Max Payne Mobile - (by Rockstar Games) - Universal App

[heringer]

Originally Posted by Samberoony

The controls really aren't a big issue. Go for the game now, if you don't you're missing out.

I would say wait. The controls don't break the game, but if they do fix them it will make the game much more enjoyable. In that case, people who finished with the present controls will be missing out on a better experience.

I bought the game but will wait for a possible update. Unless you're dying to play Max Payne, no reason not to wait. It's not even a launch sale.

[squarezero]

Originally Posted by heringer

I would say wait. The controls don't break the game, but if they do fix them it will make the game much more enjoyable. In that case, people who finished with the present controls will be missing out on a better experience.

I bought the game but will wait for a possible update. Unless you're dying to play Max Payne, no reason not to wait. It's not even a launch sale.

I would say adjust the control layout to make as much real estate available to camera panning, and being able to shoot and aim (something that wasn't really that easy with a mouse) is not such a big deal. Keep in mind that it's easy to straife by moving your character from side to side, and of course in bullet-time it's all about placing your shots, which works really well in the current set up.

Max Payne is all about keeping your character in motion, not about standing still and aiming while pressing the trigger.

BTW, the idea that lack of shell casings makes this a "generic shooter" is laughable. They've kept most other details (including "Lords and Ladies" playing on the TV). More important, though, the game is filled with characters that you'll grow to love to shoot in the face. Compared to most action games (iOS or otherwise), Max Payne iOS has a ton of personality.

[Bytebrain]

Originally Posted by squarezero

I would say adjust the control layout to make as much real estate available to camera panning, and being able to shoot and aim (something that wasn't really that easy with a mouse) is not such a big deal. Keep in mind that it's easy to straife by moving your character from side to side, and of course in bullet-time it's all about placing your shots, which works really well in the current set up.

Max Payne is all about keeping your character in motion, not about standing still and aiming while pressing the trigger.

BTW, the idea that lack of shell casings makes this a "generic shooter" is laughable. They've kept most other details (including "Lords and Ladies" playing on the TV). More important, though, the game is filled with characters that you'll grow to love to shoot in the face. Compared to most action games (iOS or otherwise), Max Payne iOS has a ton of personality.

I wholeheartedly agree.

If not seeing shells flying from your guns is ruining a game for you, there's something wrong in your expectations of this and any other FPS shooter.

And with the widely adjustable auto-aim options in this game, fighting works as well as one could possibly expect in a FPS on a touchscreen.

To anyone on the fence, I say buy it. It's easily worth the more than reasonable price.

[Trev1]

all you guys with control issues need to study this app and all its options like you would your girlfriends body.....if you guys just used the tap to shoot you would enjoy this game so much better....

[devensega]

Change the controles to touch to shoot. You can easily aim while in motion then when you are lined up release your finger for a fraction of a second then press down again. Works well with the dual Berreta's, just tap away to unleash a hail of lead.

This control scheme also means you can turn off the auto aim (or switch it to light assist) to enjoy the game that much more.

[PugLover]

Originally Posted by Trev1

all you guys with control issues need to study this app and all its options like you would your girlfriends or boyfriends body.....if you guys just used the tap to shoot you would enjoy this game so much better....

Fixed it for you since the other half of the population is a part of this forum too

Reading the positives about the controls makes me feel better. It was fun back in the day, and I can't wait to experience it on my new iPad!

[heringer]

Originally Posted by squarezero

I would say adjust the control layout to make as much real estate available to camera panning, and being able to shoot and aim (something that wasn't really that easy with a mouse) is not such a big deal. Keep in mind that it's easy to straife by moving your character from side to side, and of course in bullet-time it's all about placing your shots, which works really well in the current set up.

Max Payne is all about keeping your character in motion, not about standing still and aiming while pressing the trigger.

Well, I guess we'll have to agree to disagree, because aiming and shooting at the same time is a pretty big effing deal to me. If you think it's hard to aim and shoot at the same time with a mouse, I wonder how you manage to play modern shooters at all, since targets aren't static, but keep moving all the time given the advanced AI.

And the fact that Max Payne is about keeping your character in motion (which is true) have nothing to do with not being able to aim and shoot simultaneously.

[Wediafom24]

Originally Posted by squarezero

I would say adjust the control layout to make as much real estate available to camera panning, and being able to shoot and aim (something that wasn't really that easy with a mouse) is not such a big deal. Keep in mind that it's easy to straife by moving your character from side to side, and of course in bullet-time it's all about placing your shots, which works really well in the current set up.

Max Payne is all about keeping your character in motion, not about standing still and aiming while pressing the trigger.

BTW, the idea that lack of shell casings makes this a "generic shooter" is laughable. They've kept most other details (including "Lords and Ladies" playing on the TV). More important, though, the game is filled with characters that you'll grow to love to shoot in the face. Compared to most action games (iOS or otherwise), Max Payne iOS has a ton of personality.

Well said!!
So, correct me if I am wrong but isn't there a Max Payne movie with Mark walberg? If so, should I expect a supernatural filled plot with vampires and all that?

[heringer]

Originally Posted by devensega

Change the controles to touch to shoot. You can easily aim while in motion then when you are lined up release your finger for a fraction of a second then press down again. Works well with the dual Berreta's, just tap away to unleash a hail of lead.

This control scheme also means you can turn off the auto aim (or switch it to light assist) to enjoy the game that much more.

I did. It doesn't address my problem with the controls. You still CAN'T aim and shoot at the same time, and tap to shoot is even somewhat worse, because I have to tap for each shot, I can't hold.

Look, I'm not saying the controls are broken. I'm not saying the game is not playable. All I'm saying is, the ability to do what I showed in the video would make the game much more enjoyable. To hold the fire button and keep shooting while I move the reticule towards the enemy is a great level of control that Max Payne should have. It's a shame you guys can't see that right now, but I'm sure if they ever release the update addressing this I bet a lot of people here would give reviews praising the new improved controls. Just like people who saw no problem with Mass Effect Infiltrator's original controls, but now are going gaga over the new update.

[Fastbridge]

Originally Posted by PugLover

Who else has an iPad 3 here and has an issue? I'm a bit nervous to buy it, so looking for other new iPad owners experiences

Very, very choppy frame rate on iPad 3