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Max Payne" is a third-person shooter video game developed by Remedy Entertainment and published by Gathering of Developers in 2001. The game follows the story of Max Payne, a former NYPD detective turned vigilante, who embarks on a relentless quest for vengeance after his wife and daughter are brutally murdered by drug addicts high on a new designer drug called Valkyr. The narrative unfolds through noir-style graphic novel panels and is known for its dark, gritty atmosphere and complex storyline. Gameplay features include the innovative "bullet time" mechanic, which allows players to slow down time during combat, enabling Max to perform cinematic gunplay maneuvers. The game’s immersive environments, dynamic camera angles, and intense firefights set a new standard for action games of its era. "Max Payne" is celebrated for its compelling narrative, stylized action, and its influence on subsequent games in the genre.