prevent the game from locking up during startup, the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/838-max-payne-series-startup-hang-patch/ unofficial startup hang patch] should be applied.<br>For users with AMD Zen 2/3-based processors, the game doesn't work by default.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/12140/discussions/0/1640919737479023003/|title=Steam Community|date=9 June 2023}}</ref><ref name="Eddmanx_14102023">{{Refcheck|user=Eddmanx|date=2023-10-14}}</ref> See [[#JPEG_errors_on_AMD_Zen 2/3-based_CPUs|JPEG errors on AMD Zen 2/3-based CPUs]] for a fix. |
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}} | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Max Payne Anthology released only in Poland and Germany. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Original Polish release.<br>Max Payne Anthology released only in Poland and Germany. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | max-payne | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | max-payne | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2733-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2733-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Humble | max-payne | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | max-payne | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id512142109 | MacApp | | | OS X }} | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id512142109 | MacApp | | | OS X }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 12140 | Steam | Can only be purchased in specific countries. Among others: USA, Canada, UK, Switzerland and some European countries. Notable exceptions: Croatia, Germany and | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 12140 | Steam | Can only be purchased in specific countries. Among others: USA, Canada, UK, Switzerland and some European countries. Notable exceptions: Brazil, Croatia, Germany, Indonesia, Malaysia, Russia and Singapore. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110627183648/http://www.gamesforwindows.com:80/en-US/Games/Max-Payne-%E2%84%A2/|title=Max Payne ™ - Games for Windows|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110627183648/http://www.gamesforwindows.com:80/en-US/Games/Max-Payne-%E2%84%A2/|title=Max Payne ™ - Games for Windows|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/467-max-payne-demo/ | + | {{ii}} A [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/467-max-payne-demo/ demo] is available. |
− | {{ii}} Faithful higher quality icons for Max Payne and [[Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne]] can be found [https://www.deviantart.com/jadelune/art/Max-Payne-Icon-Pack-870479569 here]. You must be logged in to download. | + | {{ii}} Faithful higher quality icons for Max Payne and [[Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne]] can be found [https://www.deviantart.com/jadelune/art/Max-Payne-Icon-Pack-870479569 here].<br> You must be logged in to download. |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The latest | + | {{ii}} The latest version is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/466-max-payne-patch/ v1.05]. The Steam version is up-to-date. |
− | ===[https:// | + | ===[https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21ALVhB0MrkWKtjVk&id=619FB6EE413CE91%2119598&cid=0619FB6EE413CE91&parId=root&parQt=sharedby&parCid=36B67345D3A28973&o=OneUp Peixoto's Patch]=== |
− | + | {{++}} Fixes missing audio in cutscenes and certain areas. | |
− | + | {{ii}} Forced Vsync, otherwise not possible on Windows 10, which prevents several bugs. | |
− | + | {{ii}} Forced resolution solves several artifacts on the edges of polygons and allows supersampling anti-aliasing. | |
− | === | + | ===Fix Packs=== |
− | + | {{++}} [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1633394421 Complete FixPack]. A patch that includes startup hang patch, ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix, a high-res texture pack, different options for video wrappers and other fixes. | |
− | + | {{++}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2325-max-payne-anthology-definitive-fixes/ Definitive Fix]. A patch that includes startup hang patch, ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix, a D3D9 wrapper and other fixes. | |
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game with the <code>-skipstartup</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Averygoodperson|date=2022-01-23|comment=Comment (optional)}}</ref>}} |
===Skip Launcher=== | ===Skip Launcher=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game with the <code>-nodialog</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/12140/discussions/0/1727575977585952756/#c1727575977586347006|title=How to directly boot the game and skip/bypass the launcher? - Steam Users' Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
+ | |||
