I Tried 'Mad Max' Again After 8 Years...

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    Mad Max is an action-adventure video game based on the Mad Max franchise. Developed by Avalanche Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, it was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in 2015. Feral Interactive published the game's macOS and Linux versions. In the game, players control Max Rockatansky as he progresses through the wasteland building a vehicle, the "Magnum Opus", to do battle with a gang of raiders, led by Scabrous Scrotus, and to reach the storied "Plains of Silence", where he hopes to find peace. Mad Max emphasizes vehicular combat, in which players can use weapon and armor upgrades on their car to fight enemies. It is set in an open post-apocalyptic wasteland consisting of deserts, canyons, and caves.
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  • @LukeStephensTV
    @LukeStephensTV  Před rokem +97

    Join my stream or I'll start saying "no cap" in videos: www.youtube.com/@LukeStephensLive

    • @adi6293
      @adi6293 Před rokem +1

      Yes , do the critique !!

    • @danf6513
      @danf6513 Před rokem +3

      damn that's a serious threat

    • @lucascksom1644
      @lucascksom1644 Před rokem +1

      The first 3 games I had for Xbox one madmax just cause 3 and resident evil 5 this game deserves a sequel and it's cannon to the mad max story so that's automatically amazing

    • @taniaflemming7751
      @taniaflemming7751 Před rokem

      Hi

    • @adammarcinkowski-ko3el
      @adammarcinkowski-ko3el Před 11 měsíci

      I have played MAD MAX in February this year first time after 8 years , my first adventure was fail , as there came out few good games and I kinda forgot about that game , and when I play 2023 at first game was 6/10 , then after a bit game got to 8/10 ... just to fall to 6/10 after I finnish it , I have spend around 30h with that game but 10h was waste of time , as ending sucks , I have play to do all in game when I play it , but after terrible storry writting , irritating 2 fights with that chick that was pasanger at the race , and later freak (I forgot what was his name) , they fought very diffrent that anybody else in game , and game cheated at that fights freak fight tak4e literally 20min for me after that I just wanted end game as fast I could , I played I can forget , I will never play it again .

  • @Blazing6Shooter
    @Blazing6Shooter Před rokem +2072

    What a massively underrated gem. I think another factor working against it was lukewarm critical reception upon release, which to me was baffling.

    • @jeffrymceden4423
      @jeffrymceden4423 Před rokem +43

      Especially IGN

    • @MrSpartan993
      @MrSpartan993 Před rokem

      @@jeffrymceden4423 Dude, IGN is so unfair with their reviews and they always give the biggest companies at least 8 or 9’s no matter how shitty and they slander some games for political reasons. They are NOT a reliable videogame review or news outlet.

    • @sharpkatana1178
      @sharpkatana1178 Před rokem +124

      It also didn't help that MGSV released the same day. I was so hyped for MGSV but in the end I enjoyed this way more.

    • @kalament1969
      @kalament1969 Před rokem +28

      I agree...im a HUGE Road warrior fan and didn't even bother giving this a chance...until about a week ago. And I absolutely am addicted to it!!

    • @eljoanthonynj6817
      @eljoanthonynj6817 Před rokem +8

      Yeah, it's a fantastic game.
      Had a lot of fun.

  • @dablaze705
    @dablaze705 Před rokem +704

    8 years ago and this game still looks insane

    • @ACTVRLADR
      @ACTVRLADR Před rokem +33

      My little brother is a hardcore gamer, im not lol he saw me playing this game back in 2019 and i remember him complimenting the graphics and sounds saying how it looked pretty damn good for a game launched in 2015

    • @bdleo300
      @bdleo300 Před 7 měsíci +25

      It looks better than Starfield

    • @jamesmcgill3268
      @jamesmcgill3268 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Nah 8 years that’s when Witcher 3 came out .this looks decent but comparing to Witcher 3 this is just like a can of little bit everything mixed up

    • @EllisHudsonn
      @EllisHudsonn Před 7 měsíci +8

      @@jamesmcgill3268 Witcher 3 mid asf

    • @robinbanda1723
      @robinbanda1723 Před 6 měsíci

      @@jamesmcgill3268this game gas better graphics

  • @backstabbath1986
    @backstabbath1986 Před rokem +205

    It’s simple, it was a one off movie tie in game that no one expected to be good but it turned out to be amazing

    • @Ward413
      @Ward413 Před 5 měsíci +5

      Totally. I pre-ordered it after seeing some cool looking gameplay but even I thought it would be one of those 6/10 mid games and it turned into one of my absolute favorites.

    • @TheScepticalThinker1
      @TheScepticalThinker1 Před 9 dny

      ​@@Ward413how are the car fights?
      Are they good or do they get tedious?

