MAD MAX - Part 4 Walkthrough -THE PIPES - On PS4
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Mad Max is a post-apocalyptic action-adventure game, with a heavy emphasis on vehicular combat, in which the player takes on the role of eponymous character Mad Max (Bren Foster). According to the publisher of the game, up to 60% of the game's campaign requires the player to drive.[3] Weapons, such as flamethrowers and a mounted cannon, and a grappling hook can also be added to the Magnum Opus. The harpoon can be used in-vehicle with Chum, Max's mechanic, riding along. Max's Magnum Opus can be combined with a V12 engine and a powerful ramming ability to destroy enemies' vehicles and weaponry.[4] Nitro boosts are also featured for acceleration.[3] When simultaneously driving and aiming, the game enters slow-motion[5] and allows the player to toggle between targets. Despite the game having a third-person perspective, players can switch to first-person view when the player is engaging in combat with enemies while driving the Magnum Opus.[6] Chumbucket will also repair the car for the player once the player exits the car.[7]
In order to encourage exploration, the Magnum Opus can be upgraded by using scavenged materials found in the desert, by hijacking enemies' cars or by collecting enemies' car parts.[8][3] Enemies sometimes will hop on top of the Magnum Opus in an attempt to make it explode, but the player can avoid that by adding dangerous hazards, such as spikes, around the car.[4] The player has access to the garage screen throughout the game, allowing the players to customize the Magnum Opus for any occasion. Max's garage can be used to change and modify the car's engine, chassis, wheels, body works, including paint jobs, and the "shell" of the automobile.[9] However, upgrading one aspect of the car will negatively affect other aspects. For example, upgrading the engine will allow Max to drive faster, but it will also negatively affect the handling.[10] The sound produced by the engine changes when players change, add, or remove certain pieces from the Magnum Opus.[11] Max himself, as well as his armor and weapons are available for customization in the game.[12] Players can unlock new skills and upgrades for Max as he progresses through the game and earns experience points.[13]
Many gameplay choices are given in the game, such as either playing silently or aggressively. Despite allowing players to perform silent takedown with a knife, the game emphasizes on action instead of stealth.[14] Mad Max features a variety of weapons which Max can pick up and use to defeat his enemies. The 'Thunderstick' is an explosive weapon that can be lanced into an enemy's chest, blowing up the victim. Though Mad Max has a shotgun, ammo is scarce, so melee options are usually used more often.[15] The game also features a free-flow combat, similar to Warner Bros' previous Batman: Arkham series of video games, in which indicators are shown on enemies' heads to remind the player to ward off the attacks from them, while a prompt is shown to the player if the player can perform a finishing move. Attacks performed by Max during the "frenzied" state becomes more powerful than usual.[16][17] Max can get guidance from Chum about how he can complete his objectives strategically.