Mad Max

 PlayStation 4
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1770 Ratings

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  1. mikemilz
    Sep 7, 2015
    8
    This is a really solid and fun game. If you like open world games with lots of content and you liked the latest Mad Max movie you will almost definitely like this game. If you want a professional review that's on the money, check out IGN's review.
  2. mikas323
    Sep 7, 2015
    10
    think the critics are fair in some aspects but the actual score rating they gave this game is NOT fair, This game is great and it now stands to be the best game
  3. mosami
    Sep 7, 2015
    10
    if you fan and like to play twisted metal and batman combat at the same time and long game with classic play side missions and story this game is on for that . its worth to buy as long the game goes also fight top bosses and costume car and sounds of car if u fan of drag race and fight games and big fan of mad max you will love it . i been waiting to see mad max world in video game andif you fan and like to play twisted metal and batman combat at the same time and long game with classic play side missions and story this game is on for that . its worth to buy as long the game goes also fight top bosses and costume car and sounds of car if u fan of drag race and fight games and big fan of mad max you will love it . i been waiting to see mad max world in video game and dream come true . like it :)… Expand
  4. Bro_T
    Sep 6, 2015
    10
    I've been playing this game everyday since it came out. I play it all day, and i play it when I come home from work. This is a really fun game, and it never grows tired on me. The vast area of exploration is awesome. I'm already a level 13 Road Warrior
  5. Dylanc89
    Sep 6, 2015
    8
    I was excited for Mad Max when I saw the preview trailer 6 months back. As I just finished the game, I came away wanting. There are aspects to Mad Max that are satisfying (I.e. Blowing everything up and bashing faces in). The story runs perfectly in the Maxian vein of movies; dark, gritty and brutal. Each character has their own weird place in the wasteland. Chumbucket is your primaryI was excited for Mad Max when I saw the preview trailer 6 months back. As I just finished the game, I came away wanting. There are aspects to Mad Max that are satisfying (I.e. Blowing everything up and bashing faces in). The story runs perfectly in the Maxian vein of movies; dark, gritty and brutal. Each character has their own weird place in the wasteland. Chumbucket is your primary companion (and mechanic) and provides the bulk of narrative discourse.

    The graphics in this game are beautiful. Sand is constantly being kicked into the air by convoys, random sandstorms engulf you, and each base is it's own unique maze surrounded by scrap of all kinds. You can wander the wasteland however you want, and I mean however you want.

    This becomes the downfall of Mad Max. It's so open world that there feels like a lack of progression, or any desire to progress (in terms of the main storyline). I spent 30 hours of my time aimlessly completing whatever I pleased (taking bases, scavenging, finding parts to upgrade strongholds and destroying Scrotus' control of the wastelands). I spent 10 hours beating the storyline... I wasn't expecting a huge story (I just beat Witcher III about a month earlier), but I wanted more. There was a lot of missed opportunities in character investment and story (there are side missions "wasteland missions" that you complete for stronghold leaders) by making these side characters like a business transaction. There is a lot of darkness in the wasteland with the possibility of telling that history through side characters. Even Chumbucket lacks a sense of depth.

    To be fair, it does fit the tone of the wasteland. Nobody gives a rip about you and Max responds in kind. However, we don't learn a ton about Max either. Again, it left me wanting.

    I did have fun with the game, it just felt shallow. I expected a much deeper experience. But, my expectations could have been misplaced.    … Expand
  6. Captiosus
    Sep 6, 2015
    6
    Mad Max is a bog standard, Ubisoft style, open world with towers to open up all the locations, a bunch of strongholds to beat, a bunch of side objectives cluttering your map, thousands of scrap to collect and dozens of other meaningless things to collect. The combat is boring as hell - literally two buttons on foot and four in car - so get prepared to mash square to hit and triangle toMad Max is a bog standard, Ubisoft style, open world with towers to open up all the locations, a bunch of strongholds to beat, a bunch of side objectives cluttering your map, thousands of scrap to collect and dozens of other meaningless things to collect. The combat is boring as hell - literally two buttons on foot and four in car - so get prepared to mash square to hit and triangle to parry over and over and over again. The car combat isn't great either, what with really bad AI and terrible hit detection meaning you might ram a car only for it to drive away unscathed because the game didn't register the hit. Water and Gas as a necessary survival mechanic is relegated moot in the first hour of the game. Ten hours in and there still seems to be plenty of water bottles to be found out in this post-nuclear wasteland.

    Graphically, the game suffers from poor frame rates, especially during car combat and convoy missions, and an inexplicably wobbly camera. Compared to Mad Max Fury Road, the art direction of Mad Max The Game looks like a pile of turds.

