Max Payne 3

You have the option of three shooting styles that let you choose between traditional free-aiming, semi-assisted target, and full-on assisted targeting, all of which complement the difficulty curve. With the introduction of heavily cover-based gameplay, Max Payne 3 beautifully weds the unique elements that defined the classics with a contemporary feel. Also, in later stages, the difficulty ratchets up as dissolvable cover starts to pop up, and you’ll see flimsy shanty walls and barriers become more susceptible to gunfire.

This beautifully designed combination of tight gunplay with Max's signature bullet time mechanic creates a razor-sharp, gory gunfest that leaves you appreciating nearly every fight long after it's finished, and it's that same excellence that makes inconsistencies within the game's narrative package so frustrating. That being said, Max Payne 3 is a joy to play, succeeding far more than it fails. The frenzied, balletic combat segments it offers are almost universally worth the wait to get there.