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Max Payne Mobile

Rockstar Games

2.7 ★ 44,236 ratings 500,000+ installs
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Our take

The bones here are terrific, Max Payne’s bullet-time gunplay and noir story are a real piece of gaming history, and this is the actual Rockstar-made game rather than some knockoff. But a 2.68 rating and copy still bragging about Tegra 3 support tell you this port hasn’t been touched in a long time. Buy it for the nostalgia, not the expectation of a smooth modern experience.

About Max Payne Mobile

Max Payne, the award-winning title is now available for Android mobile devices.

A fugitive undercover cop framed for murder, hunted by cops and the mob, Max is a man with his back against the wall, fighting a battle he cannot hope to win. Max Payne is a relentless story-driven game about a man on the edge, fighting to clear his name while struggling to uncover the truth about his slain family amongst a myriad of plot-twists.

The groundbreaking original cinematic action-shooter, Max Payne introduced the concept of Bullet Time® in videogames. Through its stylish slow-motion gunplay combined with a dark and twisted story, Max Payne redefined the action-shooter genre.

Max Payne Mobile for Android has been fully optimized for the NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 quad-core mobile processor with additional antistrophic texture filtering and enhanced lighting effects providing one of the most visually immersive Max Payne Mobile experiences available.

Features: • Max Payne’s signature slow motion gunplay, Bullet Time® • Stunningly sharp, HD quality resolution and textures • Gameplay tailored for touch screen devices • Highly customizable controls • Multiple aiming modes • Compatible with the GameStop Wireless Game Controller and select USB gamepads • Integrated with Immersion Haptic Vibration Feedback • Tailor your visual experience with adjustable graphic settings • Unlock cheats, track your stats and more with full Rockstar Games Social Club integration

Max Payne Mobile is now available on: Android Phones: Motorola Razr, Razr Maxx, Motorola Atrix, Motorola Photon, Motorola Droid Bionic, HTC Rezound, HTC One X, HTC One S, HTC Evo 3D, HTC Sensation, HTC Droid Incredible 2, Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Samsung Nexus S, Samsung Galaxy Note, Samsung S2, Samsung Galaxy R, Sony Xperia Play, Sony Xperia S, Sony Walkman Z Series Media Player

Android Tablets: Acer Iconia, Asus Eee Pad Transformer, Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime, LG Optimus Pad, Medion Lifetab, Motorola Xoom, Samsung Galaxy Tab

Google Play rating
2.7
44,236 reviews on Google Play ↗
Our editorial score
5.3 /10
Our independent opinion — not affiliated with Google.

Rating breakdown

5 ★
36%
4 ★
6%
3 ★
2%
2 ★
2%
1 ★
54%
Our Editorial Score 5.3 /10 Our independent editorial opinion.

What we like

  • an actual acclaimed noir shooter (bullet time, story-driven action) rather than a mobile-native imitation
  • official Rockstar port with real production pedigree
  • distinctive slow-motion gunplay still holds up conceptually

Watch out for

  • a 2.68 rating is a serious red flag, almost certainly pointing to compatibility or performance issues on modern devices
  • the listing still references Tegra 3 optimization, a sign it hasn't been meaningfully updated in years
Verdict: A genuinely great game buried under what looks like an abandoned, poorly maintained mobile port.

Additional information

Developer
Rockstar Games
Updated on
Jun 2, 2026
Version
2.1.131
Downloads
500,000+
Content rating
Mature 17+
Requires Android
9
Released on
Jun 13, 2012
Category
Arcade
Offered by
$2.99