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"High noon, Sheriff. DRAW!"

―Mike the Cowboy

Mike (Russian: Майк) , known better as "The Cowboy" (unknown - 2003), was a member of Vladimir Lem's Russian Mob. His exact rank in the organization was unknown, but he possibly was Lem's bodyguard or a mafia lieutenant.

A Russian mobster with an affection for Western films and themes, as well often mimicking them, Mike was a rather cheerful and relaxed person like his boss, yet an expert firearms wielder, able to take down a small group of mafia goons by himself and his trusty Kalashnikov.

In 2003, Mike assisted in defending Lem and his restaurant, Vodka, from Vinnie Gognitti and the Punchinellos, being aided by the NYPD detective Max Payne. The two managed to kill the assailants, save Lem, and scare off Gognitti.

Later that year, Lem betrayed Max, leading the detective to attack Vodka. Mike, who was in charge of the restaurant in Lem's absence, ordered his fellow mobsters to eliminate Max.

Max made his way to Vlad's office, finding Mike and other mobsters guarding it. Max engaged the mobsters in a gunfight, resulting in Mike's demise.

Biography

Background & Early life

Mike's background is relatively unknown, though his accent and affiliation implied that he was of Russian heritage. At some point prior to 2003, Mike joined to the Russian Mob led by his 'friend', Vladimir Lem. ^[1]

He got his nickname, "the Cowboy," from his affection for stereotypical Western films and symbols, such as "Billy the Kid." It is also known that he was a fan of "The Adventures of Captain BaseBallBat-Boy", commenting that it is a good and funny show.

Shootout at Vodka

"Hey! You're Max Payne! [...] Max, I'm Mike, one of Vladimir's friends. You are the sheriff? Well, how about making me your deputy?"

―Mike introducing himself to Max Payne.

Mike&Max — Mike and Max after killing a few mobsters.

In 2003, the underboss of the Punchinello Crime Family, Vinnie Gognitti, launched an attack on a restaurant owned by Vlad, Vodka. Gognitti's men killed many of Vlad's men, but Mike and Vlad himself survived. ^[2]

Mike first met Max Payne after he solely killed a small group of Gognitti's men, introducing himself as Lem's friend, and helped Max in the latter's fight to save Lem. The two were able to kill the rest of Gognitti's men that were at the restaurant, using ammunition stashed around the building inside boxes. ^[3]

Mike helped Max find Lem, who was outgunned against Gognitti and his men. Hearing Max, Gognitti sent his men to finish off him and Mike, who fended them off. ^[4]

As he escaped due to the police's arrival, Gognitti shot at Mike and Max, but missed. They approached Lem, who greeted them as his heroes. As Max and Lem went to talk, Mike was possibly either checking the damage done to the restaurant, or went to talk to the police officers. ^[5]

Betrayal and Death

"Everyone! Get ready. Get your gun. Get him!"

―Mike ordering his men to kill Max Payne.

After Max understood that Lem had betrayed and lied to him all along, Max went to Vodka to confront Lem, only to find him absent while Mike was put in charge of the club.

Max stormed the club and killed the two guards who were protecting the entrance. Mike identified Max, informing his comrades that the detective was the intruder. As Max fought across the club to get to Lem's office, Mike taunted his former ally through the public address system, telling his men to kill the detective, and asking for the "score."

Eventually, Max got into Lem's office, guarded by Mike and another mobster. Max engaged the mobsters in a short gunfight, in which Max killed Mike's partner, and soon Mike himself.

Personality and traits

"How do you like it now?"

―Mike taunting Gognitti's men, 2003.

Similar to his boss Vlad, Mike was often in a cheerful and relaxed mood; much of his fight at Vodka served as a comical relief, and his conversations were often humorous. Even during dangerous times such as gunfights, Mike taunted his enemies, such as Gognitti's mobsters and later, Max Payne.

His personal habits seemed to be his fondness of Western films and themes, often adding some Western-themed puns in his quotes. Mike was also watching the The Adventures of Captain BaseBallBat-Boy, saying that it is a good show and "very funny baseball bat."

Despite his calm nature, Mike iss very experienced with firearms, managing to solely kill four Punchinello goons using his Kalashnikov. This too was seen during his fight against Max, with Mike proving himself to be more threatening than Lem's other men.

