Mad Max

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7.9

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  1. snowtiger65
    Sep 1, 2015
    8
    All in all great fun, but a bit repetitive. Lovely graphics on the ps4. Max's voice is badly done but gameplay is very good, could do with better traversal technique. Glad I bought it though
  2. Incubation
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    I felt compelled to write a quick review after looking at some of the artificially low Critic scores, I was fortunate enough to get the game early because of the bank holiday. Mad max is the most fun I've had in years on a single player game, there's a ton of things to do in each zone the game world is pretty big, the graphics are good and the game runs smooth and not had a single crash orI felt compelled to write a quick review after looking at some of the artificially low Critic scores, I was fortunate enough to get the game early because of the bank holiday. Mad max is the most fun I've had in years on a single player game, there's a ton of things to do in each zone the game world is pretty big, the graphics are good and the game runs smooth and not had a single crash or glitch in over 50 hours play. Brutal sandstorms can hit shredding enemies and throwing max around, optional side quests to complete, story missions, death races, brutal fights this game has it all. Do yourself a favour pick it up you will enjoy it if you actually like playing games.… Expand
  3. nezj29
    Sep 2, 2015
    9
    This game is everything i expected and more. What i do t understand is games like watch dogs gets a 8.0 but a well put together awesome game like this one gets a 7.3??? Im enjoying every minute of mad max and i love everything about it is a must have to any true gamer
  4. Trylobot
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    This is a very high-quality game. It's not the same compelling story as the movie Fury Road, but I think that's a good thing. Open World Mad Max is a great idea, but most importantly the driving is super fun and the physics feel solid.
  5. Tinagowtfay12
    Sep 2, 2015
    7
    This game is great! I've spent quite the amount of time playing it, and I can't help but think how badass this game really is! I haven't done much of the main quest because I'm too busy driving through the desert, taking down scarecrows, and leveling up my character and vehicle. Its just like the movies. Not much of a story, but cool as **** and you get to experience it all! HighlyThis game is great! I've spent quite the amount of time playing it, and I can't help but think how badass this game really is! I haven't done much of the main quest because I'm too busy driving through the desert, taking down scarecrows, and leveling up my character and vehicle. Its just like the movies. Not much of a story, but cool as **** and you get to experience it all! Highly recommend. Don't listen to those who say that the missions are too "repetitive". Really, thats pretty much every game to date and probably will be for awhile.… Expand
  6. payohday
    Sep 2, 2015
    8
    Did you enjoy Fury Road? Do you like open world sandbox games? Well then this game is for you. Especially if you're looking for an alternative to MGSV. It can be a bit repetitive and the driving takes a while to get used to. Overall, very solid game and worth your time
  7. kikochagas
    Sep 1, 2015
    9
    The game have it all, good combats, explosives car chases, an gigantic map to walk/run/drive around and hundred of things to collect. The graphics are average, considering other games for the same platforms, but driving in this game is less painful as driving the "Batmobile" on Arkham Knight and much more fun. The combat system isn't exectly the same as Batman Arkham series, but it's clearThe game have it all, good combats, explosives car chases, an gigantic map to walk/run/drive around and hundred of things to collect. The graphics are average, considering other games for the same platforms, but driving in this game is less painful as driving the "Batmobile" on Arkham Knight and much more fun. The combat system isn't exectly the same as Batman Arkham series, but it's clear based on it with some tweaks as the timing necessary to do a counter attack, smashing the triangle button won't do the trick. That's it MAD MAX is a lot of fun and a hell of ride.… Expand
  8. BLVCK_smurff
    Sep 3, 2015
    10
    Harcore action of Mad Max world. Fighting & driving systems, are awesome as f***. I think it's best racing game since long time. The way to make a сutscene and directing suggest that Miller himself was involved in the creation or advised minimmum. It is very a quality product. I was expecting less.
  9. RebelShock
    Sep 3, 2015
    10
    Masterpiece. Mad Max is by far one of the best games I have played in a while. Beyond stunning graphics running at constant 60fps, intense car and melee combat scenarios, limitless customization options, and an unforgiving wasteland environment full of secrets, this game truly ties everyone searching for a great open world game to their screens.
  10. marnes
    Sep 2, 2015
    8
    Some of the negative press reviews inspired me to write my own. Only 4 hours in so far, and while the game is a little rough around the edges, it is a LOT of fun to play, and that's what matters.

    There is definitely this more is better attitude in sandbox games such as AC: Black Flag, Far Cry, and Shadows of Mordor. This game follows the same principles, and there's a lot of repetition    Some of the negative press reviews inspired me to write my own. Only 4 hours in so far, and while the game is a little rough around the edges, it is a LOT of fun to play, and that's what matters.

    There is definitely this more is better attitude in sandbox games such as AC: Black Flag, Far Cry, and Shadows of Mordor. This game follows the same principles, and there's a lot of repetition to searching each area, reducing enemy threat, and conquering bases. I can already see signs this game is slightly more tedious than the others, but I'm okay with that.

    Controls are a bit unusual. The jump is mapped on L2 which feels really weird and the jump is super anemic. There are a lot of objects that you should be able to climb up but can't. There are shipping containers all over the place, some partially submerged in sand, but the only way to get on them is if there is the magic yellow markers on one side. There is a context sensitive button to refuel your car while holding a gas can. However if you aren't inside the tiny space, you'll light the gas can on fire instead! Shooting defaults to the circle button, but that can be swapped with L1.

    Melee Combat is a bit simplistic and quite easy. Although in Assassins Creed, you can be surrounded by 5 or 6 guys and just wait until the "parry" icon to show up and counter indiscriminately. The parry is super forgiving and you are basically immune, making melee combat pretty trivial. There are guys that throw projectiles, and flame throwers etc, but overall, not challenging enough. And no difficulty level to adjust. On the plus side, it is super visceral and fun to crunch bones and perform extravagant finishing moves.

    Characters and dialog are okay -- not quite on par with the other games I've listed. Your sidekick can be a little too verbose and annoying, but he's a great sidekick.

    Vehicle combat is quite fun and visceral and probably the best balanced. Takes a little getting used to at first, but once you get your grapple, you can get in front of cars and grapple out the driver. Side and frontal rams are also super fun, as is grinding once you get that upgrade. Getting speed upgrades is valuable to keep up with the initially super speedy enemies.

    Directly comparing this game to Assassin's Creed Black Flag is best. You have an upgradable vehicle and hero. Assassin's Creed has far better level design and person combat. And pirate ship combat was also super fun, but I'd tip my hat to Mad Max for having a more fun vehicle combat system, because it's fast paced, and everywhere nearly all the time. Assassin's Creed was also a much more colorful game with varied locales. There's only limited things you can do with post-apocalyptic desert, though they have varied it quite a lot with lots of derelict ships, lighthouses, and shipping containers in a dried up sea area. Still early and haven't see other areas yet.

    Overall I think Black Flag was a slightly better game, but I do not regret getting Mad Max and am thoroughly enjoying it.    … Expand
  11. swotam
    Sep 2, 2015
    8
    This game is lots of fun, and anyone who is a fan of Mad Max and the world created by movies should enjoy this game. Some of the "official" reviews are completely out to lunch, don't trust those bozos, trust the people who actually paid money for the game.

    I've been playing it since Tuesday and am having a great time. There's lots to do, the story and characters are interesting, and you    This game is lots of fun, and anyone who is a fan of Mad Max and the world created by movies should enjoy this game. Some of the "official" reviews are completely out to lunch, don't trust those bozos, trust the people who actually paid money for the game.

    I've been playing it since Tuesday and am having a great time. There's lots to do, the story and characters are interesting, and you can basically play the game any way you want. What's not to like about that?    … Expand
  12. theblackwhisper
    Sep 3, 2015
    8
    Do not be duped into thinking this is a average game! I think the problem with some reviews are that they're coming on the back of playing MGS so have different expectations. If this game had launched earlier then I think reviews would be higher. Taking it on it's own merits (I'm playing both) I think it's easier to list the things I don't like in the hope that makes up your mind whetherDo not be duped into thinking this is a average game! I think the problem with some reviews are that they're coming on the back of playing MGS so have different expectations. If this game had launched earlier then I think reviews would be higher. Taking it on it's own merits (I'm playing both) I think it's easier to list the things I don't like in the hope that makes up your mind whether to buy or not.

    My biggest complaint is the HUD. As of now you cannot remove it or even mute it until it's needed. Mad MAx is such a good looking game the HUD elements kind of spoil the atmosphere. Here's hoping for an option to adjust it in a future update. This is also just mu opinion.