+ | ===Unlock All Difficulties Without Completing the Game=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Add [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2592-max-payne-unlock-all-difficulties/ this] to your Windows Registry}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Remove broken Adaptive Difficulty=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The adaptive difficulty feature in the game's standard difficulty mode ("Fugitive") is broken, and does not account for player deaths properly. This results in the difficulty escalating and then remaining on the hardest values. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2807-max-payne-flat-difficulty-vanilla-pc-values// this file] to replace the minimum and maximum adaptive difficulty values with the original PC version's default/neutral values}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2687-max-payne-1-removed-adaptive-difficulty// this file] to replace the adaptive difficulty values with the static ones from the remastered mobile version}} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Max Payne Savegames\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Max Payne Savegames\}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|Mac OS|{Boot}:Documents:Max Payne Saved Games or user's Documents folder}} | {{Game data/saves|Mac OS|{Boot}:Documents:Max Payne Saved Games or user's Documents folder}} | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|OS X| | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Documents/Max Payne Saved Games/}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} 10 save slots + 2 quicksave slots + 1 autosave slot available. | {{ii}} 10 save slots + 2 quicksave slots + 1 autosave slot available. | ||
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|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mp1 ThirteenAG's fix]. | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mp1 ThirteenAG's fix]. | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = hackable |
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mp1 ThirteenAG's fix]. |
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mp1 ThirteenAG's fix]. | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mp1 ThirteenAG's fix]. | ||
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|borderless windowed notes = See [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]. | |borderless windowed notes = See [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]. | ||
|anisotropic = limited | |anisotropic = limited | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = '''Anisotropic''' filtering mode option only. |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Double and triple buffering are available.<br> If using Windows 10, see [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = limited | |120 fps = limited | ||
− | |120 fps notes = High frame rate breaks physics.<ref> | + | |120 fps notes = High frame rate breaks physics.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/issues/568|title=Max Payne frame limit · Issue #568 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> See [[#Game breaking bugs at high frame rate|Game breaking bugs at high frame rate]]. <br>The game seems to be completable when capped at 144 FPS. |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} It might turn | + | {{ii}} It might turn nightmare levels unplayable, since these sections of the game already alter the camera FOV. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Force borderless fullscreen|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Force borderless fullscreen|fix= | ||
# Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mp1 ThirteenAG's fix]. | # Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mp1 ThirteenAG's fix]. | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and create a file called {{file|wndmode.ini}}. |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The built-in Vsync requires workarounds to function on modern operating systems (Windows 10 and later). |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Widescreen Fix|ref=<ref name="Keith">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2020-10-12|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mp1 ThirteenAG's fix]. | # Download [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mp1 ThirteenAG's fix]. | ||
− | # Copy all contents to the | + | # Copy all contents to the game directory. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|global.ini}} inside {{folder|scripts}}. |
# Change <code>UseD3D8to9=0</code> to <code>UseD3D8to9=1</code>. | # Change <code>UseD3D8to9=0</code> to <code>UseD3D8to9=1</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use d3d8to9 | + | |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use d3d8to9|ref=<ref name="Keith"/>|fix= | ||
# Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9]. | # Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9]. | ||
− | # Copy | + | # Copy {{file|d3d8.dll}} to the game directory. |
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[dgVoodoo 2#DirectX 8|dgVoodoo 2]]}} | ||
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
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{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = Music | + | |separate volume notes = Music & Effects |
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output with [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]] | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output with [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]] |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
− | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = |
|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 = |
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
|royalty free audio = always on | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
|royalty free audio notes = | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
− | |notes = Fan translation, [https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Byxv4BMtWd2yWXhXaHB0SU0yNzA download] | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Byxv4BMtWd2yWXhXaHB0SU0yNzA download]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
− | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2628598193 here]. | + | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2628598193 here]. [https://dubbingpedia.pl/wiki/Max_Payne Details] |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
− | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=348526485 here]. | + | |notes = Retail only.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://big-box-pc-games-brasil.fandom.com/pt-br/wiki/Max_Payne|title=Big Box PC Games Brasil Wiki|date=2023-06-12}}</ref> Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=348526485 here]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=371546123 here]. | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=371546123 here]. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
− | |notes = Fan translation, [https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Byxv4BMtWd2yY2ZVblNWUmRWc0E download] | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Byxv4BMtWd2yY2ZVblNWUmRWc0E download]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=198574428 here]. | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=198574428 here]. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
===Missing intro video (Proton/Linux)=== | ===Missing intro video (Proton/Linux)=== | ||
− | {{ii}} With Proton 5.13-6 and newer, the intro video before the main menu plays audio only. | + | {{ii}} With Proton 5.13-6 and newer, the intro video before the main menu plays audio only. It can be skipped by adding {{code|-skipstartup}} to the launch options. |
{{ii}} With Proton 5.0-10 and older, the intro video before the main menu is skipped entirely, even if the {{code|-skipstartup}} parameter is not used. | {{ii}} With Proton 5.0-10 and older, the intro video before the main menu is skipped entirely, even if the {{code|-skipstartup}} parameter is not used. | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===Corrupted files in the French version=== | + | ===Corrupted files in the French version (Steam)=== |
− | {{ii}} The French | + | {{ii}} The French version of Max Payne, on Steam, has corrupted files. Error message: "''Invalid Data Read from R_memory File("part1_level1b)''".<br> Reports indicate issues with the following files: {{file|x_level1.ras}}, {{file|x_level2.ras}} and {{file|x_level3.ras}}. |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Replace files|fix= | |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | # Download the files from [https://www.dropbox.com/s/cgor9kytb9nwrmw/Patch.7z?dl=0 here]. |
− | # Download the [https://www.dropbox.com/s/cgor9kytb9nwrmw/Patch.7z?dl=0 | + | # Copy and paste the files to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | # Copy | ||
}} | }} | ||
===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 setup.exe|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/883446-cant-install-max-payne-on-win7-x64/?do=findComment&comment=592347550|title=Can't install Max Payne on Win7 x64|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Run | + | # Run the {{file|setup.exe}} file located in the {{folder|Disk1}} folder instead. |
− | # Run {{file| | + | # Click '''Yes''' if the "''insufficient memory''" message pops up and install anyway. |
− | # Click '''Yes''' | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Missing audio=== | ===Missing audio=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]] | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]]|fix= |
− | {{ii}} In case of missing audio when using | + | '''Notes''' |
+ | {{ii}} In case of missing audio when using dgVoodoo with the above solutions, use version 2.72 or older.<br> For newer versions, run the game as administrator. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use unofficial patch|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151007002145/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=848215|title=-Ultimate Max Payne(1) Vista/Win7 Sound Fix- - Steam Users' Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# 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 | + | # Extract the contents to the game directory. |
# Run {{file|MaxBatch.bat}}. | # Run {{file|MaxBatch.bat}}. | ||
# Follow the on-screen instructions. | # Follow the on-screen instructions. | ||
− | {{ii}} Relies on | + | |
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Relies on automatic recompression of audio files without quality loss to another format. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===The launcher does not start=== | ===The launcher does not start=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set the [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] to <code>Windows 98 / Me</code>|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set the [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] to <code>Windows 98 / Me</code>|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Chick'n'Duck|date=2023-10-14}}</ref>}} |
− | ===JPEG errors on AMD Zen 2-based CPUs=== | + | ===JPEG errors on AMD Zen 2/3-based CPUs=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use a fixed {{file|rlmfc.dll}}|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use a fixed {{file|rlmfc.dll}}|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments/dr5f0b/a_uniquely_ryzen_3000_problem_max_payne_2001/f6q2krp/|title=luigoalma comments on A Uniquely Ryzen 3000 Problem - Max Payne (2001) : AMD - Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1nPUgYVdj03J1jI0CONMrPit0snFN9P4_ this file]. | # Download [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1nPUgYVdj03J1jI0CONMrPit0snFN9P4_ this file]. | ||
− | # Extract it | + | # Extract it to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and overwrite {{file|rlmfc.dll}}. |
− | {{ii}} Instructions to | + | |
