"Max Payne" is a third-person shooter video game series developed by Remedy Entertainment and later by @Rockstar Studios. The series debuted in 2001 with the release of "Max Payne," followed by "Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne" in 2003, and "Max Payne 3" in 2012. The games are known for their dark and gritty atmosphere, intense action sequences, and the signature "bullet time" gameplay mechanic, which allows players to slow down time during combat to perform stylish manoeuvers. The series follows the story of the titular character, Max Payne, a former NYPD detective turned vigilante, as he seeks vengeance for the murder of his family while battling corruption and organized crime. The g...