Appearance

By 2003, Mike was a man of average size, around the height of Max and Vladimir. He had a short combed blonde hair, and hazel eyes. He also had a few light-colored bristles on his face.

Mike often wore a thick sleeveless light-yellow jacket on a brown long-sleeved sweater that has rhombus-like shapes on it. Along with the torso clothing, he wore an army-like pair of pants, and black boots.

Equipment and Tactics

While fighting alongside Max Payne to defend Vodka from Vinnie's goons, Mike wields a Kalashnikov assault rifle, with which he is very effective and accurate. Later in the game, when he is faced as an enemy, he instead wields dual Ingram machine pistols. Mike himself is slightly more durable than a Commando, but slightly less durable than Kaufman, requiring about 9 Beretta 9mm pistol shots to kill. Mike actually has a similar amount of health as Kaufman, but lacks body armor, giving him reduced durability. He also takes normal headshot damage, unlike Kaufman and Vlad who resist headshots.

When confronted as an enemy, Mike is holed up in Vlad's office, busy using the club's PA system to taunt Max over the loudspeakers. He is accompanied by a single Commando. The two of them are facing the PA microphone with their backs turned to the door, and can be shot in the back if Max acts quickly enough after busting into the office.

Trivia

Given his Russian heritage, one can assume that Mike's full name is Mikhail, the Russian counterpart of the English name Michael; the shortened version of Michael is Mike. ^[6]

Mike was voiced by actor Gary Yudman in Max Payne 2. Yudman also voiced other minor enemies in the game, such as the cleaners. Yudman is also known for his voice acting in other video games released by Rockstar Games, such as Mr. Wiggins in Bully, and Jimmy Silverman in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Apart from Rockstar Games titles, Yudman also did some voice acting in the 2010 Order Up!.^[7]

If Mike survives the first chapter he appears in, A Criminal Mastermind, he is seen together with Max Payne in the closing cutscene where Vinnie Gognitti escapes from Vodka and Payne meets up with Vladimir Lem. If Mike dies in the aforementioned chapter, he will no longer be seen in the ending cutscene and the chapter On A Crash Course, where he is replaced by an unnamed Russian mobster who mistakes Max for Mona Sax. The mobster himself is slightly weaker than Mike.

It is unknown which of Mike's deaths is canonical.

Fight strategy

Mike is slightly tougher than an average enemy, but weaker than the other bosses such as Vlad and Kaufman. When Max encounters him for the boss fight, Mike's back is turned. As such it is relatively easy for Max to kill him. Two shots to the head with a high caliber weapon or a direct hit with a Molotov Cocktail should be enough to incapacitate Mike.

Notable quotes

"That's right."

―To Max Payne

"They asked for it. Just follow the trail."

―To Max Payne on the Mafia.

Gallery

References

Max Payne 2 characters

Max Payne • Mona Sax • Jim Bravura • Vincent Gognitti • Kaufman • Vladimir Lem • Mike • Valerie Winterson • Alfred Woden

Andrews • Broussard • Clay • Corcoran • Ed • Feller • Annie Finn • Mary • Miller • Mitchum • Petersburg • Violet

Sebastian Gate • Max Heat • Magdalena • Laura Norder • Kyra Silver • Sammy Waters

Captain BaseBallBat-Boy • Dick Justice

[1] A Criminal Mastermind, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne

[2] A Criminal Mastermind, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne

[3] A Criminal Mastermind, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne

[4] A Criminal Mastermind, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne

[5] A Criminal Mastermind, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne

[6] ttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael

[7] ttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm1467318/

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+{{Infobox_Max_Payne_Characters|status = Killed by Max Payne|death_date = 2003|relationships = [[Vladimir Lem]] (boss)|affliations = [[Russian Mob]]|weapon = AK47|occupation = Lem's Bodyguard<br>
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+Russian Mob's Lieutenant|voice_actor = Gary Yudman|performer = Gary Yudman|image1 = [[Image:MikeCowboy.jpg|250px]]}}
-''Notice: Mike can either die in [[A Criminal Mastermind]], or survive and die later during [[On A Crash Course]]. This article treats him as if he survived the first level.''
 {{Quote|High noon, Sheriff. DRAW!|Mike the Cowboy}}
+'''Mike''' (Russian: '''Майк''') , known better as '''"The Cowboy"''' (unknown - 2003), was a member of [[Vladimir Lem]]'s [[Russian Mob]]. His exact rank in the organization was unknown, but he possibly was Lem's bodyguard or a mafia lieutenant.
-{{characterInfobox
-|name  = Mike "The Cowboy"
-|image  = MikeCowboy.jpg
-|occupation  = Gangster<br>Lem's bodyguard<br>Russian Mob lieutenant
-|affiliation = [[Russian Mob]]
-|location  = [[Vodka]]
-|voice_actor = [[Gary Yudman]]
-|death = [[2003]]<bR>[[Vodka]], [[New York City]], [[USA]]
-|relationships = [[Vladimir Lem]] <sub>(Boss)</sub><br>[[Max Payne]] <sub>(Ally/Enemy)</sub><br>[[Vinnie Gognitti]] <sub>(Enemy)</sub>
-|weapon = [[Kalashnikov]]|caption = Mike at [[Vodka]], circa 2003.
-|performer = [[Gary Yudman]] {{Citation needed}}}}
+A Russian mobster with an affection for Western films and themes, as well often mimicking them, Mike was a rather cheerful and relaxed person like his boss, yet an expert firearms wielder, able to take down a small group of mafia goons by himself and his trusty [[Kalashnikov]].
-'''Mike''', known better as '''"The Cowboy"''' (unknown - 2003), was a member of [[Vladimir Lem]]'s [[Russian Mob]]. His exact rank in the Mob was unknown, but he possibly was Lem's bodyguard or lieutenant.
+In 2003, Mike assisted in defending Lem and his restaurant, [[Vodka]], from [[Vincent Gognitti|Vinnie Gognitti]] and  the [[Punchinellos]], being aided by the [[New York City Police Department|NYPD]] detective [[Max Payne]]. The two managed to kill the assailants, save Lem, and scare off Gognitti.
-A Russian mobster with affection for stereotypical western films and themes, as well often mimicing them, Mike was rather cheerful and relaxed person like his boss, yet very expert firearms wielder, able to take down a small group of Mafia goon by only himself and his trusty [[Kalashnikov]].
+Later that year, Lem betrayed Max, leading the detective to attack Vodka. Mike, who was in charge of the restaurant in Lem's absence, ordered his fellow mobsters to eliminate Max.
-In 2003, Mike helped in the defence of Vlad's restaurant, [[Vodka]], from [[Vincent Gognitti]] and the [[Punchinello crime family]], being aided by the NYPD detective [[Max Payne]]. The two managed to kill the goons, save Vlad, and scare off Gognitti.
+Max made his way to Vlad's office, finding Mike and other mobsters guarding it. Max engaged the mobsters in a gunfight, resulting in Mike's demise.
-Later that year, Vlad betrayed Max, leading the detective to attack Vodka. Mike, who was in charge of the restaurant in Vlad's absence, ordered his fellow mobsters to eliminate Payne.
-Payne made his way to Vlad's office, finding Mike and other mobsters guarding it. Max and Mike engaged in a gunfight, resulting in Mike's demise.
 ==Biography==
 ===Background & Early life===
-{{quote|I'm Mike, one of Valdimir's friends.|Mike introducing himself.}}
 Mike's background is relatively unknown, though his accent and affiliation implied that he was of Russian heritage. At some point prior to 2003, Mike joined to the [[Russian Mob]] led by his 'friend', [[Vladimir Lem]]. <ref>[[A Criminal Mastermind]], ''[[Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne]]''</ref>
-He got his nickname, "the Cowboy," from his affection for stereotypical western films and symbols, such as "Billy the Kid". It is also known that he was a fan of "[[The Adventures of Captain BaseBallBat-Boy]]", commenting that it is a good and funny show.
+He got his nickname, "the Cowboy," from his affection for stereotypical Western films and symbols, such as "Billy the Kid." It is also known that he was a fan of "[[The Adventures of Captain BaseBallBat-Boy]]", commenting that it is a good and funny show.
