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Metacritic 7317+

Mad Max

Avalanche Studios|2015ActionAdventure

LumiScore

56

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 17+ with parental supervision

Up to120min/day

Growth

40/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

8/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should be aware of the game's mature content, including frequent violence and strong language. It's an open-world survival game with themes of revenge. Consider playing alongside your child or discussing the mature themes present in the game.

Benefits

Top Skills Developed

Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving4/5
Spatial Awareness4/5
Strategic Thinking3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
54
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
0
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)40/100

What your child develops

Mad Max offers a challenging open-world experience that encourages problem-solving, strategic thinking, and spatial awareness through its unique vehicular combat and resource management. Players will develop strong hand-eye coordination and reaction time as they navigate the dangerous wasteland and engage in intense battles.

Risks

Dopamine ManipulationVariable rewards, streaks, FOMO events, near-miss mechanics, and other design patterns that exploit reward psychology.LOW

Variable rewards, streaks, FOMO events, and other engagement mechanics

Monetization PressureIn-app purchases, pay-to-win mechanics, virtual currency obfuscation, spending prompts, and ad pressure.LOW

In-app purchases, pay-to-win elements, and spending prompts

Social RiskSocial obligations, competitive toxicity, stranger interaction, social comparison, and privacy concerns.LOW

Social obligation, competitive toxicity, stranger interaction

Content (not in risk score)Violence, language, sexual content, and other age-related content factors. Shown separately — does not affect the time recommendation.MODERATE

Violence, language, and other content factors — context depends on age

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

What to watch for

The game features a high level of violence, strong language, and some implied substance references, consistent with its mature rating and post-apocalyptic setting. However, it presents minimal risks related to dopamine manipulation, monetization, or social pressures, as it is a single-player experience with no microtransactions or online social features.

Detected Tactics

✓ No manipulative tactics detected

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~11hReviewed May 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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