Mad Max

 Xbox One
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 401 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 45 out of 401
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  1. scalan15
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    I bought MGS V and Mad Max last night, I figured I would try Mad Max for an hour before i would start Metal Gear. I still have not played metal gear a day later. This mad max game besides being beautufl graphically is so much fun, there is so much stuff to do in the game. My one little grip is that you cannot collect scrap metal by driving over it
  2. spiegelcomic
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    I got the Game early and just can't stop playing it, because it's so good!
    The graphics looks extremely good on the Xbox and runs (most of the time) at solid 30fps.
    You can even eat maggots from dead bodys from the wasteland to refill your healt, if this feature don't sell you, than I can't help you.
  3. Fallenlords
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    They got the blend just right, enough mix of old and new to appease any Mad Max fan. Stunning landscapes, post apocalyptic, make it feel like a proper wasteland. Scarce resources mean for want of some water or food, you can end up being in real trouble in a fight scenario. Vehicle combat is tense when you face more than one other opponent. Huge array of upgrades for Max and yourThey got the blend just right, enough mix of old and new to appease any Mad Max fan. Stunning landscapes, post apocalyptic, make it feel like a proper wasteland. Scarce resources mean for want of some water or food, you can end up being in real trouble in a fight scenario. Vehicle combat is tense when you face more than one other opponent. Huge array of upgrades for Max and your vehicle. Lots of collectibles and different types of missions. Overall a brilliant Mad Max game, that if you ask me is better than the recent film.… Expand
  4. ARROWNO1
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    Sweden show us how to make and really god masterpice from a movie to game in my opinion you have allthe stuff a mad max game should have cars battle, fighting , explore the wayestland hunting for food water terryfiing sandstorm plus thunderstorms, tornados and stuff i havent seen in other games like harpon a enemy from the car and more and the Company promise what they say going to beSweden show us how to make and really god masterpice from a movie to game in my opinion you have allthe stuff a mad max game should have cars battle, fighting , explore the wayestland hunting for food water terryfiing sandstorm plus thunderstorms, tornados and stuff i havent seen in other games like harpon a enemy from the car and more and the Company promise what they say going to be in the game was in the game not like retard rockstar say we going to have that and that in the game and when it was realesde gta 5 half off it was not in the game peapol compare mad max to gta a can say Mad Max is standing on its on legs i give the game 10 off 10 and retard ign say the game is repetitive they allways cry cry on somthing when a god game like this is no more repetive than gta 5 retard ign should stop Review games ign hold on to you news of games instead ..… Expand
  5. 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
  6. Lackin
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    I am really enjoying the game. The graphics are brilliant and the gameplay is awesome, The map fits the purpose and the fighting I really like, For example you feel each punch and taking other cars out while driving couldn't be more satisfying.
  7. Kuifie_ZA
    Sep 3, 2015
    10
    Firstly, don't look at the critics - they don't know what they are talking about.

    I've been playing for around 10 hours now and the upgrades are insane. It's not just the car that gets pimped out, but Max as well. From upgrading his outfit - which adds stats to unlocking new moves and finishers you are sure to become a killing machine. The map is nice and big with lots of areas to    Firstly, don't look at the critics - they don't know what they are talking about.

    I've been playing for around 10 hours now and the upgrades are insane. It's not just the car that gets pimped out, but Max as well. From upgrading his outfit - which adds stats to unlocking new moves and finishers you are sure to become a killing machine.

    The map is nice and big with lots of areas to search for scrap which is used as currency in the wasteland. Taking over camps isn't just fun but very beneficial for getting scrap and upgrading the Magnum Opus and Max. Taking over camps isn't just a drive in and kill everyone, intel can be gathered to find a more subtle way into the camp making it easier to take over.

    The fighting system isn't at all like Batman. That being said doesn't make it bad - I found it quite refreshing not having to fight like Batman again this year. The combos are deadly and using a shotgun in the middle of a combo is a blast. There are a lot of weapons lying around that can be used during combat.

