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Metacritic 8017+

Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne

Remedy Entertainment|2003ActionShooter
PCXboxPS2

LumiScore

60

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 17+ with parental supervision

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

44/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

6/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

This game is rated M for Mature for a reason. It features a dark, violent, and gritty storyline with mature themes. Parents should be aware of the intense violence, strong language, and some suggestive content. The game is best suited for older teens and adults.

Top Skills Developed

Strategic Thinking5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
58
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
7
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)44/100

What your child develops

Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne offers strong strategic thinking and adaptive challenge through its unique Bullet Time mechanic and difficulty scaling. Players will also develop hand-eye coordination and reaction time in intense third-person shooter combat. The game encourages creativity through its modding tools, allowing players to extend gameplay and personalize their experience.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~3hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne is a third-person shooter, serving as a direct sequel to the first game. The player follows the story of an NYPD detective, tasked with resolving crimes and answering many questions of its predecessor’s story.