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Max Payne 3
Reviewed: 05 May 2026
PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox 360 · macOS
Rockstar Games · 2012
Ludograph rating
C
Mixed
49 /100
Max Payne 3 is an action shooter that builds hand-eye coordination and reaction time, but features mature content including violence and strong language.
Growth (BDS)
35
Risk (RIS)
18
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.46 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.10 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.75 | |
Max Payne 3 delivers a gritty, action-packed shooter experience centered on its iconic bullet time mechanic and tactical cover system. Players will hone their hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time through intense combat encounters. The game's seamless presentation and compelling, mature narrative offer an immersive experience for those seeking a challenging and story-driven adventure.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
Max Payne 3 is rated M for Mature, featuring high levels of violence, strong language, and references to mature themes including substance use. While free from manipulative engagement mechanics or monetization pressures, its intense and uninterrupted gameplay can be highly immersive, potentially leading to extended play sessions.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.33 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 1.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.67 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.33 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.