Did you could have bother moving into Max Payne 3’s melancholic bullet-time extravaganza however couldn’t put your finger on why? I’ll let you know: it’s as a result of the eponymous pouty-pants wasn’t carrying the face of Sam Lake, the unique face mannequin for Max Payne. Now’s your probability to lastly get immersed within the dour, gritty spectacle with a brand new mod that transforms Max’s face again to the best way the Gods of Visage supposed.

The mod comes to make use of from Nexus consumer Alexsavvy. It’s no hack job both, as Max’s goes by means of lots of abuse all through the sport. Alexsavvy has made positive that each scrape, bump, and misplaced strand of hair nonetheless displays on the hero’s mug. In the meantime, the distinct nonplussed look of the New York detective stays in place whereas he’s nonetheless in a position to transfer and present the total vary of feelings that the unique Max mannequin did.

It goes even past that, because the burly physique of Max has been paired down, and all of his garments have been altered to suit. To offer a greater concept of the adjustments, right here’s what Alexsavvy needed to say in their very own phrases.

“In complete, the mod replaces 98 fashions and 66 textures. Plus, fashions and textures within the mirror for the scene the place Max shaves his head. Sure, you will notice how Sam Lake shaves his head!”

It appears nice, and I’m tempted to provide the sport one other playthrough simply to test this mod out in nearer element. Sam Lake in all probability didn’t give permission for using his face, however understanding the man (not personally), I think about he’d be flattered. Oh, because it seems, he simply is likely to be.

Wow, that is very spectacular work on Max Payne 3 mod @alexeysavvon https://t.co/4xKMZL5w8R

— Sam Lake (@SamLakeRMD) July 25, 2023

You’ll be able to seize the Sam Lake mod over right here on Nexus.