Part 45

Explore the hidden details and fun facts in Max Payne 2, including references to Dick Justice, Mario, and the theme song 'Late Goodbye'.

This guide details various Easter eggs and fun facts found within Max Payne 2, categorized by their theme.

Group 1: Dick Justice - TV Series

• Parody of Max Payne 1 (Part 1 Chapter 1): A TV show features Dick Justice, a parody of Max Payne's life, mirroring the events of the first game where he loses his wife and seeks revenge.
• Name's Inspiration (Part 1 Chapter 1): The name 'Dick Justice' originates from Max Payne 1, where an enemy commando named his gun 'Dick Justice'.
• Max Payne's Face #1 (Part 3 Chapter 3): A TV show references a criticism of Max Payne 1's character model, with Dick Justice stating, "I had a permanent, constipated grimace on my face."
• Max Payne's Face #2 (Part 3 Chapter 7): Another TV reference alludes to the different character models used in Max Payne 1 and 2, with Dick Justice quoting poetry about a distorted reflection.

Group 2: That's Odd

• Stuck TV (Part 1 Chapter 3): Interacting with a TV causes Max to comment, "That's odd," as it remains stuck on a single image.
• Mario Easter Egg (Part 1 Chapter 4): In a murdered housewife's suite, a spray-painted 'M' on a wall, when pressed, triggers floating fireballs on ledges, a reference to the Mario games. Touching them results in death.

Group 3: "Late Goodbye" by "Poets of the Fall"

The game's theme song, "Late Goodbye" by "Poets of the Fall," is featured in several instances:

• Ed-the Janitor (Part 1 Chapter 4): "Ed-the Janitor" can be heard singing the song.
• Mona Sax (Part 1 Chapter 6): Mona Sax can be heard humming the tune outside a bathroom.
• Cleaners (Part 1 Chapter 7): Cleaners play the song on a piano, and one whistles the tune afterward.