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Instructions to apply the fix manually [https://old.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments/dr5f0b/a_uniquely_ryzen_3000_problem_max_payne_2001/f6q2krp/ here]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mp1 ThirteenAG's fix]|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mp1 ThirteenAG's fix]|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} | ||
− | ===Exception in engineInit: Unable to load | + | ===Exception in engineInit: Unable to load saved game "Files"=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Reinstall the game on the C: | + | {{Fixbox|description=Reinstall the game on the Local Disk (C:)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
===Exception in startupInit: Directory \data not found=== | ===Exception in startupInit: Directory \data not found=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Reinstall the game without specifying spaces in the folder path (''e.g. C:\Games\MaxPayne'')|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}} |
− | Reinstall the game | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Anti-Aliasing|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Anti-Aliasing|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-12-15}}</ref>}} |
− | {{Fixbox|description=(Steam) | + | {{Fixbox|description=Reinstall the game (Steam)|ref=<ref>{{refcheck|user=Theexplodingbarrel|date=2023-06-03}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Set up a new Steam library folder without spaces in the folder path (e.g. | + | # Set up a new Steam library folder without spaces in the folder path (''e.g. C:\Steam''). |
− | # | + | # Reinstall the game to the new Steam library folder. |
− | # Go to that folder and | + | # Go to that folder and then to {{code|SteamApps\common\}}. |
− | # Rename the | + | # Rename the {{folder|Max Payne}} folder to {{folder|MaxPayne}}. |
− | # Go back to the | + | # Go back to the {{folder|SteamApps}} folder and open {{file|appmanifest_12140.acf}} with any text editor. |
− | + | # 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> | ||
# Restart Steam. | # Restart Steam. | ||
− | # If needed, | + | # If needed, set the [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] to <code>Windows 98 / Me</code>. |
}} | }} | ||
===Game won't launch, shows up in task manager, white screen=== | ===Game won't launch, shows up in task manager, white screen=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use the unofficial [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/838-max-payne-series-startup-hang-patch/ Startup hang patch]|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}}} | {{Fixbox|description=Use the unofficial [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/838-max-payne-series-startup-hang-patch/ Startup hang patch]|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}}} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set the [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] to {{code|Windows 98 / Me}}|ref={{cn|date=August 2015}}}} |
{{Fixbox|description=[[Max Payne#Skip intro videos|Skip the intro]] or delete it in the game folder|ref={{cn|date=July 2021}}}} | {{Fixbox|description=[[Max Payne#Skip intro videos|Skip the intro]] or delete it in the game folder|ref={{cn|date=July 2021}}}} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=[[Microsoft Windows#Force CPU affinity|Force CPU affinity]] to one core|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}}} | {{Fixbox|description=[[Microsoft Windows#Force CPU affinity|Force CPU affinity]] to one core|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}}} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Roll back AMD Catalyst drivers to | + | {{Fixbox|description=Roll back AMD Catalyst drivers to v12.6 from [http://support.amd.com/en-us/download here]|ref={{cn|date=August 2015}}}} |
+ | |||
+ | ===Random freezes=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} It occurs when too many sound effects are played at once and the IndirectSound wrapper is used to fix the [[#Missing audio|missing audio]] issue. | ||
+ | {{fixbox|description=Replace IndirectSound with DSOAL|ref=<ref>{{refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/12140/discussions/0/3050611812312718750/|title=Game freezes for no apparent reason (central topic) - Steam Community Discussions|date=2023-06-03}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} If DSOAL does not function, apply the registry changes listed [https://www.indirectsound.com/registryIssues.html here]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | ===Game breaking bugs at high frame | + | ===Game breaking bugs at high frame rate=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Shootdodge and jump distance are shortened, which makes certain areas incompletable. |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The game's built-in Vsync does not work on Windows 10 and later; requires a fix. |
+ | {{--}} Both Nvidia and AMD control panels cannot cap the frame rate, unless a wrapper is applied.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/issues/871|title=GitHub - ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack: Max Payne 1: can't limit FPS with WidescreenFixes|date=2023-10-14}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/12140/discussions/0/3419934814465206882/|title=Steam Community Discussion - I cannot get the frame rate to lock|date=2023-10-22}}</ref> | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use one of the [[Max_Payne#Vertical_sync_.28Vsync.29|Vsync fixes]] and set the refresh rate to 144 Hz or lower<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Eddmanx|date=2023-10-16|comment=Tested by capping the frame rate. Can't pinpoint the exact value it breaks at; seems to be between 144 and 180. I picked 144 since it's more common.}}</ref> |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description= [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Cap the frame rate]] to 144 FPS or lower}} | ||
