Mad Max

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1384 Ratings

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  1. anvirtu
    Oct 15, 2015
    7
    Positives:
    +graphics/animation
    +attention to details
    +the best optimisation for last couple of years
    +car gameplay
    +car customisation

    Negatives:
    -fighting system
    -monotonous sandbox gameplay
    -plot
    -the game is too easy

    6,5/10.
    If u missed it, u miss nothing.
  2. Tgc
    Oct 12, 2015
    8
    Not a bad sandbox game. Game extends Shadow of Mordor and new Batman games with car play in a good way. However most of missions (even those from main quest line) are quite similar and quickly become boring. Graphic is fine, music however is completely unnoticeable. The biggest pros however is a very good climate of Mad Max series - game manage to introduce new story, characters andNot a bad sandbox game. Game extends Shadow of Mordor and new Batman games with car play in a good way. However most of missions (even those from main quest line) are quite similar and quickly become boring. Graphic is fine, music however is completely unnoticeable. The biggest pros however is a very good climate of Mad Max series - game manage to introduce new story, characters and locations that fits the universe.… Expand
  3. CountryPetInn
    Oct 9, 2015
    10
    I haven't played a game this good in a very long time. The landscapes are HUGE, the action is fantastic and the CARS are unbelievable, Can't remember the last time an RPG kept me playing for hours on end.
  4. kdao
    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.    … Expand
  5. psylife
    Oct 7, 2015
    4
    Despite the game being very pretty and engaging at times, it fails to let you have fun. It's a frustrating game and I recommend you stay away. Constant crashes aside, the game doesn't seem to respect your time by having you backtrack from one side to the other of the map in case of failure. Often times, dying is due to unpredictable physics, and very loose car controls. You will hit thisDespite the game being very pretty and engaging at times, it fails to let you have fun. It's a frustrating game and I recommend you stay away. Constant crashes aside, the game doesn't seem to respect your time by having you backtrack from one side to the other of the map in case of failure. Often times, dying is due to unpredictable physics, and very loose car controls. You will hit this one rock corner that will send you spinning and fail the mission. You will be of course punished, by having to head back on the other side of the map, only to reset the mission multiple times. Also, the game doesn't seem to know how to challenge you when on foot other than overwhelming you with a stupid amount of enemies. Boss fights are repetitive and lack depth. Combat in fact, lacks depth. The best tools and game mechanics are hidden away under a significant amount of grinding and that is a shame, because the road raids can be fun when it allows.… Expand
  6. Hack
    Oct 7, 2015
    7
    Mad Max is an open world brawler made by the devs behind the Just Cause series. If you've played any of the Batman games you'll be familiar with the combat system as it's very similar, and while it doesn't massively improve upon the formula it does implement it very well. You have your standard light attack, heavy attack, parry and dodge, but on top of that you also have brutal knifeMad Max is an open world brawler made by the devs behind the Just Cause series. If you've played any of the Batman games you'll be familiar with the combat system as it's very similar, and while it doesn't massively improve upon the formula it does implement it very well. You have your standard light attack, heavy attack, parry and dodge, but on top of that you also have brutal knife finishers which you can perform while carrying knives which are found throughout the game, there are many different kill animations depending on the angle you attack from and they're all very satisfying to pull off and watch. As well as knife finishers you also have Fury kills which are equally visceral and are performed on weak enemies while in Fury mode which is activated once you fill your Fury meter. The combat is definitely the best thing about the game, it's very fluid and just done well, as you upgrade Max you unlock more skills that allow you to pull off even more devastating moves.

    As is the trend these days in open world games there are icons all over the map with optional content that add nothing to the game, and even hurts the overall experience I'd argue as tedium does start to set in after awhile, at least it did for me. I would like to see most, if not all of the pointless scrap locations removed if they ever make a sequel, and I would urge the devs to avoid reusing the territory system which is extremely boring, you are basically doing the exact same checklist of objectives over and over just in different zones, it got boring about half way through. Now in stark contrast the side quests and especially the main story are both fantastic and I thoroughly enjoyed them, had the game had more content like that instead of the filler fluff it would have gone from being merely good to great. Another area where the devs really shot themselves in the foot was the Top Dogs who acted as bosses throughout the game, after you kill the first one you're thinking “wow, that was cool” but later you come to realize every Top Dog is exactly the same, just with a different name and a palette swap. If Avalanche make a sequel I would like to see unique bosses instead of the same one recycled 20 times.

    Other than the pointless fluff content, the biggest issue with the game is the car handling, it's really, really bad. I can't stress enough just how much the car handling hurt my overall experience. Even a fully upgraded Magnum Opus (your car) will spin out of control for seemingly no reason, and God forbid you clip a bucket or something equally insignificant while moving at speed, this will send you into an uncontrollable tailspin. And that's the Magnum Opus, other vehicles you're forced to drive for quests and races handle much worse.

    Now the game does do a lot right as well, the cut-scenes are fantastic, helped massively by some top quality voice work. The game also looks stunning, and it runs almost perfectly on PC, I say almost because there is an issue where you will micro freeze for a split second infrequently, I have confirmed this with at least 20 other people who all have the same problem. Other than that blip the game runs at 60fps on max settings without issue, and you don't need a GTX 980 to pull it off, it's extremely well optimised for a wide range of configurations.

    In closing I will say I enjoyed the game and I definitely recommend it, maybe not at full price but if it's ever on sale I would snap it up for sure. Just don't get sucked into the fluff content as it will fatigue you by the time you get to the end of the game.    … Expand
  7. abuka1310
    Oct 6, 2015
    8
    game felt like a mix up of shadow of mordor and farcry. average 7.5. its not a bad game, but dont expect to much. good vehicle and car upgrades by the way. I like driving the car, it makes the game fun.
  8. lukeb007
    Oct 5, 2015
    9
    I bought Mad Max and MGS V and I played Mad Max 25 hours and MGS V 2 hours. Mad Max is one of the best games I've ever played. And finally I only stopped playing Mad Max because the game ended to quickly. If you don't own Mad Max, then buy it now! And MGS V is Ok.
  9. Potitoman
    Oct 3, 2015
    7
    Despite the worst Australian accents in gaming and the baffling use of American English, this game does good justice to the iconic Australian films. Way more fun than critics would have you believe and certainly a lot of bang for your buck.
  10. Unslanderable
    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.    … Expand
  11. michelobX10
    Sep 29, 2015
    7
    As others have already mentioned, this is one of those grindy, repetitive open world games. The story is not that great and all the non-story tasks are basically just copy/pastes in a different location. Destroy x oil tanks, kill all enemies, collect x this, etc. The combat is a watered down version of the Batman games with not much variety even when you've unlocked all the skills. This isAs others have already mentioned, this is one of those grindy, repetitive open world games. The story is not that great and all the non-story tasks are basically just copy/pastes in a different location. Destroy x oil tanks, kill all enemies, collect x this, etc. The combat is a watered down version of the Batman games with not much variety even when you've unlocked all the skills. This is basically just a jack of all trades, master of none type of game. They just put together gameplay from GTA, Assassin's Creed, Batman, and Farcry, but it doesn't do anything necessarily extraordinary. I would say the only thing I commend them on is the car battles.

