Mad Max

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1770 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. dingobreath
    Jun 17, 2019
    9
    This has to be one of the most under-rated games of all time, mad by the masters of huge open world games Avalanche studios Mad Max. Not following any of the movies, but taking a little from each film and making an original game is what the developers have done. There is fighting (like the batman games and driving like the grand theft auto games) The landscape is barren and beautifulThis has to be one of the most under-rated games of all time, mad by the masters of huge open world games Avalanche studios Mad Max. Not following any of the movies, but taking a little from each film and making an original game is what the developers have done. There is fighting (like the batman games and driving like the grand theft auto games) The landscape is barren and beautiful including storms that are truly epic. The cars are accurate to the films and it is Maxes goal to reacquire his stolen interceptor. To do this he has to build an even more sinister car and defeat many gangs throughout the game. The missions can be repetitive, however it becomes addictive just to upgrade your car so you bear with it and keep playing. The story is average and could have been so much more, with the ending being very jarring. It is sad that the game was not more of a success as they would have made a sequel for sure. I don't have much to complain about this game, if anything I would say that there are many other vehicles, but they was never really a reason to use them as the one you are building is so much better. I would have loved to see more missions with other vehicles and perhaps missions where your dog goes with you.

    I feel this game will be a cult hit in the future and hope the devs revisit it again. Just need to utilize more of the map by including fleshed out missions and they would have had a winner perhaps a AAA game.    … Expand
  3. brendo214
    May 30, 2019
    8
    The game play of Mad Max is pretty repetitive, but its formula works really effectively.
  4. PerceptiveMonk
    May 23, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A really fun game. The graphics and physics simulation on the cars are great. The hand to hand combat moves also are a pleasure to learn. I really enjoyed the leveling system too.
    MILD SPOILER BELOW
    The one negative thing about the game is that at a few key places you’re forced to act in a way that’s pretty inconsistent with 95% of the way you played up until then. That felt kind of terrible and to happen at the end when you’ve invested so much was kind of really sucky. The ability to choose and then a little bit of time invested in two endings would have felt quite a bit more fair.    … Expand
  5. StepoMann
    May 19, 2019
    10
    Hra je za mě překvapením roku. Perfektní vizual, se zabavnou hratelností dělá z Mad Maxe jednu z nejlepších Open World PostApo her. Super jízdní model vozidel, a jejich destrukce s výbuchy jsou vážně impozantní. Avalanche studios se vážně předvedli, a ukazali že to umí, pokud mají dostatek peněz a času na hru.
  6. Yesacritic
    May 16, 2019
    4
    Oyun kendini aşırı tekrar ediyor, açık dünyası sıkıcı birbirinden aynı görevlerle dolu, daha kötüsü oyunu bitirmek için bunları yapmak zorumlu
  7. mikemormai
    May 6, 2019
    8
    jogo muitooo bacana, e lembra muito od filmes , pra quem curte os filmes vale a pena
  8. LostBoyzHUN
    Apr 25, 2019
    10
    Kurvára élveztem , jó volt :) . .
  9. TheApprentice94
    Mar 20, 2019
    8
    Don't really understand the mixed reviews of this - this game was immensely fun and the attention to detail of George Miller's world is just outstanding! It's visceral, brutal and the driving mechanics are brilliant! Some of it can be rough around the edges and the story isn't all interesting but the amount of technical heart that has gone into this makes it worth a recommendation.
  10. 4Cyberpunk
    Mar 18, 2019
    9
    Dream game,Chumbucket and Magnum Opus are awesome.I want a sequel when they are finished with Rage 2.
    Altough all Top Dog bosses are the same with one swing animation and there are no interesting random wanderers.
  11. exequielborghi
    Mar 18, 2019
    10
    I ranked this game 10 because I think this title deserves more credit. It has a good open world atmosphere. You can see a devastating sand storm coming your way and then you have to run for your life and take shelter. It has a very nice graphics, fair story, nice combat system, and very fun car combat.
  12. Berik
    Feb 20, 2019
    7
    Mad Max is an open world third person shooter game based on the movie series. There's a lot of sand, and cars that want to explode. And there's a guy named Max in it.

    The game is surprisingly fun. Tearing apart other vehicles and driving over NPC's is satisfying, and even the hand to hand combat is fun for a while. The map is HUGE! And that's where a big issue also lies. The Map    Mad Max is an open world third person shooter game based on the movie series. There's a lot of sand, and cars that want to explode. And there's a guy named Max in it.

    The game is surprisingly fun. Tearing apart other vehicles and driving over NPC's is satisfying, and even the hand to hand combat is fun for a while. The map is HUGE! And that's where a big issue also lies.

    The Map might even be too huge. It does get the feeling of a desolate world across, but with little variation of what you will actually do in the world it feels like too much of the same. The combat gets very repetitive, and even the bosses are almost exact copies of each other. The only thing that changes is the actually location and hideout.

    So it's about shooting, fighting, racing and carnage. And there's a story! Not a particularly interesting one, but there is one. Some missions do immerse you, and others feel like ordinary fetch quests.

    All in all it's a good game. I give it a 7/10.    … Expand
  13. HaloFever
    Feb 6, 2019
    5
    Car combat and not much else. Actually, there is a lot more, and all of it the worst of modern game tropes. If this game was just car combat it would be a 10/10. Hasn't anyone played Interstate '76? Am I so old that game developers are too young to be aware of classic games that influenced me?

    Let's get the good stuff out of the way. The car combat is well done. I can't say it is    Car combat and not much else. Actually, there is a lot more, and all of it the worst of modern game tropes. If this game was just car combat it would be a 10/10. Hasn't anyone played Interstate '76? Am I so old that game developers are too young to be aware of classic games that influenced me?

    Let's get the good stuff out of the way. The car combat is well done. I can't say it is spectacular mostly because it depends on a lot of upgrades that you have to spend hours grinding. So far I'm not interested in that grind and keep picking fights I can barely win. Still, with what I have the combat is fun. In addition to the stand front end collision, you can send enemy cars veering into obstacles. In a fun addition, a grapple hook lets you target parts of the car or the driver. An open world demolition derby would have been a great game and Warner Bros. should have focused on that.

    Now that the good is over, let's get to the bad. This game is every open world base take down trope that has hindered almost every game this generation. Instead of climbing towers to fill in your map, you go up in balloons even though the Mad Max films didn't have balloons every square mile and the idea is stupid. You also get an annoying companion to serve as your tutorial help, narrator, mission giver. This game would be so much better if it embraced the notion of Mad Max as a loner. Then there are the cookie-cutter bases that have infected open world games. I get it, development is costly. Instead of hand making areas for players to visit, it's easier to make a library of assets that the designer can then cut and paste into the game world. All of it is boring and immersion killing. On top of all that, Mad Max has the Batman style fighting copied and pasted from Warner Bros.'s Arkham games. You never get a good Mad Max feeling of fighting. Oddly, the game has no stealth options when sneaking around enemy positions is something Mad Max does well in the films. Even the excellent car combat is inhibited by thedumb A.I. In one car fight, I kept going in for a few hits and driving out of their A.I.'s patrol zone.

    Maybe this kind of generic open world game was less generic in 2015. I don't think so. I remember playing Far Cry 4 and feeling the same way about it as I do about Mad Max and Far Cry 4 was a much better game in general. The problem is that Warner Bros. took safe bets with Mad Max. Safe bets are what you make when you don't want to lose. When you want to win, you take risks.

    Full Disclosure: Mad Max was a PS+ "free" game so I felt no obligation to "get my money's worth".    … Expand
  14. chrisse989
    Jan 30, 2019
    9
    Game looks great, I had a technically flawless experience (which was unfortunately not the case with all my games, "XCOM 2" *AHEM*) and I enjoyed most of the activities in the game.

    Negative points: there are too much scavenging locations. Even though they varied each one, it does get stale but it's nowhere necessary to go search them all. Of all the activities, the races were also a    Game looks great, I had a technically flawless experience (which was unfortunately not the case with all my games, "XCOM 2" *AHEM*) and I enjoyed most of the activities in the game.

    Negative points: there are too much scavenging locations. Even though they varied each one, it does get stale but it's nowhere necessary to go search them all. Of all the activities, the races were also a bit meh, contrary to the free cruising through the world.

    But these are only minor gripes, in general this game does deserve a lot more praise than it had    … Expand
  15. Onask
    Jan 25, 2019
    7
    Segunda vez que completo este Mad Max. La primera vez fue en PC cuando salió y esta en PS4.

    Si algo hay que reconocerle a Avalanche Studios es su brutal capacidad para haber creado un desierto que se sienta desierto pero no sea aburrido, así como una ambientación apocalíptica increíble. Mad Max está cargado de contenido especialmente secundario, y cuando digo cargado digo hasta los    Segunda vez que completo este Mad Max. La primera vez fue en PC cuando salió y esta en PS4.

    Si algo hay que reconocerle a Avalanche Studios es su brutal capacidad para haber creado un desierto que se sienta desierto pero no sea aburrido, así como una ambientación apocalíptica increíble.