    I'll probably try and get the 1000 GS, seeing that it's an awesome game with hours and hours of side quests.    … Expand
  8. ps4misery
    Sep 4, 2015
    10
    I bought this in my local asda this morning. I was torn between this and mgs, but since i already have so many "long" games such as destiny, eso and elite dangerous and the witcher, i felt that i simply wouldnt have time to play another one, so i went with mad max as i wanted some carnage and explosions in the wastelands.
  9. DannyMiami
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    I'm having a great time with the game. I was getting bored playing ESO everyday. I'm a vet14 did all the quests. The only fun I have is when doing dungeons with friends . Hopefully I'll be able to finish this game by September 22 when FIFA16 comes out. I'm LOVING IT!!!
  10. gylvan2002
    Sep 8, 2015
    10
    Fantastic game. Great driving and hand to hand combat. Leveling up your car is a blast. The boss fights are too similar is the only small beef i have. Maybe it is just me, but I can't put this game down.
  11. 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 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 RedemptionI 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.… Expand
  12. 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 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 WOULDOnly 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… Expand
  13. Elberik
    Sep 8, 2015
    10
    I'll admit that this game has some control issues that people can find annoying. Too many actions are bound to the A button while Y and LT are given single uses. Voice acting is hit-and-miss but Max & Chumbucket are both done well. Chumbucket is a great side-character!
    Anyone who says the world lack variety has not played the game- I've traversed almost the entire map & I've never come    I'll admit that this game has some control issues that people can find annoying. Too many actions are bound to the A button while Y and LT are given single uses. Voice acting is hit-and-miss but Max & Chumbucket are both done well. Chumbucket is a great side-character!
    Anyone who says the world lack variety has not played the game- I've traversed almost the entire map & I've never come across a location that felt cop-pasted.
    The quest lines are designed to make you explore the world- you cannot just mainline the campaign and then play around in the sandbox afterwards.    … Expand
  14. grank
    Sep 7, 2015
    10
    I'm about 40 hours in and I'm loving every moment. In particular, it's visually SPECTACULAR. Thankfully they've included a photo mode, removing the HUD and letting you move the camera at will, because I can't stop taking screenshots like I'm a tourist. My eyes can't believe what I'm seeing. The lighting and weather and sky are unfathomably gorgeous, as is the expanse of landscapes thatI'm about 40 hours in and I'm loving every moment. In particular, it's visually SPECTACULAR. Thankfully they've included a photo mode, removing the HUD and letting you move the camera at will, because I can't stop taking screenshots like I'm a tourist. My eyes can't believe what I'm seeing. The lighting and weather and sky are unfathomably gorgeous, as is the expanse of landscapes that unfold before you.
    From a world design perspective, the thought and detail here really shine. The diversity between regions is satisfying while maintaining some dignified subtlety, and makes sense and has world-building reasoning behind it (for example, the ancient sea bed that is the southern half of the map has a chalky white craggy area that was once a coral reef; a jagged LV426-style hellscape that was once an underwater volcano; a wind farm area dotted by the skeletons of old harbour turbines; a sulfur-rich yellowy area aptly named "reek hills"; etc). Really, the game and all of its strengths can be summed up in one word: "setting".
    Gameplay-wise, the vehicular combat is extremely gratifying, especially once you get some much-needed upgrades. The hand-to-hand is typical Arkham fare, but nice and crunchy. Capturing various camps and outposts is diverse enough to be entertaining, and it's enjoyable to build projects in the various strongholds and see their interiors become more built-up and populated as a result. There are miles and miles of upgrades you can install on your car, and on Max himself, to benefit the vehicular and hand-to-hand aspects respectively, and they're pleasing to grind down.
    To be fair, it's not all sand and sunshine; here are some admitted rough points:
    - It's not very story-driven, no weighty overarching narrative to connect the bits. To enjoy it, you have to be a fan of the setting and/or of typical open-world-style travails.
    - It's not very original; I could identify a specific game or series as the source of any particular gameplay element. They're brought together and executed well, but strictly speaking there's nothing *new* here.
    - The script falls a little flat, as does some voice acting of unnamed unimportant intel wastelanders.
    - There is the occasional (though usually hilarious) bug, and the framerate occasionally goes to pieces (quitting the game from the xbox tile and launching it again made this go away for me both times it became a problem, so I'm guessing it's a memory leak. I had the same problem with Witcher 3 though, so it's in good company?)
    - F**k the Death Run racing. Stab the Death Run racing right between the eyes. Because the cars they give you for them handle like they're on ice covered in oil, particularly when you're used to driving your Opus with fully upgraded suspension and tires, and it's insanely frustrating (especially because there's no "restart race" functionality, so once you've spun out and missed a barrel gate or two, and can't possibly catch up to the lead car, you can't abort and have to keep racing anyway like a chump or just let the clock run down. You can't even fast travel away. This is a very bad choice/omission, and I hope they add a "restart" or at least "abort" menu option in a future patch or I can't see myself doing much of any of the races.)
    - Oh yeah, I almost forgot: minefields. Minefields are the other stupid thing. You can't fast travel to a point near them, you have to drive all the way there from a stronghold, and then you have to listen to the dog bark annoyingly while you drive around at a crawl so that you don't accidentally roll over said mine. And you can't avoid/ignore them like you can the Death Runs, because their presence contributes to region threat, so if you want to zero that out you HAVE to clear the mines. And their general locations don't get revealed when you survey the region in the balloon, so you have to go out driving around aimlessly to even find the spot to come back with the dog and buggy. Lame. Lame lame lame.    … Expand
  15. Cranerfish
    Sep 16, 2015
    10
    This is one of the greatest games I have played in years. It is being on par with Just Cause 2 while improving on graphics and making the world more open. While travelling there is never a shortage of distractions whether it be thirsty strangers or people to beat up it is always fun to stop and do everything this game has to offer. While the combat and general collecting of the game hasThis is one of the greatest games I have played in years. It is being on par with Just Cause 2 while improving on graphics and making the world more open. While travelling there is never a shortage of distractions whether it be thirsty strangers or people to beat up it is always fun to stop and do everything this game has to offer. While the combat and general collecting of the game has been used before it is no different from most recent AAA games and to be honest I find these open world games a lot more fun. Overall a amazingly beautiful game with fun combat and a nice story worth play for sure.… Expand
  16. Trazzer1
    Oct 29, 2015
    10
    Great game!! 10/10
    I would give it 8/10 but since some trolls gave this game 1 point I give it 10 to add up.

