# Destructive Dystopian Video Games The Mad Max Video Game Centers on Vehicular Combat By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-05-05 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-max-video-game References: [eurogamer.net](http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-04-25-just-cause-devs-mad-max-game-drifts-to-2015) & [madmaxgame](https://madmaxgame.com/en/) [Warner Brothers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiversus-open-beta) released a spectacular new trailer for the Mad Max video game, due to be released for PC, [PlayStation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bomb-rush-cyberpunk) and Xbox gaming platforms in 2015. The game is based on the dystopian 1970s Australian movie of the same name. Gamers play as Mad Max, a "lone warrior" and "reluctant hero with an instinct for survival." The Mad Max video game is an open world sandbox action affair in which vehicles play a central role; this makes the game a mouth-watering prospect for gamers with an affinity for vehicles. The game's titular character Mad Max uses a blend of vehicle-based combat and feet-on-the-ground fighting to combat the bad guys. The central vehicle in the video game is Mad Max's 'Magnum Opus', an angry-looking beast of a vehicle that resembles a [Ford](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-ai-assistant) XB Falcon. The game's official blurb instructs players to "survive the wasteland and customize the ultimate combat vehicle to overtake even the fiercest enemy." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Open World Sandbox Games:** Opportunity for game developers to create immersive open world sandbox games centered around unique concepts like vehicular combat. - **Vehicle-centric Gameplay:** Chance for game developers to create gameplay experiences that heavily emphasize vehicle-based combat and customization. - **Adaptation of Film to Video Games:** Potential for game developers to adapt popular films into engaging video game experiences that appeal to fans of the original content. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Video Game Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for video game companies to create unique and immersive open world sandbox games that focus on vehicle combat. - **Automotive:** Opportunity for automotive companies to collaborate with game developers to create virtual vehicles and explore virtual customization options. - **Entertainment:** Potential for entertainment companies to expand their reach by licensing popular films for adaptation into video games, attracting a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Post-Apocalyptic Delivery Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-stranding-2.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mg-maze.md) - [Demolition Derby Game Sequels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wreckfest-2.md) - [Post-Apocalyptic City-Building Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frostpunk-2.md) - [Futuristic Taxi Drifting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taxi-chaos-2.md) - [Immersive Action-Adventure Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindseye-game.md) - [Collaborative Toy Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-victory-lap.md) - [Mech-Focused PvP Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mecha-break.md) - [Cataclysmic Roguelite Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wartorn.md)