    • @Ward413
      @Ward413 Před 9 dny

      @@TheScepticalThinker1 Really good. The vehicle explosions are unrivaled; burning tires, metal shavings, axle and suspension parts, etc all go flying. Plus the actual fire ball itself looks sick. It actually looks like a petrol explosion with thick black smoke. If you do get tired of it you don’t have to engage the convoys which is where the most intense of the vehicle combat occurs. Exploration is the funnest part for me, followed by the combat and car physics. You can even use a first person view/cam while driving and it’s done correctly with a nice wide FOV. It looks sweet looking down your hood with the supercharger sticking out of it.

    • @dr.loomis4221
      @dr.loomis4221 Před 8 dny +1

      Plus it released on the same day as Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain.

    • @MILOPETIT
      @MILOPETIT Před 5 dny +3

      I mean even back then it felt like another cookie cutter open world with Arkham combat, tower checkpoints and unnecessary crafting systems.
      I think nowadays it feels almost refreshing because the map isn't ridiculously large and bloated to last forever, and the progression isn't artificially stretched to incentivize buying XP boosts and other microtransactions.
      This isn't a hidden gem, it's just a mid but inoffensive open world that shines now that most AAA games are worse than mid

  • @redmist78
    @redmist78 Před rokem +433

    I'm really sad this game didn't get more love. I loved every second of it. I'll be mad that this and day's gone will never see a sequel.

    • @stylie473joker5
      @stylie473joker5 Před 10 měsíci +14

      Dyas gone could probably get a sequel in the far future for sure since it did sell well

    • @unknownuser-gp6kr
      @unknownuser-gp6kr Před 6 měsíci +6

      @@stylie473joker5yeah it did sell well but sony just trashed it FOR NO REASON, really good game with the best scene of all time imo of a song in the background in a game and good story overall just bit too long, definitely good

    • @stylie473joker5
      @stylie473joker5 Před 6 měsíci

      Yeah We finally know why its because sony loves to get 85+ metacritic score lol and days gone was a 71 so they hate their games being scored average scores @@unknownuser-gp6kr

    • @johnnyflannigan136
      @johnnyflannigan136 Před 6 měsíci +4

      Ive played days gone like 4 times now since my 1st playthrough in 2020.. Love the story.. Survival mode is great

    • @stylie473joker5
      @stylie473joker5 Před 6 měsíci

      With mods its even better @@johnnyflannigan136

  • @coreycasciano3255
    @coreycasciano3255 Před rokem +966

    Deserves a sequel, such a hidden gem of a game, if it does get a sequel I’d want a Tom Hardy and Mel Gibson skin 🙏

    • @angryengine9616
      @angryengine9616 Před rokem +24

      George Miller has been in legal action with WB since before Fury Road regarding video game rights. Hence no sequel.

    • @methoverdose4551
      @methoverdose4551 Před rokem +14

      There's a DLC to this game that has Max's classic shotgun and jacket from the Mel Gibson movies

    • @coreycasciano3255
      @coreycasciano3255 Před rokem +44

      @@methoverdose4551 I don’t think that’s dlc, pretty sure you unlock that by beating the game

    • @methoverdose4551
      @methoverdose4551 Před rokem +1

      @@coreycasciano3255 Maybe, I don't really know lol

    • @RyanG0899
      @RyanG0899 Před rokem +18

      @methoverdose4551 Yeah it's an award for beating the base game along with the classic V8 interceptor

  • @ScytheNoire
    @ScytheNoire Před rokem +442

    I love this game. It really is a hidden gem. Leveling up and upgrading the car is a lot of fun. Love the exploration, and so many achievements to complete.
    I'd love a follow up game, but only if it can be done right, like this was.

    • @SImonDeLikaeble
      @SImonDeLikaeble Před rokem +12

      Yep, great game. Really scratched an itch for me. Usually don’t like open world games , but loved this.

  • @djukafox
    @djukafox Před rokem +82

    I thought the game was going to be so boring. I was so wrong. This is one of the most fun games I've played. And I think the reason behind it is the car combat and explosions. So good.

    • @rjayyyy9623
      @rjayyyy9623 Před rokem +11

      Best fire animations in any game ever.

    • @evanpage2540
      @evanpage2540 Před 10 měsíci +1

      I think people just expect games adapted from film IPs like this to be awful due to the sheer number of failed releases in the past. A shame considering the number of people that missed out on this game based on that perception.

  • @Grandmaster-Kush
    @Grandmaster-Kush Před rokem +83

    A Mad Max sequel game with the nemesis system for different crazies would be a dream

    • @lukeborne3253
      @lukeborne3253 Před 7 měsíci +5

      Considering a new mad max movie is coming out soon I have high hopes for a new mad max game

    • @widodoakrom3938
      @widodoakrom3938 Před 3 měsíci

      True

    • @alexandric08
      @alexandric08 Před měsícem

      Maybe something like the Shadow of War system with Mad Max?

  • @h.knight
    @h.knight Před rokem +503

    Surprisingly, I myself am playing it right now for the first time. Quite an underrated game honestly.

