Pretty decent game, basically GTA but in a post-apocalypse world. Character animations are a bit poor, but some of the visuals are beautiful, and the fighting is fun (if a little repetitive). It's an old game so won't get changed now, but it could do with being more difficult.

I have very mixed feelings about Mad Max. On one hand, the game suffers from a weak, almost nonexistent story, a repetitive combat and gameplay loop, and an open world that feels empty, padded with repetitive tasks designed to artificially extend playtime. Yet, despite all these flaws… I loved it.

There's something incredibly satisfying about tearing through the wasteland in my customized Magnum Opus, upgrading Max and his gear, and engaging in the rhythmic, Batman Arkham-style combat. While the story attempts to pull you in, I found the writing to be weak—almost painfully so. If the goal was to show that Max is an unchanging force of nature, it came off as an excuse for a lack of character development rather than a deliberate narrative choice. The Max you meet at the start is the exact same Max you see at the end, which made it hard to feel invested.

That said, what Mad Max lacks in depth, it makes up for in sheer, mindless fun. It’s the kind of game where you can switch off your brain, rev up your V8 engine, and just enjoy smashing skulls and crushing enemy convoys. If you’re looking for a deep, story-driven experience, this isn’t it. But if you love car combat, a gritty post-apocalyptic setting, and the thrill of high-speed chases through the desert, there’s plenty to enjoy.

The main story is short—you could finish it in under 10 hours if you rush—but the side content adds another 20+ hours of gameplay. By the time I hit the 35-hour mark, I was ready to move on, but I don’t regret the time spent. My recommendation? Give it a try. If the first couple of hours don’t hook you, refund it and move on. If they do, buckle up and enjoy the ride—stay mad. Max

7/10

A little grindy, but overall fun game!