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  1. Sep 1, 2015
    10
    I bought MGS V and Mad Max last night, I figured I would try Mad Max for an hour before i would start Metal Gear. I still have not played metal gear a day later. This mad max game besides being beautufl graphically is so much fun, there is so much stuff to do in the game. My one little grip is that you cannot collect scrap metal by driving over it
  2. Feb 20, 2022
    8
    Игра больше мэд макс, чем последний фильм. Атмосфера пустоши передана замечательно. Погони на автомобилях по пескам очень веселые и динамичные, в основном благодаря световым эффектам и слоумо. Очень здорово, что сюжет игры не стал повторять фильмы, а попытался рассказать другую, альтернативную историю в рамках той же вселенной.Игра больше мэд макс, чем последний фильм. Атмосфера пустоши передана замечательно. Погони на автомобилях по пескам очень веселые и динамичные, в основном благодаря световым эффектам и слоумо. Очень здорово, что сюжет игры не стал повторять фильмы, а попытался рассказать другую, альтернативную историю в рамках той же вселенной.
  3. MKH
    Sep 2, 2015
    9
    Well Gamespot, Polygon can go screw themselves, this game is amazing. I don't understand what's up with critics these days - they give stuff like CoD and such above 8 and when it comes to better games the score somehow falls. Their criticism is so idiotic that it will make a ret@rd facepalm.

    I'd list pros and cons but the other reviewers already did so go see those, they are pretty much
    Well Gamespot, Polygon can go screw themselves, this game is amazing. I don't understand what's up with critics these days - they give stuff like CoD and such above 8 and when it comes to better games the score somehow falls. Their criticism is so idiotic that it will make a ret@rd facepalm.

    I'd list pros and cons but the other reviewers already did so go see those, they are pretty much the same.

    Some of the criticisms of Gamespot:
    -You are able to carry large stuff in the inventory
    -Getting hit by a car doesn't instantly kill you (seems like this dude never played a game)
    -The combat is simple (but batman's combat is a masterpiece despite being similar)

    Take that the way you want but IMO that's straight BS.

    BTW it's a great PC version just in-case you were wondering.
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  4. Sep 11, 2015
    8
    It was just what i was expecting! Good "open world" game. Missions well explained and with more meaning than the usual. You have the possibility of choosing whatever you want to do and the upgrades can be done with the right effort. Worth the money!
  5. Sep 10, 2015
    8
    What an incredibly fun game! Good mad max story, a large immersive world, and car battles that are awesome. This is truly a gem and a must have for all gamers.
  6. Sep 1, 2015
    9
    This game on PC is amazing, its run like heaven. I have played the game on consoles and PC, and i can say that there is a lot of differences, with my 970gtx its give me a performance of 100fps constantly at 1080p. About the game itself, its like shadows of mordor but in the Mad Max universe. If you like action games, open world madness and mad max, this is a dream come true.This game on PC is amazing, its run like heaven. I have played the game on consoles and PC, and i can say that there is a lot of differences, with my 970gtx its give me a performance of 100fps constantly at 1080p. About the game itself, its like shadows of mordor but in the Mad Max universe. If you like action games, open world madness and mad max, this is a dream come true.
    Congratulations to Avalanche for a great game that runs perfect on pc from day 1.
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  7. Sep 23, 2015
    8
    Awesome game with amazing details and extreme action...in one word superb work by avalanche.
    Driving is the most interesting job...and yes of course ramming enemy vehicle with my car is one hell of a fun.
  8. Sep 2, 2015
    9
    This game is great, very well optimized, excellent kb/m and controller controls. Yes it has the same combat as batman arkham but I like that style so no lost points here. The driving is very fun also. This is a must have for fans of open world games such as Far cry or shadow of mordor.
  9. Sep 3, 2015
    8
    Love the style and that it reminds me of RAGE. Gameplay overall is pretty good, story mediocre but Mad Max had never a good story. Still more fun than AC.
    Ah, yes the game runs so smooth on my mid-range rig (high settings on 1080 [35-59 fps]). Great work there avalanche!
  10. Sep 3, 2015
    8
    I dont know what the hell some of the reviews for this game are talking about. This is basically Assassins Creed 4 Black Flag, Mad Max edition. If you like that game, you will love this. You can customize and upgrade your car, build and upgrade a strong hold and expand your territory. The voice acting and plot are good, and it definately takes its lore from a mix of not only the new movie,I dont know what the hell some of the reviews for this game are talking about. This is basically Assassins Creed 4 Black Flag, Mad Max edition. If you like that game, you will love this. You can customize and upgrade your car, build and upgrade a strong hold and expand your territory. The voice acting and plot are good, and it definately takes its lore from a mix of not only the new movie, but the old movies as well. The driving and controls feel fine, took a bit of getting use to with a Keyboard and mouse. The graphics are pretty damn good and the combat is basically Batman/Assassins creed style. You can even upgrade your character and level him up. And unlike that terrible Polygon review, I dont find the world lifeless at all, it has great character. Expand
  11. Sep 5, 2015
    8
    I really do NOT trust classic reviews, for I have come to believe that, to stay cozy with the publishers, magazines and online publications alike, almost never talk about the issues a AAA release has - except for when they are as extreme as Batman: Arkham Knight maybe...

