Mad Max

 Xbox One
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
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  1. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Oct 2, 2015
    70
    The beautiful wasteland is incredible to drive around, but leave the Magnum Opus and the excitement dips. This is nearly excellent, but instead is frustrating.
  2. AusGamers
    Sep 21, 2015
    70
    Mad Max is obviously a license close to my heart, and The Road Warrior is my favourite tale in the franchise, so it could be considered unfair to have judged the game how I have, but there are definitely some glaring issues here that make the product schizophrenic in its license representation. When applying played-out tropes, however, it actually works through the game’s size and goals, and is easy to enjoy -- just as long as you forget the past and embrace the present.
  3. Post Arcade (National Post)
    Sep 10, 2015
    70
    Mad Max, despite his propensity for violence and vengeance, represents a flicker of hope that humanity’s best will always work to endure and survive its worst. And that, I think I finally understand, is what has kept me returning the Avalanche’s wasteland night after night.
  5. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Sep 8, 2015
    70
    What this post-apocalyptic drive lacks in originality, it makes up for in execution and the ability to shoot harpoons into people. What a lovely game.
  6. Critical Hit
    Sep 7, 2015
    69
    Mad Max is like an old car with high mileage. It’s got some faults, but if you can ignore them, you can enjoy the ride.
  7. Games Master UK
    Nov 3, 2015
    65
    A spectacle to behold, but Mad Max's barren landscape is lacking the toys to stand up as a proper sandbox. [Nov 2015, p.68]
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#81 Best Xbox One Game of 2015
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#21 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2015
12
#12 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2015

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 401 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 297 out of 401
  2. Mixed: 59 out of 401
  3. Negative: 45 out of 401
  1. xp-dracon
    Sep 1, 2015
    8
    About six hours in and getting grips on the game, I found myself rather enjoying it. It didn't hurt that I was playing "Arkham Knight" rightAbout six hours in and getting grips on the game, I found myself rather enjoying it. It didn't hurt that I was playing "Arkham Knight" right beforehand, because many of the mechanics feel similar in nature. The graphics are nice ("Shadow of Mordor" level quality), and the driving is thankfully better than the Batmobile. Critics from E3 complained of repetitive fighting, but it's no more repetitive than anything in the Batman series. In fact, it felt a little more real, and for that I liked it a little better. Good game so far, and eager to jump back into it.… Full Review »
  2. Mauro_Mawo
    Sep 5, 2015
    10
    I can't understand why so many fools decided to give scores below 8 to this game. Repetitive?? IT IS OBVIOUS! It's been taken from a film andI can't understand why so many fools decided to give scores below 8 to this game. Repetitive?? IT IS OBVIOUS! It's been taken from a film and what the hell would you do in a wasteland? To me it is sufficient the atmosphere and the stunning visualis the game offers, bounded with a solid and well known gameplay. It is extremely relaxing, like I loved to ride the horse on Red Dead Redemption simply doing nothing. Amazing feeling.… Full Review »
  3. Toldu_I_Tango
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    Only 1 hour in & Great so far! Not the sharpest 1080p game ive payed on xbox but it looks but still looks great. I will never know why someOnly 1 hour in & Great so far! Not the sharpest 1080p game ive payed on xbox but it looks but still looks great. I will never know why some objects in certain games have an annoying STROBING EFFECTS such as certain debris on the ground especially in this game and Im playing on a new 55cm samsung tv and Ive tried all TV settings so it has to be an xbox resolution thing. (ANY ADVICE WOULD BE APPRECIATED) Back to the game. Cars drive GREAT and both car and hand to hand combat is the best ive experienced in a game. I just hope it doesnt get to REPETITIOUS LIKE MOST MODERN NEXT GEN GAMES which seems to be the downfall of many titles. Explosions also look great as well as the characters and environment. For me even though im not far into the game, it is the SURPRISE PACKET game of the year. In saying that MG5 (PHANTOM PAIN) gets my vote for GAME OF THE YEAR… Full Review »
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