    Don't even get me started on the poor optimization of the PC port. Seems like they only tested the game on a few different hardware configurations. I have a clean install of Windows 10, all drivers upated and latest BIOS firmware, but the game crashes randomly. I've installed 4 different versions of the Nvidia drivers and even lowered my settings to normal, but the crashes still occur. I know my video card (GTX570) can handle this on high settings because it runs smoothly on high up to the time it crashes. I can run MGS V on high with no problem. I think I've just come to the conclusion that WB Games doesn't have a good QA team for their PC ports. I mean look at the debacle with Arkham Knight. They had to take the game off the Steam store and push it back due to the technical problems.

    (Update 9/29/15) - The latest patch has resolved the random crashing I was experiencing so I've bumped my score up from a 6 to a 7.    … Expand
  12. DooMMax
    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.    … Expand
  13. RealTimePlayer
    Sep 27, 2015
    5
    It has fun moments but it is still stale and repetitive. The graphics looks great and the world reminds me of the Fallout games but if you want to try it out, just rant it.
  14. acidkill
    Sep 25, 2015
    9
    don't understand all the bad reviews game is great or maybe that is because of al the bad reviews great fun worth playing for sure most game movies are crap so dubbel suprise
  15. louscont
    Sep 25, 2015
    0
    Don't waste any time or money on this console based pile of effluence, you'll regret it.
    The combat is simple & repetitive, yet clunky, the driving is un-responsive and you'll spend most of your efforts in game grinding, in the form of collecting tiny morsels of scrap that slowly, & boringly build up a character and car you should have started with from the beginning.
    I've read lots of    Don't waste any time or money on this console based pile of effluence, you'll regret it.
    The combat is simple & repetitive, yet clunky, the driving is un-responsive and you'll spend most of your efforts in game grinding, in the form of collecting tiny morsels of scrap that slowly, & boringly build up a character and car you should have started with from the beginning.
    I've read lots of sparkling reviews praising the graphics, but the visuals are very basic; it's mostly desert and badly textured metals etc, (think Borderlands without the cartoon filter).
    You'll spend a vast majority of your time climbing ladders, collecting scrap and entering/exiting your car; but the range of detection in the games code for these tasks is so terrible, you'll spend the vast majority of your time cursing the game developers, rather than playing the game.
    On top of this you have to constantly drive about with a crow-barred in character named 'chum bucket', who's superfluous to the Mad Max cannon, and was only placed there for the younger audience. I assume the developers or publishing house, feel that their target audience need some form of constant companionship and guidance in modern games, because, 'silence and thinking for oneself is a negative thing'. There are many other faults with this pc title, but I won't mention them, I've wasted enough time writing this.
    I just didn't want people giving their money to a bad title and therefore encouraging sloppy practice in the pc game industry. (...although at this point, I really feel like I'm pissing in the wind).    … Expand
  16. ritzdae
    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.
  17. Iamshamim
    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.
  18. akarnokd
    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
  19. blackbird1
    Sep 20, 2015
    0
    im sick of so called open world games like this or farcry where every little piece is shown on the map, whats with exploring ? FALLOT PLS COME im sick of brainless games
  20. jvmcnk
    Sep 19, 2015
    8
    Indeed is great game, mix of shadow of mordor and tomb raider 2013 imho. I played it nearly all (I missed some optional locations and quests), like 24 hours play through. Only had one crash, also got stuck once collecting scraps (Max fell through the wooden platform) and in an underground ambush I was thrown out of the room by getting punched near a closed door (had to reload). I noticedIndeed is great game, mix of shadow of mordor and tomb raider 2013 imho. I played it nearly all (I missed some optional locations and quests), like 24 hours play through. Only had one crash, also got stuck once collecting scraps (Max fell through the wooden platform) and in an underground ambush I was thrown out of the room by getting punched near a closed door (had to reload). I noticed some minimal fps drops randomly, but rare, while driving. As Shadow of Mordor, the foot combat has issues with the camera when walls are around (you won't see a sh..).
    For me the game was a solid success. However, I didn't like the story. It made me feel like all I played was for nothing, sort of a bubble. So I think I won't be replaying it.    … Expand
  21. Izitmee
    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.    … Expand
  22. BoredZero
    Sep 19, 2015
    6
    The short version is that the story starts off promising and then ends in a cloud of stupidity. There's plenty of cut-scene incompetence, and a story that in addition to not being there, is propped up only by the time spent roaming around - otherwise, it'd be a very short game indeed. It gets repetitive quickly and there's no replay value.

    Not worth 60 bucks.
  23. Langly
    Sep 18, 2015
    9
    Great fun in a great setting. Combat is similar to batman games, gfx are gorgeous both in game and in cutscenes. Voice acting is great and fits the weirdo characters of the wasteland perfectly. All round a well polished and very fun experience.

    Although it's not perfect i have not had any frustration, gamebreaking bugs, boredom or perfmance issues. Not regretted this purchase at all.
  24. Isca
    Sep 17, 2015
    9
    Gorgeously crafted post-apocalyptic thriller, finely produced by clear fans of the films and genre. Part open world, part on-the-rails, with some fabulously fluid game play.

    The attention to detail in the graphics and animations are nothing short of superb, with some real jaw dropping moments, which I dreamed, as a child, I could play in a video game one day. The narrative and story    Gorgeously crafted post-apocalyptic thriller, finely produced by clear fans of the films and genre. Part open world, part on-the-rails, with some fabulously fluid game play.