    that said, I looked at the worst magazine/online review from a "professional" publication, which was IGN. read the
    I really do NOT trust classic reviews, for I have come to believe that, to stay cozy with the publishers, magazines and online publications alike, almost never talk about the issues a AAA release has - except for when they are as extreme as Batman: Arkham Knight maybe...

    that said, I looked at the worst magazine/online review from a "professional" publication, which was IGN. read the thing and thought that all the cons listed would be things I could generally cope with, IF ONLY THE VEHICULAR COMBAT WERE ANY GOOD!

    after that, I checked, whether the PC port were okay, thought it and quickly came to realize my favourite youtuber, "TotalBiscuit", had just uploaded a "port report" and it said it were an exceptionally great port!

    last, but not least, I searched for a cheaper key and found one without any hassle. for the small price of only 17€ ($19) I immediately took the deal. it's not even some ominous RUssian key, which would require using a VPN to install and play, but an ordinary worldwide accepted key. I don't do RU keys anymore!

    so, what to expect abnout the game? dunno what YOU should expect - I for once was just wishing for decent vehicular combat, or "car fights", for my idiotic friends from America. ;)
    the last, perhaps even the ONLY game, which had pulled those off adequately, is

    "INTERSTATE '76"

    and that game had been released in 1997 or '96, if I remember correctly. I think it was spring 1997. anyway, until that game was released, there hadn't been any games pulling vehicular combat right. also, it was the dawning age of "3D accellerator cards". :) (Diamond Monster anyone?)
    unfortunately, after "Interstate '76", there hasn't been ANY games even trying to implement vehicular combat - not counting tanks!

    "Mad Max" at least tries it and where it tries, it succeeds. the graphics and performance, as well as the sound design and art style are VERY good; the melee combat is just the same "dumbed down" bullcrap that everybody knows from the "Assassin's Creed" franchise, nothing special, but not too bad. it fulfills its purpose. thze biggest strengths of the game are the driving and the vehicular combat. also, its graphical fidelity, which is really high and the port is one of the best ever!
    you can check my other reviews on metacritic and you will see, I am not one to give out praise easily!

    where the game is lacking is the story!
    side missions are quickly becomming boring and the main quest is sub par as well, then again, all the "Mad Max" movies NEVER had a particularly great story and this title clearly is no gamechanger.

    I give it 8/10 points and recommend either waiting for a sale, or searching a key shop, where you buy it for around 20 $/€.
    if I would have had paid 50 or even 60 $/€, I would have been a bit disapointed, I have to admit. but just a little, better say, I would be "underwhelmed", maybe,..

    summarizing it up, long story short: if you search for VEHICULAR COMBAT, this game pulls it off quite nicely!
    fans of the "Mad Max" franchis will probably be satisfied as well, I guess... (?);
    people, who always thought, "if my Ass. Creed only had cars to drive around...(and onto towers)"will be happy with it, I guess - even though I haven't found ANY towers in Mad Max yet... so they might hate it for that reason... I have no idea how Assassin's Creed fanboys/MORONS think, so who can tell.