    If that was fixed then I'd elevate my score to a 9. Only other thing that I'm finding is a lack of a handbrake in the car. There's a shunt button but I'd love to be able to drift the car better. Apart from those two things I'm loving the game. Strong combat, lots of upgrades for Max and the car and tons of stuff to do. The map is gigantic so if it's value for money you're looking for this game will easily last you a couple of months.    … Expand
  13. Hulsee47
    Sep 3, 2015
    9
    I think the critics are fair in some aspects but the actual score rating they gave this game is NOT fair, This game is great and it now stands to be the best game I have played this year so far....LOL
  14. newtinasuit
    Sep 1, 2015
    8
    Given the past handful of games WB has published this year and last I admit I was hesitant to pre-order Mad Max and given how little info came out before hand aside from a few "spoiler free" game play streams with the avalanche dev team I was suspicious. The game looked great but there had to be a catch, right? well... no, not really. the game is solid with great controls and anGiven the past handful of games WB has published this year and last I admit I was hesitant to pre-order Mad Max and given how little info came out before hand aside from a few "spoiler free" game play streams with the avalanche dev team I was suspicious. The game looked great but there had to be a catch, right? well... no, not really. the game is solid with great controls and an interesting open world to play around in. I've spent the last 5 hours just messing around in blackmaw alone which takes up less than 5% of the map. this size can be a downside though, while there's a ton of stuff to do, its all a variant of the same handful of things and good controls, a pretty landscape and fun combat isn't going to save the tail end of the game getting repetitive for completionists. on top of it all the game boasts plenty of random events that add some uniqueness to how you have to play, all in all the game is solid, its definitely worth taking a look at. it takes a lot to not cower in the shadow of a titan like metal gear solid but i think max does it and does it well.… Expand
  15. Denis34
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    Great game in an open world, with good graphics and gameplay! The combat system reminiscent of the familiar shadow of Mordor and Batman. Anyone who like these games I recommend to educate.
  16. EvilAlan
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    Explore the gritty, dynamic world while braving the treacherous landscapes, hostile wather patterns, and deadly gangs of marauders. Almost like from Mel Gibson !
  17. ZarinFernandes
    Sep 3, 2015
    10
    Mad Max is a game full of beauty. Every corner of the wasteland is packed full of fun. The game is massive, the wasteland seems endless... because it is. There is never a dull moment when playing Mad Max. Well worth the retail price, makes me feel young again.
  18. Naimac
    Sep 4, 2015
    10
    I can only concur with what seems to be the consensus of most user reviews here: Do not let the mediocre metascore put you off this gem. Side missions might seem a little repetitive to some (which is a common problem of open-world RPGs, though) and the brawling mechanics are nothing to write home about. But the splendid mixture of intense and very well done car combat blended with RPGI can only concur with what seems to be the consensus of most user reviews here: Do not let the mediocre metascore put you off this gem. Side missions might seem a little repetitive to some (which is a common problem of open-world RPGs, though) and the brawling mechanics are nothing to write home about. But the splendid mixture of intense and very well done car combat blended with RPG elements and an absolutely great Mad Max atmosphere make this game the surprise MAGNUM OPUS of the year. This game is what RAGE should have been.

    One last note on some reviews complaining about the "thin story": The story development in this game heavily relies on atmospheric story telling and action over exposition. Much like in MGSV, bigger cut scenes are mainly confined to the prologue and the the final third of the game. To me, this felt absolutely appropriate: The Mad Max series has NEVER relied on convoluted story twists or lots of dialogue to drive things forward. Conversely, it is all but about emotions, action (especially car chases) and atmosphere. This game just gets it all right. Life in the wastelands is no Disneyland. It is brutal, grinding, and desolate - and driven by the need for water, gas, and high-octane survival. This game absolute NAILS all this. In my eyes, it is an 8.5/10 as an open-world RPG, and a 10/10 as a Mad-Max-game    … Expand
  19. ClintEastwood
    Sep 3, 2015
    9
    If you like the Mad Max movies, you'll enjoy this game. Fantastic car combat. Very brutal hand to hand fights. Large open world to explore. Go buy the game and enjoy.
  20. Wrede
    Sep 4, 2015
    9
    I'm a huge Metal Gear fan and have been playing MGS 5 a lot lately(and its awesome btw). And I have a hard time understanding the decision to release this game at the same date as the Juggernaut that is Phantom Pain.

    This game still surprised me in a very positive way. First of all the graphics are really nice. You could think a desert/wasteland to be boring and dull, but I find it    I'm a huge Metal Gear fan and have been playing MGS 5 a lot lately(and its awesome btw). And I have a hard time understanding the decision to release this game at the same date as the Juggernaut that is Phantom Pain.

    This game still surprised me in a very positive way.
    First of all the graphics are really nice. You could think a desert/wasteland to be boring and dull, but I find it detailed and looking really good. Locations are imaginative. The sandstorms and weather effects are really good. Explosions and smoke/fire look awesome.
    I'w had some small glitching from time to time (fps drops).
    The car and character customisation is really diverse. Car combat is cool and smooth. The melee combat is very similar to Batman/Shadow of Mordor and it works fine(though not very original or new).

    The missions are a bit similar all of them, but I don't mind.
    The story is not bad, but not winning any Pulitzer prizes.

    Its a really good casual fun and explosive game.

    This game truly deserves a strong 8/10 because of how much fun it is.    … Expand
  21. MisterZorin
    Sep 3, 2015
    9
    What a great game! The fighting, the car combat and the style of the game really attract me. It's fun to find scrap parts and slowly upgrade Max and his car. The story is great so far, it's nothing special, but I like it. There are a lot of open world games nowadays, but Mad Max really feels and plays different. As a car enthusiast, this is the perfect game for me! When you destroy aWhat a great game! The fighting, the car combat and the style of the game really attract me. It's fun to find scrap parts and slowly upgrade Max and his car. The story is great so far, it's nothing special, but I like it. There are a lot of open world games nowadays, but Mad Max really feels and plays different. As a car enthusiast, this is the perfect game for me! When you destroy a vehicle and you see and hear the explosion, it really gives me a great feeling. Also, when you get further in the game, you'll unlock more upgrades for your car. Some of these updates are AMAZING (flames and everything!). I'm not sure why the critics find it mediocre, because its nothing like that. I'll give it a solid 9.… Expand
  22. blackdave666
    Sep 3, 2015
    9
    Shadow of Mordor in Mad Max Universe with great vehicle combat mechanics+ Batman style combat. What's not to like ?! :-) Pleasant surprise for me. Side missions / quests and other activities are kinda repetitive but all the "open world" games are like that.
  23. sefrabu
    Jul 28, 2016
    6
    The game is great... to the point. The wasteland is beautiful, in its own post-apocalyptic way (if only the new Fallout had these graphics...), the gameplay both in- and out-of-car is lots of fun, there's lots of side quests to complete and lots of fascinating locales to explore. But after 10 or so hours it begins to be awfully repetitive, to the point that when I stopped playing after aThe game is great... to the point. The wasteland is beautiful, in its own post-apocalyptic way (if only the new Fallout had these graphics...), the gameplay both in- and out-of-car is lots of fun, there's lots of side quests to complete and lots of fascinating locales to explore. But after 10 or so hours it begins to be awfully repetitive, to the point that when I stopped playing after a few evenings, I didn't even notice, or miss it. In the age of the Witcher 3, devs need to keep up with "worthy" side-quests, or even the best-looking and best-playing games will end up like this one.… Expand
  24. Mayhem3
    Sep 3, 2015
    10
    One fun game. Really it is most fun ive had in gaming for awhile. Not a strong story but hey it's mad max it's about the action. This is fast becoming my personal game of the year. The critics honestly have no idea
  25. Fricke88
    Sep 4, 2015
    8
    The game may have some weird and even flat-out dumb design choices, and it also has its share of game play issues and bugs, but overall it's a really solid post apocalyptic wasteland experience. Sometimes it fails to really capture the "Mad Max" atmosphrere but it sucks you in right from the start and has plenty of content even after clearing the game. The driving mechanics get better asThe game may have some weird and even flat-out dumb design choices, and it also has its share of game play issues and bugs, but overall it's a really solid post apocalyptic wasteland experience. Sometimes it fails to really capture the "Mad Max" atmosphrere but it sucks you in right from the start and has plenty of content even after clearing the game. The driving mechanics get better as you upgrade your Magnum Opus and melee combat can get stiff and confusing at times due to camera issues but it's still fun and i really enjoyed all the way through. A good opportunity to get yourself ready for Fallout 4!… Expand
  26. jeguerra84
    Apr 6, 2018
    10
    Playing it now thanks to PS plus. Great game, i got hooked with it from the beginning. There is some grind to do to max you car and character but it´s pretty fun to complete all the activities the game offers.
  27. DanLovegreen
    Apr 8, 2018
    10
    I truely don’t understand the negative reviews now that I finally have played this game. I never bought it before because of all the bad reviews, but then it was available for free on PlayStation Plus so I decideded to try the game out. I absolutely love it. The combat is awesome, just like the Arkham series games. The driving is fantastic and really fun, the roar of the engine gets meI truely don’t understand the negative reviews now that I finally have played this game. I never bought it before because of all the bad reviews, but then it was available for free on PlayStation Plus so I decideded to try the game out. I absolutely love it. The combat is awesome, just like the Arkham series games. The driving is fantastic and really fun, the roar of the engine gets me every time I slam on the pedal. Upgrading your car is really fun as well and watching your car and Max’s appearance change throughout the game from ranking up and unlocking parts and gear is Awesome. You’ll also notice the environment change as you take down more camps and start new strongholds. Strongholds are great too because you also build additions to them that help you in the game and you’ll see the work you put in strongholds as well. It’s definitly my kind of game. I was expecting it to be much worse because of the reviews, now I keep trying to get all of my friends who haven’t played it yet to give it a try. The friends who have played it have been telling me it was a good game all along I just didn’t believe them until I tried it.… Expand
  28. Fazha
    Sep 5, 2015
    9
    So glad I picked this up. It's not the perfect game. There are some glitches, getting around as Max on the ground could use some work, and it can be a bit repetative, but I gauge the value of a game by how it compels me to come back to it, and this one has me coming back consistently to get just a little bit farther, a little bit better, a little bit stronger. The story is a bit thin, butSo glad I picked this up. It's not the perfect game. There are some glitches, getting around as Max on the ground could use some work, and it can be a bit repetative, but I gauge the value of a game by how it compels me to come back to it, and this one has me coming back consistently to get just a little bit farther, a little bit better, a little bit stronger. The story is a bit thin, but the characters are interesting and the narrative had just enough hook to pull me along. The environment design and graphics are excellent. Just a blast to play.… Expand
  29. mikemilz
    Sep 7, 2015
    8
    This is a really solid and fun game. If you like open world games with lots of content and you liked the latest Mad Max movie you will almost definitely like this game. If you want a professional review that's on the money, check out IGN's review.
  30. Fiend_Zero
    Jan 21, 2017
    7
    Mad Max is a great game if you're looking for some fast, violent, open-world fun. It's not perfect, though.

