Burgess_101
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Mad Max: Review Thread.
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Steve Youngblood
Member
Some people in the |OT| already have the game and seem to be enjoying it. I don't view them as poor souls needing pity.
bryanee
Member
They can still be hyped. A review in the grand scheme of things doesn't mean a damn thing. I haven't read a single review in years and don't intend too ever again.
I'll form my own opinion when it arrives in a couple of days.
DarkJedi24
Member
Good to know. Glad I don't have moral standards that high. People killing each other is cool, but having a hostage is no bueno.
UGGGGH
longlivegaming
Member
Yes.
Eh the game seems decent enough I don't see the big deal.
GavinUK86
Member
Burgess_101
Member
I'll leave it then and just wait for MGSV in a few hours.
AgentOtaku
Member
Welp, reviews finally dropped and i'm happy. I'll be picking it up with Fury Road tomorrow then 
I mean, with the amount of crazy VIP / 50% off coupon deals it was getting, it practically launched with a Summer Sale price.
bryanee
Member
Who thought it had something to do with the movie? That never once crossed my mind.
neogaffer1
Banned
so it's not going to break out like SoM did. doesn't really matter, WB is already making bank for this year.
Ok?
After the movie released, a bunch of people were hyped even more for the game maybe thinking it would be as good or something like that. I'm not saying the game is crap or anything, it's a good little game.
bryanee
Member
Maybe for some people it will be as good and as much fun.
The perfect Dark
Banned
Well. This game is more fun than Shadow of Mordor, imo. Both games don't offer good characters or a good story, both games are using a similar combat system. One of them has better graphics, more sidequests, a huge wasteland and brutal finishers. And that's Mad Max.
My distaste over this game's boring use of tropes has absolutely nothing to do with "morals", nor does Phil's review at Polygon hint at anything of the sort.
Chubzdoomer
Banned
The reviews are exactly what I expected. I think this will be one of those games that's actually better than the reviews indicate, however, and that many of us will look back on fondly well after the dust has settled.
friskykillface
Banned
I figured this would be a good purchase down the road since Metal gear is out tomorrow
If a mad max game x fury road combo pack releases in the states I'll buy it
If a mad max game x fury road combo pack releases in the states I'll buy it
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Deleted member 471617
Unconfirmed Member
Seems the reviews range from 5 to 8.4. The 5 from Polygon and 6 from GameSpot and that other no name site is what's actually hurting the game. Otherwise, it would be closer to an 8 average which isn't bad at all.
Some people here comparing the melee in Batman to Mad Max isn't completely fair to Mad Max simply because he's not wearing a suit that enhances his abilities and isn't flying around the screen hitting every enemy in one motion. I played Arkham Knight and im pretty sure that I will enjoy the melee in Mad Max a lot more because it more close and personal, brutal and high impact which is what im looking for.
I think the biggest problem is the lack of options in the options menu. Personally, im happy that there's no difficulty level because I like it when games get harder as you progress through the game. And once you get used to the combat and whatnot, even on the hardest difficulty levels, few gamers have trouble.
There should be and on/off option for the HUD and all the on screen pop ups including when enemies are going to attack. Also think that there should have been a stamina bar for when running. Besides that, can't think of any others but they'll come to me when I watch the intro and first 29 minutes later for the tenth or so time.
Biggest complaint is the fact that you don't die when getting hit head on by a car and the little health you lose when getting tapped by an oncoming car. Funny thing is that with a good detailed patch, the majority of negatives that im reading in reviews would be eliminated.
Oh well. I already pre-ordered the game this past Friday and am picking up in the morning at Best Buy. Regardless of reviews, im far more hyped, pumped and excited for Mad Max than any other game this year.
Let the looting, fighting, exploring, scavenging, car combat and just having fun begin!!!
Some people here comparing the melee in Batman to Mad Max isn't completely fair to Mad Max simply because he's not wearing a suit that enhances his abilities and isn't flying around the screen hitting every enemy in one motion. I played Arkham Knight and im pretty sure that I will enjoy the melee in Mad Max a lot more because it more close and personal, brutal and high impact which is what im looking for.
I think the biggest problem is the lack of options in the options menu. Personally, im happy that there's no difficulty level because I like it when games get harder as you progress through the game. And once you get used to the combat and whatnot, even on the hardest difficulty levels, few gamers have trouble.
There should be and on/off option for the HUD and all the on screen pop ups including when enemies are going to attack. Also think that there should have been a stamina bar for when running. Besides that, can't think of any others but they'll come to me when I watch the intro and first 29 minutes later for the tenth or so time.
Biggest complaint is the fact that you don't die when getting hit head on by a car and the little health you lose when getting tapped by an oncoming car. Funny thing is that with a good detailed patch, the majority of negatives that im reading in reviews would be eliminated.
Oh well. I already pre-ordered the game this past Friday and am picking up in the morning at Best Buy. Regardless of reviews, im far more hyped, pumped and excited for Mad Max than any other game this year.