 ===Shootout at Vodka===
-{{quote|Hey! You're Max Payne! [...] Max, I'm Mike, one of Valdimir's friends. You are the sheriff? well, how about making me your deputy?|Mike introducing himself to Max Payne.}}
+{{quote|Hey! You're Max Payne! [...] Max, I'm Mike, one of Vladimir's friends. You are the sheriff? Well, how about making me your deputy?|Mike introducing himself to Max Payne.}}
 [[File:Mike&Max.jpg|thumb|right|260px|Mike and Max after killing a few mobsters.]]
-In 2003, the Underboss of the [[Punchinello crime family]], [[Vincent Gognitti]], launched an attack on a restaurant owned by Vlad, [[Vodka]]. Gognitti's men killed many of Vlad's men, but Mike and Vlad himself survived. <ref>[[A Criminal Mastermind]], ''[[Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne]]''</ref>
+In 2003, the underboss of the [[Punchinello Crime Family]], [[Vincent Gognitti|Vinnie Gognitti]], launched an attack on a restaurant owned by Vlad, [[Vodka]]. Gognitti's men killed many of Vlad's men, but Mike and Vlad himself survived. <ref>[[A Criminal Mastermind]], ''[[Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne]]''</ref>
-Mike first met [[Max Payne]], after he solely killed a small group of Vinnie's men, introducing himself as Vlad's friend, and helped Max in the latter's fight to save Vlad. The two were able to kill a group of mobsters who attempted to steal stash from the club. Max and Mike took some of the ammo that lied inside the boxes. <ref>[[A Criminal Mastermind]], ''[[Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne]]''</ref>
+Mike first met [[Max Payne]] after he solely killed a small group of Gognitti's men, introducing himself as Lem's friend, and helped Max in the latter's fight to save Lem. The two were able to kill the rest of Gognitti's men that were at the restaurant, using ammunition stashed around the building inside boxes. <ref>[[A Criminal Mastermind]], ''[[Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne]]''</ref>
-Mike helped Max find Vlad, who was outgunned against Gognitti and his men. Hearing Max, Gognitti sent his men to finish off him and Mike, who fend off the mobsters sent by Gognitti. <ref>[[A Criminal Mastermind]], ''[[Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne]]''</ref>
+Mike helped Max find Lem, who was outgunned against Gognitti and his men. Hearing Max, Gognitti sent his men to finish off him and Mike, who fended them off. <ref>[[A Criminal Mastermind]], ''[[Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne]]''</ref>
-As he escaped due to the police's arrival, Vinnie shot at Mike and Max, but missed. Mike and Max approached Vlad, who greeted them as his heroes. As Vald and Max went to talk, Mike was possibly either checking the damage done for the club, or talking to the police officers. <ref>[[A Criminal Mastermind]], ''[[Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne]]''</ref>
+As he escaped due to the police's arrival, Gognitti shot at Mike and Max, but missed. They approached Lem, who greeted them as his heroes. As Max and Lem went to talk, Mike was possibly either checking the damage done to the restaurant, or went to talk to the police officers. <ref>[[A Criminal Mastermind]], ''[[Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne]]''</ref>
-===Betrayal and death===
+===Betrayal and Death===
 {{quote|Everyone! Get ready. Get your gun. Get him!|Mike ordering his men to kill Max Payne.}}
-After Max understood that Vlad had betrayed and lied to him all along, Max entered Vodka, wishing to confront Lem, and finding out that Mike was in charge of the club. <ref>[[On a Crash Course]], ''[[Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne]]''</ref>
+After Max understood that Lem had betrayed and lied to him all along, Max went to Vodka to confront Lem, only to find him absent while Mike was put in charge of the club.
-Max stormed the club and killed the two guards who were protecting the entrance. Mike identified Max, informing his comrades that Payne was the intruder. As Max fought across the club to find Vlad's office, Mike taunted his former ally through the public address system, telling his men to kill the detective, and asking for the 'score'. <ref>[[On a Crash Course]], ''[[Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne]]''</ref>