    Mad Max está cargado de contenido especialmente secundario, y cuando digo cargado digo hasta los topes. Tanto que puede llegar a convertirse en algo repetitivo hasta para el mayor fan del farmeo de objetivos secundarios (Más de 200 puntos de saqueo, decenas de reliquias, campamentos, atalayas, estructuras que derribar, campos de minas, convoyes...). Por otro lado su campaña es más modesta en cuanto a duración y extensión, por lo que no se hace pesada ni repetitiva en ningún momento. Aunque tampoco brilla en ningún punto.

    El combate se divide en el cuerpo a cuerpo o melee y el combate de coches. El primero toma las mecánicas fielmente marcadas por la saga Batman Arkham y las reproduce de manera bastante satisfactoria aunque sin una profundidad que si se echa en falta. Por otro lado, en el segundo caso, el combate a motor es ágil y dinámico y cumple en todos sus aspectos, pero que le falta una pequeña chispa que le pueda llegar a hacer brillar todo lo que debería.

    Mad Max es un juego muy sólido que recuerdo en su día recibió duros golpes por la crítica profesional y no puedo entender por qué. Avalanche no destaca en nada con su obra, pero lo que hace lo hace bien y tampoco tiene delirios de grandeza en ningún momento. Aprovecharon para cubrir en el sector el lanzamiento de Fury Road y les salió un producto bueno.

    Recomendado.    … Expand
  16. zepos5
    Dec 3, 2018
    10
    We wait mad max 2 !.....Οne of the best open world who i never play,simple,not very dificult,nice graphics!
  17. MrZfinger
    Nov 19, 2018
    6
    Хорошие и атмосферные пейзажи но, к сожалению, скучноватый мир и остовная сюжетная линия.
  18. baltowolf
    Oct 19, 2018
    10
    One of the best open world games I've ever played, I enjoyed it so much to sweep the map, taking away all the threat and making the most of missions .... The map is great and satisfying, the story is great and full of drama, the graphics are beautiful, anyway many positives and do not understand the low criticism here ...
  19. LaMEr217
    Aug 19, 2018
    8
    Though the gameplay is far from flawless, but the game managed to achieve my love by letting me, at least for some time feel myself in Mad Max's skin, feel his pain, his motive. The game let me live through his struggle for survival, let me feel his special bond with his mechanical mean for leaving, also it let me feel that it was Australia(film couldn't do it), and i also felt a wholeThough the gameplay is far from flawless, but the game managed to achieve my love by letting me, at least for some time feel myself in Mad Max's skin, feel his pain, his motive. The game let me live through his struggle for survival, let me feel his special bond with his mechanical mean for leaving, also it let me feel that it was Australia(film couldn't do it), and i also felt a whole post-apocalyptic world and people's madness and savageness. And the game managed it all inspite of it's crippled gameplay mechanics, but through it's overall atmosphere combined of stunning landscapes, music, arts, acting. And in my opinion it was game's main purpose, and it was completed greatly. Yes the game is far from ideal but i am truly looking forward for another glimpse into Max's head, world. Story, acting, atmosphere is 10/10. Gameplay is 5/10… Expand
  20. p1menta
    Jun 30, 2018
    6
    never seen an open world game with such good ideas and so poorly executed.
    there are bugs everywhere, it's so frustrating i cant even decide where to begin with.
    first of all, for a car-driving based game, the mechanics and physics of this game are terrible. it's like you have your car over a frozen lake all the time, especially if you rob one of the other cars. and the camera, goddamn,    never seen an open world game with such good ideas and so poorly executed.
    there are bugs everywhere, it's so frustrating i cant even decide where to begin with.
    first of all, for a car-driving based game, the mechanics and physics of this game are terrible. it's like you have your car over a frozen lake all the time, especially if you rob one of the other cars. and the camera, goddamn, what a piece of **** camera. you literally have to fight the 10+ enemies plus the big boss (the camera) the hardest of them all. and they make you race wih that **** camera. my god, the frustration i've been on.......
    the controls are another pain in the ass. i guess you can change some keys there, but i didnt even try, cus i like to play in whatever settings the game gives me, but it was another fight i had to endure.
    no to talk about some good (almost) things: the idea of forts, and helping them grow is really cool. BUT, they made it kind of repetitive, lazy work. while playing i coldnt stop thinking about how much a wanted to be a beta tester for this game. (even tho i'm pretty sure there was no beta test whatsoever in here, or the game wold be a lot cooler.
    at least the graphics are beautiful, and the scenarios, oh god, people who create game ambients, you are without a doubt the best of the game industry nowadays. it's beautiful, and creative, and realistic, and diverse. man, i can't praise it enough, it really is perfect.
    i finished the game frustrated, hoping to free my hard drive from that ****ty game, but actually i left it there for a little longer, just so i can go around the maps for a while, without any pressure. (thank god for the fast travel buttom, so i dont even need to ice skate in the sand that much
    oh, almost forgot, the story is kinda cool, even tho they created the most hateful dumb pre-adolescent Max of all times. you'll hate him for every choice he makes, and you just have to go along hating him (yourself)

    while playing i was thinking about giving it a 5 stars grade, or even lower, but giving the good parts as scenarios, and diversity of cars, and the beaty of it, etc, AND, the most important part: PSN just gave me the game for free, i'm ok ith 6    … Expand
  21. Spidor
    Jun 29, 2018
    0
    Never buy an Avalanche Studios game. They release broken, and often impossible to complete, and are never, ever patched. This is a terrible studio that needs to be severely punished for its hostile business practices. Too bad, too, because Mad Max is a halfway decent game worthy of a 7, and was fun until it broke - which is the point. A game that breaks the way this game breaks, the wayNever buy an Avalanche Studios game. They release broken, and often impossible to complete, and are never, ever patched. This is a terrible studio that needs to be severely punished for its hostile business practices. Too bad, too, because Mad Max is a halfway decent game worthy of a 7, and was fun until it broke - which is the point. A game that breaks the way this game breaks, the way Just Cause games break, in becoming unplayable and broken in ways that never get fixed and for a very significant amount of players - deserves a 0 score, and 0 of your dollars.… Expand
  22. Kynthelig
    Jun 23, 2018
    3
    I'm a little at a loss to explain all the high scores for this game. I get it that some people would enjoy it but that's if you enjoy the seemingly continuous poor excuses we have for most games these days. You'll love this if you enjoy going here and picking up something. Going there and fighting someone. Going here and blowing up an oil tank with a little banal pointless gibberingI'm a little at a loss to explain all the high scores for this game. I get it that some people would enjoy it but that's if you enjoy the seemingly continuous poor excuses we have for most games these days. You'll love this if you enjoy going here and picking up something. Going there and fighting someone. Going here and blowing up an oil tank with a little banal pointless gibbering from the characters in the game that serve no purpose other than to get you to do the things I listed above. Then you can put things on you car, or where a new pair of pants or a gun belt. Nothing more than hours and hours of driving around from point A to B doing the same pattern of things then rinse and repeat. One reviewer said he spent 30 hours doing this and that there was a good story pay off in the end. Really...30 hours of their life that they'll never get back. If you're the kind of gamer that plays to switch your intellect off and go zombie mode for the evening then you'll probably enjoy this. If on the other hand you like to have at least 3 brain cells engaged when you game, maybe best to avoid.… Expand
  23. il_fenomeno
    Jun 14, 2018
    8
    I really dont know why God of war 4 have 94 and they call it a open world??? wtf and Max 69??? really wtf? Programmers of GOW shoudve played MM 1st 2 see what really is a open world game. it should be reverse GOW 65, Max 94. I'm really asking myself why I didnt played MM before until it was free on PS+. Game has so great locations, and graphic is very nice especially in desert, If u lovedI really dont know why God of war 4 have 94 and they call it a open world??? wtf and Max 69??? really wtf? Programmers of GOW shoudve played MM 1st 2 see what really is a open world game. it should be reverse GOW 65, Max 94. I'm really asking myself why I didnt played MM before until it was free on PS+. Game has so great locations, and graphic is very nice especially in desert, If u loved MM movies u must play this game as soon ;) one of the best games Ive played on PS4, 4 me It was like I was Mad Max :)… Expand
  24. SOLIDSNAKEN64
    Jun 14, 2018
    6
    Was fun at the beginning but then about 10 hrs in I realise its cut n paste for all missions and side quests. The world itself is amazing to look at and drive around in but that gets washed away by the monotonous of the quests. Put about 15 hrs into the game not sure if I can push myself to finish it. I do enjoy customizing my car driving around and destroying **** but that fun factorWas fun at the beginning but then about 10 hrs in I realise its cut n paste for all missions and side quests. The world itself is amazing to look at and drive around in but that gets washed away by the monotonous of the quests. Put about 15 hrs into the game not sure if I can push myself to finish it. I do enjoy customizing my car driving around and destroying **** but that fun factor only lasts so long. At least it was only a ps+ game.… Expand
  25. HTGamer
    Jun 3, 2018
    4
    Mad Max is a shallow and boring game based on the eponymous film franchise.