    The attention to detail in the graphics and animations are nothing short of superb, with some real jaw dropping moments, which I dreamed, as a child, I could play in a video game one day.

    The narrative and story are both well paced and fitting to the characters, and are both refreshingly simple in design. The dialogue is only sometimes spoiled by the awful voice acting of the main character - but others are so well voiced and acted, that they could be recordings from unmade movies.

    The game play itself is largely what you make it. It does have some annoying DA: Inquisition-type task orientated side-quests, but then compliments that with a freely open world fun, where you can do what you want. Sure, the options are limited, but what do you expect in a post-apocalyptic wasteland? The constant focus on collecting scrap grates a little, but no more than in a Borderlands-find-the-cash-type way.

    I have thoroughly enjoyed playing Mad Max, and strangely, look forward to parting with my cash on future DLCs and sequels. It is a real pleasure to play, and that is what recent games of this caliber have been missing.    … Expand
  25. pratikgorasia
    Sep 17, 2015
    9
    i just played the game ..game starting only drive me crazy,superb graphics and vast beautiful wasteland,i was surprise to see low critic score,gameplay is extremely fun and brutal.developers made huge effort to show this beautiful brutal wasteland,the characters which comes have fantastic appearances with very good makeover and one more thing i loved cinematic intro,play and enjoy
  26. mindw0rk
    Sep 16, 2015
    10
    Amazing game. One of the best Ive ever played. Developers nailed everything: visuals, atmosphere, sounds, gameplay. I had alot of fun riding on my car exploring wasteland, upgrading my gear, getting to know crazy inhabitants, beating the crap out of thugs. Even after dozens of hours I dont get tired of this. Well deserved 10.
  27. mechanicalmind
    Sep 15, 2015
    9
    Incredibly fun. Incredibly good looking (despite being a desert). Incredibly repetitive.

    But seriously, the repetitive gameplay is just a speck on an otherwise bloody perfect game. That's the Assassin's Creed gameplay scheme: go to tower, discover area, do stuff. Visuals are *stunning*. Yes, even if it's a desert. In some of the high-ground camps there's always a "lookout" point. You    Incredibly fun. Incredibly good looking (despite being a desert). Incredibly repetitive.

    But seriously, the repetitive gameplay is just a speck on an otherwise bloody perfect game. That's the Assassin's Creed gameplay scheme: go to tower, discover area, do stuff.

    Visuals are *stunning*. Yes, even if it's a desert. In some of the high-ground camps there's always a "lookout" point. You can find a couch or an armchair with a view on painstakingly beautiful panoramas (go to Crow's Nest at night and tell me i'm wrong, i dare you). Fire is almost hypnotizing to look at. Explosions would make Mr. Torgue proud.

    Combat is extremely fun, both on car and on foot. The fighting system is à la batman arkham city...but much more rewarding.    … Expand
  28. naarmi
    Sep 15, 2015
    9
    This is no 100m sprint, you are in it for the long haul... The game has a great feel and look to how Mad Max is. There is so much to do in this open world game, you get side tracked from the main mission, he'll iv fully ranked up max and iv just left jeets fort...the negative thing about this game is its very repetitive for the side missions, and a pain getting out of the car collectingThis is no 100m sprint, you are in it for the long haul... The game has a great feel and look to how Mad Max is. There is so much to do in this open world game, you get side tracked from the main mission, he'll iv fully ranked up max and iv just left jeets fort...the negative thing about this game is its very repetitive for the side missions, and a pain getting out of the car collecting scraps from fallen cars... EDIT(when you upgrade your fort scraps is collected automatically) what you will like about Max is the sheer fun factor of driving around in the waste lands taking down convoys, running into a sand storm and upgrading the car.. Iv just unlocked the side flames and it's a blast.. The sound is truly amazing of the vehicles . and the explosions are a joy to stop and take a screen shot while it's all going on.. As they have a very nice editor option where you can record and take snaps.

    My highlight is going into first person when driving and taking down a convoy it's epic..    … Expand
  29. sscott0829tw
    Sep 15, 2015
    5
    I try to like this game,but I can't.
    The graphic is pretty beautiful and really represent that atmosphere of the movie.
    But the whole game feels like a crappy version of Batman Arkham Knight. the combat looks cool,but it is too simple,you only have a few moves. the car is very hard to control and even harder to hit enemy's car. the world is big but empty,missions are repetitive,you    I try to like this game,but I can't.
    The graphic is pretty beautiful and really represent that atmosphere of the movie.
    But the whole game feels like a crappy version of Batman Arkham Knight.
    the combat looks cool,but it is too simple,you only have a few moves.
    the car is very hard to control and even harder to hit enemy's car.
    the world is big but empty,missions are repetitive,you will be roaming around but have nothing fun to do.
    MadMax has some ideas that comes from other games,but didn't done well in MadMax.    … Expand
  30. op8
    Sep 15, 2015
    10
    The atmosphere is all here. If it's a narrative worthy of a best selling piece of literature you're after, then please look elsewhere (try books). Can never understand all this BS over the value on stories in games. HINT: Its crap, all the time. Mad Max does it right with so many things- played with 360 pad as it should, car mechanics are fine, combat is simple but fun to look at,The atmosphere is all here. If it's a narrative worthy of a best selling piece of literature you're after, then please look elsewhere (try books). Can never understand all this BS over the value on stories in games. HINT: Its crap, all the time. Mad Max does it right with so many things- played with 360 pad as it should, car mechanics are fine, combat is simple but fun to look at, exploration and immersion into this desperate world is top notch. The power fantasy of upgrading your Max feels good, as does upgrading your car. But I feel it can end a bit too early. Other then that great. 10/10… Expand
  31. NatT96
    Sep 14, 2015
    9
    I slightly understand the meh reviews on the game, the main story missions and scrap collect can be a bit repetitive, but it never failed my expectations at all, its very long and takes a long amount of time to complete, the graphics are beautiful (as well as great optimization...too good) and the action is just extremely well done and kept me playing for 5 hours on my first play. I thinkI slightly understand the meh reviews on the game, the main story missions and scrap collect can be a bit repetitive, but it never failed my expectations at all, its very long and takes a long amount of time to complete, the graphics are beautiful (as well as great optimization...too good) and the action is just extremely well done and kept me playing for 5 hours on my first play. I think critics hit the game too hard on repetition and did not focus on the game as a whole, just because they didn't like the familiar aspects to other open world titles. I'd buy it if I was you.… Expand
  32. Vidicus
    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
  33. ruby80
    Sep 14, 2015
    9
    Most of the critic scores are BS. The open world of Mad Max is one of the most atmospheric and enjoyable to date. The fighting looks nice and brutal, gameplay wise a bit easy, but feels very satisfying. Upgrading your car and character makes you want to get more scrap by any means necessary. I would agree it is a little bit repetitive but I find myself wanting more. For me personally, IMost of the critic scores are BS. The open world of Mad Max is one of the most atmospheric and enjoyable to date. The fighting looks nice and brutal, gameplay wise a bit easy, but feels very satisfying. Upgrading your car and character makes you want to get more scrap by any means necessary. I would agree it is a little bit repetitive but I find myself wanting more. For me personally, I havent felt this way about a game since Assassins Creed Black Flag.