+Max stormed the club and killed the two guards who were protecting the entrance. Mike identified Max, informing his comrades that the detective was the intruder. As Max fought across the club to get to Lem's office, Mike taunted his former ally through the public address system, telling his men to kill the detective, and asking for the "score."
-Eventually, Max got into Vlad's office, guarded by Mike and another mobster. Mike and Max engaged in a short gun fight, in which Max killed Mike's partner, and soon Mike himself. <ref>[[On a Crash Course]], ''[[Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne]]''</ref>
+Eventually, Max got into Lem's office, guarded by Mike and another mobster. Max engaged the mobsters in a short gunfight, in which Max killed Mike's partner, and soon Mike himself.
 ==Personality and traits==
-{{quote|How do you like it now?|Mike taunting Punchinellos goons, 2003.}}
+{{quote|How do you like it now?|Mike taunting Gognitti's men, 2003.}}
-Similar to his boss Vlad, Mike often had cheerful and relaxed persona; much of his fight at Vodka served as a comical relief, and his conversations were often humorous. Even during dangerous times such as gunfights, Mike taunted his enemies, such as the Punchinellos and later Max Payne.
+Similar to his boss Vlad, Mike was often in a cheerful and relaxed mood; much of his fight at Vodka served as a comical relief, and his conversations were often humorous. Even during dangerous times such as gunfights, Mike taunted his enemies, such as Gognitti's mobsters and later, Max Payne.
-His personal habits seemed to be his fondness of westren films and themes, often adding some westren puns in his quotes. Mike was also watching the [[The Adventures of Captain BaseBallBat-Boy]], saying that it is a good show and "very funny baseball bat."
+His personal habits seemed to be his fondness of Western films and themes, often adding some Western-themed puns in his quotes. Mike was also watching the [[The Adventures of Captain BaseBallBat-Boy]], saying that it is a good show and "very funny baseball bat."
-Despite his calm nature, Mike was very experienced with firearms, managing to solely kill four Punchinello goons with using only his [[Kalashnikov]]. This too was seen during his fight against Max, with Mike proving himself to be more threatening than Vlad's other men.
+Despite his calm nature, Mike iss very experienced with firearms, managing to solely kill four Punchinello goons using his [[Kalashnikov]]. This too was seen during his fight against Max, with Mike proving himself to be more threatening than Lem's other men.
 ===Appearance===
-By 2003, Mike was a man of average size, around the height of Max and Vladimir. He had a short combed blonde hair, and dark-brown eyes. He also had a few light-colored bristles on his face.
+By 2003, Mike was a man of average size, around the height of Max and Vladimir. He had a short combed blonde hair, and hazel eyes. He also had a few light-colored bristles on his face.
 Mike often wore a thick sleeveless light-yellow jacket on a brown long-sleeved sweater that has rhombus-like shapes on it. Along with the torso clothing, he wore an army-like pair of pants, and black boots.
-==Equipment==
+==Equipment and Tactics==
 [[File:MikeAK.jpg|thumb|200px|Mike's Kalashnikov.]]
+While fighting alongside Max Payne to defend Vodka from Vinnie's goons, Mike wields a [[Kalashnikov]] assault rifle, with which he is very effective and accurate. Later in the game, when he is faced as an enemy, he instead wields dual [[Ingram]] machine pistols. Mike himself is slightly more durable than a Commando, but slightly less durable than [[Kaufman]], requiring about 9 [[Beretta]] 9mm pistol shots to kill. Mike actually has a similar amount of health as Kaufman, but lacks body armor, giving him reduced durability. He also takes normal headshot damage, unlike Kaufman and Vlad who resist headshots.
-*'''[[Kalashnikov]]''' - a Russian-made assault rifle. Very popular weapon among the [[Russian Mob]]. This is Mike's main and only weapon. He uses it against the goons that attacked Vodka, and later moments before his death against Max Payne.
-{{Clrr}}
+When confronted as an enemy, Mike is holed up in Vlad's office, busy using the club's PA system to taunt Max over the loudspeakers. He is accompanied by a single Commando. The two of them are facing the PA microphone with their backs turned to the door, and can be shot in the back if Max acts quickly enough after busting into the office.
-==Behind the scenes==