    It`s fun to drive around in the wasteland and Upgrade Your car.
  17. thosedroids
    Nov 15, 2016
    10
    This is the game that finally made me create an account and write my first review. Simply put, it's amazing in every way. It exceeded all of my expectations, from the wide open world that begs to be explored in your custom contraptions to the tight & sensible gameplay mechanics. If you're a fan of open world games, you doing yourself no favors by not picking this game up. Definitely in myThis is the game that finally made me create an account and write my first review. Simply put, it's amazing in every way. It exceeded all of my expectations, from the wide open world that begs to be explored in your custom contraptions to the tight & sensible gameplay mechanics. If you're a fan of open world games, you doing yourself no favors by not picking this game up. Definitely in my top 10 games.… Expand
  18. Mongoswede
    Feb 20, 2017
    10
    Crank up the surround sound or put on a good set of headphones and enjoy the very well done soundscape that embodies this game. The special effects and environmental sounds combined with driving noises and well timed music really make this game an immersive treat. The story line was decent but the boss battles were not all that difficult though the first one is a bit tedious. There areCrank up the surround sound or put on a good set of headphones and enjoy the very well done soundscape that embodies this game. The special effects and environmental sounds combined with driving noises and well timed music really make this game an immersive treat. The story line was decent but the boss battles were not all that difficult though the first one is a bit tedious. There are tons and tons of Easter eggs referring to the full genre of movies and some good humor hidden around the map. Playing the game to 100% completion does involve a lot of repetitive fighting and repeated tasking...think Just Cause or FarCry 4...lots of small things to do to reach full completion.… Expand
  19. sandngrgamer
    Jul 17, 2017
    10
    I'm about 25 hours into the game and I've reached an accurate and strong opinion about this game: simply amazing.