    Mad Max is another open world game based on the infamous Ubisoft formula, as seen in game series such as Far Cry and Assassin's Creed. There are balloons to elevate in order to reveal portions of the map, camps to take down so as to reduce the enemy presence in an area, and tons of places to loot for scrap (the    Mad Max is a shallow and boring game based on the eponymous film franchise.

    Mad Max is another open world game based on the infamous Ubisoft formula, as seen in game series such as Far Cry and Assassin's Creed. There are balloons to elevate in order to reveal portions of the map, camps to take down so as to reduce the enemy presence in an area, and tons of places to loot for scrap (the game's currency).

    But here lies the problem, the scrap economy is broken. If you just want to complete the main quests and avoid the side content, you can't do that because story missions are locked behind requirements that need to be met, and you need scrap to proceed. So much scrap, indeed. The rate by which you gain scrap is much slower than you need in order to upgrade Max and his car, so you have to grind a lot if you want to progress (it helps if you take enemy camps down, you get free scrap every 20 minutes or so). If the story progress wasn't locked down this way, you could finish the main missions in a few hours, but whatever story there is, it's forgettable and meh. In terms of open world games standards, Mad Max's content is below average, and inflated with so much repetitive side content (it's not even side QUESTS, as you just have to shoot down snipers, clear minefields, or destroy scarecrows out in the desert).

    At least the core gameplay is a bit of fun. The melee combat system is clearly inspired by the Batman Arkham games but lacks their fluidity and rhythm. The vehicular combat is another focus of the game, driving a car is nice but it's frustrating when you are confronting 2 or more enemy vehicles at the same time. Resources in the Wasteland are scarce, so you have to manage the water you drink, the fuel your car burns, and your ammo, but these will never create a serious problem.

    The best part of the game is the atmosphere. The artists captured the feeling of the Wasteland and its crazed inhabitants, the post-apocalyptic world and the accompanying madness are shown in all their decadent glory. There is also a bizarrely funny AI partner in the form of Chumbucket, a deformed mechanic who repairs the car and issues some missions for Max.

    All in all, Mad Max is a game that can only be played when you have nothing else or better to play. If you like the Mad Max movies you'll probably appreciate this game a bit more, but trust me you are better off watching the movies instead. Or play some other fantastic game, there are plenty of those on the market.    … Expand
  26. Kurty
    May 28, 2018
    3
    Developed by Avalanche Studios (creators of the "Just Cause" game series), Mad Max is an open world action game, taking place in the post-apocalyptic world of the Mad Max franchise. Its gameplay mainly revolves around melee combat (with a fighting system inspired by Rocksteady's Batman games) and car battles.

    Unfortunately, the game is boring and extremely repetitive. The main story is    Developed by Avalanche Studios (creators of the "Just Cause" game series), Mad Max is an open world action game, taking place in the post-apocalyptic world of the Mad Max franchise. Its gameplay mainly revolves around melee combat (with a fighting system inspired by Rocksteady's Batman games) and car battles.

    Unfortunately, the game is boring and extremely repetitive. The main story is very short (spanning over only a couple of hours) and not very interesting, and once you're done with it (and the side quests known as "Wasteland Missions"), there's not much left to do, except mindlessly looting the 200+ scavenging locations scattered around the map and clearing the various enemy camps to gain control of them.

    This game loop is similar to what you can find in Just Cause, but here it's way worse. In spite of the repetitivity, JC3 was still fun to play, with the dozens of possibilities offered by the Grappling Hook, the vehicles, the weapons, etc. Mad Max, on the other hand, lacks that variety and that fun. The fighting system, while decent, quickly gets old as you're always fighting the same enemies throughout the whole game. Even the "Top Dogs" (sorts of mini-bosses) are all the same and not even threatening. Besides, the car battle system is boring and you'll be glad to get the Thunderpoon weapon (that allows you to easily destroy enemy vehicles) to avoid those combats entirely.

    The atmosphere and imagery of the game are good and well done, but once again, things are very repetitive. Most of the world map looks the same, with a lot of sand, a couple of mountains and not much else. Of course, it's a good rendition of the Mad Max universe, but more variety would have been nice.

    To sum things up, this Mad Max game is not a horrible game, but it's certainly not a good game either, and I would not recommend it : it's just an extremely repetitive open world game that becomes boring after just a few hours.    … Expand
  27. xgamrx365
    May 23, 2018
    4
    Another open world game of rinse and repeat. The repetition is mind boggling and depth is shallow. It is worth a play for the desert environments and driving alone, without the distractions. The game will become a bargain bin game sooner than later.
  28. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    5
    There are fun missions, and the game has excellent driving mechanics and combat. The world looks beautiful, and the dynamic weather is cool. But, the missions are mostly repetitive and bland. Plus the narrative was completely forgettable.
  29. 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
  30. Darkvenom39
    Apr 20, 2018
    7
    Mad max is filled with a large living wasteland with a ton to do... The graphics are amazing the soundtrack is ok and the progression system and combat are what make the game a blast ! The game doesn't deliver a good written story infact, the story is lame poor written and so short with about 8 missions in total witch are not fun as much or interesting and you could complete the wholeMad max is filled with a large living wasteland with a ton to do... The graphics are amazing the soundtrack is ok and the progression system and combat are what make the game a blast ! The game doesn't deliver a good written story infact, the story is lame poor written and so short with about 8 missions in total witch are not fun as much or interesting and you could complete the whole story in less than 4 hours !!!!!!!!!!!!! The variety of things to do in the game are a bunch and fun the game always makes you doing fun things all the time such as eliminating territories and helping strongholds from not being concurred and liberating them, and side events like racing and scavenging locations, you also get side quests witch are boring and pretty much fill in the main story of the game and overall the weakness of this game is the story and side missions and the huge amount of bugs in the game ! (the driving is also poor at times and very buggiesh and even drops frame rate and im playing on ps4). Overall the game is highly addictive and fun its the batman mad max you could get, it would have easily gotten an 8 but the downs of the game and repetitive and recycled elements and the poor story and bugs are what makes the game turn to a 7. Avalanche studios should work on more interest in the game and polishing it rather than a bland game with repetitive map and mini quests.… Expand
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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.
  34. 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 !
  35. 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.
  36. Arthur123
    Mar 22, 2018
    9
    Jogo muito bom em mundo aberto com a opção de evolução do carro e personagem,diversas opções de customização do carro,boas lutas combos fáceis de aplicar e uma boa dose de violência recomendo.
  37. tphipn
    Mar 6, 2018
    8
    Everything about this game is great except for how repetitive it is. Doing the same missions over and over again mad bored of the game halfway through. The car combat was suprisingly great and the other gadgets the car had were impressive and plentiful.
  38. sityoazzdown
    Feb 27, 2018
    9
    A really great game letdown with an non existant story. I personally really enjoyed my time with this game, until the repetitiveness kicked in hard. The game features an open world litterred with stuff to destroy and camps to clear, side missions, collectibles, etc. Game play revolves driving around in an post apocalyptic with your own custom car and a combat that is like batman. The bestA really great game letdown with an non existant story. I personally really enjoyed my time with this game, until the repetitiveness kicked in hard. The game features an open world litterred with stuff to destroy and camps to clear, side missions, collectibles, etc. Game play revolves driving around in an post apocalyptic with your own custom car and a combat that is like batman. The best part about this game was the open world, it feels authentic and lived in, i loved driving around, even the smallest camps has diverse and interesting set ups. The hand to hand combat was simple and addicting (Same with car). Driving was very fluid. Now the story brought this game down a lot, without spoiling anything it felt lazy and uninspired, which was a shame. The repetetive nature will also kick in at some point, luckily for me it didn't happen until probably the 20 hour mark. To, end it felt like Ubisoft decicded to make Rage 2, and it's really good. Pros: masterpiece of an open world, addicting gameplay. So-So= can get repetitive for some very quick, overly simple combat mechanics. The cons= non existant story… Expand
  39. deadpresidentzs
    Jan 1, 2018
    8
    Fun game, really beautiful. only thing that kinda sucks is the controls/movement of max, he can't climb simple things he should be able to other than i really enjoy the game.
  40. user12
    Dec 1, 2017
    9
    Great fun, stellar graphics on the PS4, fantastic customization and upgrade mechanics, vast and scenic open world, decent story, perfect survival mechanics, brilliant gameplay. Definitely worth buying, one of the best games I've played all year.
  41. phoeniix23
    Nov 29, 2017
    10
    I just finished upgrading my first base (Jeet's) completely and man was it exhilarating and fulfilling!!

    I played this game after being turned off by Arkham Knight's boring combat and atmosphere/characters (im not a Batman fan). I thought Mad Max was gonna be the same but boy was I wrong!! This game, THIS game is like Fallout on STEROIDS. I love the post-apocalypse world, the    I just finished upgrading my first base (Jeet's) completely and man was it exhilarating and fulfilling!!

    I played this game after being turned off by Arkham Knight's boring combat and atmosphere/characters (im not a Batman fan). I thought Mad Max was gonna be the same but boy was I wrong!!

