Introduction
 

"Max Payne is not your typical hero--a hero has a choice whether or not to risk his life. Max is simply trying to fight his way out of an impossible situation. Life dealt him a bad hand. But a good poker player can turn a bad hand into a winner."

Welcome to GameSpot's Max Payne game guide. Inside, you'll find everything you need to survive the perils of the underworld and lead Max on his quest for revenge. This extensive game guide includes:

• Weapons: This section covers Max Payne's weapon arsenal, including specific battle tips for each firearm and explosive.
  
• Bullet-Time Strategies: This section covers strategies for the most important element to Max Payne's success in combat: bullet time.
  
• Part I Walk-Through: You'll find a complete walk-through for Part I in this section. Inside, you'll find specific battle strategies and painkiller and weapon locations.
  
• Part II Walk-Through: You'll find a complete walk-through for Part II in this section.
  
• Part III Walk-Through: You'll find a complete walk-through for Part III in this section.
  
• Cheat Codes: Need some extra assistance? This section reveals Max Payne cheat codes.
  
• Easter Eggs: Max Payne contains several surprises that you may not notice without thorough searching. This section reveals some amusing Max Payne Easter eggs.