    Satisfying gameplay, imo the best graphics yet (maybe not from a technical standpoint, I couldn't tell, but the design of the open world, and the way they've pushed the viewing distance) and a pretty good system for levelling up makes this a really good game.

    What I would have wanted: A more punishing difficulty,regarding fighting and making gas/food/water more valuable.

    My mind is blown everytime i see the critic scores though. It makes you think the reviewsites are mainly corrupt.    … Expand
  34. The_Weird
    Sep 14, 2015
    9
    Loving this game. Very like Shadows of Mordor, but while that game didn't feel like Lord of the Rings at all, this one does capture the feel of the Mad Max movies. Critical to the whole thing is the car, the Magnum Opus - it drives great, as a rusty old muscle car should, and it's great fun to skewer humans and vehicles with the harpoon. I'd say the car combat is way up with the bestLoving this game. Very like Shadows of Mordor, but while that game didn't feel like Lord of the Rings at all, this one does capture the feel of the Mad Max movies. Critical to the whole thing is the car, the Magnum Opus - it drives great, as a rusty old muscle car should, and it's great fun to skewer humans and vehicles with the harpoon. I'd say the car combat is way up with the best (which is probably Just Cause 2, from the same developer). In some ways it is a bit simplistic compared to other recent open-worlders, but I don't mind that - Batman and many others end up with a map festooned with hundreds of icons for make-work tasks that I will simply never complete. This one has enough to do without being over cluttered. It looks great with, about as much variety in the environment as a blasted desert wasteland allows, and there are some lovely little animation details. The combat is a more brutal version of Batman and SoM, but Max is a brawler, not a ninja, so no backflips or batarangs, just fists, shiv and shotgun, I'm finding it quite satisfactory. There is a bit of repetition, but that's part of the open-world game design - the issue is whether the the activities you do are fun. I probably haven't made as much progress on the story missions as I should because i just get engrossed blasting around, ripping the wheels off enemy cars with the harpoon. Did I mention it runs smooth as butter even on my ratty old PC? Well it does, and looks great doing it.

    The whole thing is as full of meat and vegies as a tasty tin of Dinki-Di!    … Expand
  35. SuperkenGaming
    Sep 14, 2015
    8
    Mad Max
    A game about picking up litter.
    I joke, but that’s essentially what this game is. You start the game losing your precious black on black, and it’s up to you, because who else is gonna help you? To get it back. Maybe a hunchback with magical black fingers will help since he believes you’re essentially the Dragonborn. You set out on your journey for redemption with the entire    Mad Max
    A game about picking up litter.
    I joke, but that’s essentially what this game is.
    You start the game losing your precious black on black, and it’s up to you, because who else is gonna help you?
    To get it back.
    Maybe a hunchback with magical black fingers will help since he believes you’re essentially the Dragonborn.
    You set out on your journey for redemption with the entire world full of scrap metal at your disposal.
    Having to live off of small water pumps, maggots, lizards, and dog food.
    Offering yourself to stronghold leaders in return of some help to continue your quest.
    Mad Max is a massive open world with well over 50 hours of content.
    The good or the bad is that this massive world is just that.. a massive world that stays the same, keeps the same rules from beginning all the way til the end.
    By the rules of the game staying the same since the start, the world feels even more as one,
    you’re introduced to everything that the game is going to throw at you very early on
    but the downside of this is that it’s easy to feel repetitive…. After a while you’ll realize, wait a minute…
    No matter what I do, I’m really just going to location after location and picking up its collectibles and killing all of the bad guys there and doing it over and over and over until the credits roll.
    A side mission, a main mission, scavenge locations, it doesn’t matter, it’s the same thing.. collect scrap, kill everything there.
    Luckily though, you have to really concentrate on the repetitiveness to notice it, because while the world of mad max is one giant collectathon, the locations are surprisingly unique considering the game takes place in a desert.
    I actually loved exploring the open world, it never felt to me like the design team got lazy.
    If you stop to just soak in your surroundings, you may actually find them to be quite beautiful.
    Even the devastation and destruction is beautiful.
    Without warning you’ll see a dark cloud approaching you, and you know you have to find shelter fast,
    The skies are about to get dark, the wind is about to pick up, and lighting is going strike the ground around you.
    The storms are terrifying, but bring so much excitement to the game, really adding a layer of immersion to an already super immersive game.
    After a storm has passed you can set out into the world to find scrap crates it blew around or get back to looting.
    While this really is just a game about map cleaning like assassins creed has become, there is reason to the mad maxness.
    The scrap is used for upgrades.
    You get scraps from exploding enemy cars, from scavenging, upgrading strongholds, and constantly like a bank system by claiming enemy camps, which is done by clearing them of their leader, fighters, or by destroying their pumps or tanks inside.
    You can freely upgrade max, your weapons, or your car as you level up and decrease the threat in each territory.
    You decrease threat by eliminating snipers, claiming camps, pulling down scarecrows, taking out convoys, and defusing landmines.
    and You level up by completing combat, environmental, and car based challenges.
    Leveling up really happens for the most part naturally.
    Car combat is surprisingly fun, you can rip off doors, tires, explode tanks, or just ram into opponents until they explode or run away.
    Hand to hand combat is a less satisfying version of the arkham games.
    Mad max on foot and in combat feels very stiff. So think skyrim in 3rd person but with batman style prompts. The camera doesn’t pull out like in batman, which can lead to some hits that feel pretty cheap since the enemy is off camera.
    enemies do die quickly in hand to hand, so weapons aren’t all too necessary outside of completing challenges and luckily neither is your shotgun.
    And I say luckily because you can only hold 2 shotgun shells with you in the beginning until you upgrade yourself to being able to carry a whopping 7
    Making the shotgun really only useful for hard to reach collectibles.
    But then there’s the racing, the sections that if you’re like me you’re not going to enjoy even a little.
    They’re cheap, luck based, physics don’t exist, your car seemingly has no weight, and handling in this game sucks, there’s a particular spot in the game where you die almost instantly from the never ending enemy cars in this quote unquote race that seem to do nothing but hinder you and are given a laughable 6 minute time limit to try and take out a larger truck.
    And for some reason when you’re about to deal the killing blow, you will start locking on enemies behind you instead.
    Mad Max breaks in the spots it needs to work most.
    The racing in general and this section sprinkled into the main story really ruin what otherwise is a decently fun and relaxing experience.
    It becomes a frustratingly cheap ps2 era time trial out of nowhere.
    Luckily races are optional…but the one I had issue with the most unfortunately isn’t
    While mad max stays the same game from hour 1 until hour 80, you’ll find yourself enjoying every second lost in this desert world claiming it for your own as you set out for a bit of revenge.
    The racing sections though, not so much.

