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Part 4
Max Payne

Part 4

Detailed walkthrough for Part 4 of Max Payne, covering the Subway Control Room, enemy encounters, and puzzle solutions to power the train and escape the barricade.

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Detailed walkthrough for Part 4 of Max Payne, covering the Subway Control Room, enemy encounters, and puzzle solutions to power the train and escape the barricade.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    At the start of Part 4, head towards the locked door of the Subway Control Room.
  2. 2
    Descend the stairs and stop at the platform. Eliminate the three enemies waiting below, using cover and shoot-dodges.
  3. 3
    Approach the subway car; Max will state the power needs to be on.
  4. 4
    Turn around and find the door between the train and the stairway. Open it to find a thug holding a transit cop hostage.
  5. 5
    Immediately kill the hostage-taker to save the cop.
  6. 6
    Search lockers and cabinets for Desert Eagle and shotgun ammo, and painkillers.
  7. 7
    The rescued cop knows the Control Room code. Return to the Control Room door.
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    As the cop enters, a thug kills him, but the door is now unlocked for you.
  9. 9
    Enter the room and proceed through the automatic door on the far left.
  10. 10
    Crouch in the doorway and prepare for an enemy to appear. Defeat him.
  11. 11
    Shoot-dodge behind the long control panel and eliminate any enemies you can see.
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    Crouch behind the panel, equip your shotgun, and periodically stand to engage the remaining three enemies.
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    After defeating them, enter the small control room on the right.
  14. 14
    Find four painkillers in a mounted cabinet.
  15. 15
    Locate and push the large yellow button on the control panel to restore power.
  16. 16
    Observe the security camera showing the train is now powered up.
  17. 17
    Leave the Control Room and return to the train on the platform.
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    Open the train car door and take control of the wheel. Max will drive the train through the barricade.
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    Exit the train and jump over the barricade.
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    Engage the three thugs at the end of the tunnel, using shoot-dodges and cover.
  21. 21
    If one enemy remains, use zigzag strafing to get close enough to shoot.
  22. 22
    Run up the stairs on the left to finish the first chapter.
  23. 23
    Chapter 2: One Way Or The Other
  24. 24
    Follow the station hallway to an open area. Stop before entering to avoid being seen by two approaching thugs.
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    Eliminate the two thugs.
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    On your right, open the door to a set of stairs but do not enter.
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    When an enemy appears on the stairs, roll out and shoot him.
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    Run down the first set of stairs and strafe in front of the second. Quickly kill the enemy at the bottom before he escapes.
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    Drop into the sewer water and proceed through the tunnel.
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    You will reach another platform with enemies. Kill the nearest one.
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    The other two will retreat. Use crates and boxes for cover and eliminate them.
  32. 32
    Break small boxes with your lead pipe for ammo.
  33. 33
    Head upstairs. An explosion occurs in the distance. Continue up the next flight of stairs to end the level.
  34. 34
    Chapter 2: Live From The Crime Scene
  35. 35
    Go up the stairs and eavesdrop on two thugs discussing detonators.
  36. 36
    One thug kills the other and approaches your position. Run up the stairs and hide behind crates before engaging him.
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    If you are too slow, he will alert his partners. Otherwise, go down the stairs on the other side and surprise the enemies.
  38. 38
    Move to the left side of the stairwell and kill the visible enemy. Wait for his partner to approach or shoot-dodge into the room with your Berettas.
  39. 39
    Continue through the station until you pass a destroyed section of wall leading to a vault.
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    In the main vault room, peek out and shoot the thug in the doorway with your Berettas.
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    Run to the far left corner near the vault door. Engage the two enemies on the right side of the room.
Tips
  • Save the transit cop immediately to avoid a game over.
  • Use shoot-dodges frequently to gain an advantage in combat.
  • Crouching behind cover, like the control panel, is crucial for survival.
  • Conserve shotgun ammo for close-quarters combat.
  • Listen to enemy conversations for potential clues or lore.

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