    I give it 8/10 - if they patch in some more things, put even more focus on the vehicular combat in the future,. and/or release some actually GOOD story DLC, I might revise my review and give it even more than these innitial 8/10 points.
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  12. Sep 19, 2015
    8
    Best wallpaper-making software ever, and you can also play with it!
    Mad Max has a great pace and is pure fun. Wonderful graphics, a cast of utterly insane characters that fit greatly into the Mad Max universe, a depraved mutant that accompanies you while uttering ridiculous remarks, tons of stuff to do, things to upgrade, places to discover. Most of the mechanics have already been seen,
    Best wallpaper-making software ever, and you can also play with it!
    Mad Max has a great pace and is pure fun. Wonderful graphics, a cast of utterly insane characters that fit greatly into the Mad Max universe, a depraved mutant that accompanies you while uttering ridiculous remarks, tons of stuff to do, things to upgrade, places to discover. Most of the mechanics have already been seen, but all of them are crafted with care (except for the fighting, which emulates Batman but is not as fun - but it's still cool - and has some camera issues), and every nook of the world has something different to offer in terms of exploration, so that collecting stuff never feels boring.
    Plus, there is a screenshot mode that allows to apply filters, blur, move the camera around and a lot more, which in itself is a beauty to play with.
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  13. Sep 30, 2015
    10
    I almost feel obligated to make this review seeing the low scores that this game is getting for no apparent reason, so here we go.

    I'm not gonna dwell on the story cause it's just there to be there and to give you a purpose. Nothing special to it The gameplay is where this game shines, you have a car with a massive list of parts that you can upgrade you have three main aspects to it:
    I almost feel obligated to make this review seeing the low scores that this game is getting for no apparent reason, so here we go.

    I'm not gonna dwell on the story cause it's just there to be there and to give you a purpose. Nothing special to it

    The gameplay is where this game shines, you have a car with a massive list of parts that you can upgrade you have three main aspects to it: Speed, handling and strength. You can either have a car that is good at all of them or a car that is great at two and weak at the other. the customization is also complex and fun, it's not just you trying to max out every category, you also have to keep in mind the down side to every upgrade.

    Upgrading Max himself is also just as fun. Learning new combat moves never felt like I'm wasting scrap (the currency in the game). Each move felt unique and useful from reversals to wall slamming to limb breaking. The game is also VERY violent and gory which makes it even better for me. You'll face different types of enemies that will require you to use most of you moves along the game.

    The open worlds of this game is one of the best I've ever seen in any video game. All the roads connect to each other and it's extremely nonrestrictive which is a huge plus. Each area has a big balloon where you can spot landmarks and "Threats" that you need to lower in order to unlock new upgrades for you and your car

    The graphics in this are superb, especially when it comes to lights, shadows, tire and footstep trails. The game looks pretty colorful and well done. Can't ask for much more than this

    The sound isn't up to the game's standard. I often found myself not being able to precisely pinpoint where the sound is coming from, but overall it's serviceable.

    For the most part this game is bug free, though I did find myself getting stuck on minute objects but there isn't a persistent bug worth mentioning.

    Overall this game is one of the best games I have played this year and it baffles me that it's getting these low scores. I definitely recommend you purchase this game at full price, you won't be disappointed.
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  14. Sep 3, 2015
    9
    If u want to relax after job or studying (with a mug of bear probably) Mad Max is great choice! It's 9/10 then. But if u looking for serious and outstanding gameplay it's not for you.

    Now stop reading this ang go to wastelands!

    P.S. Oh, i love this scrap cars and their sound, amazing.
  15. Sep 28, 2015
    10
    Начну с того, что я являюсь большим поклонником фильмов про похождения Безумного Макса и недавно вышедшее продолжение фильм меня очень впечатлило.