===Visible polygon seams=== | ===Visible polygon seams=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} On Windows 10, there are a lot of visible polygon seams when both Hardware T&L and anti-aliasing are enabled. |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable anti-aliasing in the game launcher and force it through the GPU control panel |
− | Disable anti-aliasing | + | }} |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[dgVoodoo 2#DirectX 8|dgVoodoo 2]] | |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Reshade/SweetFX doesn't work=== | ===Reshade/SweetFX doesn't work=== | ||
− | {{ii}} This problem occurs when using the | + | {{ii}} This problem occurs when using the ThirteenAG's Widescreen Patch. |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit INI file|ref={{cn|date=November 11, 2019}}|fix= |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|global.ini}} in the {{folder|scripts}} folder. |
# Change <code>UseD3D8to9=0</code> to <code>UseD3D8to9=1</code>. | # Change <code>UseD3D8to9=0</code> to <code>UseD3D8to9=1</code>. | ||
# Install [[ReShade]] or SweetFX as DirectX 9. | # Install [[ReShade]] or SweetFX as DirectX 9. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete {{file|dinput8.dll}} or rename it to {{code|d3d8.dll}}}} |
===Reduced color depth (Proton/Linux)=== | ===Reduced color depth (Proton/Linux)=== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use d3d8to9|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use d3d8to9|fix= | ||
# Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9]. | # Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9]. | ||
− | # Copy {{ | + | # Copy {{file|d3d8.dll}} to {{folder{{p|game}}}}. |
− | # Run the game with the environment variable {{code|WINEDLLOVERRIDES}} set to <code>"d3d8=n,b"</code>. | + | # Run the game with the environment variable {{code|WINEDLLOVERRIDES}} set to <code>"d3d8=n,b"</code>.<br>In the game properties on Steam, go to the '''General''' tab and add <code>WINEDLLOVERRIDES="d3d8=n,b" %command%</code> in the launch options field. |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use ThirteenAG's widescreen fix | + | |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use ThirteenAG's widescreen fix|fix= | ||
# Download [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mp1 ThirteenAG's fix]. | # Download [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#mp1 ThirteenAG's fix]. | ||
− | # Copy all contents to the | + | # Copy all contents to the game directory. |
− | # Open {{ | + | # Open {{file|global.ini}} in the {{folder|scripts}} folder. |
# Change <code>UseD3D8to9=0</code> to <code>UseD3D8to9=1</code>. | # Change <code>UseD3D8to9=0</code> to <code>UseD3D8to9=1</code>. | ||
− | # Run the game with the environment variable {{code|WINEDLLOVERRIDES}} set to <code>"d3d8=n,b"</code>. | + | # Run the game with the environment variable {{code|WINEDLLOVERRIDES}} set to <code>"d3d8=n,b"</code>.<br> In the game properties on Steam, go to the '''General''' tab and add <code>WINEDLLOVERRIDES="d3d8=n,b" %command%</code> in the launch options field. |
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
{{Fixbox|description=Use Proton 5.13-6 or older|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use Proton 5.13-6 or older|fix= | ||
− | In | + | # In the game properties on Steam, go to '''Compatibility'''. |
+ | # Enable {{key|''Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool''}}. | ||
+ | # Select {{code|Proton 5.13-6}} or older from the drop-down menu. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|directdraw versions = true | |directdraw versions = true | ||
|directdraw notes = DirectDraw for the intro video only. Everything else uses Direct3D 8.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Eddmanx|date=2022-08-30|comment=Checked with RTSS and dgVoodoo2}}</ref> | |directdraw notes = DirectDraw for the intro video only. Everything else uses Direct3D 8.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Eddmanx|date=2022-08-30|comment=Checked with RTSS and dgVoodoo2}}</ref> | ||
− | |opengl versions = | + | |opengl versions = 1.2 |
|opengl notes = Mac OS only. | |opengl notes = Mac OS only. | ||
|glide versions = | |glide versions = | ||
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|macos intel 64-bit app = false | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
|macos arm app = true | |macos arm app = true | ||
− | |macos app notes = PowerPC applies for retail version only. ARM aplies for Mac App Store version only. | + | |macos app notes = PowerPC applies for retail version only.<br> ARM aplies for Mac App Store version only. |
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Standard table|Parameter|Description|content= | {{Standard table|Parameter|Description|content= | ||
− | {{Standard table/row| -screenshot | Enables {{key|F10}} | + | {{Standard table/row| {{code|-screenshot}} | Enables taking screenshots with {{key|F10}}. They are saved to <code>{{p|game}}\screenshots</code>.}} |
− | {{Standard table/row| -nodialog | Skips the | + | {{Standard table/row| {{code|-nodialog}} | Skips the setup dialog when loading the game. Previously set options are used.}} |
− | {{Standard table/row| -skipstartup | Skips the startup video.}} | + | {{Standard table/row| {{code|-skipstartup}} | Skips the startup video.}} |