    • @christianlowman2698
      @christianlowman2698 Před rokem +7

      Lol, so am I!

    • @littleoldmanboy
      @littleoldmanboy Před rokem +15

      Definitely take your time with it, I found that it’s quite easy to get burned out on it if you try to grind a lot of the side content too quickly. But the combat is so addicting that it can often make up for it.

    • @inti1698
      @inti1698 Před rokem +1

      Bro same

    • @sahilsahoo4488
      @sahilsahoo4488 Před rokem +2

      It is fun initially, but the map is filled with similar quests all over so it gets kinda repetitive but still for a game that looks so vast and beutiful it sure runs smooth as hell.

    • @votpavel
      @votpavel Před rokem +1

      gotta get that v8 baby

  • @NostalgiaNet8
    @NostalgiaNet8 Před rokem +346

    I hope a sequel gets made, and their nemesis system would be perfect.

    • @nathaniel3867
      @nathaniel3867 Před rokem +27

      Same I wanna see it made in Unreal Engine 5. If that happens maybe they could add Furiousa and you could customize her like you did with Max. Also the cars being customized too

    • @gustavemuppet5675
      @gustavemuppet5675 Před rokem +8

      Ah men you just created a need for me

    • @alanstringer.
      @alanstringer. Před rokem +39

      Can you even imagine having nemesis drivers that shout hilariously corny/edgy things when they show up? We're talking about the best game ever made here.

    • @joebiscit
      @joebiscit Před 11 měsíci +5

      Are you saying this mixed with Shadow of Mordor/War?

    • @markhiggins5245
      @markhiggins5245 Před 11 měsíci +3

      @@nathaniel3867bro you’re making me want that game bro cause I’m playing thru mad max now and it’s amazing

  • @yatsey007
    @yatsey007 Před rokem +105

    Easily my favourite game of all time. I’ve been a Mad Max nut since I was a kid so this was pretty much a love letter to me. Really needs a sequel.

    • @GORILLA_PIMP
      @GORILLA_PIMP Před měsícem

      Your FAVORITE game of all time???
      Dude c'mon now

    • @felipeprado1583
      @felipeprado1583 Před měsícem

      @@GORILLA_PIMPwell this is his opinion, for me the goat is Dota 2 because I had so many good memories that I literally can’t replace with other game

    • @about99ninjas56
      @about99ninjas56 Před 13 dny

      Mad max definitely influenced my tastes in pop culture. This game knocked it out of the park.

  • @GrandSnow
    @GrandSnow Před rokem +106

    For an empty, destroyed world it sure as life within it’s world. Such a underrated game, I think I speak for everyone when I say we’d love to a critique on this. 😊

  • @undying_artv2
    @undying_artv2 Před rokem +84

    8 years, god I'm old

    • @dj.elitez7591
      @dj.elitez7591 Před rokem

      I guess i'm old too

    • @crono3339
      @crono3339 Před rokem +1

      8 years old is young yall

    • @freakygoblin3068
      @freakygoblin3068 Před rokem +1

      If you think that makes you feel old, think about those of us who remember when the nearest you could get to a "mad max computer game" was the arcade game Spy Hunter.

    • @alanmacpherson3225
      @alanmacpherson3225 Před rokem +1

      ​@@freakygoblin3068 I remember that game. There was also a game called Outlander I can't remember if it was on the Sega Megadrive or Nintendo.

    • @samueldavis5895
      @samueldavis5895 Před rokem

      Unless you clearly remember playing Duke Nukem 3d on your pc back in ‘96… you’re not even starting to get old lol

  • @Kobble03
    @Kobble03 Před rokem +97

    If they ever did make a sequel, which I really hope they do sometime. I hope they use their nemesis system as I think it would work so well in the mad max universe, and give it a wonderful spice to an already great game. I mean if they're going to patent their system, they better damn well use it.

    • @MrSpartan993
      @MrSpartan993 Před rokem

      Nope. They patented the thing and said “fuck you” to the videogame industry by never using or letting anyone else use it again apparently. Pricks.

    • @cabechek
      @cabechek Před rokem +1

      Hell yes this is a great idea

    • @ZiddersRooFurry
      @ZiddersRooFurry Před rokem +2

      I just fucking mentioned the Nemesis system before scrolling down to this comment. Spot on.

    • @MorshuGaming
      @MorshuGaming Před rokem

      ...Avalanche didn't make the Nemesis system...

    • @theguardsman5358
      @theguardsman5358 Před rokem +5

      ​@@MorshuGaming Warner bros has a patent on it, this game was published by Warner Brothers so they can implement the nemesis system in a possible future installment or perhaps another game

  • @cheqreligion
    @cheqreligion Před 27 dny +10

    Who’s here after the Mad Max Furiousa Furiosa sequel

    • @Merceralex77
      @Merceralex77 Před dnem

      One of the greatest movies I've ever seen

  • @swirrllfolfsky9803
    @swirrllfolfsky9803 Před rokem +41

    Criminally underrated game... It's such a great game. Sad that it didn't get more recognition

  • @mike2eazy92
    @mike2eazy92 Před rokem +191

    Definitely would love to watch a critique or retrospective on this game!