    For what it is
    Open World Action Adventure:
    8.0/10
    Overall: 8.0/10    … Expand
  36. grungebob
    Sep 14, 2015
    8
    I think this is a good game that has it run-of-the-mill, open-world game-play and nothing much more. It feels like Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor crossed with The Crew... You go around to all these secondary locations buffing up your stats to eventually to do the story-line to fight the heavy hitters. I say if you like the typical open-world game, this is the typical open-world game, butI think this is a good game that has it run-of-the-mill, open-world game-play and nothing much more. It feels like Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor crossed with The Crew... You go around to all these secondary locations buffing up your stats to eventually to do the story-line to fight the heavy hitters. I say if you like the typical open-world game, this is the typical open-world game, but with cars and great graphics.… Expand
  37. Deadstuff
    Sep 13, 2015
    6
    Fun but casual game looks en feels to much like shadow of mordor and some things are just annoying like the balloons it runs good and the story is decent. combat is simple but okey
  38. d79054d2
    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.    … Expand
  39. ThinkSamich
    Sep 11, 2015
    6
    Wow, I am disappointed to say Mad Max is mediocre in every way. I would compare the general game elements and open world to an Assassin's Creed title. The way the protagonist moves and behaves between bright yellow scripted elements like ladders and ledges left a bad taste in my mouth. The constant "press E to interact" is downright obnoxious and about as far from my expectations ofWow, I am disappointed to say Mad Max is mediocre in every way. I would compare the general game elements and open world to an Assassin's Creed title. The way the protagonist moves and behaves between bright yellow scripted elements like ladders and ledges left a bad taste in my mouth. The constant "press E to interact" is downright obnoxious and about as far from my expectations of gameplay could possibly be. Press E to kick down gate, press E rapidly to open chest, hold E to loot contents of chest... you get the idea.

    As far as hand to hand combat goes, it's a direct replica from the recent Batman games. Light attack, Heavy attack, Counter attack when enemy glows. There's a skill system for gaining a few special abilities, but they really add next to nothing to what I would consider a bland and shallow system. The combat is so extremely boring immersion is directly effected, and as a result I feel like I'm not actually playing a video game at all.

    If you aren't concerned yet, surely this next bit will raise some red flags. The worst thing about the Mad Max game by a long shot is the driving. It is a completely vanilla, bare-bones arcade driving experience. Vehicular physics should have been the main focus of the game, instead it's just another card in a deck of clones. I'm not looking for a racing simulator with tire pressure and a realistic suspension deformation system, but when I was told there was going to be a game based on a series renowned for its vehicular combat, I expected more than the driving physics tech demo for the Havoc physics engine. If you have played the recently released Metal Gear Solid V, you know the driving physics in that game aren't particularly impressive. The sad thing is, they are better than what is available in Mad Max.

    Enemy AI makes the bad driving physics laughable, of course when you're speeding along and playing "how the game is meant to be played" the illusion of decent gameplay is there. Anything outside of this is just not fleshed out. If you slow down to a near stop the enemy AI gets extremely confused, and starts to bump into you slowly over and over again which I can only compare to the way a puppy tries to entice its siblings into a playfight.

    The vehicle upgrade system is pretty darn cool though, and I was happy to see how each level of upgrade actually changed the look of the car. Actually, while we're talking about visuals, I should say the majority of the game's visuals are quite impressive. I am absolutely blown away by how incredible the wasteland looks, I have no doubt the majority of time was spent setting the scene and making sure the game had that "dead" post apocalyptic feel. Even though the game takes place in a desert, the developers did a good job giving each area its own personality to stand out from the previous one. Unfortunately this just makes the game that much more disappointing, like we're given a sneak peek of incredible places we will never feel like we're part of.

