Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne for Xbox

Pros: Fun gameplay, 'Bullet Time', cool 'noir' story line, and some great levels.

Cons: Not much in the replay value basket.

The Bottom Line: A very good sequel, that is perfect for the adult X-Box gamer that is thirsty for a creative, violent, action soaked police drama.

Review: If there was ever an award for corniest title for a video game, then Max Payne would have to be a leading contender. It’s easy to conjure up images of some lame shooting game with little plot and a body count that never ends. And on the most part ...

Pros: Fun gameplay, shameless disregard for gaming language taboos, impressive graphics.

Cons: A bit short, many actors from the first game are replaced.

The Bottom Line: A fun, action-packed game, but flawed as a sequel.

Review: Despite my biting distaste for the new actor upon which the central character is modelled in this sequel to Max Payne, I enjoyed this game. For those of you unfamiliar with the first game, it can be summed up fairly simply: Max is a cop whose wife and ...