    "Но, а как же игра?", подумал я. "Неужели она тоже получится столь удачной? Или это будет полный провал и она займет место среди огромного количества игр, которые делались по знаменитым фильмам, но в итоге потерпели полное фиаско?". Это
    Начну с того, что я являюсь большим поклонником фильмов про похождения Безумного Макса и недавно вышедшее продолжение фильм меня очень впечатлило.

    "Но, а как же игра?", подумал я. "Неужели она тоже получится столь удачной?
    Или это будет полный провал и она займет место среди огромного количества игр, которые делались по знаменитым фильмам, но в итоге потерпели полное фиаско?".
    Это можно было проверить, только самому поиграв в неё.
    С первых минут меня не покидало предчувствие, что "Вот-вот будет нечто, по истине грандиозное"(как в хорошем смысле, так и в плохом).
    К моему великому счастью, ожидания превзошли сами себя.
    С самого первого вступительного ролика, я понял что, Макс затянет меня на долгие часы.
    Это один из немногих случаев, когда по действительно Достойному фильму сумели сделать не менее Достойную игру.
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  16. Sep 1, 2015
    10
    I thinks it's one of most surprising game of 2015.

    As far as i have played. - Best optimization 2015. Runs smooth as silk and stable. From day one not a single error or crash. (Seems like situation around Batman AK made WB start doing their job). - Very nice customization (both for Car and Max). - Varity of events in the open world. - Great sound and music. - Great fighthing
    I thinks it's one of most surprising game of 2015.

    As far as i have played.
    - Best optimization 2015. Runs smooth as silk and stable. From day one not a single error or crash. (Seems like situation around Batman AK made WB start doing their job).
    - Very nice customization (both for Car and Max).
    - Varity of events in the open world.
    - Great sound and music.
    - Great fighthing mechanic (u feel like smashing, punching, kicking asses)
    So far the only con i managed to find was car physics, it could be better, but all in all it doesn't spoil the fun and the atmosphere.

    To my mind the game is underestimated. Despite the fact i bought MGS V:PP i won't even touch it before i finish Mad Max.

    Oh, what a game! WHAT A LOVELY GAME!
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  17. Sep 2, 2015
    10
    I have not stopped playing it since I got it ! 15 hours in now and wow what a bloody amazing game.
    The world is Epic and it fits right in with the mad max world.
    The explosions are awesome , you even have sandstorms that you can see approaching in the distance.
    Ok the story might not be amazing but the GAME play & Fighting is EPIC. Best game for me this year hands down , its so much fun.
  18. Sep 2, 2015
    8
    There are a few bugs and there is a repetitive element to it, but Mad Max is just pure gut-busting, chaos with that cheeky survival craft element and the hilarious damage in homage to Just Cause. Interactive, adrenaline fuelled, beautiful.
  19. Sep 8, 2015
    8
    Started playing this game yesterday and couldn't put it down 6 hours later. All of the available upgrades keep both hand to hand and car combat interesting. The wasteland is beautiful to drive around and seeing an approaching storm is exhilarating. Don't listen to the negatives reviews and give this one a go!
  20. Sep 13, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Have you ever been looking for a great mixture of Batman, Shadow of Mordor, Rage, and GTA? Here you go. Graphics are stunning (including the most beautiful, realistic sky I have seen so far, dynamic day-and-night-cycle), controls are easy (fighting mechanics are the same as in Batman, SOM), driving is.. well you can get used to it pretty fast. Upgrading your Magnum Opus from the very start is amazingly motivating: Beginning with nothing else than a steel-skeleton with a tiny V6-engine, you soon upgrade it to something big and beautiful- EVERY SINGLE ENGINE UPGRADE IS (not only) visible, but AUDIBLE! I got my goosebumps when I finally mounted the V8-engine. The sound alone makes it worth trying the game. The story is 10/10 (not as bad as I expected). Even though Max is keeping his unsocial, rough manners through the whole story, he still is very believable. His mind and soul are broken and nothing can change this.