− | {{Standard table/row| -disable3dpreloads | If the system runs out of texture memory while loading a level, this option may prevent the game from crashing | + | {{Standard table/row| {{code|-disable3dpreloads}} | If the system runs out of texture memory while loading a level, this option may prevent the game from crashing.}} |
− | {{Standard table/row| -window | Runs the game in | + | {{Standard table/row| {{code|-window}} | Runs the game in windowed mode, at the resolution selected from the setup dialog.<br> Not all 3D accelerators support running in windowed mode.}} |
− | {{Standard table/row| -novidmemcheck | Disables the video memory check at | + | {{Standard table/row| {{code|-novidmemcheck}} | Disables the video memory check at startup.}} |
− | {{Standard table/row| -developer | Enables | + | {{Standard table/row| {{code|-developer}} | Enables '''developer mode''', including the console (toggled with {{key|F12}}).}} |
− | {{Standard table/row| -developerkeys | Enables special developer keys. Requires developer mode. Using developer keys can break the game flow.}} | + | {{Standard table/row| {{code|-developerkeys}} | Enables special developer keys. Requires developer mode.<br> Using developer keys can break the game flow.}} |
− | {{Standard table/row| -showprogress | Shows extended loading information. Requires developer mode.}} | + | {{Standard table/row| {{code|-showprogress}} | Shows extended loading information. Requires developer mode.}} |
− | {{Standard table/row| -profile | Enables in-game profiler. Toggle profile with {{key|F11}}, and see console aliases for profiling options.}} | + | {{Standard table/row| {{code|-profile}} | Enables in-game profiler. Toggle profile with {{key|F11}}, and see console aliases for profiling options.}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
===Mods=== | ===Mods=== | ||
− | * [https://www.moddb.com/games/max-payne/addons/max-payne-remastered Max Payne Remastered] HD | + | * [https://www.moddb.com/games/max-payne/addons/max-payne-remastered Max Payne Remastered] - HD upscale pack using [https://github.com/xinntao/ESRGAN ESRGAN]. |
− | * [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2355-max-payne-echo-of-the-past/ Max Payne: Echo of the Past] Restores cut content | + | * [https://www.nexusmods.com/maxpayne/mods/3 Enemies and Items HD] - Upscales the textures of character models and items to HD. |
+ | * [https://www.moddb.com/mods/marcomixs-real-weapons-max-payne-edition/downloads/marcomixs-real-weapons-max-payne-edition-v10 Marcomix's Real Weapons] - Replaces weapon textures with HD counterparts based on their real life equivelants and changes their stats. | ||
+ | * [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2355-max-payne-echo-of-the-past/ Max Payne: Echo of the Past] - Restores cut content. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 95 | + | |minOS = 95, 98, ME, 2000 |
|minCPU = 450 MHz | |minCPU = 450 MHz | ||
|minRAM = 96 MB | |minRAM = 96 MB | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|minVRAM = 16 MB | |minVRAM = 16 MB | ||
|minDX = 8.0 | |minDX = 8.0 | ||
|minaudio = DirectSound compatible | |minaudio = DirectSound compatible | ||
− | |||
|recCPU = 700 MHz | |recCPU = 700 MHz | ||
|recRAM = 128 MB | |recRAM = 128 MB | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
|recVRAM = 32 MB | |recVRAM = 32 MB | ||
+ | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/12140/manuals/manual_en.pdf?page=4|title=Max Payne manual|date=2023-08-02}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 07:42, 24 March 2024
Developers | |
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Remedy Entertainment | |
Producer | 3D Realms |
Mac OS (Classic) | Westlake Interactive |
macOS (OS X) | Westlake Interactive |
Publishers | |
Retail (2001-2002) | Gathering of Developers |
Retail (2002-Present) / Digital | Rockstar Games |
OS X | MacSoft |
Russia | 1C-SoftClub |
Brazil | GreenLeaf |
Taiwan | Atari |
Engines | |
MAX-FX | |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 23, 2001[1] |
Mac OS (Classic) | July 16, 2002[2] |
macOS (OS X) | July 16, 2002[2] |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 89 |
IGDB | 74 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Shooter, TPS |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary, Detective/mystery, North America |
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 |
Max Payne is a singleplayer third-person action, shooter and TPS game in the Max Payne series.
The game has few issues running on Windows Vista and later, see Missing audio for more details.
Also to prevent the game from locking up during startup, the unofficial startup hang patch should be applied.
For users with AMD Zen 2/3-based processors, the game doesn't work by default.[3][4] See JPEG errors on AMD Zen 2/3-based CPUs for a fix.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc v2 DRM[Note 1] | |||
Retail | Original Polish release. Max Payne Anthology released only in Poland and Germany. |
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GamersGate | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Mac App Store | ||||
Steam | Can only be purchased in specific countries. Among others: USA, Canada, UK, Switzerland and some European countries. Notable exceptions: Brazil, Croatia, Germany, Indonesia, Malaysia, Russia and Singapore. | |||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [7] |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- A demo is available.
- Faithful higher quality icons for Max Payne and Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne can be found here.
