Easily one of the most anticipated game of 2012, and Rockstar delivered mostly. Theres still some gripes to be had with the story particularly a certain throwaway comment Max makes about the events of Max Payne 2 that the writers should be lashed for having the gall to include and those awful lens flare effects during the cut-scenes. Still, Max Payne 3 is a faithful successor to two timeless classics and is the apex of the series when it comes to action-packed, guns blazing gameplay. Its also an unabashedly difficult game, even on the easiest difficulty setting. Thats a rare quality for a AAA game and I applaud the game for being so hard. I might have rage-quit a couple of times, but the sense of accomplishment I felt when I beat those sections was oh so satisfying. And that multiplayer isnt half bad, either.