    This game can be summarized by a quote from Immortan Joe: "AH, MEDIOCRE!" It's like Far Cry 4, only less colorful, with less charm, and with a less interesting antagonist - and like Far Cry 4, it's mostly padding and light on actual main story content. So unless you're absolutely burning to play an inferior checklist-style open world game and can overlook shoddy graphics and repetitive (and bland) gameplay, don't bother with this game. Even IF you're interested, wait until this holiday season when it will undoubtedly be half price or less.

    Edit: I just finished Act 2 and I'm already sick of the repetition of this game. By way of comparison, I got bored with Far Cry 4 about two-thirds of the way through because it became overloaded with mundane side-quests and other superfluous garbage that was mind-numbingly repetitive. At least by then I could safely skip most of it, having most of the important upgrades necessary to complete the story missions. Mad Max is far, far worse than Far Cry 4 in this regard.

    Collect thousands of scrap, find hundreds of collectibles, take down dozens of enemy markers and strongholds, blah blah blah. People can down vote me as much as they want, it doesn't change the fact that this game exhibits the absolute worst of the "open world" genre: Complete fluff content. "But just do the story missions," you may say. I would if that were an option. But without reducing threat in the area, you can't progress. Likewise, as you do the story missions, enemies scale based on EXPECTED progress so your barely-above-stock car would be taking on level 2 or higher enemy cars and killed in one t-bone ram. Nope, you're required to grind this fluff content endlessly just to continue with the barebones story content and to ensure you're not easy prey.

    The last few times I've played, I found myself wanting to play damn near anything else rather than Mad Max. The only reason I'm bothering from time to time is because I paid for the game. I'm half tempted to try to sell it while it's still new and has decent value because, as far as games go, this is more of a set of boring, repetitive chores.

    As far as I'm concerned, anyone rating this game an 8 or above is HIGHLY suspect. It's a bad Ubisoft open world clone, period. You'll be sick of the gathering and chorework before you clear up Jeet's Territory, guaranteed.    … Expand
  7. smushkush
    Sep 6, 2015
    9
    Surprised by the mediocre critic reviews but listen to the users! Mad Max is solid so far - the graphics are smooth, the gameplay is engrossing... Love the content and the setting. Getting a lot more that we expected. Offline play is a huge plus, no server issues to deal with, and huge map to explore with no loading screens!
  8. mikemc1958
    Sep 6, 2015
    9
    Well initially disappointed, game play could be tighter but after playing several hours the game is really growing on me i think if players give it a chance they'll see its worthwhile, so far I'd give a score of 8.5
  9. hilllurker
    Sep 6, 2015
    10
    this game is the best hardcore action game played ever and the action evolved from mordor for example limb breaking counter, ground melee weapon execution, wall execution ,shiv execution etc.
    i am doubtful whether critics exclude this action and see only repetitive missions
  10. lordPlumtree
    Sep 6, 2015
    9
    I was wondering when I pre-ordered and then seen some of the low scores from reviews if i had wasted my money. Thankfully the game is better than what I expected there are some niggles but i was finding I was spending hours trying to do the next upgrade or stronghold. If you want a tie in to the movie this isn't it but after playing for a while I didn't care I just enjoyed finding the nextI was wondering when I pre-ordered and then seen some of the low scores from reviews if i had wasted my money. Thankfully the game is better than what I expected there are some niggles but i was finding I was spending hours trying to do the next upgrade or stronghold. If you want a tie in to the movie this isn't it but after playing for a while I didn't care I just enjoyed finding the next place to infiltrate and clear. Having more fun than I had in destiny and that had more money poured at it.… Expand
  11. TTFU
    Sep 6, 2015
    10
    Honestly, this game is an 8.5 very easily, but I just gave it a 10 to lift up the user score a bit. I don't understand how such a great game can get such scores from the PROFESSIONALS. I guess the fans know better. It stands at 10/10 on Steam. It's not a perfect, but i'll damned if this is not amazing. Maybe it's because of my Game Design mind that i'm conditioned to like the simplestHonestly, this game is an 8.5 very easily, but I just gave it a 10 to lift up the user score a bit. I don't understand how such a great game can get such scores from the PROFESSIONALS. I guess the fans know better. It stands at 10/10 on Steam. It's not a perfect, but i'll damned if this is not amazing. Maybe it's because of my Game Design mind that i'm conditioned to like the simplest things, or maybe this game just hits all the right notes for me.