    Sidequests are mostly repetetive and boring, but the main quests are gold.
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  21. Sep 7, 2015
    9
    Took about 30h to complete with main missions and the important side quests so a lengthy game imo. The main story is poignant and well done, the characters are great and while some complain of the strongholds and camps they're varied enough to be additcitve. The car and max customisation is great and the combat is brutally fun (arkham style like but much more MMA style). Sad when itTook about 30h to complete with main missions and the important side quests so a lengthy game imo. The main story is poignant and well done, the characters are great and while some complain of the strongholds and camps they're varied enough to be additcitve. The car and max customisation is great and the combat is brutally fun (arkham style like but much more MMA style). Sad when it finished. I personally would give this 8.5/10; ie a great game (dont believe the mediocre reviews you see) Expand
  22. Sep 25, 2015
    8
    great combat very powerful.really liked it also superb detailing of the word and graphics and lot to do in the wasteland.This franchise will grow big I am happy to tell that.loving it.
  23. Oct 9, 2015
    10
    the game is fantastic, i not believe that ours specialists they gave 73 points in your avaliations???
    the history is very cool and the dinamic this game is not linear, point to the creator, grafics and plot are incredible, The missions both to regain the interceptor that are the key as to strengthen the strong are pure adrenaline with much struggle and speed on a huge map and well
    the game is fantastic, i not believe that ours specialists they gave 73 points in your avaliations???
    the history is very cool and the dinamic this game is not linear, point to the creator, grafics and plot are incredible, The missions both to regain the interceptor that are the key as to strengthen the strong are pure adrenaline with much struggle and speed on a huge map and well prepared. I would even say that footnote 10 is not enough for this game. congratulations to WB.
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  24. Sep 21, 2015
    8
    It was a surprisingly good sandbox game. Great framerate, good tracking of progress and collectibles, unique and diverse locations. It was a bit light on story but it didn't bother me much; I enjoyed the driving around and collecting stuff. There were, however, a few minor annoyances. It was hard to see anything in dark locations even with the flashlight and the hand-to-hand combat wasIt was a surprisingly good sandbox game. Great framerate, good tracking of progress and collectibles, unique and diverse locations. It was a bit light on story but it didn't bother me much; I enjoyed the driving around and collecting stuff. There were, however, a few minor annoyances. It was hard to see anything in dark locations even with the flashlight and the hand-to-hand combat was tedious after halfway through. In addition, many upgrades to the car and Max are gated behind main story progress so one can't really prepare itself by doing side-quests or collecting stuff upfront. The cars handled relatively well with keyboard and mouse, except in races were I found it difficult to make small adjustments and ended up facing backwards too many times. In conclusion, this is a good game and was worth its cost. Expand
  25. Jul 29, 2016
    10
    Put off buying this because of the average reviews. They're all wrong. It is Just Cause Mad Max edition. Developed by the team behind Just Cause. Its a literal sand box. I've always avoided car combat games because i find them so boring. This game was a breath of fresh air. Be sure to double tap Up D-Pad for first person view when fighting cars. Its immersive and rewarding.
    Its sad games
    Put off buying this because of the average reviews. They're all wrong. It is Just Cause Mad Max edition. Developed by the team behind Just Cause. Its a literal sand box. I've always avoided car combat games because i find them so boring. This game was a breath of fresh air. Be sure to double tap Up D-Pad for first person view when fighting cars. Its immersive and rewarding.
    Its sad games like this are far and few between and Call of Duty gets praise and a new release every year. Good job sheeple.
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  26. Mar 17, 2016
    10
    This one eats my time like nothing else. Maybe I'm obsessed w post-apocalyptic **** but this one nails it. True fighting like a boss. Best get your combos down. They will feel like heaven when you do, son.
  27. Oct 17, 2015
    8
    I quite enjoyed this game. The story started off pretty strong but unfortunately fell of quite a bit near the end. (the end just was plain stupid) The game itself looks great, with quite a lot of things to do. Collecting scraps was slightly tedious though but since I;m a completist I still put up with it for the sake of unlocking everything I possibly could. Still quite upset with theI quite enjoyed this game. The story started off pretty strong but unfortunately fell of quite a bit near the end. (the end just was plain stupid) The game itself looks great, with quite a lot of things to do. Collecting scraps was slightly tedious though but since I;m a completist I still put up with it for the sake of unlocking everything I possibly could. Still quite upset with the ending wich in my opinion felt rushed. If I haden't watched or read anything mad max related I might have been a little les upset about it but all in all still a pretty solid game So 8/10 for me. Expand
  28. Dec 6, 2015
    8
    Can't understand the low critic score for this game, it deserves at least an 8. The game is excellent if you enjoy a good post-apoc atmosphere with great sound design and gritty combat with a decent incremental upgrade system. The story is passable as Max is an obtuse kind of guy. The world design is the type that Fallout 4 should have had.