    • @blessanabey8386
      @blessanabey8386 Před rokem +11

      IGN would be like "too much sand".

    • @JyggaIag
      @JyggaIag Před rokem +1

      I’d recommend watching Whitelight’s video on it, he does really in depth examinations of games. It’s an interesting watch if you’ve got the time.

  • @fulop._.szilard3000
    @fulop._.szilard3000 Před rokem +42

    The story is deep as fck, the amount of pain Max goes trough is heartbreaking...The combat is also insane, both hand to hand and car to car combat feels amazing, i cant recommend it enough

    • @GORILLA_PIMP
      @GORILLA_PIMP Před měsícem

      Dude c'mon now you way over exaggerating
      It's a good game not great

    • @BeenFuckinUpMyLifeNoJoke
      @BeenFuckinUpMyLifeNoJoke Před měsícem +1

      ​@@GORILLA_PIMP It's great and more wym

    • @GORILLA_PIMP
      @GORILLA_PIMP Před měsícem

      @@BeenFuckinUpMyLifeNoJoke
      Naw i just beat it recently and to say it's a GREAT game is simply not accurate
      It has WAY too many issues that keep it from being great
      It's a GOOD game though
      Solid 8 outta 10

  • @abnon-tha3088
    @abnon-tha3088 Před 18 hodinami +1

    Timeless classic. I get the chills even as that haunting WarnerBros intro with the lettering fading away starts up (it somehow captures the feel of the game perfectly even before you've loaded the title screen).

  • @bubblenugget0351
    @bubblenugget0351 Před 6 měsíci +5

    one thing that i really enjoyed with this game is the sidemissions where you collect parts for diffrent stations of a base so that everytime you return you can restock you supplies. But it also impacted the base looks and the npcs attitude against you. This made the progression feel more real and rewarding instead of you just caring for yourself.

  • @HolyReality891
    @HolyReality891 Před rokem +97

    I absolutely love this game. The gameplay itself gets a little repetitive by the end, but the unbelievable world that they build, the visuals, the atmosphere they create, keeps me coming back time and time again. I have beaten it at least four times, I will probably be playing it until I die!

    • @Element4ry
      @Element4ry Před rokem +4

      Yeah, the game is just awesome :)

    • @buttnakedsnake9357
      @buttnakedsnake9357 Před rokem +5

      And then you’ll live again!

    • @JellyBean-ed2uq
      @JellyBean-ed2uq Před rokem +3

      Those are rookie numbers! I'm at around 10-12! In all seriousness tho, the game is just incredible and I love it to the core, thus playing it at least once per year from the time it came out

    • @GORILLA_PIMP
      @GORILLA_PIMP Před měsícem

      4 times????
      Dude get a grip on yourself
      It's not THAT good

    • @GORILLA_PIMP
      @GORILLA_PIMP Před měsícem

      ​@@JellyBean-ed2uq
      10 times whaaaaaaaaa????

  • @NeonNyx0
    @NeonNyx0 Před rokem +35

    Literally picked this up 2 weeks ago and been having a blast with it. Really underrated gem

    • @MrSpartan993
      @MrSpartan993 Před rokem +11

      Be sure not to fast travel too much. That’s half the fun and you could miss neat stuff sometimes too.

  • @user-ut5qt2ru1t
    @user-ut5qt2ru1t Před rokem +8

    Mad Max is one of the few great video game movie adaptations. The car just sitting and idling, engine slowly rumbling and unburnt fuel dripping from the tailpipe... It's a mad max fan's dream. Badass in that perfect retro way.

  • @mucks44
    @mucks44 Před 10 měsíci +15

    I didn't know that this game existed until recently on PlayStation Store. I bought it because it was priced cheaply. I have been playing it for 2 weeks now and can not get enough of it. A real gem, fun to play, so much open-world with sooo many great game mechanics. Plays great for being out soo long. Love it ❤

  • @RaDicAL808
    @RaDicAL808 Před rokem +36

    I just played this game last week. And it still holds up, for me anyway. Awesome and a truly underrated game. Kept me more interested than Gotham Knights, and yeah, this is an 8 year old game, that takes place in a desert. Lol

    • @DV-ou1yu
      @DV-ou1yu Před rokem +8

      Lmao they made the desert freaking more interesting than Gotham...damn lol

  • @josephlaliberte1231
    @josephlaliberte1231 Před rokem +76

    I would love a deep dive into Mad Max. I absolutely love your content Luke. I just wanted to say thank you I’ve listened to all of your critiques on my way to and from work. Keep being awesome my dude.

