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MAD MAX |OT| Beyond Thunderpoon
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This is like games used to be for me. I just feel compelled to go to the next thing nearby and it has that addicting 'one more go' element of all the greatest games.
I haven't been this invested in a game since GTA V and it's even giving that a run for its money.
I hope Avalanche do well out of it. Does anyone have any idea how it's doing at retail?
I haven't been this invested in a game since GTA V and it's even giving that a run for its money.
I hope Avalanche do well out of it. Does anyone have any idea how it's doing at retail?
SRTtoZ
Member
Lol How'd you survive that fall?
I admit, I gave the game shit when I read some of the reviews but since then ive watched people play it and it looks cool as hell. Will be a definite pickup once I'm done with MGSV and Until Dawn.
Golgo 13
The Man With The Golden Dong
I Redboxed this game last night and can't stop playing. It's really enjoyable -- the world, first of all, is really cool. And I love the car combat so far. The melee combat is brutal and fun too. I must be missing something, regarding all the middling reviews, because this game seems fun as hell.
Is there a point when it just becomes the same shit over and over (main complaint of reviews) and that's when the game starts to become stale? Or do you guys think if I love the first 2 hours that this game is for me? I would rather play this right now than MGS5, honestly, I must be insane.
Is there a point when it just becomes the same shit over and over (main complaint of reviews) and that's when the game starts to become stale? Or do you guys think if I love the first 2 hours that this game is for me? I would rather play this right now than MGS5, honestly, I must be insane.
Deaf Spacker
Memb
I'm driving around, visiting various sites to get bits for a project within Jeet's stronghold - specifically the project to get scrap whilst I'm not playing. However on the map the last site I need to visit was a site that I visited for another project and the part for the current project isn't there. Am I missing something? I have 3/4 of the parts required and there's no other part sites on my map.
You can get it on Steam Early Access for 20 bucks.
Unity2012
Member
The game is great, really; at first I was just hoping it would be decent because I was playing MGSV but I keep coming back to Mad Max for more. It's just a lot of fun in a world that is vast, desolated and yet fun to run around accomplishing different goals.
More_Badass
Member
Currently on Early Access, the devs update regularly and even have a Trello board to document all their progress and future plans
Thanks guys. That looks right up my alley!
I know it's still on early access, but does the game "feel" complete already? In the sense of having objectives and things like that?
edit: just read that so far there's only one hour of content available. I'll keep my eyes on this, though.
d00d3n
Member
I have played for 15 hours without reaching that point. I still think the gargantuan size of the game will be overwhelming if you try to complete all quests in a short period of time. They have done a good job of switching up ideas for the outposts you take over, much better than in Far Cry 3 or 4 imo, but there are so many outposts that you can start thinking "wow, I spent 4 hours taking over outposts in this little corner of the map, but looking at the full map I haven't accomplished much". I felt like this when I quit playing Friday, but now I am excited to continue playing (although I don't know when I will have the time).
Sodding_Gamer
Member
That was awesome!!
More_Badass
Member
Would disagree with that. Have definitely played for much more than an hour and haven't seen all the biomes. The underwater setting really reinvigorates the explore/craft/survive cycle. It really feels alien and just exploring must be planned because you need to watch your oxygen.
The best part is that the discovery is rewarding and everything you make improves your ability to explore. Pipes to carry oxygen down below, cables and beacons that you can follow to get out off dark seafloor caves, air sacs that shoot you to the surface, etc.
Well it had to happen eventually. Reached a point in the game that absolutely pisses me off. I assume it's the end of Act 3, with
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I can barely get anywhere on this thing. The race track's edges are littered with little protruding objects that'll stop your vehicle dead, or worse, flip you around. There are way too many forces decimating your armor compared to how well you have to perform to chip away at your target's armor. My vehicle is utterly maxed out to this point, and it seems super difficult to race well, maintain your armor, and handle all the enemies and attacks.
Can games fucking cool it on switching to cinematic angles in the midst of continuous gameplay? When you swivel the camera to show my thunderpoon destroy an enemy car, I can no longer see where I'm fucking racing. Chances are strong I'm about to get screwed and smash into a wall on a turn, and that's really brutal and common in this sequence. I would love an option patched in to stop the camera moving. By all means, keep the moment of slow-motion to marvel at the destruction, but swiveling the camera is inexcusable in racing. Batman: Arkham Knight did the same stupid shit in those chase sequences.
the big death race against Stank Gum
I can barely get anywhere on this thing. The race track's edges are littered with little protruding objects that'll stop your vehicle dead, or worse, flip you around. There are way too many forces decimating your armor compared to how well you have to perform to chip away at your target's armor. My vehicle is utterly maxed out to this point, and it seems super difficult to race well, maintain your armor, and handle all the enemies and attacks.
Can games fucking cool it on switching to cinematic angles in the midst of continuous gameplay? When you swivel the camera to show my thunderpoon destroy an enemy car, I can no longer see where I'm fucking racing. Chances are strong I'm about to get screwed and smash into a wall on a turn, and that's really brutal and common in this sequence. I would love an option patched in to stop the camera moving. By all means, keep the moment of slow-motion to marvel at the destruction, but swiveling the camera is inexcusable in racing. Batman: Arkham Knight did the same stupid shit in those chase sequences.