Let the looting, fighting, exploring, scavenging, car combat and just having fun begin!!!
| Praxis |
Banned
The best thing about Mordor though, and the one thing that made me come back to it was the nemesis system. This at least seems to have a fun mode of transport, something Mordor was lacking. I just wish they both had friendly outposts, something to add a little variety, instead of constant battles. I haven't played this, so they could be in there.
digoutyoursoul
Member
Not really feeling the MGS V hype and I was hoping this would be an alternative for the next couple of weeks, I still might pick it up but would like to try first.
Dr. Kitty Muffins
Member
Kind of like that Wolverine game? That would be nice.
I'm not going to try to justify my purchase just yet. I had basically free money to toss at something I thought looked good in the playthroughs. All I can say right now is that the content of the reviews is such that it seems like this is more my style of game than theirs but I won't know truly until I play. I doubt I will ever tire of Batman style combat although this take on it isn't as flippy or as fluid. I even saw some wrestling moves in there like a suplex. The quest design, however, I think I can live with. I'm not a Ubisoft kinda guy but I don't dislike every element of their games. We will see if those assumptions of mine hold up once I get to it.
Dr. Kitty Muffins
Member
I really hope that the Nemesis system is copied by others but with some tweaks. The combat and the nemesis system were great.
Puck Beaverton
Banned
Funny that the movie went to great lengths to differentiate itself from every other summer movie and this game sounds like every open world game made in the last five years. I'm sure it's a decent game but the movie probably did more harm than good with expectations.
I'm debating on Mad Max. It sounds like it could be fun and a good time waster (which I need before Fallout 4. Though I did just order Dying Light as well). It doesn't sound like a game that is worth 60 bux but because of store credit at Target I have from trading in games I'll only be paying 30 (but logially if you think about it, I could use that credit elsewhere and still pay 30 if I wait long enough. ANd I bet it won't be too long a wait with some of those scores it got. Sadly though I think it would be a long enough wait I'll be playing Fallout though if I wait for it to fall to near 30 dollars at least).
But for whatever reason I'm still excited about the game. Though I can easily see how the reviews might be right about the repetitiveness (i'm sick of AC for that). I just think if the car combat is fun enough, I'm not going to care (with AC I find the controls clunky so the combat doesn't make up for the really repetitive game/been there done that feel). I mean, Twisted Metal used to be one of my favorite games (and I loved Vigilante 8 as well). I'm wondering if the car combat feels anything like those games (not that I remember what they felt like playing, it's been years since I played either game).
But for whatever reason I'm still excited about the game. Though I can easily see how the reviews might be right about the repetitiveness (i'm sick of AC for that). I just think if the car combat is fun enough, I'm not going to care (with AC I find the controls clunky so the combat doesn't make up for the really repetitive game/been there done that feel). I mean, Twisted Metal used to be one of my favorite games (and I loved Vigilante 8 as well). I'm wondering if the car combat feels anything like those games (not that I remember what they felt like playing, it's been years since I played either game).
| Praxis |
Banned
Imagine a Mad Max game with that system. Where you could manipulate all of the different gangs and their leaders. That would have been amazing.
Omega Kirby
Member
8.4 from ign, op you're slacking start updating.
Uh, you kind of just did.
I think Mad Max has friendly outposts. At least the ones you conquered.
DirtyLarry
Member
I have it coming from GameFly and this game is the exact reason I still use GameFly after all of these years, so since I have not purchased it, I can play it with no preconceived notions of it has to be worth it, etc. etc.. It is quite liberating actually, and has allowed me to play, and very much enjoy, games I might not have otherwise.
I am kind of excited to check this game out. Not going to lie.
I am kind of excited to check this game out. Not going to lie.
DOWN
Banned
Why no updates in the OP? Reviews are up son
IGN - 8.4
GameSpot - 6
Game Informer - 7.5
GamesRadar - 8
Polygon - 5
God is a Geek - 7.5
Hobby Consolas - 9
OP is a stan accidentally making the game look worse
IGN - 8.4
GameSpot - 6
Game Informer - 7.5
GamesRadar - 8
Polygon - 5
God is a Geek - 7.5
Hobby Consolas - 9
OP is a stan accidentally making the game look worse
Talking about in general. I don't know what you're referring to.
CrunchyFrog
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I feel you. It seriously sucks when people rush to make threads like these and then don't bother updating the OP at all. C'mon son.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Yeah probably gonna gamefly this too, looks like a perfect game for it.
Mushroomer25
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| Praxis |
Banned
Really, I guess they are similar to the Far Cry liberated outposts?
orthodoxy1095
Banned
OP has been online, hope they update the OP. Kind of silly.
Steve Youngblood
Member
I'm on mobile and this is kind of a pain in the ass, but I quoted this in the OP a couple of minutes ago.
SpaceHorror
Member
Yeah, pretty sure there are friendly outposts. I seem to remember the WB guy explaining on the Team Coco stream that when a bad storm hits you can either take refuge in an outpost and ride it out or risk staying out in it for the reward of lots of scrap.
Don't think an enemy outpost would be too keen on letting you hide from the storm there.
Don't think an enemy outpost would be too keen on letting you hide from the storm there.
The perfect Dark
Banned
That's true. The nemesis system would also work in Mad Max.
digoutyoursoul
Member
Yeah the world would of really suited that.
Man, these are all over the place! Oh well, using a VPN to decrypt now.