I thought Max Payne 2 was a big step down from the first game. I was disappointed with the changes they made to Max. I didn’t like any of the characterization as much and the plot/writing felt more generic compared to the dark charm of the first game. The whole bit with the guy in the mascot costume was just dumb.
Still fun but the nowhere near as special as the original for me.
V Rising might be the best game my gaming buddy and I have played in the past year. It’s really well made with lots of stuff to do for a group. Plus there’s a big update right about to drop in a couple days.