    This game, THIS game is like Fallout on STEROIDS. I love the post-apocalypse world, the landscape, skybox, is SOOOO beautiful and majestic. Just driving around doing missions/tasks is therapeutic. Avalanche has created a magnificent world in Mad Max. Astounding graphics! And i dont generally like driving in games but boy oh boy am I having a blast speeding across the sand dunes.

    Oh and the combat. My God is it addictive! I can feel the weight behind every meaty punch, dropkick and bodyslam that Max rains down on his enemies. It feels completely superior to Arkham Knight's floaty and easy combat. In Mad Max, momentum and direction matters if you want to pull off perfect combos. Seriously, to me, the combat never gets old and I in fact always look forward to the next combat sequence. It's THAT good!!

    Car combat is absolutely fun! It reminds me of Twisted Metal/Road Rash/Carmageddon. Like the fist combat, car combat never gets old. Every time it feels like Destruction Derby. Friggin awesome!

    The story is also interesting so far though at the time of this review, I have not finished the game. Im maybe 25-30% done but i just felt compelled to write one right away as the game is sooo good! I played like 10hrs, fell in love with the game, had the itch to rewatch Mad Max Fury Road, did that and it made the game feel even more ALIVE! As if Max came from the end of the movie right into the game as some sort of continuation. I'll be updating this review once Im done with the game but after 20+ hrs and still at the first base, I can safely say Mad Max will blow my expectations away.

    Hoping for a Mad Max 2. Well done Avalanche! Although, funny enough, I hated the Just Cause series.    … Expand
  42. johnbman11
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    I LOVE this game. If you really enjoyed the films, you're going to love the game. Sure, it's a bit overwhelming and repetitive sometimes but it's such a visual treat. The wasteland and gameplay (IMO) are fantastic. The only issue I had was the lack of diversity in side missions. Also the first time I upgraded a base fully, I felt fulfilled. Then I saw they wanted me to do the same thingI LOVE this game. If you really enjoyed the films, you're going to love the game. Sure, it's a bit overwhelming and repetitive sometimes but it's such a visual treat. The wasteland and gameplay (IMO) are fantastic. The only issue I had was the lack of diversity in side missions. Also the first time I upgraded a base fully, I felt fulfilled. Then I saw they wanted me to do the same thing over and over again.. yuck. Again, if you loved the Mad Max movies, you'll love the game.… Expand
  43. Pugnacious
    Oct 28, 2017
    8
    Good game. It's a shame, there won't be the second one because the gameplay is strong and visuals, while not technically ideal, are artfully and immersive. We would only need a bit better story and a little more complication in fighting and looting (f*cking scraps...). Kudos to people who had developed it. You were just unlucky with unfair reviews.
  44. 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! :)
  45. vinny123
    Aug 30, 2017
    10
    This game was cruelly underrated on release and deserves to be played, yes it borrows off other games but it so much fun you soon ignore its failings , please ignore the poor scores on here and search out a copy , and here's hoping to a sequel.
  46. Classical42015
    Aug 9, 2017
    8
    An underrated fun game. When i bought this game i was expecting a game where you drive around and do stuff along some car combat mechanics, and it is exactly that. Al-tough it may get repetitive for those that want to complete the game 100%, for me it never got old. Taking camps, scarecrows and looking for collectibles is fun, and the main story is enjoyable. You really feel attached toAn underrated fun game. When i bought this game i was expecting a game where you drive around and do stuff along some car combat mechanics, and it is exactly that. Al-tough it may get repetitive for those that want to complete the game 100%, for me it never got old. Taking camps, scarecrows and looking for collectibles is fun, and the main story is enjoyable. You really feel attached to your car as you tune it and make it stronger, faster and better.… Expand
  47. JackKasket
    Jun 6, 2017
    10
    Mad Max is absolutely a great game. While it asks you to do hundreds of tasks throughout the game that follow the same basic formula, none, I repeat NONE, of the tasks are exact carbon copies of each other like in other open-world games. This is achieved by the fact that all locations, and I mean ALL of them, are completely different. Basically, you never feel like you have done the sameMad Max is absolutely a great game. While it asks you to do hundreds of tasks throughout the game that follow the same basic formula, none, I repeat NONE, of the tasks are exact carbon copies of each other like in other open-world games. This is achieved by the fact that all locations, and I mean ALL of them, are completely different. Basically, you never feel like you have done the same thing twice, except you have done it a hundred times but differently.

    This is the beauty of this game, and what makes it so enjoyable.

    The combat system is also great, but requires some getting used to. While it is a rhythm-based combat system akin to Batman games, there are clear tactics for each enemy horde on how to beat them clean, or get beaten up. Every fight also feels a bit different from the next one, even if there are only a handful of different enemies.

    Driving is marvelous, and extremely responsive. Weaponry on the cars is highly enjoyable to use as well.

    Lastly, it is Mad Max.

    It really is difficult to find anything negative to say about this game, except that I want more of it.

    (The "professional" reviewers are, again, full of it).    … Expand
  48. Lee_Godspeed
    Jun 1, 2017
    7
    Mad Max is a decent game with great car combat which for the most part is fun, with a story, though very short if streamlined, is good with a few cool twists. The combat in the car is easily where it shines and is made better with the customisation to the car and max himself. As with most open world games there's many outposts and collectibles to find but in doing so early before hittingMad Max is a decent game with great car combat which for the most part is fun, with a story, though very short if streamlined, is good with a few cool twists. The combat in the car is easily where it shines and is made better with the customisation to the car and max himself. As with most open world games there's many outposts and collectibles to find but in doing so early before hitting the missions I found myself overpowered far too quickly, making the game a breeze after the first few breaking in hours. After a while too the checklists of things to do in areas can become pretty repetitive and with some temperamental camera issues and frame rate issues can make you want to turn off. With a bit more polish and some more story missions rather than checklist tasks the game could've been great but is solid and deserves a play through now it's cheap as it's still a good game… Expand
  49. mdelolmo
    May 26, 2017
    7
    I'm not sure why, but at some point I found the game repetitive and quiet playing as a result.

    It's a true open world and you can say you have stuff to do spend time exploring it, the person combat was pretty good and different to what most games offer, and the combat in the car was kind of fun too... So the conclusion is, I can't explain what is wrong with it, but it just didn't    I'm not sure why, but at some point I found the game repetitive and quiet playing as a result.

    It's a true open world and you can say you have stuff to do spend time exploring it, the person combat was pretty good and different to what most games offer, and the combat in the car was kind of fun too...

    So the conclusion is, I can't explain what is wrong with it, but it just didn't appeal me too much.    … Expand
  50. 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
  51. Mr_NobodyV
    Apr 30, 2017
    9
    This was the first ps4 video game i have ever played and it was a blast. Mad Max at first may look boring, but at the end it surely gives you a feel, that your precious time that you have spend on this game was worth it. Graphics are great, the story is suprisingly good (btw the latest movie had no plot what so ever), and gameplay is fun. Would totally recommend to a Mad Max fan or toThis was the first ps4 video game i have ever played and it was a blast. Mad Max at first may look boring, but at the end it surely gives you a feel, that your precious time that you have spend on this game was worth it. Graphics are great, the story is suprisingly good (btw the latest movie had no plot what so ever), and gameplay is fun. Would totally recommend to a Mad Max fan or to anyone, that likes a fun open world game .… Expand
  52. Nel
    Mar 28, 2017
    7
    Initially this game was really good (first 8-10hours) or so, but after doing the same thing over and over again it just becomes so repetitive that it is almost unbearable. The game has a lot to offer, but it is all the same things over and over again with little to no variation.
  53. 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
  54. mikepango
    Mar 13, 2017
    6
    Unless you LOVE open world car games this might not be for you. As you would expect from Mad Max is that the game play involve the car in some ways. Me on the other hand just didn't fall in love with the idea of it being so centered around the car. I love racing game but this kind of car mechanics is just not for me. I would imagine if you liked the twisted metal series you would pickUnless you LOVE open world car games this might not be for you. As you would expect from Mad Max is that the game play involve the car in some ways. Me on the other hand just didn't fall in love with the idea of it being so centered around the car. I love racing game but this kind of car mechanics is just not for me. I would imagine if you liked the twisted metal series you would pick this game up.… Expand
  55. rolodt40
    Feb 9, 2017
    7
    Triple A with great graphics but plenty of bugs and repetitive gameplay. It's still fun to a certain point. I liked the movie and in overall this game too. The story is acceptable.
  56. dewdar
    Jan 24, 2017
    8
    You won't find a better game for cruising around the wasteland than this. With all the customization, great physics and weapon arsenal you get finally a great car combat games that comes to mind in the recent memory. Even though the locations often have the same muddy colors, they are still memorable and have their own identity. One of the most fun mode I played in a while is crushingYou won't find a better game for cruising around the wasteland than this. With all the customization, great physics and weapon arsenal you get finally a great car combat games that comes to mind in the recent memory. Even though the locations often have the same muddy colors, they are still memorable and have their own identity. One of the most fun mode I played in a while is crushing convoys, especially when you're car is not fully upgraded. And when you take out the main car with the artifact it's damn satisfying, especially seeing the explosions. The main story is straight forward with some great cut scenes. And the last act with Scrotus'es convoy as final boss is something I will remember for a while.

