Max Payne

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• Developer: Remedy Entertainment (Max Payne, Max Payne 2), Rockstar Studios (Max Payne 3)
• First Release: Max Payne (2001)
• Game Engine: MAX-FX Engine (Max Payne), RenderWare (Max Payne 2), RAGE (Max Payne 3)
• Genre: Third-person shooter
• Setting: The series is set in New York City and São Paulo (Max Payne 3)
• Gameplay: Known for its cinematic action and "bullet time" mechanic, heavily influenced by John Woo films and "The Matrix"
• Legacy: The game's dark noir storytelling style and innovative mechanics have left a significant legacy in the world of video games.