    • @VladShpiro
      @VladShpiro Před rokem

      Check out Jake Baldino, he's a big fan as well

  • @bigbastion8913
    @bigbastion8913 Před rokem +10

    Am i the ONLY one who search's this game every month to see if someone posts a new video on it?

  • @shizukousapostle1stapostle710

    I think one of the more important part of car modification is that how easy it is to change, you don't need to go to a garage or even stop just change parts on the fly, which means you dont have to drive a hunk of metal all the time, make your car a speedster for travel, find a battle? On the fly change to fight mode

  • @steveb6598
    @steveb6598 Před rokem +60

    Full critique, please. I'll definitely watch the whole thing!

  • @ryanbharmon
    @ryanbharmon Před rokem +11

    “It’s like an RPG but for cars”
    …so it’s a CARPG

    • @exgrinder
      @exgrinder Před rokem +2

      I see what you did there…

  • @AT-im2qj
    @AT-im2qj Před 13 dny +1

    2 things that this game was missing, more guns and motorcycles but the game is still a masterpiece

  • @wrecktgaming2839
    @wrecktgaming2839 Před 10 měsíci +9

    I still come back to this all the time.. love it.. need another with updated graphics and bigger maps

  • @tdchaps
    @tdchaps Před rokem +24

    Love that you brought some focus and your excellent critical analysis back to this unerrated gem! Well done, Luke!

  • @indyz4329
    @indyz4329 Před rokem +21

    I can’t believe 2015 was 8 years ago. I watched a play-through when it first came out while I was in 7th grade. I’ve been meaning to play it since.

    • @alanstringer.
      @alanstringer. Před rokem +1

      I can't believe you were in 7th grade in 2015. Stay young as long as you can.

    • @tyharris3007
      @tyharris3007 Před 11 měsíci +3

      Back When We Couldn’t Afford Every Game As Kids 😭

  • @FunkStyles
    @FunkStyles Před rokem +3

    This sat on my Steam backlogs forever, and it was actually one of the first games I played on my Steam Deck when I got it. It played amazingly well.

  • @4evermilkman
    @4evermilkman Před rokem +1

    I loved how every single loot spot had it's own little story told by the land or what's was there or scenery etc. I also liked how the car was neccessary for survival, transport and combat.

  • @user-vi4zw6zu4c
    @user-vi4zw6zu4c Před rokem +13

    OMG YES. Literally one of my most favorite games of all time, and also one of the most underrated games of all time

  • @ivanbernatek5585
    @ivanbernatek5585 Před rokem +8

    Days gone came to my mind too. Instead of car, bike, players loved it, reviewers hated it.

  • @thereelsociety6487
    @thereelsociety6487 Před rokem +2

    Would love a full critique, Luke! Love this game, and I’ve intended to go back to it for the longest time, this video might finally tip me over the edge. What an absolute gem.

  • @TakeARideWithMe
    @TakeARideWithMe Před rokem +8

    I played this a few years after release, and it was actually really good. I spent a lot of time in photography mode, too, and the combat felt really heavy and impactful

  • @ALL_that_ENDS
    @ALL_that_ENDS Před rokem +12

    Been playing this for the last two months, such a great gem, love finding these type.

  • @XxWolfxWaRioRxX
    @XxWolfxWaRioRxX Před rokem +2

    Mad max was such a fresh take on the usual clutter filled open world genre, it deserves a sequel with the same solid foundation and passion put in because it's an underrated gem

  • @vercoda9997
    @vercoda9997 Před rokem +5

    Photo mode was great too. This reminds me how much I want to replay this great game, which often looked stunning, too.

  • @flannelcookie4170
    @flannelcookie4170 Před rokem +34

    I started playing this again a few weeks ago. Such a great game.

  • @hewhodies
    @hewhodies Před rokem +3

    I've told many friends it's worth playing. Other than some things feeling a little repetitive, it was a phenomenal experiences. I never expected a Mad Max story to tug at my heart.

  • @whoathatsalotofdamage3718

    10:00 the max controls are meant to mirror the vehicle, and thematically is consistent with the myth and messaging of max in the wastelands, of the driver becoming one with the machine

  • @chrisallyn9007
    @chrisallyn9007 Před rokem

    Definitely would love to see a long form video reviewing the game. I remember playing it when it came out and going to school to talk with a friend about the progress we had made and which engine upgrade we were at. Felt like everyone knew about it.

  • @alanstringer.
    @alanstringer. Před rokem +6

    I really felt like the car itself was a character while I played this, definitely my favorite element of the whole experience. I love games that give you a vehicle or some kind of conveyance that has it's own limits and is separate from the player character. I was a huge fan of the Master Cycle Zero in BOTW as well, the moment I beat the game I started a master mode save but modded the bike to be available from the very start! I remember Xenogears as another game that blew me away as a young'un because you could hop in/out of your mechs any time inside AND outside of battle and were sometimes required to in order to progress or find secrets. Hell, I'd beeline for Epona as soon as you turn into an adult in OoT.
    Absolutely love this game. Should have gotten DLC and sequels/spinoffs. The "DLC" option in the main menu is now just a cruel joke, a twisting of the dagger.

