Does Mad Max Deserve To Be Revisited?

Some games slip under the radar for no good reason. And we think Mad Max from 2015 might be one of them. Perhaps it was overshadowed by Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain launching the same day. Maybe open-world fatigue was setting in.

But did Mad Max deserve better? We’ve teamed up with our friends at Eneba to discuss the game in more detail and why it might have deserved more plaudits than it received on release ten years ago.

The Wasteland You Didn’t Know You Needed?

If you don’t remember the game, Imagine Grand Theft Auto meets Fallout – but with all the dust, rust, and relentless savagery of George Miller’s Mad Max universe. That’s the title in a nutshell. You play as Max, a lone warrior in a post-apocalyptic wasteland where fuel is king, survival is brutal, and every encounter feels like it could be your last.

Unlike many open-world games that drown you in endless side quests and collectibles, Mad Max keeps things focused. Everything revolves around your car – the Magnum Opus. You’re not just unlocking fast travel points or looting meaningless gear; you’re building the ultimate war machine to tear across the desert, outrun raiders, and smash through enemy fortresses.

Not Just Another Movie Tie-In?

The biggest misconception is that this was a lazy cash grab, but it is actually a fully fleshed-out open-world experience with meaty combat, deep car customization, and a winning atmosphere.

The game doesn’t directly follow Mad Max: Fury Road, but still nails the spirit of the franchise – desperate survival, insane car battles, and a world that feels like it could collapse at any second.

And the best part? You don’t need to break the bank to play it. You can grab a Mad Max Steam key at Eneba for way less than what you’d pay for most new releases.

The Combat

If you love the brutal and rhythmic combat like in, say, the Batman: Arkham series, you’re in luck. Mad Max takes that system and cranks up the intensity. Every punch feels weighty, every counterattack is satisfying, and every enemy is just waiting to smash your face in.

But here’s what sets it apart: it’s dirty. This isn’t the acrobatic, choreographed fighting of a superhero game. It’s gritty, desperate, and fueled by pure survival instinct. Max doesn’t just fight – he brawls. He kicks up sand, headbutts enemies, and finishes fights with a shotgun blast to the face.

More Depth Than You Think

Maybe you’re tired of bloated open-world games that expect you to complete a hundred checklist activities before you even get into the main adventure. 

Mad Max doesn’t waste your time. Instead it lets you roam the wasteland, scavenge for parts, pick fights with raiders, and upgrade your ride at your own pace.

There’s a weird sense of peace in its desolation. The world isn’t crowded with NPCs bombarding you with tasks. Instead, you’re left alone with the wind, the sand, and the distant echo of engines revving on the horizon. It’s oddly meditative—right up until the moment a convoy spots you, and suddenly, you’re in the best car chase you’ve ever played.

So, if you skipped Mad Max when it launched, you’re definitely not alone. As mentioned before, digital marketplaces like Eneba offering dirt cheap keys mean there’s never been a better time to dive into the wasteland.

Glenn Wilson