    Driving and car combat are big parts of the game, and (arguably) the most fun you'll have here. Cruising around the desert in your custom war machine is a blast, as well as all the trouble you're likely to get into just by doing so. Enemy car patrols and convoys are fairly    Mad Max is a great game if you're looking for some fast, violent, open-world fun. It's not perfect, though.

    Driving and car combat are big parts of the game, and (arguably) the most fun you'll have here. Cruising around the desert in your custom

    war machine is a blast, as well as all the trouble you're likely to get into just by doing so. Enemy car patrols and convoys are fairly

    frequent, and there are plenty of options to deal damage. This keeps the desire to keep upgrading the car a high priority.

    Once the larger game world opens up (about an hour in), the real fun begins. Casually driving around and causing chaos, completing the

    main missions, and messing around with custom car configurations are all dumb, loud fun. The game got really bogged down, however, when I

    tried to take it too seriously and complete 100% of everything.

    Trying to knock off every point-of-interest on the map screen reveals an ingrained repetitiveness to the tasks that leads to joy-numbing

    boredom. Using the dog to sniff out land mines is fun one time, but not thirty times. The same goes for scavenging locations, road races,

    and even the base camps. There just aren't that many different things to do here. Batman this is not.

    Speaking of Batman, Mad Max (like Shadow of Mordor) basically rips the dark knight's free-flow combat system right off. Way to cut those

    corners, WB. The game tries to custom-tailor the fighting to Max by making him more of a brawler. This amounts to having only one actual

    move you can do over and over (surprise - it's a punch in the face!) and making Max slow and clunky. There's no way to interrupt your own

    move to counter an incoming punch from the guy behind you (a problem Rocksteady fixed years ago), so timing is really key. To spice things

    up with some originality, Max also gets a move to avoid incoming attacks. Can you guess what it is? Yeah, it's a freakin' somersault. To

    be fair, rolling out of the way of incoming hit-and-runs while Chumbucket fixes your car never gets old.

    Ah, Chumbucket. Apparently the one thing missing from the Mad Max universe was a comedy sidekick who's not only completely unfunny, but

    also who's annoyance factor is of a Jar Jar Binks-level intensity. The developers also decided to have him follow you EVERYWHERE YOU GO

    and comment on EVERY SINGLE THING THAT HAPPENS IN THE GAME. There's no way to drive off without him or turn off his audio. He sounds like

    a mentally-handicapped anxiety-case was force-fed caffeine pills and possibly some hallucinogens. Colorful characters are great in small

    doses, but not like this.

    The car physics feel perfect for smashing or just driving around. It's when racing is involved that things get sticky. If the car even

    grazes the edge of the race track or a rock, it's likely to go airborne and land facing the wrong direction. Thanks, havoc engine. Even

    in the open desert, the handling is a problem with tight cornering. It's way too easy to have the whole car spin out of control. You

    can't combine the crazy physics of GTA with the picky precision of Forza and expect people to not free-flow their fist through the TV