    The 2 big problems are car collision physics
    Can't understand the low critic score for this game, it deserves at least an 8. The game is excellent if you enjoy a good post-apoc atmosphere with great sound design and gritty combat with a decent incremental upgrade system. The story is passable as Max is an obtuse kind of guy. The world design is the type that Fallout 4 should have had.

    The 2 big problems are car collision physics can be unforgiving in the driving missions as one bump can spin you which can be very frustrating and also there isn't much to do other than collect scrap, they could have done more with the exploration. All in all a very fun and playable game.
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  29. Sep 4, 2015
    9
    I know a lot of people have been saying that MAd MAx is repetative and a little boring after a while, and this is probably true to an extent. Howver for me personally, I have absolutely loved this game and I have only scratched the surface. The characters are fantastically insane, and the history snipets of the various enemies are brilliant to read. They really stay true to the Mad MaxI know a lot of people have been saying that MAd MAx is repetative and a little boring after a while, and this is probably true to an extent. Howver for me personally, I have absolutely loved this game and I have only scratched the surface. The characters are fantastically insane, and the history snipets of the various enemies are brilliant to read. They really stay true to the Mad Max universe in this respect. I like how upgrading and doing all of the various tasks are all tied to the story, rather than meaningless things to do just for the sake of doing them.

    Graphically it is a tourde force, it is incredibly well optimised for PC (considering WB have their name on it...) and runs at a consistent 120-150+ fps on my rig, never dipping below 100. The atmospheric effects really help to drive home the desperate nature of the world.

    Overall, for a movie adaptation game, it is very solid and I highly recommend it to those who are a fan of open world games. Probably one of my favourite games so far this year.
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  30. Sep 14, 2015
    9
    A great open world game based on the Mad Max world. Awesome combat, physics, gameplay, sound, and graphics make this game a true gem. Yes there are a few issues but they really pale in comparison with what the game gets right. The story is adequate but the game shines in gameplay and action. Chasing down a convoy through the dust cloud, watching a massive storm roll in, and upgradingA great open world game based on the Mad Max world. Awesome combat, physics, gameplay, sound, and graphics make this game a true gem. Yes there are a few issues but they really pale in comparison with what the game gets right. The story is adequate but the game shines in gameplay and action. Chasing down a convoy through the dust cloud, watching a massive storm roll in, and upgrading your car all all areas I personally enjoyed. This game is worth a try, mainly if you are a fan of car games and/or mad max. Expand
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 22
  2. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Jan 19, 2016
    70
    Is it a bad game? Absolutely not. On the contrary, Ubisoft's open-world template is perfect for churning out market-friendly games that tick all the boxes of "What People Want." Or, perhaps, "What You Want."...And honestly, Mad Max's formula is still to some extent "What I Want." Just not as much as a few years ago.
  2. CD-Action
    Nov 14, 2015
    80
    Mad Max is this year’s equivalent of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor – a really decent open world game that will not disappoint the fans of the franchise and will win over some undecided gamers, but will not be inducted into the industry’s hall of fame alongside Skyrim, GTA, Black Flag or The Witcher 3. [11/2015, p.28]
  3. Oct 31, 2015
    70
    Mad Max is a missed opportunity. The exceptional depiction of the Wasteland, the chaotic nature of the post-apocalyptic society, the excellent technical qualities and thrilling vehicle fights are held back by the mundane melee combat mechanics, the loose story, the repetitive nature of secondary objectives and the overall low-level challenge.