    It started off slow as the controls and combat are a bit unorthodox, but once I got used to it I was hooked! ( Pros & Cons: + Environment/Graphics/Sound design + Variety of interesting activities/quests/side quests + Combat (you get used to it) very Batman-ish +    I'm about 25 hours into the game and I've reached an accurate and strong opinion about this game: simply amazing.

    It started off slow as the controls and combat are a bit unorthodox, but once I got used to it I was hooked!
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    Pros & Cons:
    + Environment/Graphics/Sound design
    + Variety of interesting activities/quests/side quests
    + Combat (you get used to it) very Batman-ish
    + Character/vehicle upgrades are addictive!

    - Unorthodox combat and control layout

    9.5/10    … Expand
  20. manduoficial
    May 16, 2019
    10
    Jogo incrivelmente divertido e descompromissado.
    Mad Max me levou para o mundo distópico incrível e bem modelado, apesar de as vezes parecer vazio e sempre bom tomar cuidado para não se deparar com um carro inimigo.
    Outro ponto positivo são os acampamentos e faróis que devemos destruir. Os acampamentos são verdadeiros labirintos cheios de inimigos .
  21. MemeMachine69
    Oct 16, 2017
    10
    Two words. UNDERRATED GEM. This game is pretty dank. Car customization is nice. The combat is pretty good and the open world is immersive and engaging
  22. Grizzly2525
    Nov 2, 2018
    10
    When I first saw a youtuber play this I thought it was just another run in the mill open world game but when I saw that it was on sale I bought it out of curiosity and damn was I wrong. This game is outstanding and with an interesting story to back up the fun gameplay, I have been hooked ever since I got it. I definitely recommend this game to anyone.
  23. newonelei
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Best game I've played! Much fun in the wasteland! TPS is more fun than FPS. I like North of Fist that is like mad max. I bought madmax, god of war and cod. Finally, mad max is much much better than the other 2 games.
  24. VOIIIXI
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    From start to finish, one of the best and most enjoyable games I've ever played. Everything in the game is designed brilliantly. The combat, the driving, the story, the world, the writing, the characters, the quests... it is a very fun open world game. And it looks amazing too! driving around with your badass Magnum Opus is so thrilling. Also, the explosions in this game look absolutelyFrom start to finish, one of the best and most enjoyable games I've ever played. Everything in the game is designed brilliantly. The combat, the driving, the story, the world, the writing, the characters, the quests... it is a very fun open world game. And it looks amazing too! driving around with your badass Magnum Opus is so thrilling. Also, the explosions in this game look absolutely amazing. The game encapsulates the world of Mad Max perfectly. The game has a lot of similar objectives to do, like a Ubisoft game, and it's incredibly fun to do them all, because you get important rewards to upgrade Max and your car and also the gameplay loop is really fun.