    screen. Number 2 seems to be the magic number with video games. Here's hoping they can work out the kinks and deliver a 9/10 sequel in a few years. The Good: - Car combat is really satisfying. - Building custom cars rarely gets old. - Breaking someone's jaw feels great. - Feels like Mad Max. The Bad: - Chumbucket. - Max is too slow needs more moves. - Need to be able to counter an attack at any time. - No way to save custom car configurations. - Archangels don't line up with when upgrades are available. - Almost impossible to build a car that's not ugly (but it IS Mad Max, so...) - Mini bosses need to not all be THE EXACT SAME OPPONENT COPIED AND PASTED FIVE TIMES WITH DIFFERENT-COLORED ARMOR. - Max needs to be able to fix up his own damn car. The road warrior doesn't know how to use a wrench? - Not being able to drive The Interceptor until the end. Let us have some fun before you take it away. - No way to easily locate the car bodies. - No clear reward for adding to the stockpiles. - Endless desert. How about more than one biome? It's Australia, not Vault 101. - Drifting? Things I wish I knew sooner: - The rolling actually helps a lot. - You don't the yellow winch to kill a war crier. You can actually just shoot them. - Don't bother trying to eliminate all threats in an area unless you need to unlock something. - The quicker you get to Gastown, the quicker you can upgrade Chumbucket's wrench. - The big dust storms blow crates across the desert full of HUGE amounts of scrap. - There are game-breaking bugs that can pop up if you leave a camp in the middle. - Upgrade the harpoon. Ripping a wheel off a car is a one-shot kill.    … Expand
  31. sjv199101
    Sep 11, 2015
    9
    This game is great. It has great control schemes, and great game play. If you are a true game, then i suggest you at least rent this game and give it a try. You will not be disappointing. It definitely surpassed my expectations.
  32. Darth_Kane
    Oct 15, 2016
    10
    Surprisingly good, I'm very glad I bought this despite the mixed reviews. Feels like a bit of a grind sometimes, and has some annoying moments, but still made me fall in love the wasteland, and I enjoyed the ride with Max all the way.
  33. bonerjams03
    Sep 8, 2015
    10
    If you love the Mad Max world and seemingly endless activities to do in an open world sandbox then this game is for you. No, it is not groundbreaking or revolutionary in any way, but I love being immersed in the Mad Max world in the beautiful Wasteland. I'm writing this at work and I can't wait to get home to play some more!
  34. Bro_T
    Sep 6, 2015
    10
    I've been playing this game everyday since it came out. I play it all day, and i play it when I come home from work. This is a really fun game, and it never grows tired on me. The vast area of exploration is awesome. I'm already a level 13 Road Warrior
  35. xitix86
    Sep 10, 2015
    9
    If you are worried about any of the bad things or the mixed reviews you may have heard about this game don't be. The critics are being way to harsh on a game that will have you glued to your seat for hours if not days. This game is a hell of a lot of fun despite a bit of a repetitive feel mid game when the massive world begins to open up and you have tons of locations you can loot forIf you are worried about any of the bad things or the mixed reviews you may have heard about this game don't be. The critics are being way to harsh on a game that will have you glued to your seat for hours if not days. This game is a hell of a lot of fun despite a bit of a repetitive feel mid game when the massive world begins to open up and you have tons of locations you can loot for scrap. That said not every enemy encounter, death race, car battle, or enemy camp run is going to be the same experience even if you have repeat objectives to complete. For instance you cant approach every enemy camp the same way, each one has different defenses so you have to use some strategy and figure out how to gain an advantage on the enemy inhabitants or you will be quickly over run. And any one crapping on the car heavy steering controls is a winey baby, you get bad ass upgrades for your car over time so its no surprise to me that it looks and feels like a hollowed out rust bucket at first. I will mention that my very first death race I finished 1st on the second try no problem, I actually thought it was a little too easy. Once you begin to upgrade you opus(Mad Max's hotrod) car battles become extremely enjoyable and as long as your out on the road you'll have plenty of encounters with roaming bands of enemy vehicles, all of which have different ways of attacking you, as well as different strengths and weaknesses. The real addictive part in this game is collecting scrap, earning upgrades for your car as well as your character and all the awesome ways you can dispatch enemies. The game environment is nothing short of epic, the game action is tons of fun, and the characters you meet are unique and interesting; I never get tired of hearing what the people in the game have to say. Truth be told I'm not a fan of cinematic cut scenes or too much dialogue in a game but in this game it was a pleasure to sit back and watch and listen to the interactions you have with all the characters you run into through out the game. If you like exploring open worlds with endless task and side missions(think borderlands or gta) this game is for you. And I crap on anyones opinion that this game starts to grind, personally I never tire of the gruesome ways you can kill enemies in this game both in hand combat and while driving your vehicle. I mean someone could say that GTA5 starts to grind because it's massive and has repetitive objectives as well, so what ever. People gonna hate thats all I can say. I gave this game a 9/10 just to counter the piss poor reviews but in reality it feels like a solid 8-8.5/10.… Expand
  36. forthewatch
    Sep 9, 2015
    9
    Really not getting the mediocre reviews. This game is an absolute blast! Gorgeous graphics, Fun and exciting gameplay (particularly car combat), deep and satisfying customisation and the extensive "Mad Max" lore to be taken in throughout the game world. I'm giving this game a 9/10... It hasn't got boring for me, like some of the critics have stated. Just outrageously fun action, which isReally not getting the mediocre reviews. This game is an absolute blast! Gorgeous graphics, Fun and exciting gameplay (particularly car combat), deep and satisfying customisation and the extensive "Mad Max" lore to be taken in throughout the game world. I'm giving this game a 9/10... It hasn't got boring for me, like some of the critics have stated. Just outrageously fun action, which is what I expected and hoped for.… Expand
  37. H34D
    Sep 3, 2015
    9
    I felt compelled to write a quick review after looking at some of the artificially low scores as well. This game is highly engaging, really interesting as far as expanding the Mad Max world. The story has me by the balls with whether Max is a messiah or not as he liberates the wastelands from tyrannical rule. I love the thought gone into most caves and enemy locations as things can beI felt compelled to write a quick review after looking at some of the artificially low scores as well. This game is highly engaging, really interesting as far as expanding the Mad Max world. The story has me by the balls with whether Max is a messiah or not as he liberates the wastelands from tyrannical rule. I love the thought gone into most caves and enemy locations as things can be really interesting to navigate and discover all the hidden loot in a place. I find the set up of the world and missions to be very similar to Infamous Second Son which turns the repetitive open world gameplay into a very interesting game as you can do everything at your own pace, and all effort you put into unlocking the entire world pays off as your home base gets built up more and more. I really like Mad Max as a franchise to begin so I am captivated all the time by this game. I like the aspects of having to refuel or rehydrate (even though I rarely need to fill my car's gas) as it puts you in the moment at all times and immerses you into the game constantly. This also touches on the low ammo in the world and using your resources wisely (harpoon can be a great option that doesn't run out of ammo but you must be in a car to use it). I went into the game not expecting much, and discovered that there is plenty for me to enjoy with Mad Max the video game. I am about 1/3rd finished and can't wait to dig deeper. BUY THIS GAME IF YOU ARE A MAD MAX FAN, ITS A MUST-BUY!… Expand
  38. Conaire_
    Sep 3, 2015
    9
    A Fantastic adaption of the mad max franchise, the core elements of the game and executed very well, and the story and characters are rich and unique. The sounds of the game really set it apart, the roar your car makes when it starts up excites me every time. The physics elements add another dimension also, with the harpoon making every interaction a little more interesting. The criticsA Fantastic adaption of the mad max franchise, the core elements of the game and executed very well, and the story and characters are rich and unique. The sounds of the game really set it apart, the roar your car makes when it starts up excites me every time. The physics elements add another dimension also, with the harpoon making every interaction a little more interesting. The critics have been too harsh and pretentious with this game, trust the majority of gamers in my opinion.… Expand
  39. CTRDT
    Sep 5, 2015
    9
    I've been playing a lot of the game, its really fun to play as there is lots to do in the vast open world. I would highly recommend getting the game for the ps4
  40. fragtheplanet
    Sep 6, 2015
    9
    Despite critics reviews, this is A GREAT GAME. I am thoroughly enjoying it, the Fighting is extremely satisfying (even though they borrowed it from Batman who borrowed it from Assassins Creed), and being able to customize your vehicle in so many ways is awesome... the story is decent, not the best but the characters are very interesting and different. This game is definitely worth the 60$,Despite critics reviews, this is A GREAT GAME. I am thoroughly enjoying it, the Fighting is extremely satisfying (even though they borrowed it from Batman who borrowed it from Assassins Creed), and being able to customize your vehicle in so many ways is awesome... the story is decent, not the best but the characters are very interesting and different. This game is definitely worth the 60$, anything cheaper would be a steal. I'm 30 hours in and 50% complete with the game. Well worth it and I'm having a hell of a time! Thanks Avalanche, can we get a sequel?

    Pros
    Loads of customization
    Over 50 different vehicles you can drive
    Character Customization with different abilities
    Fighting mechanics are satisfying
    Sound design is top notch
    Attention to detail (graphics are very well done)

    Cons
    There are some framerate issues here and there
    There are also some bugs that need patching
    Convoys don't respawn
    Side missions don't respawn so once you complete them thats it. no more left to do.

    I have some youtube videos under fragtheplanet, come check em out!    … Expand
  41. MelVicious
    Sep 8, 2015
    9
    Honestamente, não esperava que o jogo fosse assim tão bom...
    Estava com medo que fosse muito repetitivo...
    Para ser perfeito só se tivesse o modo Online
  42. stamito
    May 23, 2017
    9
    I’ve been playing videogames for more than 25 years, since I was a kid and I must say this game surprised me in a few ways, it’s been a nice surprise.

    So this is a sandbox kind of game, the setting is obviously the mad max world. Bad things first, I must say I was surprised with a lot of reviews both from fans and professionals complaining about the game being repetitive. Let’s be    I’ve been playing videogames for more than 25 years, since I was a kid and I must say this game surprised me in a few ways, it’s been a nice surprise.

    So this is a sandbox kind of game, the setting is obviously the mad max world. Bad things first, I must say I was surprised with a lot of reviews both from fans and professionals complaining about the game being repetitive. Let’s be honest, most sandboxes are quite repetitive in the side quest/additional stuff to do, only very few do something that’s completely different, this is for example the witcher 3 or Fallout 4, where even the sidequest feel very unique. So, I’m quite surprised a lot of people gave this game a hard time for being repetitive but didn’t complain about this for example in Metal Gear Solid V or Mirror’s Edge 2. Anyway, yes the game has quite a few repetitive aspects in the side quest/collective aspect, but in my humble opinion the gameplay is so funny that it didn’t feel like a pain (speak about this a bit more later), but yes the non “main story” content is a bit repetitive and maybe they could have added a bit more variety for certain stuff. Other than that I think this is the only real negative point of the game.

    Good stuff? Pretty much everything else. Graphically speaking I think the game is superb for a sandbox. I was particularly amazed by how well made the wasteland is done, it is beautiful to see (as beautiful as a wasteland can be) and massive with views that will let you wow. Also, I must say they made a great job at making the wasteland feel not repetitive, considering is a wasteland I think is hard, but you have more kind of rocky regions, sandy desert ones, mountain-ish, landfill etc. The wasteland feels varied and not boring at all. More good stuff, the gameplay is superb and for me is the main positive aspect of this game. Some people say it’s too simple, I say it’s simple but it is good because within its simplicity you have quite a few options, a responsive control etc. Being a bit more detailed, on foot the gameplay feels a bit like the Batman Arkham series maybe a bit simplified with not a lot of combos etc, but still a decent number of moves and the battle feeling is so wild that I don’t think it spoils the fun. The driving is also great with some mechanics I haven’t seen in any other games. Some people complain the car driving is awful, I think that’s unfair. At the beginning of the game you have a **** car and you’re driving over sand, gravel and dirt roads, it is true that at the beginning is kind of easy to lose control of the car, but I think it’s part of the gameplay. I don’t think driving a car with homemade **** tyres over sand etc. has to be easy, on the contrary. If you stick to roads the car drives a lot better compared to just land, I think it makes sense. Also the driving is a lot better when you start upgrading the tyres (with chains, spikes etc.), which again I think it makes sense. Anyway, the driving is good, I think you just need to be sensible and a bit patient as in getting used to it and improve the car; I mean improving the car is a big big part of the main story, so it makes sense to me that they made it feel like it actually matters. The battle mechanics on the car feel great and wild again, it is high adrenaline stuff with you being able to hit cars directly with massive bumpers with spikes, spikes on the side, shacking off guys that jump onto your car, sniping, using the shotgun, using explosive spears and, my favourite, using the hook for a variety of things from destroying other cars (as in taking off a door to be able to shoot enemy drivers), dragging down sniper towers or doors to hook enemies directly and drag their bodies through the mud. It is simple, but you have a decent amount of choice and it feels funny, simple and direct but very funny and satisfying, it is really really fun to play.