    • @danielcorley3325
      @danielcorley3325 Před 11 měsíci +1

      I think the car is considered a character in this game. I'm actually playing it right this minute and the car, the Magnum Opus, has an in-game character bio.

  • @SuperSaiyan3985
    @SuperSaiyan3985 Před rokem +5

    Mad Max was the first game I played on my PS5. As a big gear head, I agree that there’s a lot to appreciate here.

  • @ashroskell
    @ashroskell Před 4 měsíci +1

    The cut scene opener of Mad Max is perfect. Within fewer than 5 minutes you know who your hero is, what he’s lost, what he wants, who his enemy is, what the world will be like and even how you will go about fighting your way through it! You’re chomping at the bit to get going and breathless at the high octane, high concept, high as a kite ultra violent kick start. And it doesn’t go down hill at all! F’kin’ loved that game!

  • @joshrogers6669
    @joshrogers6669 Před rokem +2

    About once a year I play MGS5 and Mad Max all the way through. One of my favorite days in my gaming history was the day this game and mgs5 came out. What a day for video games. MGS5 got my attention first naturally being a huge fan but man it is criminal how overlooked Mad Max was.

  • @alexsabre3219
    @alexsabre3219 Před rokem +7

    Yes! Please do a full critique.
    An underrated gem!

  • @rugbugz7084
    @rugbugz7084 Před rokem +3

    I swear to this day this is the only game I could actually taste meaning, they did such a good job with the visuals an art concepts, all the rust, an dusty atmospheres, that throughout the entire play through, I was either smelling or tasting like rusted metal or dusty environments, an no other game has have me that experience

  • @user-uv2or4mp5z
    @user-uv2or4mp5z Před 11 měsíci +1

    Yes! I recently watched the Mel Gibson's Mad Maxs' with the late T. Turner in one of them . Nostalgia. This game has really beautiful atmosphere and sound design. Even the soundtracks in the menu are notable. Here's a lil' reference about it for you Luke. The human hand decal in the car's visual customization menu, is the same on the hunched back of Max's companion. Chumbucket.

  • @SomniaCE
    @SomniaCE Před 4 dny

    This game getting a sequel would have been so fucking good. I can't imagine how much time was spent building the incredible systems and physics for the game only for all of it to never really get re-used meaningfully. A sequel with greater event and objective variety would have been so fucking stellar!

  • @MrSpartan993
    @MrSpartan993 Před rokem +4

    I always felt like I was one of the only guys who bought and loved this game back in 2015. Happy people finally acknowledge its existence these days. TOOK long enough.

  • @turgunculis
    @turgunculis Před rokem +7

    Love this game. I don't really enjoy video games as much as I used to tbh but I was having a lot of fun replaying this one a few months ago. Please make a big video on this game. It deserves all the love it can get.

    • @kittychancool888
      @kittychancool888 Před 10 měsíci

      Stop watching videos of games and start playing 😅

  • @MurrayCampbellOfficial
    @MurrayCampbellOfficial Před 8 měsíci +1

    I have played this game for ages and i love the open world apocalyptic feel, with the cars and combat. I remember buying the game wanting to drive the interceptor. I really do hope that this game gets some form of sequel or updates with more cars, or a DLC of sorts. I feel it could bring players back to the game.

  • @brentloy131
    @brentloy131 Před rokem +1

    As many others have already said, this game is extremely underrated. This game so features some of the best driving mechanics and vehicle combat.

  • @alanfreer1
    @alanfreer1 Před rokem +3

    I love Luke’s channel and he’s right to retrospectively look back on this game fondly.!
    I love also ACG walk through the game analytics Luke and carrick ACG have a passion for video games that’s enjoyable educational and the presentation is top draw 👍

  • @WillardsChips
    @WillardsChips Před 11 měsíci +3

    A great game!!! One of the most underrated games in the modern era!!! Wish they will make a second one because the Mad Max world is so rich!!!

  • @Galloway5090
    @Galloway5090 Před rokem +1

    As someone who grew up watching the mad max movies with their dad, this game was just amazing fun from start to finish. Even if its the only mad max game we'll ever get, I'm just happy we got to play in that world atleast once as I've always yearned to interact with the mad max universe in some way. To top it off its even better that the game by itself was a banger

  • @olemak
    @olemak Před 20 minutami

    Convoys! You should do another videos on convoys in Mad Max! I have not seen any other game do anything even close to what Mad Max does with convoys. It is unique, intense, glorious and utterly breathtaking, especially in the mid game, before Max gets the explosive harpoon, after that convoys are a lot less challenging. The only other mechanic that can compare to fighting convoys in Mad Max is, in my opinion, fighting hordes in Days Gone. If you know of more intense gameplay experiences like that in games please make a video about it!

