Hardened New York City detective Max Payne has retired from the force and left everything behind, including the Big Apple itself. When Max begins his life anew in Sao Paulo, Brazil, he starts working in private security to protect a wealthy industrialist and his family. Yet since escaping the city that was the focus of his greatest tragedy, Max has drifted from bad to worse. Ensnared in a city of violence and bloodshed, Max is a long way from home and has been double-crossed. The family he has been hired to protect become the target of gangs, forcing Max to save his clients, clear his name and finally put a stop to the demons that have tortured him relentlessly. Armed with only his instincts and weapons, Max must fight in an anxious search for the truth and a way out.Holster up your pistol and once again step into the shoes of the hard-nosed New York City police detective in Max Payne 3. The award-winning franchise returns with the same gameplay elements and hyper-intense action that you've come to expect. Trapped in a city overrun with violence and bloodshed, you must use your firepower and instincts to search for the truth and a way out. Experience a world of corruption, turmoil and exciting violence while you uncover the gritty storyline. Powered by cutting-edge technology, Max Payne 3 delivers a seamless, cinematic action experience for immersive gameplay. The combination of Natural Motion physics and a brand-new version of the Rockstar Advanced Game Engine delivers refined gameplay, a wealth of realistic weaponry, an intelligent cover system and sophisticated Bullet-Time mechanics. Get ready to shoot first and ask questions later in the addictive multiplayer gameplay ~ for the first time ever in this gritty franchise. Will your search for justice in the death of your family reveal the truth?