The combat is so satisfying. Got into this fight against two enemies and didn't think it would end with such a cool finisher: http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/TheKeyPit/video/8753992
Akiyama_AE
Member
Thinking of getting this after wrapping up MGS5, What's everyones opinion about it?
Worddddd
I love this screenshot.
Major props to gaffer K-putt!
DAMNNN that's awesome!!! Can't wait to play this when I get around to it!
The responses I've seen in this thread have been pretty great to amazing!
Many people saying most reviewers had too high expectations or something because it's better than what they were saying. At least, that's the vibe I'm getting.
dealer-
Member
So bad and you need to keep swapping to the chum buggy too. At least its pretty quick once you get there, small mercies.
Nice! Is there a new game+?
User 479360
Banned
Yeah, it's probably the worst quest type I've come across. It's quite bad.
Definity
Member
I was just returned to the same game world where I could finish any of the side activities. Thats about it for ng+
Norwegian_Imposter
Member
I'm at the fume head's debt point. I've been rushing through the story because I want to finish it to start mgs v. How far into am I. I really like the game but there are times I am look ugh I don't want to do an outpost Etc to progress the story lol I know I am weird but sometimes I just want to chill out and take them down over the Course of a year and not worry about the story
Net_Wrecker
Member
Great little moment just now: I accidentally came across a new convoy route with the convoy right behind me, and in my haste to get out of their way I went right up the wall of a little underpass cave thing and manage to block the convoy leader with the Magnum Opus causing a small pile up. I got out of the car and shot the leader's flame tank (the one on the back bumper) which caused the stream of fire to destroy all of his own War Boys' vehicles because everyone was blocked in.
One shotgun shell >>>> that convoy
One shotgun shell >>>> that convoy
indigo-cyclops
Member
Decided to pick this up using GMG 40% off which is quite good. Didn't want to wait until it was on sale 6 months for now, as I will split my time between this and MGS V for now. I just want a bearded Max.
Impulsor
Member
Hell if I know. I had to suicide because I couldn't get back to the fight, because it was closed off with those flamethrowers that activate each time you fight a top dog.
And about subnautica. Awesome game. Feels wonderful to explore.
Norwegian_Imposter
Member
How do you restock shotgun and thunderpoon aside from trawling the wastelands?
Jeet gives you a mission to rescue a guy who will open up armories in the strongholds, which will restock you. I believe it's the first mission he gives out.
psychotron
Member
Anyone care to share their PS4 performance experience? There's talk that DF may have analyzed before patches.
Norwegian_Imposter
Member
SJRB
Gold Member
My best guess is you need to downgrade the front grill [indicated by a small green dot].
Afterwards the mission end will trigger and the armor will be available.
M.W.
Member
Ahhh, I'll try that later. Thanks!
Yeah. I tend to just ignore it.
Nyteshade517
Member
https://community.wbgames.com/t5/Official-Announcements/Read-Me-First-The-Mad-Max-FAQ/td-p/758235
Q: I cant finish the Wasteland Classic mission. How come?
A: Make sure that all upgrades for The Jack Archangel are GREEN, except for the Baby Bars armor upgrade. In order to access the Archangel menu, press X on Xbox One, Square on PS4, or F on PC (default key map) in the Garage menu. (NOTE: In order to finish The Jack you may have to install lower level parts than the ones you currently have installed. This includes getting rid of some upgrades entirely. These upgrades need to have a GREEN circle on top of the upgrade in the Garage menu.)
Once all upgrades for The Jack are equipped, except the Baby Bars, exit the Garage menu, and the objective in the upper-right corner of the screen will update. (This objective will then take you to the required part for the Baby Bars upgrade.)
I'm fully patched, and performance seems to be getting worse the further in I get. I've been encountering some truly awful hiccups and chugging.
M.W.
Member
Weird, I've noticed nothing. Pretty amazed to be honest.
Finally got around to starting this and here's my super early first impressions.
- Australian accents are a nice change of pace.
- Combat is simplistic but really satisfying and meaty.
- Love the world. Being vast an empty actually works for this (unlike MGSV)
- Scavenging and survival elements are awesome.
- This game has the weakest jump in history.
- Australian accents are a nice change of pace.
- Combat is simplistic but really satisfying and meaty.
- Love the world. Being vast an empty actually works for this (unlike MGSV)
- Scavenging and survival elements are awesome.
- This game has the weakest jump in history.
Norwegian_Imposter
Member
I've been seeing that too but I found that if I rebooted the ps4 it helped for a bit (it's a brand new mgs edition ps4)
Going to stream Mad Max on the Uber Rig in glorious 5K+ Quad Titan X madness in a few mins! Join the fun here: Mad Max 5K Stream
Cynn
Member
Not only are their no motorbikes, but you can find a picture of a cycle and written on the back is: "What is this thing?!"Are there motorbikes in this game? I know this is primarily about cars, but hey, Wez had a bike in Road Warrior.
Lol, maybe they'll add bikes as DLC or in an expansion, then.
Tonight's highlight. I drove past some wasters who wanted water. I stopped and gave them some. Just as they finish drinking, I hear Chummers say "The enemy approaches!" and then WHOOSH, an enemy car slams into the wasters, just barely missing Max.