    Story wise, I think the game was all right it is not a superb story but it is good and it has good moments, it isn’t worse than, for example, the Road Fury movie story. Finally, in terms of duration, it isn’t super long but it feels right, around 20 h the main story + another 20 to 40 hours if you do secondary stuff and a huge map to explore.

    Summarising, if you’re looking for a sandbox with an action packed gameplay full of adrenaline and fun, I think you should give it a try, most likely you’re going to enjoy this game a lot. Otherwise, better spend your money elsewhere.    … Expand
  43. DmJ234
    Apr 6, 2018
    8
    Отличная игра , но не бес косяков , графика и музыка меня разочаровала ! Но эту игру стоит брать сейчас на PS4 по подписки , эта игра из жанра сам не куплю , но при раздаче возьму!
    Вообщем моя оценка 8.7/10 !
  44. RedWulfr
    Dec 27, 2015
    5
    For someone that has not seen the latest movie the introduction felt a bit unexplainable and unconvincing, but the setup and the massive world makes up for pretty much of that. I like that you have to earn yourself favors to get different fractions to trust you, but still the missions get repetitive pretty fast. And you tend to loose interest.
  45. mijan
    Jan 8, 2020
    8
    I actually liked the game no matter what critics say. It's fun and it's world is beautifully made, empty yet interesting.
  46. Vapor96
    Jun 22, 2019
    7
    I love the Mad Max movies and the wasteland atmosphere they create, so I naturally had high hopes for this game. It initially felt great: the open world was fun to explore, the driving was exciting, and generally they had really captured that essential Mad Max feel. It was disappointing how quickly the excitement wore off. The missions and activities get repetitive in no time, a real senseI love the Mad Max movies and the wasteland atmosphere they create, so I naturally had high hopes for this game. It initially felt great: the open world was fun to explore, the driving was exciting, and generally they had really captured that essential Mad Max feel. It was disappointing how quickly the excitement wore off. The missions and activities get repetitive in no time, a real sense of progression is missing, and the combat is a poor copy of the Batman: Arkham system; it is simply unresponsive and clunky. I really wanted to love this game, but I just lost interest after around 15 hours. Wasted potential.… Expand
  47. Inzaghi
    Sep 7, 2015
    10
    Great game. Is appropriate to remember those who complain that it's only desert that Mad Max is set in a world post apocalipitico where the sea dried up.
  48. Obiwanmark
    Nov 12, 2015
    5
    The game is great fun for a short period of time. However, i personally found it to become very repetitive and simply got bored of it after about 8-10 hours.
  49. GamingNinja
    Sep 14, 2015
    8
    One of the most beautiful open world video games to this day, Mad Max deserves more credit.
    This is a game to be immersed in and isn't for everyone, sometimes it feels like it lacks some gameplay elements and more variety.. The story itself was very entertaining, great characters with a lot of personality. At the first few hours I encountered quite some annoying glitches, strangely later    One of the most beautiful open world video games to this day, Mad Max deserves more credit.
    This is a game to be immersed in and isn't for everyone, sometimes it feels like it lacks some gameplay elements and more variety.. The story itself was very entertaining, great characters with a lot of personality. At the first few hours I encountered quite some annoying glitches, strangely later in the game everything was just fine. Some character models look last gen but still acceptable thanks to max awesome beard.
    There is a great deal of upgrading and unlocking new items for your can and character which might be the biggest highlight for a lot of people.
    Though the story isn't always paced that well, but in the end it's up to the player.
    I would recommend this to any open world or mad max fan for sure..    … Expand
  50. VFCalado
    Jan 4, 2021
    10
    Great game for the fans of Mad Max, very enjoyable. I have been playing for over sixteen and a half hours now, and am satisfied as someone who knows the game's universe since waaaay back, in the old days.
    Great car physics, speeding up and slowing down, the wasteland atmosphere is also there! Great job, Avalanche Studio.
  51. mikeje
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    Excellent control of the car, beautiful graphics, beautiful atmosphere, well, besides not short... ya oru zaebisya...There are no analogues to this game, so such a good estimate
  52. mwil236
    Jan 13, 2017
    9
    Definitely an underappreciated game. Some might complain that it isn't exactly ground breaking; it has the same combat system (more or less) that we've seen from other WB hits like the Arkham series and the smash Shadow of Mordor, but the addition of vehicular combat and how well it is incorporated into the gameplay keep it fresh and variable. The beginning of the story is a little weakDefinitely an underappreciated game. Some might complain that it isn't exactly ground breaking; it has the same combat system (more or less) that we've seen from other WB hits like the Arkham series and the smash Shadow of Mordor, but the addition of vehicular combat and how well it is incorporated into the gameplay keep it fresh and variable. The beginning of the story is a little weak and the game has to make use of some goofy time-killing mechanisms like forcing you to do side missions to unlock main missions but the final hours are exciting and emotional.

    There are some other iffy features: getting hit by a car doesn't seem to hurt you very much, there are random "storms" that occur and the only way to have them not kill you is to drive or fast travel to a base which just sort of interrupts gameplay and the game tempts you with encounters which give you "intel" on how to take down a base but they don't actually help at all or seem to matter one way or another. There's no shortage of things to do in the game though, and the environment, though bleak, seems authentic and enthralling.

    Racing and vehicle combat are excellent and very well incorporated. Though sometimes irritatingly difficult and buggy, this is strictly confined to the upper-level optional tasks and do not impede the story.

    The characters are rich and varied, enemies are often disturbing and loathsome; Max himself gives a believable performance as a tortured soul who still seems to care a little about his dying world.

    Probably the most unfairly panned game of 2015; based on that the price is way down so you should almost certainly give it a try.    … Expand
  53. iwishyouwereold
    Sep 24, 2016
    7
    Great game, some tedious parts but all in all a good if not great experience. Is this the most pleasant surprise of the year? It just might be... Thumbs up!
  54. Ishi123
    Apr 13, 2018
    2
    I gave this game over 5 hours to try to get me invested and all it did was bore me to tears. Nothing to do and even the story missions were pointless and tedious. The buildup in this game is perhaps the slowest and most boring I've ever seen in any game I've ever played, and it was when the game started introducing base building and worthless side missions on top of all the other uselessI gave this game over 5 hours to try to get me invested and all it did was bore me to tears. Nothing to do and even the story missions were pointless and tedious. The buildup in this game is perhaps the slowest and most boring I've ever seen in any game I've ever played, and it was when the game started introducing base building and worthless side missions on top of all the other useless things the game straight up wouldn't allow me to do despite tutorializing them that I gave up and deleted it. It also doesn't help that the control scheme was designed by someone whose last console experience was on the N64, the UI is confusing and doesn't tell you how to do anything, and the open world is one single color and has absolutely nothing interesting in it. Just painfully boring and its only saving grace is that I didn't have to spend any money on it because it was free for PS+.… Expand
  55. imjsquare
    Nov 6, 2016
    8
    Open world game, map is pretty big. Game level pretty high. Besides racing, it included on foot battle as well. Invested time on finding loots to upgrade gears. Combat style is similar to batman arklum series, which i think there is more room for improvements.
  56. andre88223
    Apr 4, 2018
    8
    Great game, nice punch feeling. Doesn't feel dizzy shooting while driving. One of the best PS plus free games.
  57. akc-kyiv
    Oct 16, 2017
    10
    Awesome game! I could not stop playing until I got the platinum trophy (the first one on PS4!). I can recommend it to anyone. Play it, if you still had not a chance till 2017! :)
  58. Gittoplo
    May 23, 2020
    8
    Solid game that has just about a bit of everything. It's been awhile since my last car combat game and it was fun. I liked the RPG elements and the general feel of the game. I hope they make a more complex and detailed sequel. No-brainer buy really especially when it's peanuts on discount.

    Re-watched Mad Max latest film afterwards and I have to say you look at the desert and car combat    Solid game that has just about a bit of everything. It's been awhile since my last car combat game and it was fun. I liked the RPG elements and the general feel of the game. I hope they make a more complex and detailed sequel. No-brainer buy really especially when it's peanuts on discount.

    Re-watched Mad Max latest film afterwards and I have to say you look at the desert and car combat in a different way after the game ;)    … Expand
  59. BosnianGamer
    Apr 22, 2018
    8
    I was very surprised on how good a game this was, wasnt expecting this! Max as a character is a bit clunky, but with decent upgrades he becomes a real badass! The thing I like the most is vehicle customization and the overall graphics are pretty intense. I was also surprised on how story-driven this game is and the sheer hour of quality gameplay offered. Could it be better? Sure, so I amI was very surprised on how good a game this was, wasnt expecting this! Max as a character is a bit clunky, but with decent upgrades he becomes a real badass! The thing I like the most is vehicle customization and the overall graphics are pretty intense. I was also surprised on how story-driven this game is and the sheer hour of quality gameplay offered. Could it be better? Sure, so I am hoping Mad Max two brings in a more brutal and cinematic experience, and strays from the path of a open world.… Expand
  60. Faxthtax
    Nov 12, 2020
    7
    A game made on a movie licence? This cant be good right? Those are usually made under strict time pressure and rarely turn out as playable. But Mad Max is an exception to this for once.

