Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne/Characters

Vladimir "Vlad" Lem
Vladimir "Vlad" Lem is a Russian Mob Boss, the rival of Angelo Punchinello. In the Game Boy Advance version of the game, Payne is approached by Vladimir after successfully killing reputed Mafia Soldier Frankie 'The Bat' Niagra. Vladimir helps Payne infiltrate Punchinello Manor. In the PS2 version of the game, however, Vlad serves as the primary antagonist of the final level in the first past. He is well-connected,and his preferred weapon of choice appears to be hand grenades.