In Supermassive Games' interactive horror title, players often find themselves questioning the survival chances of various characters, including Max Brinly. Despite the phrasing in common player searches, Max is actually a male character who serves as Laura Kearney's boyfriend. Understanding his journey and potential fate helps players make the right choices during crucial gameplay moments.
Max's Role and the Werewolf Infection
Max is the very first character to contract the werewolf curse during the prologue of the game. Throughout most of the story, he remains isolated on Quarry Island to prevent him from hurting others while transformed. His fate is heavily intertwined with the choices made by Ryan and Laura in the later chapters.
How Max Can Be Cured in Chapter 9
To ensure Max returns to his human form, Ryan must shoot Chris Hackett with a silver shell during Chapter 9. Eliminating Chris breaks the lineage of the curse that directly affects Max. Once cured, Max wakes up as a human on the island in Chapter 10 and becomes playable for a brief moment.
The Critical Decision on Quarry Island
When players gain control of Max in Chapter 10, he reaches the island's dock. At this point, the player is presented with a pivotal choice: stay on the island or swim to the shore. This decision single-handedly dictates whether Max lives or dies through the remainder of the night.
How Max Dies and How to Ensure His Survival
If Max chooses to swim to the shore, he is immediately ambushed upon reaching the mainland dock by a waiting werewolf. This results in a swift and unavoidable death, making it his only fatal mistake in the entire game. Choosing to stay put on the island allows Max to remain completely safe until morning comes.