    All-in-all you're going to be stuck looking at a beautiful game through a glass window, because no matter how hard you try you just can't connect with any of the gameplay, no fun allowed. Press E to eat, press E to drink, press E to refill gasoline... press E to climb ladder... press E to immerse yourself into wasteland... if only. The overwhelmingly positive reviews for this title absolutely blow my mind, I don't see how anyone could be entertained by this game for more than an afternoon.    … Expand
  40. thiagomoura89
    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!
  41. Arznaar
    Sep 11, 2015
    9
    Usually i don't like Ubisoft-like games with open-world-collect-1000-things. But in Mad Max it was made awesome. It's the case when you'd like this game even if you usually don't like this genre. This game have many tiny details that makes it almost perfect.
    But there is few problems that don't allow me give 10:
    * There is few bugs with sound that really annoying (and i believe they will    Usually i don't like Ubisoft-like games with open-world-collect-1000-things. But in Mad Max it was made awesome. It's the case when you'd like this game even if you usually don't like this genre. This game have many tiny details that makes it almost perfect.
    But there is few problems that don't allow me give 10:
    * There is few bugs with sound that really annoying (and i believe they will be fixed soon)
    * The wasteland has too many scavenging points. They are well designed, but there is 191 of them on the map which disturbs my inner perfectionist. This wasteland looks too populated for me because of that. It's would be better if this scavenging points would be surprise and didn't show on radar or map.    … Expand
  42. Heloane
    Sep 11, 2015
    10
    One of the best sandbox game. All gfx max on my r9 290, take your car and drive and play all missions you can find to upgrade a max before doing the main story.
    This cool game reminds me bordelands + rage. As soon as i got at least 10 mn freetime, i play it.
    I'm totally happy to have choose mad max instead of MGS.
  43. megaD
    Sep 11, 2015
    10
    Mad Max is one of the most enjoyable open games I ever played. The world of Mad Max is just highly fascinating and exciting to explore. The graphics is superb and runs on maxed out settings more than fluid. There hasn't been any placed where I experienced stuttering or loading related delays. The car combat is just awesome and never gets boring. The fighting mechanics are very solid too.Mad Max is one of the most enjoyable open games I ever played. The world of Mad Max is just highly fascinating and exciting to explore. The graphics is superb and runs on maxed out settings more than fluid. There hasn't been any placed where I experienced stuttering or loading related delays. The car combat is just awesome and never gets boring. The fighting mechanics are very solid too. Most importantly the game never gets really frustrating but without getting too easy. 10 of 10 in my opinion!… Expand
  44. The_BatJet
    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.
  45. aliz
    Sep 10, 2015
    10
    one of the best single player experiences i have had this year... i just don't know why this game gets poor ratings from other reviewing sites ... i am just loving this game .. combat is great almost identical to batman arkham trilogy .. visuals are great... driving is good too... but .. jump button feels a bit awkward ,,,
  46. SWERY_51
    Sep 10, 2015
    7
    To make it short, good looking, fun to play the first 30 hours and after that you realize that you're doing the same things over and over. There are good customizations too and honestly, the game worth the try. But to give you a good example, i've finished 55% of the global progression in about 65 hours, too damn long when you want to do everything on the map...
  47. NewSlang
    Sep 10, 2015
    9
    This game is an absolute blast. If you enjoy Arkham Knight or Shadow of Morrodor and like the Mad Max franchise - Pull the trigger on this one. Lots to do - So many little details that make it feel like you're in the wasteland. Upgrading your car, the Magnum Opus is fun and fulfilling. Graphics are A+, sounds and score are so great - fun to hear the car purr and roar and bounce overThis game is an absolute blast. If you enjoy Arkham Knight or Shadow of Morrodor and like the Mad Max franchise - Pull the trigger on this one. Lots to do - So many little details that make it feel like you're in the wasteland. Upgrading your car, the Magnum Opus is fun and fulfilling. Graphics are A+, sounds and score are so great - fun to hear the car purr and roar and bounce over the wasteland.

    Melee combat is familiar. Car combat is where this game excels. Blasting fuel tanks, harpooning warboys and pulling them out of their car, dragging them behind your car to their death. Fun fun fun.

    Also this game has a neat feature i haven't seen before where you can have a person use a second controller to move the camera and record cinematic style. Cool stuff.    … Expand
  48. FeeThinker
    Sep 9, 2015
    10
    Being waiting for this game for the last few months. A true homage to Mad Max saga from the 80s and games like Fallout and Wasteland. A true depiction of a desolated post-apocalyptic word, raw violence and clash for survival makes this game the perfect choice for relaxing and anjoying being transported to a world were fuel pumped monsters clash in an endless rage.
  49. Winterspark
    Sep 9, 2015
    5
    This game is fun and also very polished, there can be no real criticism there. However, it is somewhat repetitive, formulaic and all about the grind. You know, I don't constantly want to have to get out of the car to go collect four bits of scrap. Why can I only carry one can of fuel in the car, there is clearly space for more, especially if the pig ugly bloke who hangs onto the back allThis game is fun and also very polished, there can be no real criticism there. However, it is somewhat repetitive, formulaic and all about the grind. You know, I don't constantly want to have to get out of the car to go collect four bits of scrap. Why can I only carry one can of fuel in the car, there is clearly space for more, especially if the pig ugly bloke who hangs onto the back all the time did one. And the combat, press Y, then X a bit. No you can't take melee weapons with you in the car. I am frequently levelling up apparently but I can't see that is making much difference to anything. And finally, the premise of the game makes no sense, apparently Max wants to find peace but also have a V8 muscle car, whilst apparently living on an oil rich sea bed complete with roads and a surprisingly high population density. I have heard this compared to Skyrim. It really isn't anything like that at all. More like a rehearsal of Far Cry, it even has towers to climb (sorry baloons to fly up in), Ubisoft style. Ultimately a bit flat and a bit dull.… Expand
  50. TurretMaster
    Sep 9, 2015
    10
    Superb game!!!! - Don't listen to Jim, he was obviously having a bad day, bless him. Superb game!!!! - Don't listen to Jim, he was obviously having a bad day, bless him. Superb game!!!! - Don't listen to Jim, he was obviously having a bad day, bless him. Superb game!!!! - Don't listen to Jim, he was obviously having a bad day, bless him.
  51. Nikos453
    Sep 9, 2015
    8
    Well i got this from cdkeys for like 13.99Euro im really happy the game is awesome and it plays really smooth actually some times it has some deeps and screen tearing even with vsync but VERY RARELY overall the game is 60fps MAXED OUT(gtx960,i3 4170). People say the game is very simillar to shadow of mordor but nope maybe on combat mechanics but on mad max you have really a lot of freedomWell i got this from cdkeys for like 13.99Euro im really happy the game is awesome and it plays really smooth actually some times it has some deeps and screen tearing even with vsync but VERY RARELY overall the game is 60fps MAXED OUT(gtx960,i3 4170). People say the game is very simillar to shadow of mordor but nope maybe on combat mechanics but on mad max you have really a lot of freedom . You can customize your car,player,weapons etc. Reason for 8 and not 10 is that i found its story is kind of boring but really it depends on you also i dont like all this sand but this is it if , if you like the movie you will love it!… Expand
  52. cdrwrecorders
    Sep 9, 2015
    9
    First of all, it's good game from technical point of view. Great port. Large open world game that works with 60fps. As for a game itself, it's enjoyable. If you like genre, buy it.
  53. mega_coffee
    Sep 9, 2015
    8
    The game is highly formulaic, and hence repetitive, and yet it still manages to be undeniably fun thanks to its immersive sights and sounds and bloody combat. However, it's one of those games that you play once and then uninstall. I personally don't think such games are worth full price, not when the content is so repetitive, so I'd wait for a sale.
  54. Diamond_Sky
    Sep 8, 2015
    10
    After seeing the terrible reviews from the big websites I felt like I had to have a say, simply I love this game and it had me hooked from the start. I loved the movie and the franchise, and this is a great addition to it. I would recommend it.
  55. DrFistington
    Sep 8, 2015
    9
    I was able to pre-order the PC version of Mad Max for 27 dollars due to some deals that were going on. Normally being able to get that price on a game before its even released would have thrown up red flags for me, but there were hours of gameplay footage to look at, and I love the universe, so I decided I'd take the deal and I haven't regretted it one bit.