    I don't know how big budget had Avalanche Studios for development of this game, but some details feel a bit sloppy. In the game you have to meet a lot of random NPC's, they'll say a few sentences and then either you continue your journey or you two start digging for no damn reason. All the top dogs have slight changes of color and weapon texture, but act exactly the same. Most of the time you defeat those top dogs near a wall and most of the time you see the same animation of max beating the defeated top dog through the wall texture. Some of the collectibles feel very unnecessary, for example relic with personal pictures. Mostly they seem like private pictures of developers. Something else I would like to mentions is appearance of some characters that after the final are not supposed to be in some strongholds. Some might blame it on the game budget, but some minor details are likely just a lazy work by some developers.

    The worst part for me in the game was the fighting system. They were approaching the flow system of the Arkham series, but it felt clunky and more often frustrating, as a result. When the counterattack button appears on the screen I felt like it show too little too late. Some times NPC would attack max in the middle of a fight scene, other times they wait til he finishes off the defeated NPC.

    It might sound like a mixed bag, but for the money right now it's a cheap grab. The cons I mentioned are so significant for the overall of the game. I strongly suggest to try it out, especially if you're into car combat games.    … Expand
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. mildewman
    Nov 16, 2016
    2
    Tedious, bug ridden and not remotely fun to play, its time for Avalance to admit that they just don't have what it takes to code 8th gen games and refocus on marketing their quite competent game engine to companies who understand gaming thats fun.
  60. 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.
  61. 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.
  62. The_BlueRose
    Oct 14, 2016
    7
    The game starts good, interesting story, world and characters, then it becomes boring, repetitive and the story turns a bit cliche.

    Graphicaly good but nothing above the average, the combat lacks of variety and the car customization ends in a gathering scrap to upgrade it. There are too many collectibles and interest points, just to gather scrap and spend more time playing without    The game starts good, interesting story, world and characters, then it becomes boring, repetitive and the story turns a bit cliche.

    Graphicaly good but nothing above the average, the combat lacks of variety and the car customization ends in a gathering scrap to upgrade it.

    There are too many collectibles and interest points, just to gather scrap and spend more time playing without any purpose.    … Expand
  63. Yerczeys
    Oct 8, 2016
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was a bit of a mixed bag that came out on the positive side in the end. It did some things really well. The atmosphere was fantastic, really captured the feel of the motorized wasteland you find in Mad Max and it was impressively large to boot so you could buzz around at some fun speeds. The hand-to-hand combat was loads of fun as well and you felt probably more competent than Max was supposed to be. First time you suplex some poor dumb bastard is cackle inducing satisfaction. The third leg of the stool of enjoyment were some little touches I found charming like the warcriers (when you left them alive) and the admirable variety they managed to put into the scavenging locations and camps.

    Despite being an overall enjoyable experience, the game did have some glaring issues to my eye. Starting at the top, the story never made much sense to me. I understood what was happening through it but it was the motivation that never quite rang my bell. I'm punching my way through dozens of goons and smashing my way through lots of vehicles so I can acquire a bigger engine that I need for what? After the Jaw I could have just driven off to these Plains of Silence. Felt a little silly. The upgrade systems need some SERIOUS overhauling. I maxed out Max within the first third of the game and I bought upgrades for the Magnum Opus that were superior to ones I had to unlock through later quests rendering those pointless beyond the experience. The loot itself was really poorly done as well. What I hoped to have was finding new guns (or upgrades at least) and items and parts for my car but all you find is scrap which you use like a money system to upgrade said items. The scrap wasn't bad I guess but it certainly wasn't exciting. No "what am I going to find in THIS chest" sort of excitement. There were also a slew of smaller disappointments like the same graphic used on all the top dogs or the lack of need for food or water, but I'm gonna jump to my biggest complaint. The car combat in the later parts of this game was torturous to me. At first it was satisfying and fun and visceral in it's effect, but by the end of the game with my car as upgraded as it could be everything I encountered had so much armor that I didn't feel like I was doing any damage. I wanted to feel in the Magnum Opus like I felt as Max but instead I was Robin rather than Batman. It's not that I don't enjoy a good challenge, I love me some Dark Souls, but when you find yourself trying to deal with multiple opponents that feel superior to you with every random encounter it begins to suck the fun out of it. I ended up just trying to run from every fight and even that was frustrating. Who knows though, I might just suck at it Either way it left me woefully disappointed.    … Expand
  64. 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!
  65. MaxPayneIsGod
    Sep 7, 2016
    10
    The Mad Max game Fallout wishes it was.
    I haven't stopped playing this game since I started it, I'm about half way through the story and I'm loving it.
    The visceral, brutal combat, the cars, sound effects and environment are spot on. This is the Mad Max game you have been waiting for. The game encapsulates the world of Mad Max perfectly and the nods to the 4 movies are everywhere. The    The Mad Max game Fallout wishes it was.
    I haven't stopped playing this game since I started it, I'm about half way through the story and I'm loving it.
    The visceral, brutal combat, the cars, sound effects and environment are spot on. This is the Mad Max game you have been waiting for.
    The game encapsulates the world of Mad Max perfectly and the nods to the 4 movies are everywhere.
    The story is as bare bones as it gets, but it doesn't matter. There is so much to do between missions, it can get a bit overwhelming, they do get a bit repetitive but they're so damned fun. Max is a bit of a completionist's nightmare because of all the collectables and all the side quests, but again, I'm having so much fun with it I just don't care.
    Sure the AI sucks, enemies just rush you, or stand back and wait while you deal with their friends, the vehicle combat is fantastic with various ways to dispatch your opponents. The character upgrade system and vehicle building work perfectly and are suited to this type of game.
    I feel that this game really should be a 9, because of how its really just a glorified, violent fetch quest, but its pulled off perfectly.
    That and the fact that there is no redundant DLC or tacked on Multiplayer I'm going to give it top marks!    … Expand
  66. Fostero1993
    Aug 23, 2016
    6
    In Mad Max is a great atmosphere that feels just like from the movie and you can feel like a survivor in an apocalyptic world where we must searching and saving resources, but there is also many negatives aspects like very repetitive quests and missions or exploration of camps was monotone. For me playing in Mad Max was hard and i have mixed opinion about it.
  67. Molinari
    Aug 20, 2016
    10
    This is an amazing game; and I say this as a Mad Max fan. And why do I say this? 1 - Combat is challenging and enjoyable. 2 - Game history and climate is well developed. 3 - Great learning curve. 4 - Amazing graphics and detailed Care with events. If you would like to know more details, I will explain bellow.
    What I enjoyed the most about this game, is how well developers have put on the    This is an amazing game; and I say this as a Mad Max fan. And why do I say this? 1 - Combat is challenging and enjoyable. 2 - Game history and climate is well developed. 3 - Great learning curve. 4 - Amazing graphics and detailed Care with events. If you would like to know more details, I will explain bellow.
    What I enjoyed the most about this game, is how well developers have put on the effort to recreate and build on the Mad Max scenario and lore. Take a couple of minutes and Look around, the wind blowing, the vastness of the desert, the jerks and perks of the characters. Notice how Just everything went mad. There is cannibalism, people eating worms, a godlike culture of endless warfare and the struggle of all against all. When you find the relics, put the pieces together and notice how much they built on the original movies, adding more to the lore. And also, there are the missions and combat. It is repetitive to a point, yet no mission is the same, scenario wise. The learning curve is great because If you want the game to be easier, do all the side missions first; you will get better equipment and upgrades and the game will flow. If you want a challenge, focus on the main mission and you will find yourself constantly dying due to a beating, hacked by an axe, due to hunger or thirst, or run over by a car driven by hostiles. Finally, combat options are many, since the player may fight while on foot or while driving, using punches, guns, harpoons, flamethrowers, among others. If you like Mad Max, and is willing to explore more of its characters and lore, I recommend this game.    … Expand
  68. vashkor
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    Great game. One of the best looking games on PS4. If you are a fan of the Fury Road movie, then you will love this too. It brings the same art style, atmosphere, madness. The post apocalyptic open world is stunning. Game mechanics is simple yet solid. Gameplay is mostly easy yet satisfying.

    I think many are turned off by the storytelling, and that makes them look for other flaws. Truth    Great game. One of the best looking games on PS4. If you are a fan of the Fury Road movie, then you will love this too. It brings the same art style, atmosphere, madness. The post apocalyptic open world is stunning. Game mechanics is simple yet solid. Gameplay is mostly easy yet satisfying.

    I think many are turned off by the storytelling, and that makes them look for other flaws. Truth is, at first there is no noble motivation to do what you're doing. But that's who Mad Max is. And as you may guess, it does get better. There is a tough race where many get stuck. If you manage to go past it then there will be a lot more fun waiting for you.

    For me, the biggest motivation to keep playing was unlocking car parts. Car customization is a huge part of the game, in my opinion the most fun part. Like I said, if you've seen Fury Road, you'll kow what to expect.