  • @Zinmar
    @Zinmar Před rokem +4

    I loved playing that game. Even now I will reload the game and start a new run.

  • @robertlautner4980
    @robertlautner4980 Před rokem +3

    I just started playing this again this week after years as well. Amazing game, so beautiful. Came out at the wrong time. Four months after the film and the same time as MGS V and a few other hot titles.

  • @moussetache1815
    @moussetache1815 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I've just bought it and I'm already completely addicted. I love the customization system. The combat system is like the Arkham series, although a bit simpler. It is as enjoyable. Also, the voice acting is top tier. I also want to add that Rage 2 is sort of a mix of this game and DOOM, and also should be given a shot. I love both games.

  • @Mattinator95
    @Mattinator95 Před 13 dny +2

    I think it’s scummy that they had a trophy connected to the server but did nothing about it when they shut them down and made it unattainable unless you completed the requirement beforehand.

  • @gametime2473
    @gametime2473 Před 10 měsíci +5

    It's criminal that this game wasn't the talk of the gaming world. Really great game. End game gets a tad bit tedious with the wave after wave of the same enemies but it's a must play.

  • @BerzerkMaggot777
    @BerzerkMaggot777 Před rokem +6

    That game was freaking amazing, im going to start playing it again now due to this video. PLEASE do a full video on this!!!!!

  • @reztrentnor4380
    @reztrentnor4380 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Game is seriously one of my all time favorites. The car combat and driving just feels so good and the fighting is crunchy and brutal. And jfc those skyboxes still look incredible! That’s it, downloading this again tonight 😂

  • @chekmonstah
    @chekmonstah Před měsícem +1

    this was my Fallout New Vegas, almost a decade after, i hope the furiosa tv series will drum up more attention so we get another Mad Max game.

  • @overmenneske
    @overmenneske Před rokem +3

    One of my favourite games of all time! Full critique would be fantastic!

  • @brandonwooldridge1877
    @brandonwooldridge1877 Před rokem +5

    I played 1 hour of Mad Max and got distracted by other things at the time. I remember it being a pretty cool game. I’m gonna give it some love eventually.

    • @eccer
      @eccer Před rokem

      some love juice

    • @alanstringer.
      @alanstringer. Před rokem

      @@eccer just spit it right into the intake

  • @cetx
    @cetx Před 10 dny

    The thing I had to get over when playing this game was Chumbucket. I don't find him to be an NPC I particularly enjoy hanging out with. It's like having Gollum as a sidekick, but without any of the charm.

  • @Admiral_Ali
    @Admiral_Ali Před rokem +1

    Bought this game last month, playing it non stop since. This is the MOST OPTIMIZED PC version of the game I've ever seen. Runs maxed out on my 3050 & i5 11th gen, on 1080p 90+ FPS smooth gameplay. What a game, WHAT A LOVELY GAME!!

  • @bobidybilly
    @bobidybilly Před rokem +3

    I got mad max and metal gear 5 the same day and decided to play mad max first (because I knew mgs5 was a long game) and holy shit I was blown away by how good mad max was! Highly recommend

  • @brandonmurphy3324
    @brandonmurphy3324 Před rokem +3

    One of those games that went under the radar such a good game.

  • @Number1OG
    @Number1OG Před 4 dny +1

    This game Really really needs a sequel. Need to be able to switch between max and furiosa

  • @runic1897
    @runic1897 Před 7 měsíci

    Didn’t hear of this game until July this year (2023) and it literally revived the feeling I use to get playing games. I 100% it in 3 and a half weeks and now I’m sad cause I don’t know what to play again

  • @DonkeyBoyVids
    @DonkeyBoyVids Před rokem +4

    Would love a long form critique of this

  • @sauroncro
    @sauroncro Před rokem +4

    I thought Days Gone was a repetitive game, till i tried Mad Max. This game is rally through the desert simulator nothing else.

  • @alexkaen1701
    @alexkaen1701 Před 2 dny

    I loved this game, especially as a prequel to Fury Road. They even brought in the game's main villain, Scrotus, in the new movie, Furiosa.

  • @henrique88t
    @henrique88t Před 11 měsíci +1

    This Mad Max game, man, that random sandstorm alone made for some of the most epic gaming moments I've ever had, especially if it happened to come over during a convoy battle. I never seen anything like it ever again in games. Why people thought finding 900 literal pieces of shit are what open-world games really needed?

  • @JammyGuns
    @JammyGuns Před 3 měsíci +1

    This is one of those games where it's hard to exactly put your finger on why it's so enjoyable. I think the atmosphere has a lot to do with it though - the environment is so crushingly lonely and reflective.