    Most professionals treated this like a sequel in a long series of games. I don't see a number in the title, though. This is like a sister to the Saboteur and the critical reception is a near copy paste. If you enjoy beautiful open worlds, filled with activities ranging from scavenging to dismantling enemy camps to races, then this is the game for you. It's not stealthy, it doesn't have parkour. It's just flat out loud. The game aimed to make this about vehicular combat and it nailed. Nothing felt missing when I was fighting enemy cars pr using your car to take over camps. If you enjoy the Arkham series combat, vehicular combat, doing tons of open world activities akin to the Saboteur, Shadow of Mordor, Far Cry and Assassins Creed, then this is the game for you.    … Expand
  12. satenciatko
    Sep 6, 2015
    10
    This is the best game I played on my PS4 so far. Amazing graphics, pure wasteland atmosphere, good mix of driving, fighting, upgrading etc. Story develops during the game-play as your skills. Open world with no restriction, good for exploring, levelling up in advance. I would definitely recommend this one.
  13. fragtheplanet
    Sep 6, 2015
    9
    Despite critics reviews, this is A GREAT GAME. I am thoroughly enjoying it, the Fighting is extremely satisfying (even though they borrowed it from Batman who borrowed it from Assassins Creed), and being able to customize your vehicle in so many ways is awesome... the story is decent, not the best but the characters are very interesting and different. This game is definitely worth the 60$,Despite critics reviews, this is A GREAT GAME. I am thoroughly enjoying it, the Fighting is extremely satisfying (even though they borrowed it from Batman who borrowed it from Assassins Creed), and being able to customize your vehicle in so many ways is awesome... the story is decent, not the best but the characters are very interesting and different. This game is definitely worth the 60$, anything cheaper would be a steal. I'm 30 hours in and 50% complete with the game. Well worth it and I'm having a hell of a time! Thanks Avalanche, can we get a sequel?

