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Peter_mark84 (59 KP) rated the PlayStation 4 version of Mad Max in Video Games

Jun 30, 2019

Mad Max

2015 | Action/Adventure

7.8

(9 Ratings)

Video Game Rating

Vast open world (3 more)

Nice mechanic of watching fuel level

Good melee combat

Investing tasks

Not many 'missions' (2 more)

Map can flee bland due to setting

Not the most compelling story

Mad To The Max

You start the game, dealing with Scrotus and his forces. This is mostly cinematic but gets you ready for the game. You wake up after being thrown from Scrotus' wagon. Chum-bucket, a slightly unhinged mechanic and side kick helps you. Early on you learn thr iconic Ford Interceptor from the films has been broken into scrap. You seek to rid the land of Scrotus' influence.

The gameplay is really interesting, allowing you to customise the car to how you like. What ever your preference of car design you will find this available. To get main missions you have to lower the 'Threat Level' of Scrotus' forces. This is done by clearing outposts, minefields and destroying Markers (Scarecrows).

As you do more upgrades for weapons and car parts become available. The story lacks as it is purely about taking down the bad guys and does not give much investment. However it is really fun, driving round taking down the bad guys.

The weapons are fun, and once you unlock the Thunderpoon, tougher enemies are beaten easy.

If you like driving games, Mad Max and games where progression of the game is purely on the player than this is for you.

However if you are interested in games with much more weight to the story or compelling missions. Then you will not enjoy this as much.

Personally I love the gameplay and way the game progresses. It is the sort of game that while being open world you can invest a small amount of time in and get loads done.

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LeftSideCut (3776 KP) rated the PlayStation 4 version of Layers of Fear in Video Games

Nov 19, 2019 (Updated Nov 19, 2019)

Layers of Fear

2016 | Action/Adventure

7.6

(7 Ratings)

Video Game Rating

On the surface, Layers of Fear seems like a game that was designed purely for YouTubers to play and scream at, and I think that's a fair enough assumption based on the sheer amount of jumpscares throughout (some are cheap, some are effective).
But look a little deeper and you will be rewarded with more that you might expect.

You play as a Victorian era painter, trying to paint his magnum opus, unlocking more to your painting as you dive ever deeper into his fractured psyche.
It's one of those games that leaves a lot up to you to interpret, only finding more concrete plot pointers if you care enough to explore and find clues.
Visually, Layers of Fear is great. It captures the feeling of spiralling madness perfectly, with some decent graphics to go with it.
The constant presence of subtly morphing paintings scattered along the walls is suitably creepy, and creates a general feeling of unease as you navigate through dimly lit hallways.
The classic first person perspective adds to this unease as you constantly feel little to no control over what you're seeing, as the house shifts around you regularly.
The further you venture into the artists mind, the darker the narrative insinuations become, as the visions turn increasingly twisted.

Layers of Fear can be finished in a couple of hours, and isn't particularly challenging, but the addition of multiple endings will keep you coming back, just out of shear intrigue.
The jump scares feel a little excessive after a while but if you are a fan of the recent wave of first person horror exploration games (in the wake of P.T.) then Layers of Fear is worth seeking out.