Game Boy Advance · Shooter
Max Payne
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2003 (originally 2001) |
| Genre | Shooter |
| Developer | Mobius Entertainment |
| Publisher | Rockstar Games |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Max Payne |
| ESRB | M |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 13 |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003, Max Payne is a shooter developed by Mobius Entertainment and published by Rockstar Games. This GBA release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 2001.
It landed about 2 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2003 include Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and Sonic Battle. Among the 47 GBA shooters in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Max Payne series; on the GBA you can also try Max Payne Advance. Mobius Entertainment also made A Sound of Thunder, Army Men: Turf Wars and Barbie Horse Adventures: Blue Ribbon Race for the GBA.
Max Payne is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Max Payne is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
Max Payne cheats & codes
7 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| IMPORTANT NOTE | N/A |
|---|---|
| DOA & New York Minute Modes Unlocked | 32000030
001F |
| Infinite Lives | 3200003C
0005 |
| Infinite Painkillers | 32000034
0009 |
| Infinite Bullet Time | 32005355
00FF |
| Infinite Time (New York Minute) | 8200ACA8
0E00 |
Max Payne walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Max Payne FAQ
When did Max Payne come out on the GBA?
Max Payne was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003; the original game dates back to 2001.
Who made Max Payne?
It was developed by Mobius Entertainment and published by Rockstar Games.
Is Max Payne multiplayer?
No. Max Payne is a single-player game.
How long does Max Payne take to play?
As a shooter, Max Payne typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Max Payne on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.