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Guided by , they explored everything from crime-ridden slums to glittering skyscrapers to take thousands of reference photos.

Although development began in 1996—years before The Matrix —the game released right as the "Bullet Time" craze was peaking. The Story of Max Payne Max Payne [Xbox Classic]

Almost every character in the comic panels was played by Remedy employees’ friends and family. 2. The NYPD Field Trip Guided by , they explored everything from crime-ridden

It maintained much higher texture detail and smoother frame rates than the PS2, coming remarkably close to the high-end PC experience of the time. 4. Perfect Timing with "The Matrix" Perfect Timing with "The Matrix" While the PlayStation

While the PlayStation 2 struggled with the game's demanding engine (requiring levels to be cut into smaller chunks), the .

To ensure the Xbox version felt like a "dirty, neon-soaked New York," six developers flew from Finland to NYC.