  • @DoubleA93
    @DoubleA93 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Just started playing this on my PC the other day. I'm loving it so far. Very overlooked indeed. The game has elements and aspects to it that remind me of GTA, Fallout, Uncharted, and the Batman Arkham series. It's like a hybrid of all 4 but Mad Max style.

  • @twiggydaloc1497
    @twiggydaloc1497 Před rokem +2

    Played it for the first time I guess over a year ago now, can’t believe I never played it before that. Looked at it in the store 100x never gave it a shot. I still play it to 100% it

  • @callmeroy2172
    @callmeroy2172 Před rokem +2

    The melee combat is so satisfying in this game

    • @Variableh
      @Variableh Před rokem

      Of which NONE is shown in this video. Which is completely bizarre. Not sure why he did it. Yeah the vehicle aspect of the game and customization of it is huge but.....you're on foot a ton too and thats just as big a part of the game. But zero footage of any melee combat or ranged combat or anything like that. Just....weird.

  • @ziminar966
    @ziminar966 Před dnem

    The thing i hate most, im just getting back into it now too is that when on foot the enemies take forever before finally getting out to fist fight you. You spend 5 minutes of dodging which is stupid but part of the game

  • @jayrock2288
    @jayrock2288 Před rokem +2

    I'm seeing a little more coverage of this game recently and I'm all for it, I really enjoyed this game and still have my original copy of it

  • @vespenegas261
    @vespenegas261 Před dnem +1

    I always feel sorry for Chumbucket...

  • @ZiddersRooFurry
    @ZiddersRooFurry Před rokem +2

    I've been playing this for the past six months and taking my time to get all the collectible stuff. It's got a lot of replay value (to me, anyway) and the setting is really beautiful. They really did a fantastic job with the desert and the car battles are a lot of fun. The story was decent considering the Mad Max series has never been known for its story lol. My only issue with the game is you can't send scrap gatherers out anymore since the rng for it was handled by a server. Still-if you're like me and love the car combat you'll gather a ridiculous amount of scrap in no time. It really deserved to be a sequel. I think what would have made it a lot more appealing is if they'd had an enemy system like the LotR Shadow of War, etc games. They could have done a lot more with it but of course, Warner Brothers doesn't give a shit about Mad Max and would rather focus on cash cows like Harry Potter.

  • @59spadesofalife52
    @59spadesofalife52 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This is probably the only very large open world game aside from Elden Ring I actually enjoyed the combat was designed and handled very well. I remember pulling an all nighter exploring every nook and cranny the game had to offer.

  • @aelias648
    @aelias648 Před rokem

    I recently started playing this and I’m having a blast. Things to consider for a good sequel imo:
    -Spice up the missions and activities (repetitive camps, scavening, gets tiring)
    -More car bodies and customization
    -The nemesis system I keep hearing about
    -Rework some useless controls like the Jump Button (console)

  • @tomahawkchopboy89
    @tomahawkchopboy89 Před rokem

    Played through this for the first time a few months ago. Didn't really know what to expect going in, but I absolutely loved it. So glad I decided to take a flyer on it.

  • @Bvggerffpls
    @Bvggerffpls Před 11 měsíci

    I remember playing this game over the summer break after my first year of uni. I was broke, living off of cans of sardines and condensed milk. My friends had gone home, I was in halls alone and feeling bitter about a break-up. Aside from doing burpees, looking for jobs, and taking long lonely hikes in the scorching heat, this game is what I occupied myself with. The bleak, sun-scorched landscapes littered with corpses and rusted-out vehicles, completely bereft of decency or humanity, it was like staring into my own soul. I felt like Mad Max, angry, jaded, tortured by past failures, driven mad by isolation.
    I don't even like these types of cookie-cutter, open-world, Farcry rip-offs. This one was genuinely immersive. Driving through those endless deserts and experiencing its bizarre and disturbing post-apocalyptical cultures was a meditative experience. I just wish the combat had been deeper and more challenging. Also, I think they should have made the survival and crafting a much more significant, fleshed-out part of the game. I hope they make a sequel so they can get these things right. This game is by no means my favorite but it will always occupy a special place in my memory.

  • @griddenheimer
    @griddenheimer Před 9 dny +1

    i honestly didnt mind the weird controls. they were refreshing the first time i played the game instead of any other games basic ass controls like the last one before it.

  • @ste1bro
    @ste1bro Před rokem +1

    I'm currently playing Mad Max for the third time. One of the best games ever - it cleverly does one thing, but does it to absolute, glorious perfection.

  • @Sagebruuh
    @Sagebruuh Před 3 dny +1

    This game was SO slept on 🤯

  • @skorpion7132
    @skorpion7132 Před 7 dny +1

    I watched all the Mad Max films over the last two days and then I realized there was a game.... Now I'm gonna play that tomorrow.