You must be logged in to download.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest version is v1.05. The Steam version is up-to-date.
Peixoto's Patch
- Fixes missing audio in cutscenes and certain areas.
- Forced Vsync, otherwise not possible on Windows 10, which prevents several bugs.
- Forced resolution solves several artifacts on the edges of polygons and allows supersampling anti-aliasing.
Fix Packs
- Complete FixPack. A patch that includes startup hang patch, ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix, a high-res texture pack, different options for video wrappers and other fixes.
- Definitive Fix. A patch that includes startup hang patch, ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix, a D3D9 wrapper and other fixes.
Skip intro videos
Run the game with the -skipstartup parameter[8]
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Skip Launcher
Run the game with the -nodialog parameter[9]
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Unlock All Difficulties Without Completing the Game
Add this to your Windows Registry |
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Remove broken Adaptive Difficulty
- The adaptive difficulty feature in the game's standard difficulty mode ("Fugitive") is broken, and does not account for player deaths properly. This results in the difficulty escalating and then remaining on the hardest values.
Use this file to replace the minimum and maximum adaptive difficulty values with the original PC version's default/neutral values |
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Use this file to replace the adaptive difficulty values with the static ones from the remastered mobile version |
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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) | <SteamLibrary-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) | $HOME/Documents/Max Payne Saved Games/ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12140/pfx/[Note 2] |
- 10 save slots + 2 quicksave slots + 1 autosave slot available.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Use ThirteenAG's fix. | ||
Multi-monitor | Use ThirteenAG's fix. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Use ThirteenAG's fix. | ||
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) | Anisotropic filtering mode option only. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Double and triple buffering are available. If using Windows 10, see Vertical sync (Vsync). |
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60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | High frame rate breaks physics.[10] See Game breaking bugs at high frame rate. The game seems to be completable when capped at 144 FPS. |
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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 |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
- The built-in Vsync requires workarounds to function on modern operating systems (Windows 10 and later).
Use Widescreen Fix[11] |
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Use d3d8to9[11] |
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Use dgVoodoo 2 |
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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 |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music & Effects | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output with DirectSound3D restoration software | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
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 | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | Fan translation, download. | |||
French | ||||
German | Fan translation, download. | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Ported from mobile version and converted with sound patch, download. | |||
Polish | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. Details | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Retail only.[12] Patch for digital release here. | |||
Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Slovenian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Spanish | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Turkish | Fan translation, download. |
Issues unresolved
Missing intro video (Proton/Linux)
- With Proton 5.13-6 and newer, the intro video before the main menu plays audio only. It can be skipped by adding
-skipstartup
to the launch options. - With Proton 5.0-10 and older, the intro video before the main menu is skipped entirely, even if the
-skipstartup
parameter is not used.
Issues fixed
Corrupted files in the French version (Steam)
- The French version of Max Payne, on Steam, has corrupted files. Error message: "Invalid Data Read from R_memory File("part1_level1b)".
Reports indicate issues with the following files:x_level1.ras
,x_level2.ras
andx_level3.ras
.
Replace files |
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Installer fails on Windows 7 64-bit and later (Retail)
- Default installer on disc root is 16-bit.
Run setup.exe[13] |
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Missing audio
Use DirectSound3D restoration software |
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Notes
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Use unofficial patch[14] |
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Notes
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The launcher does not start
Set the compatibility mode to Windows 98 / Me [15]
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JPEG errors on AMD Zen 2/3-based CPUs
Use a fixed rlmfc.dll [16]
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Notes
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Game crashes or videos fail to load
Set the compatibility mode to Windows 98 / 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 saved game "Files"
Reinstall the game on the Local Disk (C:)[citation needed] |
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Exception in startupInit: Directory \data not found
Reinstall the game without specifying spaces in the folder path (e.g. C:\Games\MaxPayne)[citation needed] |
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Disable Anti-Aliasing[17] |
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Reinstall the game (Steam)[18] |
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Game won't launch, shows up in task manager, white screen
Use the unofficial Startup hang patch[citation needed] |
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Set the compatibility mode to Windows 98 / Me [citation needed]
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Skip the intro or delete it in the game folder[citation needed] |
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Force CPU affinity to one core[citation needed] |
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Roll back AMD Catalyst drivers to v12.6 from here[citation needed] |
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Random freezes
- It occurs when too many sound effects are played at once and the IndirectSound wrapper is used to fix the missing audio issue.
