Max Payne fans, get ready for a treat. Modder ‘Slasks Psykbunker’ has released a new version of his RTX Remix Path Tracing Demo for Max Payne. So, let’s see what this new version brings to the table.
As the modder noted, version 0.5 removes the normal-maps from the character’s head/face and arms/hands. As such, there won’t be any vaseline faces in this project anymore. It also removes other obsolete normal-maps from surfaces that are supposed to be perfectly flat.
Not only that but it adds lighting to the outside area that is shown during the cutscene at the beginning of the level. Plus, it reworks the lighting throughout the level to make it brighter in general.
And there is more. V0.5 adds experimental physical lighting to muzzle flashes, illuminating the environment when shooting. Moreover, it further tunes material roughness and metallic values.
This is one of the best RTX Remix Mods. At least in my opinion. I get it that some may not like it. Still, you should keep in mind that this is a free mod. So, if you don’t like it, you can simply skip it. Everyone else can go ahead and download the latest version of this demo from this link.
These past few months we’ve shared a lot of RTX Remix Mods for various games. In January 2023, we shared several RTX Remix Mods that are in the works. As such, you can take a look at screenshots and videos for Tomb Raider 2, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Manhunt, and Garfield Kart RTX Remix. Then, in February 2024, we shared videos for Need for Speed: Most Wanted, Unreal, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4 and Midnight Club 2. In March 2024, we also shared the first screenshots from the RTX Remix Mod for Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines. Finally, you can check out some early RTX Remix videos and screenshots for Fallout: New Vegas, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell, COD 2, and Half-Life.
Speaking of Path Tracing Mods for older titles, you might also want to check out the following ones. Modders released demos for their Path Tracing Mods for Deus Ex, Tomb Raider, and Call of Duty 4. Do note that the COD4 Mod is a “proof of concept” demo, and it does not look that great. Let’s also not forget the RTX Remix for COD: WoW. And then we have the RTX Remix Mods for NFS: Underground and Underground 2. Oh, and don’t forget to give a go at this RTX Remix for Unreal Tournament 2004. Finally, you can download Path Tracing Mods for Doom, Doom 2, Quake, and Serious Sam.
Enjoy and stay tuned for more!
John is the founder and Editor in Chief at DSOGaming. He is a PC gaming fan and highly supports the modding and indie communities. Before creating DSOGaming, John worked on numerous gaming websites. While he is a die-hard PC gamer, his gaming roots can be found on consoles. John loved – and still does – the 16-bit consoles, and considers SNES to be one of the best consoles. Still, the PC platform won him over consoles. That was mainly due to 3DFX and its iconic dedicated 3D accelerator graphics card, Voodoo 2. John has also written a higher degree thesis on the “The Evolution of PC graphics cards.”
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