    Design wise its great. Huge barren wasteland, with day and night cycle that gives the sand plains some great bliss. Controls on foot are very good. Nice fighting controls and decent upgrades. Driving    A game made on a movie licence? This cant be good right? Those are usually made under strict time pressure and rarely turn out as playable. But Mad Max is an exception to this for once.

    Design wise its great. Huge barren wasteland, with day and night cycle that gives the sand plains some great bliss.
    Controls on foot are very good. Nice fighting controls and decent upgrades.
    Driving mechanics are also very good with minor flaws.
    Apparently your car can run out of gas. But it is rather pointless, you never do. And you rarely refill.

    The bad side:
    Repetitive stuff to do outside the main quest. this is common for almost every game just like Ubisoft releases. But at least it is not brain numbing boring. There is loot to pick up around the map, and they did a good job designing each location. There are caves and shacks all around, and they are not repeat location like camps in Assassins Creed. I was pretty surprised that the puniest piece of rubble can hide an entrance to a large underlevel cave. The great desert hides some really cool location when you get there.
    Story is very thin to be honest. You lose your car and go on a hellbent revenge trip to get it back, except you won´t get it back and you have to rebuild the car. Somewhere in there you really lose the perception if there really is a story. What are we chasing again? Oh yeah a Big block V8 engine.

    Despite some minor twists and irks this game runs surprisingly well. Some framerate drops on Ps4 Pro. but other than that there is little bugs to be seen.

    Mad Max is a good game to kill some time.    … Expand
  61. newonelei
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Best game I've played! Much fun in the wasteland! TPS is more fun than FPS. I like North of Fist that is like mad max. I bought madmax, god of war and cod. Finally, mad max is much much better than the other 2 games.
  62. ChronicCaze
    Dec 23, 2019
    9
    At first I thought I wouldn’t like this game because I don’t usually like this type of game. But I can not stop playing this game!! It is sooooo goood!!! If only they would have added multiplayer...
  63. ion87
    Sep 8, 2020
    10
    A true undiscovered gem,a diamond in the rough in the bargain bin. Great game play, open world concept. Mad Max is chalked full of great characters and locations that is is surprising that more games haven't been made in this universe. PS4 graphics are in beautiful 4K display from the dusty landscapes to the world ending storms. This games deserve your attention and you deserve the experience.
  64. MichaelWong
    Jul 18, 2021
    10
    I am surprised by the opinion of the "critics" of this game, she is good for a movie adaptation. There is action, story, nice graphics even crafting. I can recommend it, and if you play it, avoid the tornadoes :)
  65. 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
  66. Sallopa
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    This is nice game.
    If you enjoyed watching the latest movie, you will have a blast playing this game.
    Players will truly experience the drive of Mad Max atmosphere, in the sounds, in the physics and the design.
  67. ValheruBones
    Sep 2, 2015
    9
    I must admit that I was a bit concerned when I started seeing all the 'professional' reviews coming in... but after having played the game for a number of hours, I'm honestly wondering if the reviewers reviewed the same game I'm in the process of playing.

    As with Shadow of Mordor, I've gotten more than I originally expected (even after having taken a look at the pre-release game-play    I must admit that I was a bit concerned when I started seeing all the 'professional' reviews coming in... but after having played the game for a number of hours, I'm honestly wondering if the reviewers reviewed the same game I'm in the process of playing.

    As with Shadow of Mordor, I've gotten more than I originally expected (even after having taken a look at the pre-release game-play streams). The driving is gritty, fun and feels and sounds just like I expect it should, the environment is dismally beautiful (and the graphics are far from disappointing), and the combat is just what I need after a long day of work... brutal, violent and visceral.

    To all those, who enjoy the game as much as I do... see you in the wasteland!!    … Expand
  68. Shatohin
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    Great post-apocalyptic setting, everything you would expect from an open world game (side quests, exploration, collectibles), all with the Mad Max style. It gives a bit more insight into the world and lore of Mad Max. A ton of fun to play... I can't wait to jump back on and explore more of this world!
  69. Morphine_OD
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    This game is everything that is Mad Max. It hits all the right notes with world building, sound design, art and characters. Vehicle combat is flashy and satisfying, melee is brutal and responsive. And the best thing - no feminist agenda anywhere. Just go there and have fun trashing countless bastards like Mad!
  70. NuclearByte
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    Great combat, both in and out of the car. Nice thematic setpieces throughout the environment like an abandoned airport, a dried out harbor, and etc. Decent story and really neat toolset to use inside the vehicle. Car combat is amazing btw, by far the best part of the game. Next to that though is the great customization you can do to you car to make it yours.
  71. RyanJones
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    A great sandbox with much to do. I bought this because I did not like Metal Gear, simply because I am not a fan of the gameplay. AND I MUST SAY the carnage in this game is over the top. It was beyond fun. 10/10
  72. Jerome2812
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    This game is so much fun! And that's what gaming is about, fun, right? A huge, really huge, open world. Tons of customization options. Really pretty graphics. Fun and easy to learn combat. So I would really recommend the game :)

    ... Really sad that a lot of people don't even give a game like this a fair chance or have some stupid reasons to dislike the game. Hell I bet half of them    This game is so much fun! And that's what gaming is about, fun, right? A huge, really huge, open world. Tons of customization options. Really pretty graphics. Fun and easy to learn combat. So I would really recommend the game :)

    ... Really sad that a lot of people don't even give a game like this a fair chance or have some stupid reasons to dislike the game. Hell I bet half of them didn't even play the game.

    Oh and look at the steam page, 97% score! 97%!! 1143 people voted, rated by the REAL gamers. Critic reviews my ass.    … Expand
  73. Kofe_c_mydakom
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    Great game for the fans of Mad Max, very enjoyable. I have been playing for over sixteen and a half hours now, and am satisfied as someone who knows the game's universe since waaaay back, in the old days.

    Great car physics, speeding up and slowing down, the wasteland atmosphere is also there! Great job, Avalanche Studio.

    what a lovely day!
  74. tokyomanga
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    This game a gas guzzling, explosion filled, romp through and harsh and treacherous wasteland. This game plays so smoothly and is just a joy to control and play! If you liked Fury Road and Just Cause you will most definitely like this game
  75. jasonace007
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    Mad Max is just an amazing game, with a big lovely world!
    I love the combat and driving, you can upgrade very much things what makes it even better.
    Fighting feels really good and just the whole setting is cool!

    Def 10/10
  76. Vevo99
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    One of the most fun games of the current generation, the fighting cars are very incredible the best part of the game, the story is good, and the gameplay is very reminiscent of Batman and that's not bad because the combat is very fluid, worth playing, many analyzes from what I saw did not play even one hour of game, I do not believe in these 'analysts' bowl half, played for own account andOne of the most fun games of the current generation, the fighting cars are very incredible the best part of the game, the story is good, and the gameplay is very reminiscent of Batman and that's not bad because the combat is very fluid, worth playing, many analyzes from what I saw did not play even one hour of game, I do not believe in these 'analysts' bowl half, played for own account and I could see it really is a good game.… Expand
  77. bennibop
    Sep 1, 2015
    8
    Received my copy early due the bank holiday and have to say the game is a lot of fun. If you liked the most recent of the Batman games you will very much enjoy this game unfortunately I believe that the game has suffered review wise as it has released the same day as Metal Gear 5 (which is fantastic) and many reviewers have compared the games which is unfair. Definitely worth picking ifReceived my copy early due the bank holiday and have to say the game is a lot of fun. If you liked the most recent of the Batman games you will very much enjoy this game unfortunately I believe that the game has suffered review wise as it has released the same day as Metal Gear 5 (which is fantastic) and many reviewers have compared the games which is unfair. Definitely worth picking if you enjoyed Batman or Shadow of Mordor.… Expand
  78. kamykoski
    Sep 1, 2015
    9
    Engaging, open world gameplay with loads of stuff to do. A bit repetitive but c'mon, which sandbox is not? Going to really enjoy this one. If You liked 'Fury Road', it is a must-must!
  79. CharlesFBronson
    Sep 1, 2015
    9
    You want short review? Mad Max fans and fans of postapocalyptic games will really enjoy that. You can just go and wait what you going to find on the road- enemies, good action with mostly stunning visuals (weather effects), lots of hidden places and stuff and mostly - a lots of fun.
  80. dpc
    Sep 3, 2015
    9
    Ridiculously fun and addictive. The world is truly gorgeous, immersive and so brilliantly designed, you can't help but want to keep exploring, go one more mission and scavenge just a bit more scrap. The controller layout is not the best, but you can change that if you want. I don't like the jump being L2 - I keep firing off the one bullet I have because every other game I ever played hasRidiculously fun and addictive. The world is truly gorgeous, immersive and so brilliantly designed, you can't help but want to keep exploring, go one more mission and scavenge just a bit more scrap. The controller layout is not the best, but you can change that if you want. I don't like the jump being L2 - I keep firing off the one bullet I have because every other game I ever played has jump in a different spot. I've seen lots of criticism of the combat, but I don't see the problem. It's fun and challenging and perfectly suited to the gameplay. Seriously, other than that, I'm having a great time with it and it's a welcome break from non-stop months of The Witcher and Elder Scrolls Online. Sometimes you just need to drive a car over a War Boy...… Expand
  81. flawlessgames
    Sep 2, 2015
    9
    dudes it's Mad Max and its a game... and its finally here.. that plays and feels just like the wasteland we have all wanted to play since seeing road warrior the first time.. and it's solid good fun all the time.. awesome looking and nice twists on language.. just the Mad Max experience i was after..
  82. GuilhermeProtzn
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    Just play it. There, in wasteland, you´ll find all the fun that a car chase needs. Don´t be bothered by such "Iknoweverything" reviewers. Combat system is solid. Missons do their job nicely. There´s nothing like beat a car in a highspeed dusty highway.
  83. Passman86
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    After seeing so many mixed review for this game, I thought I had to say something. My Copy of Max was delivered the Saturday before release, perfect timing for what would have otherwise been a lonely weekend.

