If you loved the first game's story, the second is a direct continuation. Playing the original legally sends a message to Rockstar that there is still demand for the franchise on mobile.

In late 2023, Remedy Entertainment (the original developer) announced they are remaking Max Payne 1 & 2 as a single combined title for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. These are built from the ground up in Remedy's Northlight Engine (the same engine as Control and Alan Wake 2 ).

Once the files are in place, launch the game. It may take a moment to load the shaders and textures on the first boot. You will likely need to configure the on-screen touch controls or connect a controller (see below).

These are Windows emulators for Android. They are complex, performance-heavy, and not guaranteed to work.

The game utilized the Havok physics engine, which was groundbreaking at the time. It meant that enemies reacted realistically to bullets, and the environments felt destructible. For a mobile experience, seeing this level of detail on a handheld screen is impressive.

If you’re a fan of dark, cinematic action games, you’ve likely heard of . Released in 2003 by Remedy Entertainment, this noir classic is famous for its slow-motion "bullet time" gunplay and tragic story.

While it is not the sequel, the original Max Payne is officially available on Google Play for around $2.99. It is frequently updated for modern Android versions (works up to Android 14+), has cloud saves, adjustable touch controls, and controller support.