Mad Maxhas become one of the most iconic post-apocalyptic franchises in pop culture, and as the release date for the upcomingFuriosaspin-off film draws closer, developer Avalanche’sMad Maxgame from 2015 may come into the minds of a few. TheMad Maxvideo game released in 2015 may have had some mixed reception from critics, but it was still hailed as the best attempt at bringing the movie franchise’s world to gaming.
On paper,Mad Maxand its lore seems like perfect material for a video game adaptation, but there have beenmanyMad Maxgame attemptsthrough the years, and 2015’s entry is the most notable. Although the attempts to adaptMad Maxinto a video game haven’t succeeded in the way one might originally think, the key could be in a game setting itself apart from the movies instead of trying to connect to them.
2015’sMad Maxgame tied directly intoFury Road, and now with the game beingconnected to theFuriosamovie, the adaptation is now canon in the overall franchise. However, if a newMad Maxgame were ever to become a reality, then it should be focused on separating itself from the movie canon and creating its own unique story.
Just because the franchise is calledMad Maxdoes not mean that Max has to play the starring role in another game. There are so many compelling facets ofGeorge Miller’s post-apocalyptic wastelandthat need to be explored outside of Max. That’s one of the main reasons the upcomingFuriosamovie is so exciting. It offers a completely new perspective outside the long-running protagonist, and this should be the same route future games take.
When it comes to video games, one of the first franchises that comes to mind when talking about the post-apocalyptic genre istheFalloutseries. If another Mad Max began development, taking some notes from a franchise set in the same genre would be a great start. An open world RPG version ofMad Maxwhere players could customize their own characters and craft unique backstories would be an intriguing new way to explore such a bleak, but fascinating, world.
The events of Avalanche’sMad Maxtake place afterFury Road, which was released in theaters four months before the game.
The Perfect Ingredients For An RPG
Thanks to there already being so much established lore in theMad Maxseries, there is an ample amount of material to work with in order to craft a fantastic RPG. Getting to take on the role of a War Boy or becoming a member of The Buzzards would be just the tip of a sandy, deserted iceberg.Mad Maxboasts an unforgiving worldthat showcases a horrifying worst-case scenario for the future, but that also makes it almost too perfect as a survival action RPG.
The impending release ofFuriosahas somerevisiting 2015’sMad Max, and although it was a fun game in its own right, more games based around the movie franchise need to just take inspiration from the world, not the characters. Max’s name may be the heart of the series, but building beyond the character and his stoicism may open the door for some heart-pounding action that players can bring to life through their own unique characters.
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WHERE TO PLAY
Avalanche Studios and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment bring you an action-adventure game set in the universe of the Mad Max franchise created by George Miller.Become Mad Max, the lone warrior in a savage post-apocalyptic world where cars are the key to survival. In this action-packed, open world, third person action game, you must fight to stay alive in The Wasteland, using brutal on-ground and vehicular against vicious gangs of bandits.A reluctant hero with an instinct for survival, Max wants nothing more than to leave the madness behind and find solace in the storied “Plains of Silence.” Players are challenged with treacherous missions as they scavenge the dangerous landscape for supplies to build the ultimate combat vehicle.In this action-packed, open world, third person action game, you must fight to stay alive in The Wasteland, using brutal on-ground and vehicular against vicious gangs of bandits. Cars are the key to survival.