    The game is a lot of fun, especially if you have just watched Fury Road. The car combat is very good and a lot of fun. Once you get hang of the time slowing mechanic and upgrade a    After seeing so many mixed review for this game, I thought I had to say something. My Copy of Max was delivered the Saturday before release, perfect timing for what would have otherwise been a lonely weekend.

    The game is a lot of fun, especially if you have just watched Fury Road. The car combat is very good and a lot of fun. Once you get hang of the time slowing mechanic and upgrade a few of the core parts of the car such as the harpoon and basic armour you will be able to chain together various moves to take out enemies in spectacular fashion.

    The hand to hand combat is suitably brutal. Each punch feels like there is some genuine weight behind it. And the variety of combat upgrades in terms of finishers makes it seem even more visceral. I have seen a few reviews state that the combat is flat and boring, yet it plays exactly the same as Batman and Shadow of Mordor, so I can't seem to get peoples conclusions on that front.

    The upgrading of both Max and the car are pretty wide. Most of the upgrades to Max are linear though, meaning it is just there to increase his armour states with various jackets, or his melee power with different knuckleduster gloves. The car upgrades are of a similar vain, with them progressing up the ladder of move armour, better weapons or faster engines, but you can make some genuinely individual looking monster to prowl the wasteland in.

    On the PS4 the game looks gorgeous. From the sun-bleached desert to the explosions and debris sent flying after you slam in to an enemy vehicle, the game looks stunning. I have not noticed a single bit of pop up that others have mentioned in previous reviews. All the animations are fluid as well, from Max simply getting out the Magnum Opus to hand to hand combat, it all seems to flow seamlessly from one to the other.

    All in all I love this game. I have spent 15 hours so far in the Wasteland and I have only just fortified my first stronghold, compared to Gamespot who said they had completed the game in this time. I am still a way away from completing to storyline and I am looking forward to sinking many more hours in to this to get it completed.

    In my eyes, if you enjoyed the movies and enjoyed Shadow of Mordor, then I am sure you will enjoy this game as well.    … Expand
  84. WORDSof1K
    Sep 1, 2015
    8
    I have only had Mad Max for about a day now and have not really gotten very far, but i can tell you this game is by far the most fun I have had in a long time. The car combat is satisfyingly brutal, the hand to hand is fantastic and with every blow I feel like I am crushing their bones with my fists. The landscape is vast and beautiful on the PS4 especially. The upgrade system is extensiveI have only had Mad Max for about a day now and have not really gotten very far, but i can tell you this game is by far the most fun I have had in a long time. The car combat is satisfyingly brutal, the hand to hand is fantastic and with every blow I feel like I am crushing their bones with my fists. The landscape is vast and beautiful on the PS4 especially. The upgrade system is extensive for both the Magnum Opus and Max. This game should be used as the bar for all next gen single player only game. There are no micro transactions or stupid little things that you need to jump through. Its just a vast single player experience that will grab your attention. If you love the old movies and even the new one, or maybe even like Shadow of Mordor or the Just Cause series, then this game is 100% for you.… Expand
  85. TheMarine316
    Sep 3, 2015
    10
    I don't understand some of the mediocre review scores this game is getting, to be fair a lot of the reviews that are saying negative or average things about this game are from sites i've rarely heard of, like magazines that happen to have someone review games that don't really play them all that much but the review sites that I frequent the most and trust are pretty positive ranging fromI don't understand some of the mediocre review scores this game is getting, to be fair a lot of the reviews that are saying negative or average things about this game are from sites i've rarely heard of, like magazines that happen to have someone review games that don't really play them all that much but the review sites that I frequent the most and trust are pretty positive ranging from 9.0 to 8.5 and I agree with those reviewers, this game is so well made and extremely fun, I sat down to try this before metal gear for an hour and that turned into about 6 hours, then 10 and now i'm about 21 hours into it and haven't opened metal gear yet, I haven't beat the game yet but i'm through enough of it to say this is an excellent game, excellent graphics, great atmosphere, No technical problems, i'm giving this a 9.0 but to compensate for so many average reviews i'm gonna say 10 because this game deserves much better then some of the reviews it's been getting.… Expand
  86. Nick530
    Sep 1, 2015
    8
    This is a great game and it's a shame a lot of people will probably overlook it but they should have picked a different release date. Trying to compete with MGS 5 was a very bad move.
  87. aaronb0209
    Sep 6, 2015
    10
    one of the best games of the year so far. don't know why the critics are hating on this! will give it 10/10. amazing story and replay value is there!!! continue exploring and upgrading :D
  88. MrTibster
    Sep 1, 2015
    8
    This game is fun....

    That's it.... Well what I mean is that its not a masterpiece, its a repetitive, explosive, jaw dropping mess, but a damn good one at that. I compare this game with Cloud Atlas, yes a stupid comparison I know, but what I mean by this is that its a complete mess of epic proportions, with some things not fully thought through (Story, combat, world ect) but falls    This game is fun....

    That's it....

    Well what I mean is that its not a masterpiece, its a repetitive, explosive, jaw dropping mess, but a damn good one at that.
    I compare this game with Cloud Atlas, yes a stupid comparison I know, but what I mean by this is that its a complete mess of epic proportions, with some things not fully thought through (Story, combat, world ect) but falls perfectly into place.
    Its an unbelievably fun game, the car combat, superb.
    The fighting, a very brutal version of the Arkham games.
    The gunplay, bloody as hell.

    All these things are better in some other games, but all of them mixed together seems to make an epic mess that I can't stop playing.

    This is a game that is far from perfect, but it is bloody brilliant. Even if the story aint that great.

    8/10    … Expand
  89. TyphoonHamster
    Sep 4, 2015
    8
    This game is nothing that we haven't seen before. However, that does not make it not fun to play, it is! I love the environment. Many have complained about it being bland. Well, it is a big ol' wasteland, what did you expect!? The game offers up a few different types of activities to do outside of the main quest. These are fairly repetitive but each is a bit different so it doesn'tThis game is nothing that we haven't seen before. However, that does not make it not fun to play, it is! I love the environment. Many have complained about it being bland. Well, it is a big ol' wasteland, what did you expect!? The game offers up a few different types of activities to do outside of the main quest. These are fairly repetitive but each is a bit different so it doesn't become oppressively repetitive. The upgrades come quick enough that you feel like you get a lot stronger pretty quickly which it nice. The combat is very batman-esque but does not have the expansive gadget list. You have a few weapons you can use but it does feel a bit restricted in parts. The car combat is fun and the difficulty is nice. You'll have some cake walks and then get your butt kicked. It evens it out fairly well. I'm a fan of the series so just being in that universe holds my attention. Others might not be as appreciative of that. Unless you are a Mad Max fan, I'd wait until the price drops a bit but it is a good buy!… Expand
  90. Wlambert
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    This game definitely scratches that Mad Max itch after seeing Fury Road. I'm sure some of the low scores its receiving is, in part, because it came out the same day as MGS 5, but the game can truly carry its own. It is extremely addictive, polished, and a hell of a lot of fun! Don't make up your mind based on negative reviews - if you want to experience the world of Mad Max, try the gameThis game definitely scratches that Mad Max itch after seeing Fury Road. I'm sure some of the low scores its receiving is, in part, because it came out the same day as MGS 5, but the game can truly carry its own. It is extremely addictive, polished, and a hell of a lot of fun! Don't make up your mind based on negative reviews - if you want to experience the world of Mad Max, try the game for yourself.… Expand
  91. wynnr
    Sep 5, 2015
    10
    Apocalypse WOW!
    I've always been a big fan of this genre ever since Car Wars and Auto Duel. Avalanche and WBIE have created an absolutely fantastic game that has done the Mad Max franchise proud!
    Shame on you Polygon and Gamespot! (and the smaller guys who jumped on the bandwagon as well!) Mad Max has been a complete joy to play! The graphics are awesome, the gameplay superb, and the    Apocalypse WOW!
    I've always been a big fan of this genre ever since Car Wars and Auto Duel. Avalanche and WBIE have created an absolutely fantastic game that has done the Mad Max franchise proud!
    Shame on you Polygon and Gamespot! (and the smaller guys who jumped on the bandwagon as well!)
    Mad Max has been a complete joy to play! The graphics are awesome, the gameplay superb, and the carnage is delicious! Love Love LOVE this game! 10/10!    … Expand
  92. YCAdrianGames
    Sep 1, 2015
    9
    I am relatively surprised that this game get such a low score. It is actually a pretty damn fun game. Firstly, there is a lot of content in this game. Some of them may be repetitive and restricted, but most of them are fun to play with. The vehicular combat feels satisfying and explosive, the moment where you can ram enemies' vehicles, pull their tires off, as well as shotgunning the enemyI am relatively surprised that this game get such a low score. It is actually a pretty damn fun game. Firstly, there is a lot of content in this game. Some of them may be repetitive and restricted, but most of them are fun to play with. The vehicular combat feels satisfying and explosive, the moment where you can ram enemies' vehicles, pull their tires off, as well as shotgunning the enemy who is on top of the car have already made it an intense experience. The melee combat feels more advanced. It is still the Arkham and Mordor combat here, but with minor alterations, such as the explosive thunderstick. There is also customization, which is awesome, especially when Max is a bit under-powered at first.

