Max Payne makes a return to his old stomping grounds in a quartet of new screenshots for Max Payne 3 — or, as the state of Max’s hair and hideous paisley tie that only a cop could love might imply, this may be a flashback to before Max moved to Brazil, the game’s new setting.

In any case, the shots look great, showcasing the beleaguered cop and his noirish world in gritty cinematic detail. We get a look at some of the series’ recurring themes as well: guns, bullets, and guns which are firing bullets. Check out the gallery after the break, and save the date for Max Payne 3′s release May 15th.