    It may not be for everybody. Do a bit of research. It does have the potential to be one of the best in your collection depending on your taste.    … Expand
  69. VermilionPrime
    Aug 9, 2016
    8
    It´s a O.K game, technically on consoles sometimes struggles, story wise, very short and uninspired. Final Boss Fight is Horrible. I litterally had more fun looting, finding scrap and invading campaments. My score is based on secondary missions if i had to give a score to the main story it would be a 5/10. My recomendation, buy used or on sale.
  70. theeDarkhorse
    Jul 29, 2016
    10
    Put off buying this because of the average reviews. They're all wrong. It is Just Cause Mad Max edition. Developed by the team behind Just Cause. Its a literal sand box. I've always avoided car combat games because i find them so boring. This game was a breath of fresh air. Be sure to double tap Up D-Pad for first person view when fighting cars. Its immersive and rewarding.
    Its sad games    Put off buying this because of the average reviews. They're all wrong. It is Just Cause Mad Max edition. Developed by the team behind Just Cause. Its a literal sand box. I've always avoided car combat games because i find them so boring. This game was a breath of fresh air. Be sure to double tap Up D-Pad for first person view when fighting cars. Its immersive and rewarding.
    Its sad games like this are far and few between and Call of Duty gets praise and a new release every year. Good job sheeple.    … Expand
  71. 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
  72. K5000i
    Jul 27, 2016
    8
    for £20 at the time i bought the game it was worth every penny .,., a sort of sandbox with an arcade free ,., not the longest of games took about a week or less to finish ,., but it was solid fun from start to finish .
    Upgrade your car but exploring & fighting through the map then beast down the remains of the highway in the wasteland in your new automobile ,., pretty good indeed
  73. illphil
    Jul 26, 2016
    9
    great game, i waited until it was cheaper to buy it and with hindsight i should have just copped it on day one. its a huge game with loads of stuff to do, good combat, crafting, driving, story, voice acting, graphics, and oozes cool. i was really let down by the witcher because of the fighting mechanics and boring combat, and thats what i heard about this although its not true at all.great game, i waited until it was cheaper to buy it and with hindsight i should have just copped it on day one. its a huge game with loads of stuff to do, good combat, crafting, driving, story, voice acting, graphics, and oozes cool. i was really let down by the witcher because of the fighting mechanics and boring combat, and thats what i heard about this although its not true at all. its satisfying. naysayers will say its a bit repetitive but i honestly didnt get bored. the game is constantly throwing interesting missions and unexpected events ur way and its fun to beef up your car and make max into a killing machine. f* the critics, they are wrong on this one- fantastic game, 9.… Expand
  74. AlvaroMev
    Jul 25, 2016
    9
    Just bought the game with all these mediocre reviews on mind and let me say this right to the point:
    26+ Hours and not a single minute of the whole game is boring at all! If you love Mad Max, if you liked Twisted Metal (90's kids come and gather), if you want to experience al the frenetic issues of an post-apocalyptic punk world, this is your game and you will not regret it! An exquisite    Just bought the game with all these mediocre reviews on mind and let me say this right to the point:
    26+ Hours and not a single minute of the whole game is boring at all! If you love Mad Max, if you liked Twisted Metal (90's kids come and gather), if you want to experience al the frenetic issues of an post-apocalyptic punk world, this is your game and you will not regret it! An exquisite solo experience.

    To confirm my taste in games, what i play: Souls Saga, Metal Gear Solid Saga, Alien Isolation, etc.    … Expand
  75. Beast979
    Jul 14, 2016
    8
    I wanted to like this game when i bought it, and I really do, I think they did a lot of good things with it. Driving around the waste land if fun and there is definite beauty in the barren wastelands. IThere is definitely a lot borrowed from other games in this game, primarily the combat and balloons used to uncover things on the map, etc.,. but overall i still find it a fun game toI wanted to like this game when i bought it, and I really do, I think they did a lot of good things with it. Driving around the waste land if fun and there is definite beauty in the barren wastelands. IThere is definitely a lot borrowed from other games in this game, primarily the combat and balloons used to uncover things on the map, etc.,. but overall i still find it a fun game to play....

    My biggest problem with the game however is variety, as there are a lot of rinse and repeat things such as tearing down scarecrows, scavenging locations, or the worst of them all, minefields, if you choose to take them out to complete everything. I am about halfway through the game now and it has become quite a chore and would be nice if some different activities were brought up as a change of pace.

    Anyhow that being said I would say this game is about a 7.5 in my opinion, so I'll just round up to 8.    … Expand
  76. BennyOblivion
    Jun 7, 2016
    9
    Kickass open world fun. This is the title I've been choosing to throw on nightly, out of 5 full consoles of new and current games, incl. Fallout 4, FarCry 4, Metal Gear Solid 5, Witcher 3, and numerous more titles of considerably quality stuff, most of which couldn't hold my attention for more than a week or 2. One of the very rare exceptions where a movie-based title wasn't aKickass open world fun. This is the title I've been choosing to throw on nightly, out of 5 full consoles of new and current games, incl. Fallout 4, FarCry 4, Metal Gear Solid 5, Witcher 3, and numerous more titles of considerably quality stuff, most of which couldn't hold my attention for more than a week or 2. One of the very rare exceptions where a movie-based title wasn't a quickie-rushed cash grab. If you've been along time fan of the post-apocalpytic world of the road warrior, odds are high you'll really enjoy it. I'd write more, but I'd rather get back to playing it :)… Expand
  77. MovieFanReview6
    Jun 2, 2016
    5
    This game is ok. I mean it is a good game but it doesn't have the feeling of well, Mad Max. This game is great at the start but when you get to *spoiler* stronghold the game goes down hill from here. I'd say just leave it at the pit stop and go play Metal Gear Solid V instead.
  78. Tazzy13
    May 13, 2016
    10
    This game is so underrated held off for a while from the response it got but glad I got it , excellent interpretation of the mad max series. Being an Aussie I'm glad they used an Australian actor for Max's voice. Loved levelling up max and making his car as badass as possible. The car sounds so awesome screaming through the wastelands, you do really feel alone and exposed to a harsh newThis game is so underrated held off for a while from the response it got but glad I got it , excellent interpretation of the mad max series. Being an Aussie I'm glad they used an Australian actor for Max's voice. Loved levelling up max and making his car as badass as possible. The car sounds so awesome screaming through the wastelands, you do really feel alone and exposed to a harsh new world in a good way. I enjoyed the combat more then the arkham series as it feels more brutal and desperate like a brawl. Early on in the game the combat can be a bit discouraging but it encourages you to level up , cos after that I started looking forward to fights and hunting down war boys. The graphics are amazing probably the best sunsets I've seen in a game since the witcher 3. All in all I had fun with this game, there's nothing like it out there . Car combat , fisticuffs and open world exploring. Dont let the mediocre reviews turn you off. Buy it and try it'll surprise you.… Expand
  79. Rorbag
    May 10, 2016
    8
    Great graphics, great game-play, thoroughly enjoyed this game and still so much more to play. Open world, enjoyable fighting and a great movie adaptation. Very cheap to buy on PS store, well worth the buy
  80. nitehawk766
    May 10, 2016
    9
    This game is meant for lone rangers. Gamers who enjoy single player experiences. Mad Max is cinematic when you want it, grindy but fun when you just want to explore and full of surprises. I wish there was more polish on the game and that's why I give it a 9 vs a 10. Interestingly, it released in the same window as MGSV and there are many similarities between the games. Explore the world,This game is meant for lone rangers. Gamers who enjoy single player experiences. Mad Max is cinematic when you want it, grindy but fun when you just want to explore and full of surprises. I wish there was more polish on the game and that's why I give it a 9 vs a 10. Interestingly, it released in the same window as MGSV and there are many similarities between the games. Explore the world, accomplish a task, get a reward. Yet MGSV has loads more polish, more game modes and a larger world. Mad Max can get buggy and once you figure out how to fight certain foes the game seems repetitive. The car combat is what shines. IMO this is the best form of car combat on the market. Twisted Metal tried, but Mad Max achieved. It's a great rental for people who loved the movie--though the similarities are sparse. I am very happy to note that YOU CAN GO TO GAS TOWN! This was my big question coming into the game since the new movie only talks about Gas Town, but we don't see any real glimpses. If nothing else, try this game to play the car combat and experience Gas Town yourself!… Expand
  81. Daemonos
    May 9, 2016
    8
    Post apocalyptic era, customized cars and dirty fighting, YEAH I'M IN!!
    So Mad Max offers a combination of an open world game, fighting system like Batman games, and racing elements like the old and loved carmageddon!! lots of them!
    Although the game does not offer something we haven't seen before and to be honest, Max could be more flexible on his movement and his climbing skills, it    Post apocalyptic era, customized cars and dirty fighting, YEAH I'M IN!!
    So Mad Max offers a combination of an open world game, fighting system like Batman games, and racing elements like the old and loved carmageddon!! lots of them!

    Although the game does not offer something we haven't seen before and to be honest, Max could be more flexible on his movement and his climbing skills, it pleases you to the maximum offering you those elements combined as mentioned above!

