Discover how to unlock secret endings, change character models, and utilize various cheat codes in Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne with this comprehensive guide.
Walkthrough
- 1Access the Secret Ending: Start the game on 'Dead On Arrival' difficulty and enter
maxpayne_gamemode->gm_sendendofgamemessages();into the developer console. - 2Enable Different Character Models: Modify your game shortcut's target by adding
-developerkeysafter the executable path. Then, while playing, use Page Up and Page Down to cycle through character models. F11 displays player statistics and FPS. Note that this code does not work during cut-scenes, and different models have unique attributes like no slow motion, infinite ammo, or no weapons, affecting running speed. - 3Three Modes of View: Press 'F3' to toggle between Normal mode, Free-moving Camera (allows viewing any part of the level), and Fixed-camera (camera stays put while you move).
- 4Start Point: Press 'Delete' or 'Insert' to cycle through different start points within each level.
- 5Speed up/Slow down the game: Use the 'Home' and 'End' keys to adjust game speed.
- 6Taking Cool Screenshots: Change your shortcut target to
"C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Max Payne 2\MaxPayne2.exe" -developerkeys -screenshot. While playing, press Pause then F3 to enable free camera movement. Press F10 to take a screenshot, which saves to the 'screenshots' folder in your Max Payne 2 directory. Press F3 twice more to return the camera to normal. - 7Instantly Unlock All Gameplay Modes: Navigate to Start Menu -> Run, type
regedit, and press Enter. In the Registry Editor, go toHKEY_CURRENT_USER Software Remedy Entertainment Max Payne 2. Click on the 'Game Level' folder. Right-click on the right-hand pane, select New -> DWORD Value, and set its value to 1. Rename the entries as specified in the source (though the specific names are cut off in the provided text).
Tips
- Ensure there is a space between the executable path and
-developerkeyswhen modifying the shortcut target. - The 'Different Character Models' code has varied effects on gameplay attributes.
- The screenshot feature requires a specific shortcut modification and in-game key presses.
- Registry editing can affect game functionality; proceed with caution.
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