Mad Max

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1384 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. muzmuz
    Dec 16, 2017
    5
    A mediocre grindfest of an open world game that feels like a chore and less like something you enjoy. While I am particularly fond of the combat system, and a few parts of the game mechanics -- the amount of grind and how you work for them kills what little amount of fun left in this game.

    But what can I rant about, I got it for 3 dollars on sale after regional pricing. It may not be my    A mediocre grindfest of an open world game that feels like a chore and less like something you enjoy. While I am particularly fond of the combat system, and a few parts of the game mechanics -- the amount of grind and how you work for them kills what little amount of fun left in this game.

    But what can I rant about, I got it for 3 dollars on sale after regional pricing. It may not be my type, but I would definitely recommend it during sales.    … Expand
  3. tony1995
    May 19, 2019
    1
    Way too grindy and repetitive. Different regions, same **** At no point does this game stop being a chore and start being enjoyable.
  4. Fanchylul
    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.
  5. PanMrkvicka
    Feb 12, 2020
    7
    It was fine and its an eye candy I love how it looks but the game on its own has not much to give. Story is weak and combat as well and side activities suck. Its really all about the cars, desert, and locations which are perfectly done.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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!
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. KuriousJorj
    Apr 25, 2016
    5
    Shallow, soulless, and overall frustrating game. Every single aspect and element of this game has been done better, by earlier games.

    So many frustrating mechanics; not being able to climb or step up objects, having to perfectly stand in front of objects to interact w/ them, maybe worst of all, is the annoying, substandard driving mechanic! (driving sucks in this game) Unless it's an    Shallow, soulless, and overall frustrating game. Every single aspect and element of this game has been done better, by earlier games.

    So many frustrating mechanics; not being able to climb or step up objects, having to perfectly stand in front of objects to interact w/ them, maybe worst of all, is the annoying, substandard driving mechanic! (driving sucks in this game) Unless it's an NPC, then they're the best drivers ever.

    The worthless 'Intel' missions (did sneaking in EVER work in a camp?), Minefields, tedious same old same old, over and over and over. No story to speak of. That annoying Griffa and his blathering. Literally copy and paste boss fights (I mean literally -- same models, same strategy, same death scene, etc)

    The game has no soul. Regret buying it, even on sale.    … Expand
  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. 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.
  19. 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!
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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!
  30. 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
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  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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