I’m replaying Max Payne 3 and as much as l enjoy it this is the main thing it’s missing.
I like the wild swings Rockstar took with the setting and pulling Max in an alternative hell that’s just way darker in tone, but it’s only ever undercut by Max’s occasional self-awareness and self-deprecation in the voiceover. The trademark Remedy goofball meta-commentary through in-universe pop culture creeping in or the bizarre themepark level designs (not limited to levels set in actual themeparks) are just sorely missing as a counterweight as you get dragged further in to the bramble.
Health’s music kicks ass though and I love the game’s score.