Replace IndirectSound with DSOAL[19] |
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Notes
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Game breaking bugs at high frame rate
- Shootdodge and jump distance are shortened, which makes certain areas incompletable.
- The game's built-in Vsync does not work on Windows 10 and later; requires a fix.
- Both Nvidia and AMD control panels cannot cap the frame rate, unless a wrapper is applied.[20][21]
Use one of the Vsync fixes and set the refresh rate to 144 Hz or lower[22] |
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Cap the frame rate to 144 FPS or lower |
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Visible polygon seams
- On Windows 10, there are a lot of visible polygon seams when both Hardware T&L and anti-aliasing are enabled.
Disable anti-aliasing in the game launcher and force it through the GPU control panel |
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Use dgVoodoo 2 |
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Reshade/SweetFX doesn't work
- This problem occurs when using the ThirteenAG's Widescreen Patch.
Edit INI file[citation needed] |
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Delete dinput8.dll or rename it to d3d8.dll
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Reduced color depth (Proton/Linux)
- Color banding may occur with Proton 6.3-8 or newer.
Use d3d8to9 |
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Use ThirteenAG's widescreen fix |
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Use Proton 5.13-6 or older |
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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 | 8 | |
DirectDraw | DirectDraw for the intro video only. Everything else uses Direct3D 8.[23] | |
OpenGL | 1.2 | Mac OS only. |
Shader Model support | 1.1 |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | ARM | Notes |
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Windows | ||||||
macOS (OS X) | PowerPC applies for retail version only. ARM aplies for Mac App Store version only. |
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Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
- No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.
Console commands
See this article.
Command line arguments
- See command line arguments on how to use the following options.
Parameter | Description |
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-screenshot |
Enables taking screenshots with F10. They are saved to <path-to-game>\screenshots . |
-nodialog |
Skips the setup dialog when loading the game. Previously set options are used. |
-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. |
-window |
Runs the game in windowed mode, at the resolution selected from the setup dialog. Not all 3D accelerators support running in windowed mode. |
-novidmemcheck |
Disables the video memory check at startup. |
-developer |
Enables developer mode, including the 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. |
Mods
- Max Payne Remastered - HD upscale pack using ESRGAN.
- Enemies and Items HD - Upscales the textures of character models and items to HD.
- Marcomix's Real Weapons - Replaces weapon textures with HD counterparts based on their real life equivelants and changes their stats.
- Max Payne: Echo of the Past - Restores cut content.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum[24] | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, ME, 2000 | |
Processor (CPU) | 450 MHz | 700 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 96 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0 compatible | 32 MB of VRAM |
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[5] 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.[6]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (12140) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Max Payne Ships (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-08-02
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Max Payne Goes Gold! (June 13) (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-08-02
- "Max Payne, the amazing shooter about a New York cop "with nothing to lose", has been approved by all parties for duplication and will be heading to store shelves on July 16th."
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Eddmanx on 2023-10-14
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Max Payne ™ - Games for Windows - last accessed on 19 August 2022
- ↑ Verified by User:Averygoodperson on 2022-01-23
- ↑ How to directly boot the game and skip/bypass the launcher? - Steam Users' Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Max Payne frame limit · Issue #568 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Verified by User:Keith on 2020-10-12
- ↑ Big Box PC Games Brasil Wiki - last accessed on 2023-06-12
- ↑ Can't install Max Payne on Win7 x64 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ -Ultimate Max Payne(1) Vista/Win7 Sound Fix- - Steam Users' Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Chick'n'Duck on 2023-10-14
- ↑ luigoalma comments on A Uniquely Ryzen 3000 Problem - Max Payne (2001) : AMD - Reddit - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-12-15
- ↑ Verified by User:Theexplodingbarrel on 2023-06-03
- ↑ Game freezes for no apparent reason (central topic) - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on 2023-06-03
- ↑ GitHub - ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack: Max Payne 1: can't limit FPS with WidescreenFixes - last accessed on 2023-10-14
- ↑ Steam Community Discussion - I cannot get the frame rate to lock - last accessed on 2023-10-22
- ↑ Verified by User:Eddmanx on 2023-10-16
- Tested by capping the frame rate. Can't pinpoint the exact value it breaks at; seems to be between 144 and 180. I picked 144 since it's more common.
- ↑ Verified by User:Eddmanx on 2022-08-30
- Checked with RTSS and dgVoodoo2
- ↑ Max Payne manual - last accessed on 2023-08-02