Max Payne is a third-person shooter video game developed by Remedy Entertainment and published by Rockstar Games. Originally released for the PC in 2001, it was later ported to various platforms including the Game Boy Advance (GBA) in 2003. The game is known for its dark narrative, which follows NYPD detective Max Payne as he seeks revenge for the murder of his wife and child. It features a distinctive noir-style atmosphere, bullet time mechanics that allow players to slow down time during shootouts, and a gritty storyline influenced by graphic novels.