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The Matrixmovie became an instant box office as soon as it came to the big screens. The popular movie franchise has also inspired many video games in one way or another. The Matrix had people living in virtual reality, and this was similar to many video games. Additionally, the combat scenes of the movie also were similar to other action games out there.
During the time of the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, several games came out that used the bullet time effect in their action scenes. These games were well-liked by fans, and therefore the movie still inspires a lot of games even today.
A fan makes aMax PaynemeetsThe Matrix-styled game
A Reddit user posted that they have created a new game taking inspiration from a hit game, and a movie. The Reddit user has also uploaded a short clip from the game, giving others a glimpse of it. The Reddit user,@u/minidue, started by stating,
I quit my job to pursue the dream of making this game
I quit my job to pursue the dream of making this game. I love retro action, so here is a co-op Max Payne meets Matrix game called “In Style”.byu/minidueingaming
Based on the clip in the post, the Reddit user’s game “In Style” appears to have used some effects of bullet time. The term bullet time was initially used in the firstMatrixmovie. This is also known as the Matrix effect, where multiple cameras are used to give others the impression that time is slowing down.
Over time, many developers have used this effect in their games. However,Max Payneis considered to be the first game to truly implement a bullet-time effect. Additionally, the game has a variety of maneuvers to help players counter the enemies and dodge themselves from the bullets.
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Apart from using the bullet time effects, the Reddit user’s game has drawn inspiration fromMax Payne, where the player takes control of a character that uses a range of weapons to kill opponents while performing parkour stunts. The game also seems to have drawn inspiration from other games, such asRollerdrome.
Max Payne 1and2Remakes are going well
Fans of Max Payne games can rejoice as Remedy Games has given a significant update about theMax Payne 1and2 Remakes. This update came during the studio’sfinancial report,which stated that the remakes have entered into the production readiness stage.
Remedy also added,“We have gained clarity on the style and scope of the game, and we have an exceptionally well-organized team working on it. With these accomplishments, we are excited about the project and its future success”.
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For the Max Payne Remake games, Remedy will be working with Rockstar Games, and the game will come on PC, and current generation PS and Xbox consoles. Moreover, the remakes will be built using the Northlight game engine and will be funded by Rockstar Games.
Binayak Sharma
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Binayak Sharma is a Gaming Content Writer at FandomWire. He has a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Delhi along with a Master’s degree in Applied Sociology from Christ University. He has worked with different media outlets covering gaming news.
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