    And one of the most important things for me, and why I love this game is that it never gets boring the more you play it, it actually gets more fun when you upgrade all of your stuff. Not a lot of games can do this, a lot of games can get really boring after a while. Overall, a 10/10 excellent game, and it's really sad how underrated this game is, more people should know about it.    … Expand
  25. Jagd_Gray_Wolf
    Jun 10, 2022
    10
    Just like the movie this game is absolutely phenomenal. If you enjoy post-apocalypse games like Metro, Fallout, and Wasteland than this game hits a very great spot. Open world dunes with very fun car combat. The reviews hit this game too hard when it came out and years later people are discovering that this game is an underrated gem. Max is a man with few words but his character fits theJust like the movie this game is absolutely phenomenal. If you enjoy post-apocalypse games like Metro, Fallout, and Wasteland than this game hits a very great spot. Open world dunes with very fun car combat. The reviews hit this game too hard when it came out and years later people are discovering that this game is an underrated gem. Max is a man with few words but his character fits the world he's in perfectly. Not to mention the sidekick Chumbucket who is a great addition alongside Max.… Expand
  26. SirScubaOfSteve
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    A fantastic open world adventure. The driving, car and on-foot combat, car customization, exploration, sound design, graphics and world aesthetic, story and characters are all done exceptionally well. One of those under appreciated gems that has everything from moments of chaotic mayhem and fun to profoundly strong, emotionally driven scenes that bring a tear. One of gaming's greatA fantastic open world adventure. The driving, car and on-foot combat, car customization, exploration, sound design, graphics and world aesthetic, story and characters are all done exceptionally well. One of those under appreciated gems that has everything from moments of chaotic mayhem and fun to profoundly strong, emotionally driven scenes that bring a tear. One of gaming's great tragadies is that trash like GTA Online and Fortnite print money so games like Mad Max don't get sequels or DLC because the profit margin wasn't astronomically high. Buy the game and thank me when the credits roll.… Expand
  27. Joe2539
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
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  28. wend3Lll_
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    a masterpiece in the form of a game. The atmosphere created in the game and that the developers managed to convey is truly impressive, the emotion we feel when playing, for me, is just surreal
  29. ISSGOD
    Apr 17, 2016
    9
    The new Mad Max game is surprisingly good. It is in my view an underrated game. I think the reason why some do not like the game is because it is not completely faithful to the movie and has fairly simple melee combat. From my perspective the graphics are stunning, the voice acting is well done, the sense of exploration is amazing, the combat both on foot and in car is not overlyThe new Mad Max game is surprisingly good. It is in my view an underrated game. I think the reason why some do not like the game is because it is not completely faithful to the movie and has fairly simple melee combat. From my perspective the graphics are stunning, the voice acting is well done, the sense of exploration is amazing, the combat both on foot and in car is not overly complicated yet is immensely rewarding, the list of things to do is huge and fun, all in all making a great game.

    The only weakness I see so far is the story but as the gameplay is so amazing I do not care that the story is not as fleshed out as a game like GTA V.    … Expand
  30. heegs
    Sep 2, 2015
    9
    One of the best looking and most exhilarating games you can play on Xbox 1... This game beautifully borrows the exploration of a Far Cry / Assassin's Creed game, mixes it with driving mechanics from Need for Speed, and throws in the combat made popular by the Batman: Arkham series, while making each of these things seem unique to this game.

    It does have it's flaws - audio is a bit    One of the best looking and most exhilarating games you can play on Xbox 1... This game beautifully borrows the exploration of a Far Cry / Assassin's Creed game, mixes it with driving mechanics from Need for Speed, and throws in the combat made popular by the Batman: Arkham series, while making each of these things seem unique to this game.

    It does have it's flaws - audio is a bit laggy, some of the character models feature a rogue glitchy-looking animation here and there, combat isn't overly challenging and the missions can feel repetitive from time to time.

    That said, these flaws are forgiven by a BEAUTIFUL environment, incredible music and SFX, and exhilarating gameplay which includes seamless transitions between vehicle combat and human combat. There's something to be said for a game whose sound effects can pump you up... reving up the engine of the Magnum Opus for the first time is an incredible feeling, and each upgrade you through onto your blossoming rig adds a level of satisfaction for progression-driven games like this that's rare to find any more.

    If you loved Fury Road, or if anything I said above is interesting to you, stop reading these reviews and go try the game. It's a game that essentially went from not being on my radar to one of my favorite games on XB1 within the first 10 minutes of playing the game.    … Expand
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#81 Best Xbox One Game of 2015
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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
  1. 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]
  2. SpazioGames
    Oct 23, 2015
    75
    Not nearly as magnificent as the movie, and not as brilliant as Shadow of Mordor was when it came out, but Mad Max is still a fun (if somewhat repetitive) adventure in a post apocalyptic world filled with sand, blood and gasoline. There's nothing really innovative in the mix, but in the end it's way better than most movie based tie ins. More than enough for fans of Mad Max and videogames all over the world.
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  3. The Digital Fix
    Oct 5, 2015
    80
    A solid sandbox adventure, lacking in the chaos and madness that the title and license would suggest.
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