    This game help me more than Lord Of The Rings Shadow of Mordor had.

    So if you are thinking to buy it or not? Go for it and take it! you won't regret it.    … Expand
  82. wade22fan
    May 2, 2016
    7
    Mad Max is an open-world action title for Ps4 and Xbox One from Avalanche Studios, very much in the style of the Far Cry series. The game comes hot on the heels of Mad Max Fury Road, the astonishingly good, award-winning film starring Tom Hardy. You play as Max, the bearded wastelander we have all come to know and love. He is on a mission to reclaim both his car and glory from villainMad Max is an open-world action title for Ps4 and Xbox One from Avalanche Studios, very much in the style of the Far Cry series. The game comes hot on the heels of Mad Max Fury Road, the astonishingly good, award-winning film starring Tom Hardy. You play as Max, the bearded wastelander we have all come to know and love. He is on a mission to reclaim both his car and glory from villain Scrotus in the post-apocalyptic wasteland, with the help of his trusty friend and mechanic, Chumbucket. Don't expect much on the storyline front. It's simply not all that enthralling. We've all seen it before. Even the characters aren't very memorable or unique. This adventure is all about gameplay. It's all about checking the boxes, upgrading your weapons, car and equipment, that sort of thing. This approach actually works really well here. That's the sticking
    point. You never run out of things to do, whether it's conquering a new boss, clearing out some underground mines, defeating a convoy or doing errands for leaders in various territories. Some of it can get repetitive, but the constant feeling of improvement and accomplishment make it worthwhile. Upgrading various components at each stronghold proves to be very helpful. By doing so, you will gain access to free water, free fuel and improved weapons and accessories. As far as weapons go, Max has only a few toys in his arsenal. These include the shotgun, harpoon, thunderpoon, sniper rifle and a couple others. It is the wasteland after all. It is also noteworthy that ammo is very hard to come by.

    The combat system is reminiscent of the Arkham series. It doesn't copy it though, it has its own unique style. The exceptional fighting animations make it satisfying to kick your foe's tail. It is always a pleasure to run into some baddies while driving across the desert, because fighting is so fun. It never feels like a chore or drag. I like how you can finish someone off with a shiv too, Tomb Raider style. When Max gains enough momentum, he can enter Fury Mode. That's when combat gets even more awesome. You essentially tun into a beast who can do wrestling moves on enemies, deal double damage and string together more combos. It's pretty amazing. I did come across some control issues where I would hit the correct counter button but Max wouldn't counter. These moments were few and far between though. The real fun in the game is simply scavenging. Looting every camp, nook and cranny is immensely satisfying, primarily because you know upgrades will soon follow. It never got old defeating enemies in each camp, looting everything in the area then darting off to the next location. It's all about checking those boxes and it's a ton of fun. One other gameplay element to note is racing. You can compete in races and challenge other players' best times. It's a cool diversion, but it doesn't stand out as anything great. Visually, the game is beautiful. It's the best-looking desert in any game to date, that's for sure. The character models, vehicles and locations all shine with color and detail. In the audio department, I wish there was more music. It's almost nonexistent. You'll mainly hear the grumbling of your car's exhaust, which can grow annoying after so many hours.

    Mad Max is not without its issues. As I previously stated, the story isn't going to pull you in and the characters aren't anything special. One thing that does contribute to the story are things you collect called history relics. These are remnants left behind from the world you once knew and loved. The surrealism behind how different the world was and is now is what gets Max (and the player) emotional. It's quite jarring and adds a lot to the experience as a whole. The combat system is great, but at times it feels like you've done it somewhere before (because you have). The wasteland is divisive because many gamers see emptiness, while others see that as simply the style of the game. I noticed a few bugs, most notably, vehicles randomly disappearing and Max's car is sometimes without sound. These are minor technical issues but they need to be cleaned up. Mad Max seems to be a divisive game overall among gamers. Personally, I had a great time with it. That's saying something, especially considering the fact that I like plot-driven games. The main story along with occasional side quests will take around 35 hours to complete, which is a hefty amount of gameplay, offering a big bang for your buck. Ignore the negative noise and give Mad Max a shot. It may falter in some areas and become repetitive over time, but it's fun and has high replay value. (7/10)    … Expand
  83. Neckee777
    Apr 18, 2016
    9
    Mad Max is a solid open-world game that takes the best parts of car combat, fisticuffs, and the Mad Max mythos and combines into one thing. Although the world seems uninspired, the setting of the wasteland has been beautifully crafted. The car combat and customisation is an important, coherent, and fun element of the game, with the driving and combat blending smoothly in the controlMad Max is a solid open-world game that takes the best parts of car combat, fisticuffs, and the Mad Max mythos and combines into one thing. Although the world seems uninspired, the setting of the wasteland has been beautifully crafted. The car combat and customisation is an important, coherent, and fun element of the game, with the driving and combat blending smoothly in the control scheme. The hand-to-hand combat resembles that of the Batman Arkham games, however it feels heavier and dirtier - just the kind of combat the wasteland would demand. There are also survival elements in the game (such as the need for food, ammunition, and water) that add an extra layer of depth, and give incentive to upgrade bases. Much like Fury Road, if you're in this for the story you're in it for the wrong reasons. It's one downfall in my eyes are the atrocious attempts at Australian accents. But other than that it's a top notch game.… Expand
  84. catman1132000
    Apr 5, 2016
    8
    This game, while not the best, is still a great game. It is beautiful, and While it can get a bit repetitive, is still very fun. Max's voice acting is kinda hit and miss. It is good sometimes, and bad at others. The world is huge, and customizing your magnum opus is very fun. The game overall is fun,but can get repetitive. There is a lot to do in the wasteland, and is overall a veryThis game, while not the best, is still a great game. It is beautiful, and While it can get a bit repetitive, is still very fun. Max's voice acting is kinda hit and miss. It is good sometimes, and bad at others. The world is huge, and customizing your magnum opus is very fun. The game overall is fun,but can get repetitive. There is a lot to do in the wasteland, and is overall a very enjoyable game.… Expand
  85. Glackpow123
    Mar 31, 2016
    10
    hey guys am bout to tell you what its bout bro please buy dis game its very great please d pressing one said so so do your self a flavor and buy dis game if you like epic battle so cool with Springfield rifle massive sweat so sweaty
  86. gonzo1986
    Mar 25, 2016
    9
    Played about 40 h till I finished the story line. Most fun was riding and upgrading your Car, roaring through the vast desert, which looked amazing, very nice atmosphere. Arham style combat, which was satisfying and nice. The explosions looked very very good, graphics all over were pretty amazing. Story was ok, crazy people looking crazy, doing crazy stuff. Nicely done, Avalanche Studios.Played about 40 h till I finished the story line. Most fun was riding and upgrading your Car, roaring through the vast desert, which looked amazing, very nice atmosphere. Arham style combat, which was satisfying and nice. The explosions looked very very good, graphics all over were pretty amazing. Story was ok, crazy people looking crazy, doing crazy stuff. Nicely done, Avalanche Studios. Still alot to do after all these hours.… Expand
  87. JAX85
    Mar 19, 2016
    10
    Very , very good game , better than all batman series , very good gameplay , story , graphic , sound , i love single player story mode game and this game is the appropriate one for me .......
  88. hemmo1986
    Mar 18, 2016
    8
    Mad Max is a gem of a game with a few rough patches. Visually its one of the best looking games on the new generation of hardware. Its fun and exciting to play. It introduces new and exciting game-play ideas and is a nice fresh of breath air in a market saturated with true, tried and tested ideas .

    With a few minor issues such as the sometimes questionable voice acting and uninteresting    Mad Max is a gem of a game with a few rough patches. Visually its one of the best looking games on the new generation of hardware. Its fun and exciting to play. It introduces new and exciting game-play ideas and is a nice fresh of breath air in a market saturated with true, tried and tested ideas .

    With a few minor issues such as the sometimes questionable voice acting and uninteresting story. These issues can easily be overlooked. Its just a shame this game may have flew under the radar.    … Expand
  89. hokido
    Mar 14, 2016
    8
    It is a Mad Max game finally took them long enough and they have not disappointed the car combat is solid the world and environment are perfect for the game only sight disappointment is the non car combat which does get quite repetitive

    Graphics: 9/10 a desert wasteland has never looked so appealing. Gameplay: 7/10 Car combat is perfect with some nice take down of enemies out of the    It is a Mad Max game finally took them long enough and they have not disappointed the car combat is solid the world and environment are perfect for the game only sight disappointment is the non car combat which does get quite repetitive

    Graphics: 9/10 a desert wasteland has never looked so appealing.

    Gameplay: 7/10 Car combat is perfect with some nice take down of enemies out of the car Max is a bit clumsy and the hand to hand combat does get a bit repetitive, plenty to do in the world though which does alleviate some of the repetitiveness.

    Story: 7/10 not really why you are playing a Mad Max game not bad but not the best however there are far worse stories out there.