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

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

    I have some youtube videos under fragtheplanet, come check em out!    … Expand
  14. aaronb0209
    Sep 6, 2015
    10
    one of the best games of the year so far. don't know why the critics are hating on this! will give it 10/10. amazing story and replay value is there!!! continue exploring and upgrading :D
  15. GeriatricFox
    Sep 6, 2015
    10
    Mad Max will absolutely blow you away! And I don't just mean in game via the incredibly wild dust storms, but by the fantastically well designed and executed game-play; the amazing vast and varied wide open world; the gorgeously detailed and moody graphics; the cast of intriguing colorful characters and vehicles; and the brilliantly designed leveling-up and progression systems.Mad Max will absolutely blow you away! And I don't just mean in game via the incredibly wild dust storms, but by the fantastically well designed and executed game-play; the amazing vast and varied wide open world; the gorgeously detailed and moody graphics; the cast of intriguing colorful characters and vehicles; and the brilliantly designed leveling-up and progression systems. Additionally, as a long time fan of the Mad Max movies, I can tell you that this game hits all the right notes. The vehicles and character designs are spot-on; the atmosphere is spot-on; the environment is spot on and Mad Max himself is spot-on. My kudos and heartfelt thanks goes to Warner Bros. and the Avalanche Team for making my Mad Max gaming dreams come true. To those whom may be hesitant about buying this game for whatever reason, don't be. Just do yourself a favor and get it now, you will have the ride of your gaming life! Now time to call Chumbucket...I'm going back in!… Expand
  16. wadehatfield25
    Sep 6, 2015
    8
    Indeed, it's not Game of the Year material, but it is one of the funniest games I've played this year.
    Of course, the missions get repetitive, the audio fades and the graphics glitch rarely, but it's still a gorgeous looking game with excellent controls. After beating it I got the crave to finish all the side missions, which I hardly do in other games. The world is amazingly crafted with    Indeed, it's not Game of the Year material, but it is one of the funniest games I've played this year.
    Of course, the missions get repetitive, the audio fades and the graphics glitch rarely, but it's still a gorgeous looking game with excellent controls. After beating it I got the crave to finish all the side missions, which I hardly do in other games. The world is amazingly crafted with the films mythology tied well with it. One of the truest games based on its film series counter part. It was just unfairly released under MGSTPP's shadow.    … Expand
  17. Fazha
    Sep 5, 2015
    9
    So glad I picked this up. It's not the perfect game. There are some glitches, getting around as Max on the ground could use some work, and it can be a bit repetative, but I gauge the value of a game by how it compels me to come back to it, and this one has me coming back consistently to get just a little bit farther, a little bit better, a little bit stronger. The story is a bit thin, butSo glad I picked this up. It's not the perfect game. There are some glitches, getting around as Max on the ground could use some work, and it can be a bit repetative, but I gauge the value of a game by how it compels me to come back to it, and this one has me coming back consistently to get just a little bit farther, a little bit better, a little bit stronger. The story is a bit thin, but the characters are interesting and the narrative had just enough hook to pull me along. The environment design and graphics are excellent. Just a blast to play.… Expand
  18. wynnr
    Sep 5, 2015
    10
    Apocalypse WOW!
    I've always been a big fan of this genre ever since Car Wars and Auto Duel. Avalanche and WBIE have created an absolutely fantastic game that has done the Mad Max franchise proud!
    Shame on you Polygon and Gamespot! (and the smaller guys who jumped on the bandwagon as well!) Mad Max has been a complete joy to play! The graphics are awesome, the gameplay superb, and the    Apocalypse WOW!
    I've always been a big fan of this genre ever since Car Wars and Auto Duel. Avalanche and WBIE have created an absolutely fantastic game that has done the Mad Max franchise proud!
    Shame on you Polygon and Gamespot! (and the smaller guys who jumped on the bandwagon as well!)
    Mad Max has been a complete joy to play! The graphics are awesome, the gameplay superb, and the carnage is delicious! Love Love LOVE this game! 10/10!    … Expand
  19. paddystudmuffin
    Sep 5, 2015
    10
    Reviewers have been overly harsh on this one. This is a solid 8-9 so should be hitting 85+ on metacritic. But as you can see the user scores are so much higher cos this really is a fun game. Great gameplay, solid graphics and loads to do. Bought this along with mgs v and although it's really good I'm having more fun with this. Give it a go it's well worth it. Any games I feel aren'tReviewers have been overly harsh on this one. This is a solid 8-9 so should be hitting 85+ on metacritic. But as you can see the user scores are so much higher cos this really is a fun game. Great gameplay, solid graphics and loads to do. Bought this along with mgs v and although it's really good I'm having more fun with this. Give it a go it's well worth it. Any games I feel aren't being given the proper credit and proper score I give a 10.… Expand
  20. Mped
    Sep 5, 2015
    10
    i can see the complaints from main stream reviews - copies batmans amazing combat - copies farcry 3 on the side of base and map completion- so it didnt bring any thing new to the table- BUT it brought it very well polished and in the mad max universe- this game plays great the story that is here is enough to push you through the grindyness but what post apocalypse game is not grindy? I myi can see the complaints from main stream reviews - copies batmans amazing combat - copies farcry 3 on the side of base and map completion- so it didnt bring any thing new to the table- BUT it brought it very well polished and in the mad max universe- this game plays great the story that is here is enough to push you through the grindyness but what post apocalypse game is not grindy? I my self am highly enjoying this as well as metal gear 5 but this is a nice break. Throw some dark toons on spotify and enjoy.… Expand
  21. lukszu
    Sep 5, 2015
    10
    Great game, big open world with many things to do, brutal combat, smooth gameplay with nice visuals. Havent had so much fun in a game since years. Recommended.
  22. Eliaquim
    Sep 5, 2015
    10
    Otimo jogo para os amantes de carros!! Graficos lindos, historia melhor que do filme!! Muito conteudo alternativo a se fazer!! Unico defeito é que achei a historia um pouco curta, mais é muito boa!!! Nao acreditem nas criticas de fanboys do MGS, pois mad max é tao bom quanto!!!
  23. jakeman25
    Sep 5, 2015
    8
    Great take on the Mad Max franchise. I don't really understand the hate! Is this game fun? Yes. Is it rewarding? of course! Car combat is sweet and the weather effects are incredible. It's not perfect but it's a lot better than what the critics are saying. 9/10
  24. CTRDT
    Sep 5, 2015
    9
    I've been playing a lot of the game, its really fun to play as there is lots to do in the vast open world. I would highly recommend getting the game for the ps4
  25. Biggadew
    Sep 5, 2015
    8
    I think this game deserves a score tht is a little higher than what it is getting right now. The car combat is really fun and has a lot of options. The combat on foot is kinda like Batman Arkham games which I wouldn't say is a bad thing. The world is beautiful and huge and the landscapes are suprisingly interesting. The game runs great and the graphics are alright. The story kinda sucksI think this game deserves a score tht is a little higher than what it is getting right now. The car combat is really fun and has a lot of options. The combat on foot is kinda like Batman Arkham games which I wouldn't say is a bad thing. The world is beautiful and huge and the landscapes are suprisingly interesting. The game runs great and the graphics are alright. The story kinda sucks and has a lot of plotholes. The characters in this game are forgettable. The missions do get repetative but they are still fun. The first few hours of the game are slow but it gets better. For some reason the character models look mediocre compared to the rest of the world. Overall this game is really fun and worth checking out.… Expand
  26. Bertoflyingfox
    Sep 5, 2015
    6
    This game is fun. Sure, it has repetitive side mission but most open world games do. The real draw is being able to customize your car on the fly and the car combat in general. I dont really get into collecting things in open-world games but Mad Max had me obsessed with finding every piece of scrap on the checklist. I didnt really pay much attention to the story though, I shelved it inThis game is fun. Sure, it has repetitive side mission but most open world games do. The real draw is being able to customize your car on the fly and the car combat in general. I dont really get into collecting things in open-world games but Mad Max had me obsessed with finding every piece of scrap on the checklist. I didnt really pay much attention to the story though, I shelved it in favor of everything else the game threw at me.… Expand
  27. pt122781
    Sep 4, 2015
    10
    This game is amazing!! Now I have only been playing for a few hours, and maybe it will get repetitive, but right now what more could you want. Its a huge open world game with RPG elements. It has some of the best graphics I've seen to date, right up there with Arkham Knight and the Witcher 3. It may not be as involved as the other 2 games listed, but it definitely deserves at least an 80This game is amazing!! Now I have only been playing for a few hours, and maybe it will get repetitive, but right now what more could you want. Its a huge open world game with RPG elements. It has some of the best graphics I've seen to date, right up there with Arkham Knight and the Witcher 3. It may not be as involved as the other 2 games listed, but it definitely deserves at least an 80 on this site. And its a shame that bad reviews may ruin a future for this IP. It really is a fun gorgeous game and its different on its own, it may not be Fallout 4 but what would you expect. Its an action open world game set in a post apocalyptic setting. The combat is good enough to surpass Assassins Creed which those games are garbage. And its heavier than Arkham Knight and more violent of course. The upgrade options are awesome as are how you earn them. I don't know what else to say, but this game truly seems amazing so far and the story is fine for what it is thus far along with some intense cut scenes. Good job Avalanche, great game engine too, lets hope Just Cause 3 can be just as good because Just Cause 2 was not my cup of tea that's for sure, but these developers do have some good talent there. Really this game is worth every dollar in my opinion. Thanks for the fun time Mad Max and what a beautiful game!!!… Expand
  28. TheExclusiveMan
    Sep 4, 2015
    10
    This is an amazing game, It met my expectations and then some, a great open world with a loveable sidekick by the name of chumbucket and oacked with hings to do, there are tons of cars to unlock along with customisation options for mac and your magnum opus.

