Part 56

Discover cheats for Max Payne 2! Learn how to unlock all gameplay modes, change character models, access secret endings, and take amazing screenshots with this guide.

Hey there! So, you're diving into the gritty world of Max Payne 2 and looking for some secrets? You've come to the right place. This section is all about unlocking the hidden goodies and making your playthroughs even more interesting. We'll cover everything from secret endings to character model swaps and how to take some killer screenshots.

Unlockable Features & Cheats:

1. Secret Ending: To witness the secret ending, you'll need to start the game on 'Dead On Arrival' difficulty. Once in-game, open the developer console and type maxpayne_gamemode->gm_sendendofgamemessages( ); (without the quotes). This is a fun little easter egg for those who've seen it all.
2. Different Character Models: Want to change up Max's look or play as someone else? You can! First, find the target of your Max Payne 2 shortcut. It usually looks something like "C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Max Payne 2\MaxPayne2.exe". To enable cheats, you need to add -developerkeys to the end of this target, making sure there's a space between the .exe and the flag. So it would look like: "C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Max Payne 2\MaxPayne2.exe" -developerkeys. After this, while playing (not in cutscenes!), you can press Page Up and Page Down to cycle through different character models. Keep in mind that these models come with their own quirks – some might have infinite ammo, others might lack slow-motion, and some might even have no weapons! Their running speeds can also vary.
3. Three Modes of View: With the -developerkeys flag enabled, you can press F3 to cycle through different camera modes:
   • Normal mode: The standard view you play with.
   • Free-moving Camera: Lets you explore any part of the level, great for scouting or just looking around.
   • Fixed-camera: The camera stays put while you move around the environment.
4. Start Point Selection: Pressing the Delete or Insert keys will let you toggle between different starting points within a level. Handy if you want to practice a specific section.
5. Speed Up/Slow Down Game: Need to get through a slow part or want to observe something in detail? Press Home to speed up the game and End to slow it down.
6. Taking Cool Screenshots: For those epic screenshots, modify your shortcut target again. Add -developerkeys -screenshot to the end of the target path, with spaces in between: "C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Max Payne 2\MaxPayne2.exe" -developerkeys -screenshot. Once in-game, press the Pause button, then F3 to enable the free camera. You can then move the camera wherever you like. Press F10 to take the actual screenshot, which will be saved in a 'screenshots' folder within your Max Payne 2 directory. Press F3 two more times to return the camera to normal.
7. Instantly Unlock All Gameplay Modes: This one involves editing the Windows Registry. Go to Start -> Run, type regedit and press Enter. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Remedy Entertainment\Max Payne 2. Click on the 'Game Level' folder. On the right side, right-click, select New -> DWORD Value, and name it '1'. Double-click this new entry and set its value to '1'. This should unlock everything.

Advanced Mechanics (Exploits/Tricks):

• Reload Exploit: If you're using a one-handed weapon and perform a jump roll, Max will drop the magazine. If you time it right, you can potentially start the reload process again immediately. Jumping up or forward doesn't seem to affect this specific reload trick.
• Super Jump: Switch between a one-handed weapon (like pistols or SMGs) and a two-handed weapon (like a shotgun or rifle) and immediately press the jump button. This can trigger a super jump.