    Overall 8/10 a good solid game and about time a Max Max game was made.    … Expand
  90. Maycolino10
    Mar 2, 2016
    9
    Such an underrrated game!! I spend dozens of hours playing it and I cannot get enough! I became obsessed with get every piece of scrap and upgrade, still I got a long road to go but I will definitely try for platinum
  91. Megatellica
    Feb 26, 2016
    7
    Mad max the game is a fun but fastly repetetive open world action game.
    Is this the open world game the movie deserves ?
    In my opinion it couldve been done better than this, the game wasn't bad but it wasn't great either. I had low expectations of the game because usually ''movie games'' don't do so well. After pretty much finishing the game (I'm trying to get it on a 100% fairly close    Mad max the game is a fun but fastly repetetive open world action game.
    Is this the open world game the movie deserves ?
    In my opinion it couldve been done better than this, the game wasn't bad but it wasn't great either.
    I had low expectations of the game because usually ''movie games'' don't do so well.
    After pretty much finishing the game (I'm trying to get it on a 100% fairly close to that now)I can say that you should get this game if you enjoy the open world exploration and not for the storyline of the game.
    The story is not that great and could've been done better.

    A lot of reviewers/players complaint about the fact that the side missions etc are fastly repetetive and honestly I have to agree with that.
    They couldve added some more stuff to do and removed a couple of things.
    For instance the scavenging over the whole world is a nice addon , but having to get every single one of them for a trophy or achievement feels a bit overkill.

    Coming to the trophy/achievement subject a lot of them are earned doing the repetetive side missions and exploration missions.
    Since I'm a trophy hunter myself this is highly frustrating , don't get me wrong I like a challenge but doing the same thing over and over (basically grinding) for such a useless trophy isn't really worth it.
    So if youre a trophy/achievement hunter with a lot of time on his or her hands go for it , otherwise i'd reccomend going for another game.

    I enjoyed the game on a fair level so its a 6,5/10 for me.
    The game wasn't too bad but could've been done a lot better.    … Expand
  92. valhallaguy
    Feb 11, 2016
    8
    Over all it is HUGE! if you are looking for just a weekend game this is not it. I took it and wa thinking i would return it if i didn't feel it was worth full price. just after the two day grace period my beginner skill had barely scratched the surface. So now after 2 weeks I have a good grasp on how it works and what its flaws are. Most importantly it lacks a soundtrack. An unabridgedOver all it is HUGE! if you are looking for just a weekend game this is not it. I took it and wa thinking i would return it if i didn't feel it was worth full price. just after the two day grace period my beginner skill had barely scratched the surface. So now after 2 weeks I have a good grasp on how it works and what its flaws are. Most importantly it lacks a soundtrack. An unabridged compilation of Metal and Punk would have set it off its wheels. That lacking, little else is. Although I didn't find firing and driving an easy task i am unsure if that is a controller issue or mine. The game loading and saving system is very good with lots of slots and a quick rapid save. Over all a good game… Expand
  93. Razv
    Feb 4, 2016
    6
    Dull and rushed plot. Good graphics. Repetitive gameplay. Mad Max is a game youl wil most likley have fun with for a couple of hours, but then struggle to get through to the end.
  94. worldbyte
    Jan 31, 2016
    8
    Pretty cool graphics, beautiful explosions, the wasteland feels empty as it should and chaotic in the right times, the gameplay is good and smooth, the story is pretty much in line with others in the movies, the only big problem i see is the lack of motorcycles, which were always present in the movie franchise, other than that i cannot understand the low scores from the critics, it isn'tPretty cool graphics, beautiful explosions, the wasteland feels empty as it should and chaotic in the right times, the gameplay is good and smooth, the story is pretty much in line with others in the movies, the only big problem i see is the lack of motorcycles, which were always present in the movie franchise, other than that i cannot understand the low scores from the critics, it isn't as innovative as it should but for a game based in a movie in which you have to respect certain parameters its super loyal and a pretty good job and boy did i had fun!!… Expand
  95. Raptor1980
    Jan 18, 2016
    10
    Amazing game. The env and atmosphere will set you down in the Mad Max world. If you grew up with the Miller's film this is a definitively buy. You feel the apocalypse around you when you go outside in the wasteland.
    The Magnum opus is fully customizable and the story it's very well integrated with the game. The polishing of the title it's incredible, like the various camera effects, the    Amazing game. The env and atmosphere will set you down in the Mad Max world. If you grew up with the Miller's film this is a definitively buy. You feel the apocalypse around you when you go outside in the wasteland.
    The Magnum opus is fully customizable and the story it's very well integrated with the game. The polishing of the title it's incredible, like the various camera effects, the details of the world and the animations. The combat system it's perfect, the fury mode will put you in the middle of the action, and once the fight is done, you will feel you heart beat a lot faster than you expected.
    Conclusion: it's a must have for any who loves action and the 80's movies with a touch of next gen!    … Expand
  96. Bastrix
    Jan 12, 2016
    8
    I'm giving this game an 8 because of how much fun it is, which in my opinion overcomes its flaws, which are quite a few. Another user defined it as "rough around the edges", I agree with that statement for some aspects of the game.

    I've played for two weeks now, it's extremely fun and addicting and with loads of stuff to do. I love the RPG upgrade mechanics of the game and how it all    I'm giving this game an 8 because of how much fun it is, which in my opinion overcomes its flaws, which are quite a few. Another user defined it as "rough around the edges", I agree with that statement for some aspects of the game.

    I've played for two weeks now, it's extremely fun and addicting and with loads of stuff to do. I love the RPG upgrade mechanics of the game and how it all works. Everything feels satisfying and rewarding in this game, and extremely fun.

    + Really fun upgrade system
    + Extremey cool scenarios and landscape design
    + Driving and combat is really fun
    + Loads of stuff to do
    + The camps are all different, and feel really cool to explore (not repetitive at all in my opinion)

    - Dodgy graphics / textures in some points of the game
    - Really bad performance issues with framerate drops that last quite a while
    - Handling of the character feels a bit rough sometimes, could be better (for instance jumping, dropping off edges ...)    … Expand
  97. Gillean
    Jan 9, 2016
    9
    I felt compelled by the game play and the whole Devastated violent unforgiving world. The game itself is just too damn big, and for those who do not fall in love deeply with it might not like it as I did, just for the repetition such a gigantic open world might bring.

    If you liked the 3rd and 4th mad max movies, it is a faithful recreation of the world, even more cruel I would say.    I felt compelled by the game play and the whole Devastated violent unforgiving world. The game itself is just too damn big, and for those who do not fall in love deeply with it might not like it as I did, just for the repetition such a gigantic open world might bring.

    If you liked the 3rd and 4th mad max movies, it is a faithful recreation of the world, even more cruel I would say.

    Definitely worth to check out, worth every penny. I really hope this was the begging of a franchise, the game could be a 10 game if they invest a little more time and love on it, just a little.    … Expand
  98. 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.
  99. Crux037
    Dec 15, 2015
    9
    The most underrated game of 2015: graphically near perfection, absolutely full of missions to do, a driving that you can sort of believe that's real, a Wasteland very well designed, a story definitely immersing. And it have a bonus comparing to the recent movie: a Mad Max that actually talks! (YOU READ IT, GEORGE MILLER?) A game that represents everything about the Mad Max world we learnedThe most underrated game of 2015: graphically near perfection, absolutely full of missions to do, a driving that you can sort of believe that's real, a Wasteland very well designed, a story definitely immersing. And it have a bonus comparing to the recent movie: a Mad Max that actually talks! (YOU READ IT, GEORGE MILLER?) A game that represents everything about the Mad Max world we learned to like.… Expand
  100. bryan016
    Dec 13, 2015
    8
    An open world game should mean more than just being open world. It should be filled with several different environments, activities, characters, etc. With the release of several open world games this year it might be hard to determine which game should you buy.

    Mad Max reviews on PS4 I waited to play this game until a price drop due to some of the low scores and also because other    An open world game should mean more than just being open world. It should be filled with several different environments, activities, characters, etc. With the release of several open world games this year it might be hard to determine which game should you buy.

    Mad Max reviews on PS4

    I waited to play this game until a price drop due to some of the low scores and also because other games being out such as The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt, etc.However, after playing this game for several hours I had to create an account on metacritic just to give my opinion and maybe help others decide to buy or not buy.

    The good:
    Graphics are beautiful; I have never seen a wasteland look more amazing (sorry Fallout 4).
    Story is actually really good once you are open to the idea of this being a "Mad Max" world and setting. It's goes along with all of the movies setting the tone where it should be.
    Soundtrack is also great which sets the tone for the game.
    Characters in the game are insane, crazy, and completely out of their minds, which is perfect for this setting.
    Car and character customization is a really nice feature that allows the player to step back and see their progress and character development.

    The Bad:
    Sometimes the repetitive missions within the vast open world can feel a bit to much at times.

    Overall, this is a must own game for anyone who is a fan of Mad Max or an open world fan. Sure this game isn't as vast and expansive as the The Witcher 3 but I found it to be better than some of the other games out right now that are getting a higher score than this game. I really don't know why the critics rated this game with some of the low scores, it just doesn't make any sense?    … Expand
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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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