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Max Payne, in its original iteration running on Windows 98, is a real bloody masterpiece that seamlessly blends the gritty storytelling of Pulp Fiction with the stylish action of The Matrix. Although I didn't manage to complete it when it was first released, now in 2024, after 23 years since the game's launch, I've been playing and completing all the stories, cherishing every moment of this timeless classic.