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Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne

A Shooter game by Remedy Entertainment, released in 2003

84/100🔴Niche / Inactive🏆Proton PlatinumXboxPlayStation 3PC (Microsoft Windows)

Max Payne 2 is a third-person shooter, in which the player assumes the role of Max Payne, but also plays as Mona Sax in a few levels. Initially, the player's weapon is a 9mm pistol. As they progress, players access other weapons including other handguns, shotguns, submachine guns, assault rifles, sniper rifles, and hand-thrown weapons. To move the game along, the player is told what the next objective is through Max's internal monologue, in which Max iterates what his next steps should be.

Single player

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Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne Download Size

The official download size for Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne is 1.5 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.09 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

1.5GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.09USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

2 mins

Is Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
65Players Online

There are currently 65 people playing Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 78
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Manual Backup Required
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\MaxPayne2TheFallofMaxPayne\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/MaxPayne2TheFallofMaxPayne/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/MaxPayne2TheFallofMaxPayne/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🏆 Proton Platinum

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: High (Many Reports)
See 74 user configs ↗

Can I Run Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne smoothly, your PC needs at least 256MB RAM RAM and a 32MB AGP graphics card with hardware transform & lighting support or equivalent GPU. Plan for 1.5 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OSMicrosoft® Windows® 2000/XP
  • ⚡
    CPU1Ghz PIII/Athlon or 1.2Ghz Celeron/Duron processor
  • 🧠
    RAM256MB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPU32MB AGP graphics card with hardware transform & lighting support
Download Size
1.5 GBSmall

Is Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

84
Rated 84 out of 100
Generally Favorable6 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 6 critic reviews, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne has received generally positive feedback. With a solid score of 84, it stands out as a strong entry in the shooter category, though it may have minor flaws.

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