    I am half way through the story and I do not think they really put much focuses on it. which is fine, as the fun I found within the game has not been hampered by that. There is some interesting characters like Chumbucket in this game as well. The world may feel a bit bland and boring, given that the game is set in a desert, but it is natural. There is some nice little touches here and there to make locations more memorable. I mean, the only way to make the game to feel more colourful is to add forests and oceans to the game which is impractical and unwanted since this is a Mad Max game, it is suppose to look like a desert. (If you think that this game looks bland, it means it has nailed that aspect) This game has one of the best representation of a desert in my opinion. The worlds feel unpredictable, given that there may be a random storm coming for you.

    I got to admit that there is some issues with it. For instance, the sense for "survival" is not really well-represented here. I do not really feel it when I am playing the game. While the Big Nothing does its job well, its feels a bit gimmicky.

    I do feel that the developer puts heart into developing the game. Gotta commend Avalanche for not creating a movie tie-in game and invest time in the universe and make an original game with their own vision. While there is some flaws and not really innovative, this is one of the most entertaining game and the best vehicular combat game around    … Expand
  93. flavioxiv
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    I was a little scared by the reviews, but being a fan of the Mad Max movies i couldn't let the oportunity to be immersed in this universe splip away. I'm 4 hours into the game and it looks and feels amazing. It's got the movies spirit and it's definately a must buy for any true Mad Max fan out there.
  94. Marshb63
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    Absolutely loving this game! Has a great desolate vibe to it. The car mechanics are great, on foot is also great plus there is an upgrage system not just for the car but Max too! Sounds awesome on the tv and stereo but sounds even better on headphones and despite the beautiful music, turning it down enhances the lonely feeling of being in the desert plus you can zero in on some events youAbsolutely loving this game! Has a great desolate vibe to it. The car mechanics are great, on foot is also great plus there is an upgrage system not just for the car but Max too! Sounds awesome on the tv and stereo but sounds even better on headphones and despite the beautiful music, turning it down enhances the lonely feeling of being in the desert plus you can zero in on some events you might miss if the music is drowning it out so definitely play around with the settings to get your vibe on! Highly recommend this game!… Expand
  95. Wduarter
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    An incredible game, a sensational universe to be explored, very good, there can be repetitive missions, but certainly a very neat game with amazing graphics and customization of vehicles a touch of refinement to the game. Congratulations Avalanche Studios and Warner for this pleasant surprise. Note 1000 for this game.
  96. NinjaGutz
    Sep 1, 2015
    9
    Honestly I can't believe this game got such low scores. I'll admit it wont be for everyone but if you're a fan of games like Far Cry and its bases to take over, Batman: Arkham Knight and its powerful combat, or Assassins Creed Black Flag with its many islands to explore and loot to completion, then I seriously suggest checking Mad Max out.

    There's hardly a story. This is sadly true. But    Honestly I can't believe this game got such low scores. I'll admit it wont be for everyone but if you're a fan of games like Far Cry and its bases to take over, Batman: Arkham Knight and its powerful combat, or Assassins Creed Black Flag with its many islands to explore and loot to completion, then I seriously suggest checking Mad Max out.

    There's hardly a story. This is sadly true. But in all honesty, I wouldn't have paid attention to it anyway. I find myself constantly skipping cutscenes in order to get back to exploration and explosions.
    Points against the game:

    The game lacks any survival element which is going to be a let down for some but personally I won't miss it. The game is about pure, unadulterated action. I believe survival needs would hinder this experience, who wants to stop for water in the middle of blowing up cars with a shotgun?

    Another point that was given against Mad Max was that it features a fast travel system and this took away from the experience. I'll say this once, if you dont like it, don't use it. Its there as an option in case you want to use it for whatever reason.

    Positive points for the game:

    Where do I begin? The strongest point has to be car combat. This is where the game really shines. Easy to get to grips with but difficult to master as having to handle flamethrowers, ramming from the enemy vehicles and enemies on top of the car trying to bash your skull in is tricky, but achievable. And its moments like this that create some of the greatest non-scripted action sequences in gaming this year.

    On foot combat is also a blast. Its heavy, powerful and if the wasteland gets a WWE then Max is gonna be a champion. However, it isn't a walk in the park. If you venture into an enemy camp that's too difficult, you're gonna get slaughtered.

    The visuals of this game are gorgeous, the landscape is fun to explore, the characters are diverse and interesting, the customisation of your car is incredible and the whole game is just pantomime with the backdrop of a desolate wasteland - A whole lot of silly fun!

    I recommend this game 100% to anyone who enjoys cars, fighting, exploration and explosions.    … Expand
  97. EvilWays1
    Oct 21, 2015
    4
    This is one of those "me too" games that can't even pull that off very well. This is a bad cross between GTA and the Batman Arkham series. What's offered is a LOT of fetch quests, get from Point A to Point B missions, and clear out this spot to take it over quests. The non-vehicle combat borrows heavily from the Batman Arkham series, and doesn't quite make it work. The combat feels sloppyThis is one of those "me too" games that can't even pull that off very well. This is a bad cross between GTA and the Batman Arkham series. What's offered is a LOT of fetch quests, get from Point A to Point B missions, and clear out this spot to take it over quests. The non-vehicle combat borrows heavily from the Batman Arkham series, and doesn't quite make it work. The combat feels sloppy in comparison to even Batman Arkham Asylum.

    Too much of the boring crap and nothing of any significance to make it compelling...just another "meh" game at best. What a waste of the license. So much potential wasted...    … Expand
  98. Gamingking007
    Sep 22, 2015
    10
    Macnificent game! I can't understand what the bad reviews are for!!! Clearly its people who just don't like the idea of mad max and the desert like world! The only other reason there is pure stupidity! Thanks Warner, yet again you made a great game!
  99. lordPlumtree
    Sep 6, 2015
    9
    I was wondering when I pre-ordered and then seen some of the low scores from reviews if i had wasted my money. Thankfully the game is better than what I expected there are some niggles but i was finding I was spending hours trying to do the next upgrade or stronghold. If you want a tie in to the movie this isn't it but after playing for a while I didn't care I just enjoyed finding the nextI was wondering when I pre-ordered and then seen some of the low scores from reviews if i had wasted my money. Thankfully the game is better than what I expected there are some niggles but i was finding I was spending hours trying to do the next upgrade or stronghold. If you want a tie in to the movie this isn't it but after playing for a while I didn't care I just enjoyed finding the next place to infiltrate and clear. Having more fun than I had in destiny and that had more money poured at it.… Expand
  100. Vimotion
    Sep 4, 2015
    10
    Mad Max is one of the best Games i ve played This year, it makes you feel like you are on the mad Max universe with its big vast open world. The combat is great both on foot or in the car. If you like action Games with lots of combat and explosions on big open world, you should definitely get this game
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 71 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 71
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 71
  3. Negative: 2 out of 71
  1. DarkZero
    Nov 9, 2015
    50
    The best open world games nowadays are an expansion of the form, but Mad Max is highly regressive in far too many areas to be meaningful.
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  2. Pelit (Finland)
    Nov 5, 2015
    85
    Mad Max used its imagery well, and as a sandbox game, it's thematically pretty coherent. I actually liked this more than GTA V: driving around is more exiting, and Batman-style fist fighting is more fun than Gears of GTA -cover shootouts. [Oct 2015]
  3. Play UK
    Oct 25, 2015
    40
    A functional open world game, Mad Max captures none of what makes its source material great. Missions are uninteresting, the world is dead and there are next to no damn car chases. [Issue#262, p.64]
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