Mad Max

In Mad Max, you take on the role of the title character, Mad Max, a dangerous close-quarters fighter who can take down almost anyone with his attacks. His favorite weapon is the shotgun. He is assisted by another man named Chumbucket. Chum mainly works with Max to build and upgrade the vehicle “Magnum Opus.” Mad Max offers a variety of weapons Max can use to defeat his enemies. Although the shotgun is Max’s weapon of choice, ammunition is scarce, making melee attacks the smarter choice. The “Thunderstick” is an explosive weapon that can be rammed into an enemy’s chest; it crackles like a lit dynamite fuse before tearing the victim to pieces. The harpoon is also one of Max’s favorite weapons, but it can only be used in the vehicle when Chum is riding along. Max’s Magnum Opus can be combined with a fast V12 engine and a powerful ram function to destroy enemies’ vehicles and weapons. When you drive and aim at the same time, the game switches to slow motion, allowing you to switch between targets. Not much is known yet about vehicle combat and its features. Mad Max will feature a crafting system that allows players to create new weapons and tools. In Max’s garage, engines, suspensions, wheels, and bodywork—including paint jobs and the vehicle’s “shell”—can be swapped out and modified, with the car’s weight and characteristics adjusting accordingly. Max can also be upgraded, though the plans for this have not yet been fully implemented. The game offers many choices, such as whether to take a stealthy or aggressive approach. Max can also seek advice from Chum on how to strategically achieve his goals. Ultimately, however, it is largely up to the player to decide how to accomplish these objectives.