    I'll start by saying that    I was able to pre-order the PC version of Mad Max for 27 dollars due to some deals that were going on. Normally being able to get that price on a game before its even released would have thrown up red flags for me, but there were hours of gameplay footage to look at, and I love the universe, so I decided I'd take the deal and I haven't regretted it one bit.

    I'll start by saying that many mainstream game reviewers have just completely gotten this game wrong, and honestly, I think that most of the reviewers barely even played the game, and instead were still pissed from the horrendous PC release of Batman Arkham Night that WB put out and used their mad max reviews as a way to grind their axe. This game is a solid 85% in my book, and may even make it up to 90% depending on how it plays out (I'm only about 15 hours in).

    There are a few annoying things like not being able to skip certain interaction sequences, and sometimes the game play can be a bit repetitive, but overall, I think this is a fantastic game that does exactly what it sets out to do; Let you play as Mad Max driving a badass car through the wasteland.

    I found the hand to hand combat to be quite satisfying, and every time it starts to get a little stale, I'll unlock some new combat abilities that breath fresh life into it. I also think that the vehicle combat is entertaining as well, although it would be nice if they had polecats and motorcycles, but hey, they could add it with some DLC. I love the customization that's available for your vehicle, and between the variety of different chassis and archetypes/upgrade paths to choose from, I actually see a lot more replay-ability from this game than I initially thought there would be.

    Plus, the cars have a great feel to them, and if for some reason you don't quite like the way things handle, then you can tweak pretty much any aspect of your car to suit it more towards your liking.

    The audio in the game is top notch, and I've actually come to like Chumbucket after a while. He'll occasionally utter some fairly funny lines when he's left alone.

    The graphics in this game are also top notch. I'm not sure exactly what they did under the hood with the game engine, but this game runs beautifully on max settings at 60-100fps even on my GTX670, which is a solid mid-range card.

    If it weren't for the impending fallout 4 release, I think that this game could actually put up a decent fight for single player GOTY. With the average amount of time to complete the game at 50-60 hours, this is probably one of the largest and longest games you'll be able to play that's based of a major motion picture. Even at full retail price of 60 dollars, I'd still say this game was worth it, but for a 27 dollar pre-order this game was the best purchase I've made all year.    … Expand
  56. TimmytheGamer
    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!
  57. casualgamer11
    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
  58. someuser
    Sep 7, 2015
    9
    Fantastic Epic game. Only losing a point because it does become repetitive in parts but it is minor and nearly always a lot of fun. The graphics are awesome, the gameplay is awesome. I've been playing for 13 hours and I'm at 12% so it's a truly huge game. Go buy it!!
  59. Avadon
    Sep 7, 2015
    9
    Good vehicle combat and customization, a meaty melee combat system and a pretty and immersive setting are the main elements that hold Mad Max together. If you don't mind the occasional repetition that unfortunately comes with most sandbox games, there is a lot to do here, and the game is just challenging enough to justify doing most of it. The story is a bit anemic at times, but it makesGood vehicle combat and customization, a meaty melee combat system and a pretty and immersive setting are the main elements that hold Mad Max together. If you don't mind the occasional repetition that unfortunately comes with most sandbox games, there is a lot to do here, and the game is just challenging enough to justify doing most of it. The story is a bit anemic at times, but it makes up for it with some memorable moments and a great ending (a rarity in most games these days, which just sort of...end). I enjoyed my time with Mad Max. I completed it with a smile on my face. Sometimes, that's enough.… Expand
  60. darkcerb
    Sep 6, 2015
    9
    Third person open world action game with rpg elements.

    It actually works, So no fear of another arkham knight here. And boy does it ever work, well optimized, solid playing and equally important, feeling combat and driving. Think arkham combat and far cry three driving. The world is massive, beautiful and filled to the brim with stuff to do. The story is brutal and to the    Third person open world action game with rpg elements.

    It actually works, So no fear of another arkham knight here.

    And boy does it ever work, well optimized, solid playing and equally important, feeling combat and driving. Think arkham combat and far cry three driving.

    The world is massive, beautiful and filled to the brim with stuff to do.

    The story is brutal and to the point, it wont win any awards but it does service to the world it's in. So far, well recommended.    … Expand
  61. fl3shy
    Sep 5, 2015
    5
    I have no idea where all these 80, 90 and 100 percent ratings are coming from. The game is fun for a couple hours but it is by no means "game of the year". The missions are incredibly grindy and repetitive. The combat is as easy as "block, then strike", the bosses are cookie cutter and the world is bland. The driving sucks. Just not feeling it.
  62. harney
    Sep 5, 2015
    8
    HIGHLY RECOMMEND

    32 hours in This game is best enjoyed if you take your time with it and do what ever is close to you ....Most of the idiot on line low score game reviews have come from people rushing the main missions like headless chickens and not taking in the great atmospheric surrounding the wasteland as to offer...1 on line reviewer only played 6 hours what a joke One    HIGHLY RECOMMEND

    32 hours in

    This game is best enjoyed if you take your time with it and do what ever is close to you ....Most of the idiot on line low score game reviews have come from people rushing the main missions like headless chickens and not taking in the great atmospheric surrounding the wasteland as to offer...1 on line reviewer only played 6 hours what a joke

    One reviewer slated it for the barren and not much is visuals ...WTF do you want neon lights its the waste land which is mostly where the sea once was and its done spot on and is very varied too....