    It may not win game of the year, but its definetly taking my top spot for this years best game of 2015, get this game if you are a    This is an amazing game, It met my expectations and then some, a great open world with a loveable sidekick by the name of chumbucket and oacked with hings to do, there are tons of cars to unlock along with customisation options for mac and your magnum opus.

    It may not win game of the year, but its definetly taking my top spot for this years best game of 2015, get this game if you are a fan of mad max, a fan of games like far cry 3 or the batman arkham games.

    This game is by no means an average game as described by critics, it may be a bit repetitive, but if you are repeating a good thing, then whats wrong woth that?

    Get this game because you are missing out on one of 2015s best movie licensed games, and best p high octane adventure of the year.    … Expand
  29. damman
    Sep 4, 2015
    10
    after checking out the game it's to bad this game got a little above average scores on most of the review sites I still think it's because it is going to competing against MGSolid V which is a really good game. But just like this game it hold it's own. 2 great games for September next big release is NBA 2k16 baby.
  30. TyphoonHamster
    Sep 4, 2015
    8
    This game is nothing that we haven't seen before. However, that does not make it not fun to play, it is! I love the environment. Many have complained about it being bland. Well, it is a big ol' wasteland, what did you expect!? The game offers up a few different types of activities to do outside of the main quest. These are fairly repetitive but each is a bit different so it doesn'tThis game is nothing that we haven't seen before. However, that does not make it not fun to play, it is! I love the environment. Many have complained about it being bland. Well, it is a big ol' wasteland, what did you expect!? The game offers up a few different types of activities to do outside of the main quest. These are fairly repetitive but each is a bit different so it doesn't become oppressively repetitive. The upgrades come quick enough that you feel like you get a lot stronger pretty quickly which it nice. The combat is very batman-esque but does not have the expansive gadget list. You have a few weapons you can use but it does feel a bit restricted in parts. The car combat is fun and the difficulty is nice. You'll have some cake walks and then get your butt kicked. It evens it out fairly well. I'm a fan of the series so just being in that universe holds my attention. Others might not be as appreciative of that. Unless you are a Mad Max fan, I'd wait until the price drops a bit but it is a good buy!… Expand
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Metascore
69

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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