-*Given his Russian heritage, one can assume that Mike's full name is Mikhail, the Russian counterpart of the English name Michael, whose shorten version is Mike. <ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael</ref>
-===Portrayal===
+==Trivia==
+*Given his Russian heritage, one can assume that Mike's full name is Mikhail, the Russian counterpart of the English name Michael; the shortened version of Michael is Mike. <ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael</ref>
-'''Mike "the Cowboy"''' was voiced by actor [[Gary Yudman]] in the 2003 video game ''[[Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne]]''. Yudman also voiced other minor enemies in the game, such as the cleaners. Yudman is also known for his voice acting in other video games released by ''[[Rockstar Games]]'', such as [[w:c:bully:Mr. Wiggins|Mr. Wiggins]] in the 2006/2008 ''[[w:c:bully:Bully|Bully]]'', and [[w:c:gta:Jimmy Silverman|Jimmy Silverman]] in the 2005 ''[[w:c:gta:Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]''. Apart from Rockstar Games titles, Yudman also made some voice acting in the 2010 ''Order Up!''.<ref>http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1467318/</ref>
+*Mike was voiced by actor Gary Yudman in ''[[Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne|Max Payne 2]]''. Yudman also voiced other minor enemies in the game, such as the [[Squeaky Cleaning Company|cleaners]]. Yudman is also known for his voice acting in other video games released by [[Rockstar Games]], such as [[w:c:bully:Mr. Wiggins|Mr. Wiggins]] in ''[[w:c:bully:Bully|Bully]]'', and [[w:c:gta:Jimmy Silverman|Jimmy Silverman]] in ''[[w:c:gta:Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]''. Apart from Rockstar Games titles, Yudman also did some voice acting in the 2010 ''Order Up!''.<ref>http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1467318/</ref>
-===Death===
-Mike is an ally NPC in the [[A Criminal Mastermind]] chapter of ''[[Max Payne 2]]''. He is expendable in it and whether he dies or not determines the end cutscene of the chapter and the final enemy in the [[On A Crash Course]] chapter:
-*If Mike survives the first level, he appears together with Max Payne in the closing cutscene where Gognitti escapes from Vodka and Payne meets Vladimir Lem. Then, in the second level, he is the final mini-boss and speaks through the restaurant's speakers. Unlike his would-be replacement, he knows that it is in fact Max attacking Vlad's restuarant, and not [[Mona Sax]]. <reF>[[A Criminal Mastermind]], ''[[Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne]]''</ref>
+*If Mike survives the first chapter he appears in, [[A Criminal Mastermind]], he is seen together with Max Payne in the closing cutscene where Vinnie Gognitti escapes from Vodka and Payne meets up with Vladimir Lem. If Mike dies in the aforementioned chapter, he will no longer be seen in the ending cutscene and the chapter [[On a Crash Course|On A Crash Course]], where he is replaced by an unnamed Russian mobster who mistakes Max for [[Mona Sax]]. The mobster himself is slightly weaker than Mike.
-*If Mike dies, he will no longer be seen in the game, and in the second chapter will be replaced by an unnamed Russian who mistakes Max for Mona and is slightly weaker than Mike.<ref>[[On a Crash Course]], ''[[Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne]]''</ref>
-It is unknown which Mike's death is canonical.
+*It is unknown which of Mike's deaths is canonical.
-===Fight strategy===
+==Fight strategy==
-Mike is slightly tougher than an average enemy, but weaker than the other bosses such as Vlad and [[Kaufman]]. When Max encounters him for the boss fight, Mike's back is turned. As such it is relatively easy for Max to kill him. Two shots to the head with a high caliber weapon or a direct hit with a [[Molotov cocktail]] should be enough to incapacitate Mike.
+Mike is slightly tougher than an average enemy, but weaker than the other bosses such as Vlad and [[Kaufman]]. When Max encounters him for the boss fight, Mike's back is turned. As such it is relatively easy for Max to kill him. Two shots to the head with a high caliber weapon or a direct hit with a [[Molotov Cocktail]] should be enough to incapacitate Mike.
 ==Notable quotes==
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-*''[[Max Payne 2]]'':
-** [[A Criminal Mastermind]]
-** [[On A Crash Course]] <sub>(if survived the previous chapter)</sub>
 ==References==
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