    Would i recommend it yes i would.
    edit .....also to add this is unbelievably optimized and scales very well from low end to high end systems ...avalanche studios have delivered 100% on this other studios need to take note and follow suite ......

    For me the first hour game play was ok but after 2 hours and upgrades done the game really does shine again if you are thinking of purchasing and like anything post apocalyptic then its worth the buy ....

    Good work avalanche studios about time there was a great wasteland game sure loot could be more in depth and car combat more in depth too but this would have been too complicated for some so i assume was dumbed down a little ......

    I was hoping more the car combat style in game mechanics of interstate 76

    But all in its a great game BUY IT.....    … Expand
  63. m0rb
    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.    … Expand
  64. murtle52
    Sep 4, 2015
    10
    Fantastic open world game that I always dreamed a Mad Max game would be. I can not even express how relieved I was when I started to play it on release day.
  65. Rundusol
    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.    … Expand
  66. joanjett
    Sep 4, 2015
    10
    Well don't know why i'm seeing such low scores on this game but oh well i like it!
    First off after 40 hrs of game play no bugs encountered,Graphics are very nice and great frame rates!
    Combat is good both on foot and by car. The rpg play could of been better. And with 40 hrs in game play i'm only at 35% completion so it's not a 10 hrs game over thing lol! Look around the net you can pick    Well don't know why i'm seeing such low scores on this game but oh well i like it!
    First off after 40 hrs of game play no bugs encountered,Graphics are very nice and great frame rates!
    Combat is good both on foot and by car. The rpg play could of been better. And with 40 hrs in game play i'm only at 35% completion so it's not a 10 hrs game over thing lol! Look around the net you can pick this up for a lot less than 60 bucks. Over all a very good game.    … Expand
  67. Veska
    Sep 4, 2015
    8
    Yesterday i bought it and it is amazing game. Really. Combats from Batman, crazier characters then Borderlands with good story and great demolitions of enemies cars. It isn t the best game in this year, but still good and if you like apocalyptic world inspired Mad Max, you must buy it. Really. And it isnt tragic port as Batman. I take very hight graphic with 50 fps on i5 3470, R9 280X OCYesterday i bought it and it is amazing game. Really. Combats from Batman, crazier characters then Borderlands with good story and great demolitions of enemies cars. It isn t the best game in this year, but still good and if you like apocalyptic world inspired Mad Max, you must buy it. Really. And it isnt tragic port as Batman. I take very hight graphic with 50 fps on i5 3470, R9 280X OC and 16 GB RAM. And if you dont like gamepad and use K+M, control is very good.

    P.S: Valhalla waits for you.    … Expand
  68. 2lagrinder
    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.
  69. Oddzball
    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
  70. Maximplay
    Sep 3, 2015
    9
    I swear places like Polygon and Game spot only gave this game a low score because they want people to play MGS V. But in all seriousness this game is terrific, Finally a game with decent Australian accents. it is a fantastic game and I recommend this if your a fan of open world games
  71. Rinzura
    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!
  72. funkybudda
    Sep 3, 2015
    0
    Waste of good port. The vehicle and control is clumsy, the camera angle is even worst. Hand to hand combat is water down version of Batman AK. But the biggest "WTF" moment is I realize this game didnt include motorbikes? Sure, this movie is not based on the movies, but it is derivative of that universe. How can you NOT have motorbikes? Terrible omission by the developers.
  73. MRcircles
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    I love this game. It has a bit of a last of us feel with really fun vehicles and more of a brawler feel to the combat. it is which is very very nice indeed.I like how you aim have a really awesome car.Its really not a boring game at all. The graphics are stunning and the game is so well optimised.
  74. 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.    … Expand
  75. Failen
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    This game is probably one of the best I've ever played.. awesome combat system, awesome graphics, runs smooth and so much more! imo the best game of 2015 so far.
  76. Darkin20
    Sep 2, 2015
    8
    This is just an early review because I have not had a chance to get too into it yet but there are some really fun points so far but the controls are just killing me.

    -Why does it take so long to pick up everything? can't I just walk over scrap to pick that up at least? -Why does it take so long to fill up everything? -Why can't I customize the controls the way I want on my controller?    This is just an early review because I have not had a chance to get too into it yet but there are some really fun points so far but the controls are just killing me.

    -Why does it take so long to pick up everything? can't I just walk over scrap to pick that up at least?
    -Why does it take so long to fill up everything?
    -Why can't I customize the controls the way I want on my controller? Speed up the camera rotation?
    -Why can't I store at least one melee weapon in my car!? Or only store one fuel tank?    … Expand
  77. SmileWithJason
    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.
  78. TrilobiteG
    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.
  79. Jonhuggs
    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.
  80. Silverkill
    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!    … Expand
  81. aleraker
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    Um jogasso bem fluido e com combate sensacional. Corridas de carro , muito sangue, areia e adrenalina

    Ambientação nota mil.

    Para quem curte fallout, batman, carmageddon, tomb raider. é um prato cheio
  82. LoboMenares
    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.    … Expand
  83. scalan15
    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
  84. Cyber_Sheppie
    Sep 1, 2015
    8
    Mad Max video game initial review:
    A generally good game, with a large open world, lots of vehicular combat, and many features to make said combat fun.
    Pros: + Lots of customization + Large open world + Car handles nicely (Note: I play with a controller) + Slow Time when aiming from a car + Runs very well on my ancient GTX 680 Graphics card Neutral: § Alright story so far § Boss    Mad Max video game initial review:
    A generally good game, with a large open world, lots of vehicular combat, and many features to make said combat fun.
    Pros:
    + Lots of customization
    + Large open world
    + Car handles nicely (Note: I play with a controller)
    + Slow Time when aiming from a car
    + Runs very well on my ancient GTX 680 Graphics card
    Neutral:
    § Alright story so far
    § Boss Fights are actually a challenge
    Cons:
    - Melee Combat isn't good
    - Very little ammo(seriously. Don't waste it on normal opponents)
    - Very unforgiving off the bat.
    I'd give it an 8/10 due the cons, but it's still worth giving a go.    … Expand
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  1. Positive: 12 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. PCWorld
    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.
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  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. GameOver.gr
    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.
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