TNS: Alongside Remedy's general calibre as a developer, there are a few reasons why the Max Payne remake is one of my most anticipated games.
The upcoming Max Payne remake should have a huge focus on destruction, allowing players to completely wreck in-game environments.
The second game had state of the art object physics for its time. Don't see why the next step of that can't be done.
I can see the subway tiles popping now!
Day one for sure and finally a remake for a game truly worthy of a remake.
I have REALLY high hopes for these remakes, hopefully we can see something this year and it lives up to my expectations.
If it comes to PC, I just hope they are able to get the game performing well. Maybe 1440p/60FPS without the use of frame-gen or upscaling would be possible?
This PC generation of software and game engines (mostly UE5) have become a joke about fake frames, fake resolutions, and fake performance. Meanwhile, both AMD and Nvidia(not Intel) are trying to sell you fake cards at a fake MSRP based on fake performance uplifts.
Stick with the 3080. Unfortunately I wasn't in the PC seen during those cards but don't see a reason to go for the next gen cards when they're on par with the 40 series. Regarding AMD I also don't think you need to upgrade to rdna 4 for the improved FSR as I visually couldn't tell too much a difference ..sure it's sharper but whatever.
I'm thinking of building something this year....gonna try a macroatx build with AMD setup.
I hope to be able to build something that will easily handle future titles like this remake at 1080p.
I was one of the lucky ones who was able to get an early launch model 7900XTX when they dropped. I will NOT be upgrading any time soon. Once customers demand a working and performant game for their money, maybe devs will be more open to optimization and QA passes before release. Charging $70+ for a base level beta test is a joke in and of itself.
Enjoyed the gas canisters and their unpredictability. It felt so unscripted and sometimes it was really funny seeing them shoot past you. 😆
Remedy's in-development Max Payne Remake needs to be more than a new coat of paint to actually bring Max back into the spotlight.
I really REALLY hope they bring the physics and destruction from Control into these remakes. After seeing all the Casey stuff in AW2, and the atmosphere in the city, I can't wait to see how it looks. I am curious what they'll be doing for the VO work with the actor passing away 😞
I still think they should've opted for separate Remake(s) instead of clubbing both games into 1 release.
On 1 side you're getting FF7 stretched to 3 or 4 extended remake releases and on the other, Remedy is clubbing two games into 1.
I just want quality. And separate MP1Remake + some extra levels and MP2Remake + extras would've been better.
Or if the game is a success we could get an Max Payne 4. I'd love a remaster / remake of MP3 too.
"we could get an Max Payne 4"
Personally I hope not, Max got closure at the end of 3. He's finally at peace. Not every story needs to keep going.
@Giblet_Head it could go parallel universes and crossovers though if they make a 4th one. Max could end up in Control 3 lol
"...can't be just a new lick of paint"
unless it's Nintendo. if Nintendo, even a simply upres is OK for them to sell at $60 apiece even though the original cost $50!
Oh, look. Even a website about video games can't tell the difference between a remake and a remaster. They said they are remaking Max Payne 1 and 2, which will be far more than just "a new coat of paint." Think FF7 Remake or any of the more recent Resident Evil remakes. If you want an example that hews closer to the original game, think Shadow of the Colossus or Demons Souls, which Bluepoint made with the intent that they still play and feel closely to the originals, but completely rebuilt with modern graphics. I cannot see Remedy going that route with Max Payne though, not after everything they've done lately. A remaster, the new coat of paint, would be like the Soul Reaver remasters, the Tomb Raider remasters, or The Last of Us and Uncharted games on PS4, which are pretty much the same game that use many of the same assets but are mostly just prettied up versions of the original games, warts and all. That will also not be these Max Payne remakes, because again... they are remakes.
To be honest I think many make the same mistake. Back in the day I too got confused. Last of us 1 ps3 to ps 4 was a remaster that made me google it. Then last year we got that TLOU remake.
If it comes to PC, I just hope they are able to get the game performing well. Maybe 1440p/60FPS without the use of frame-gen or upscaling would be possible?
This PC generation of software and game engines (mostly UE5) have become a joke about fake frames, fake resolutions, and fake performance. Meanwhile, both AMD and Nvidia(not Intel) are trying to sell you fake cards at a fake MSRP based on fake performance uplifts.
Remedy Entertainment reveals that Alan Wake 2 has sold over two million units and begun accruing royalties.
Probably would have sold a lot more had it been available physically at launch. I feel like Remedy's greed will eventually close them down.
I'm not sure it's about greed. I am one of the fans who waited until the physical version was released (I've only just played it, as a matter of fact).
Remedy's games are a hard sell in most regards. The nature of the story appeals to a smaller group of people than the average game with it's level of ambition. As a result, and to ensure they can release the game they want to make, they are required to partner with companies that impose restrictions and make decisions like seen in this case.
Remedy is not complaining that it has only just become profitable. They are used to this. I think it has been said that Alan Wake II is the game of theirs that has turned a profit quickest.
Out of all the developers out there, I think they are possibly one of the least greedy. Many other developers would choose to make decisions that increase their financial takings - Remedy seems to make decisions that allow them to release the game they want to release, without sacrificing the vision that they have.
I agree very Niche games , awesome but pretty niche. I do applaud them to sticking too their vision instead of buckling to the crappy spirit of the age.
Remedy's greed, talk about not knowing what you're talking about.
I'm guessing everyone forgot that Epic published and funded this game, and put the terms on its distribution...
I'm glad this finally broke 2 million units sold, but Silent Hill 2 hit that goal in far less time and on fewer consoles. Remedy really needs to rethink putting its games on EGS.
Same here....this will be Epic!
I personally sick of remakes.
Definitely going to have the crazy level of gore and environmental destruction.
Will the remake be like Baghdad with g-strings
Yup! Super stoked for these remakes!