After being disappointed by Far Cry Primal (and thrilled by Far Cry 5), I was looking for another open-world game to keep me entertained until some of the fall blockbuster titles come down in price.
I read some good things about this Mad Max game -- heaven knows, I loved the Fury Road movie -- and thought I'd give it a try.
Well, my gamble has paid off in spades. I'm really enjoying this game and the bleak but strangely beautiful world Max and his Igor-like sidekick Chumbucket inhabit.
I was concerned that I wouldn't like the melee action and lack of ammo -- I suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome, and too much button-mashing can be painful -- but fortunately, with a little experience and some leveling up, Max is now taking on bad guys with aplomb and little carpal tunnel pain...
The car combat is a hoot, too. As you drive around, thugs in hot rods try to attack you, and you have to fight back, either using your car as a battering ram or getting out and shooting at a vulnerable part of their cars, often followed by yet another melee.
Some reviewers here have complained that the game is repetitive, but personally I don't mind repetitive games as long as I'm having fun playing them, as I am here.
What's the best part of an open-world game? The hours upon hours of play and exploration you can expect, and Mad Max does not disappoint.
At the current price of under $30, MM is a long-playing bargain, and I recommend it highly...
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Mad Max
Mad Max delivers open-world gameplay in a post-apocalyptic setting where cars are the key to survival. Gamers become Mad Max, a lone warrior who must fight to stay alive in The Wasteland using vicious on-ground and vehicular combat against savage gangs of bandits.
Following the theft of his iconic Interceptor, Max must align himself with a gifted but peculiar mechanic named Chumbucket and others to build the ultimate war vehicle as he works to escape from the dangerous Wasteland.
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Be Mad MaxBecome the iconic post-apocalyptic warrior, crafting and upgrading Max’s equipment and weapons to survive by combining melee combat, gunplay, and tactical techniques. Gamers must make difficult decisions as they work towards the goal of escaping The Wasteland. |
Immersive primal wastelandExplore the gritty, dynamic world while braving the treacherous landscapes, hostile weather patterns, and deadly gangs of marauders. |
Trash is treasureEvery scrap that’s scavenged is important and can be utilised to upgrade and enhance equipment, weapons, and vehicles. Gamers raid enemy encampments to gain access to valuable resources. |
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Survive the open-world landscapeStaying alive isn’t easy. Players clash with deadly factions and gangs through scores of dangerous side-missions and quests in the dynamic open-world full of exploration. |
Intense vehicular combatEngage in dynamic inter-vehicular combat, taking down enemy vehicles with a range of powerful weapons. Car combat is entirely physics-based, so no two battles are ever the same. |
Build the ultimate war machinePlayers design, customise, and upgrade their ultimate combat vehicle--the Magnum Opus--choosing from different car bodies and a slew of upgrades including mounted weapons, armour, and engines to survive another day. |
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Shovel FaceAlone in the Wasteland, this workhorse may be the only difference between life and death. The V6 Engine level 5 upgrade provides 350 HP, giving you the power needed to quickly catch up to your prey. Upgrading your exhaust (level 2 upgrade) will provide the extra boost you’ll need to dust your enemies. The harpoon gun (level 6 upgrade) is an excellent tool in tearing down walls. |
FurnaceBuilt for maximum speed and protection, the Furnace is considered a fortress on wheels. Strike fear into the heart of your enemies when they hear you approach in the extremely loud and powerful V8 engine (level 8 upgrade). The level 5 upgrade grill provides increased protection that is suited for ramming larger vehicles such as trucks. Some well-placed spikes (level 5 upgrade) make sure unexpected passengers don’t stay long. |
RipperLightweight and sporting a 360 engine block. The ramming bumper (level 3 upgrade) is a heavy-duty grill which provides moderate increase in ramming power and protection against head-on collision impacts. Take out enemies in the open or in vehicles with the high-caliber snip gun which can pierce vehicle armour and other protective barriers. The duel rail guard (level 2 upgrade) is mid-level armour which can give you the advantage against smaller enemy combat and utility vehicles. |
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Connor
This is the real "sequel" to Shadows of Mordor and more!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 7, 2017
