Chapter 9 of Max Payne 3 follows Max as he navigates the São Paulo slums while fighting heavily armored UFE soldiers. Gameplay involves navigating narrow alleys, defending against a helicopter attack, engaging in close-quarters combat, and completing quick-time events to progress through the neighborhood.
The chapter contains nine total collectibles scattered across various houses, walkways, and alleys. Players can locate three clues detailing civilian and soldier fatalities, along with six Golden Gun parts required to fully assemble the Golden DE .50 and Golden M972 weapons.
“Here I Was Again, Halfway Down the World” is the ninth chapter of Max Payne 3 and continues Max’s fight through the São Paulo slums. The chapter is filled with UFE soldiers, executions, narrow alleys, and some of the game’s more chaotic firefights.
There are 9 collectibles in total: 6 Golden Gun parts and 3 Clues. The Golden Gun parts complete the Golden DE .50 and Golden M972.
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Through the First House
After the opening cutscene, head downstairs and follow the path.
You’ll find a body on the ground to the right. There is a pistol and some Painkillers nearby, so pick them up before moving on.
Continue through the slum until you reach a house containing several dead gang members.
Clue 1 – Dead Gang Members
Inside the first house you enter, look for the body lying against the wall.
Examine it to collect the first clue.
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Clue: Dead Gang Members
There is another Painkiller nearby.
Leave the house and head back down the stairs. Behind the stairs you’ll find another body with a G6 Commando nearby. Pick up the rifle if you need a stronger weapon before returning to street level.
Survive the UFE Attack
Continue through the streets until another cutscene plays.
Max soon finds himself under attack from heavily armored UFE soldiers. These enemies take more punishment than the regular gang members, so use Bullet Time and aim for exposed areas whenever possible.
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Once the first group is down, move farther into the neighborhood.
Golden DE .50 Part 1
After the fight with the armored UFE soldiers, head down toward the lower section of the slum.
Look for the green-painted house.
Before entering it, check underneath the balcony where one of the UFE soldiers was positioned.
The first Golden DE .50 part is lying there.
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Collectible: Golden DE .50 – Part 1/3
Continue down the alley after collecting it.
Clue 2 – Dead UFE Members
You’ll soon come across two UFE soldiers and a civilian.
After dealing with the enemies, look behind and to the right of where they appeared.
Several dead UFE members are lying there.
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Examine the bodies to collect the second clue.
Clue: Dead UFE Members
Continue through the alley.
Enter the House
Follow the path until you enter another house.
A woman inside is startled by Max and runs away.
Before leaving, search the bathroom on the right.
Golden M972 Part 1
Inside the bathroom, look on the floor beside the toilet.
You’ll find the first Golden M972 part there.
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Collectible: Golden M972 – Part 1/3
There is also a Painkiller in the house.
Leave through the other side and continue toward the next section.
Move Through the Slum
You’ll emerge into another part of the neighborhood where more civilians are being rounded up.
Take cover and carefully eliminate the UFE soldiers.
Once the area is clear, move through the house and out toward the wooden walkway.
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A helicopter soon arrives, turning the section into a short Bullet Time sequence.
The Helicopter Attack
As Max moves along the walkway, several UFE soldiers appear in a helicopter.
Enter Bullet Time and take out the two soldiers hanging from the helicopter.
Immediately afterward, an enemy fires an RPG toward Max.
Shoot the RPG in mid-air before it reaches you.
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The explosion sends Max crashing through a roof, bringing the sequence to an end.
Golden M972 Part 2
Once you’re back on the ground, continue forward until you reach the partially open gate.
As soon as you pass through it, look to your left.
The second Golden M972 part is lying on the ground beside the stairs.
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Collectible: Golden M972 – Part 2/3
Don’t go too far ahead yet.
Clue 3 – Dead Residents
Just a short distance forward, you’ll see three UFE soldiers executing a civilian.
Take them out quickly.
After the fight, approach the civilian’s body and examine it.
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Clue: Dead Residents
This is the third and final clue in Chapter 9.
There is also a Painkiller on the nearby table.
Golden DE .50 Part 2
Continue farther down the path until another cutscene shows civilians being executed.
Immediately after the cutscene, look toward the left side of the path.
The second Golden DE .50 part is lying in the grass between several tires.
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Collectible: Golden DE .50 – Part 2/3
This one is particularly easy to walk past, so make sure you grab it before heading toward the stairs.
Golden M972 Part 3
After collecting the previous part, continue toward the nearby stairs.
Before going up, turn left twice and follow the small path.
You’ll find the third and final Golden M972 part in a small alcove near the lit doorway.
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Collectible: Golden M972 – Part 3/3
With all three parts collected, you’ve completed the Golden M972.
Fight Along the Upper Walkway
Now head up the stairs.
Max has to move along the side of a building while UFE soldiers fire from balconies and windows.
Keep close to the wall and move carefully until you reach the next open section.
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Several heavily armed enemies will be waiting ahead.
Take out the two soldiers directly in front of you first, then deal with the enemies on the veranda.
Once the initial group is down, another enemy will emerge from the doorway.
Golden DE .50 Part 3
Continue into the next area after clearing the enemies.
You’ll find a set of wooden slats near the veranda.
Look behind them to find the final Golden DE .50 part.
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Collectible: Golden DE .50 – Part 3/3
That’s the final Golden Gun part of Chapter 9, completing the Golden DE .50.
Final Fight
After collecting the last weapon part, continue toward the lower section.
You’ll have to deal with another group of UFE soldiers. There isn’t much cover here, so use Bullet Time aggressively and keep moving whenever enemies begin surrounding Max.
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Head through the doorway at the end of the path.
The final section consists of a short series of close-quarters sequences and quick-time events involving a heavily scarred enemy.
Follow the on-screen prompts and complete the sequence to finish him off.
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Once the fight is over, the chapter comes to an end.
Chapter 9 Collectibles Checklist
Golden DE .50
- Golden DE .50 Part 1
- Golden DE .50 Part 2
- Golden DE .50 Part 3
Golden M972
- Golden M972 Part 1
- Golden M972 Part 2
- Golden M972 Part 3
Clues
- Dead Gang Members
- Dead UFE Members
- Dead Residents
Collectible Total
6 Golden Gun Parts + 3 Clues = 9 Collectibles
Collecting all Golden Gun parts across the game contributes toward A License To Kill, while finding all clues contributes toward An Echo Of The Past.
