George Miller is famous for many things, but most people will know him for his exceptional Mad Max films, all of which remain some of the best post-apocalyptic media ever made. Both Fury Road and Furiosa brought the iconic series into the modern era with a fresh new lead and a lot of intriguing backstory and lore to help flesh out its version of a very Australian post-apocalypse. Of course, Miller has done a lot of other things - the movie Babe: Pig in the City and Happy Feet included - but one wouldn't tag him as a fan of video games.

That might be because, at least publicly, Miller doesn't have a habit of discussing them. While his likeness is being used in Death Stranding 2, and he seemingly has a close relationship with its creator, Hideo Kojima, George Miller is seemingly not a huge fan of games. In fact, there is one game in particular he really doesn't seem to like. Much like other celebrity interviews about games, Miller has spoken about not just how much he didn't like this now iconic video game, but also who he would love to see remake it, if only they had the time.

George Miller Doesn't Like 2015's Mad Max Video Game

It Has Obtained A Cult Status In Recent Years

2015's Mad Max may not be on everyone's radar, but since its release, it has obtained cult classic status, remaining a solid contender for one of the most underrated video games. It is a sprawling open-world RPG that captures not just the incredibly bleak and brutal world of Mad Max and its deep love of makeshift cars covered in spikes, but also the rough-and-tumble nature of its protagonist. Offering a deeper insight into the world of the films, Mad Max is a short but sweet game that, while not perfect, is certainly far from terrible and worth playing for fans.

So, it may surprise you to learn that George Miller, the creator of Mad Max, isn't a fan. He told GamingBible back in 2024 during a Furiosa red carpet event that he felt the 2015 Mad Max video game "wasn't as good as [he] wanted it to be." It was made alongside Fury Road, releasing a few months later to capitalize on the Mad Max fever. Unfortunately, low review scores and middling word of mouth saw it become a commercial failure, which, in turn, likely caused Miller to believe it wasn't made "at the highest level", as he told GamingBible.

According to Miller, he had been approached "many, many times" to make a Mad Max game, and eventually settled on Avalanche Studios. Everything the studio could need relating to Mad Max was sent across, and it got to work. For those who've played it, Mad Max (2015) is easily one of the best movie tie-in games, one that absolutely nails the series' iconic car combat and setting. It is a shame that George Miller doesn't love it as much as the fans, although it isn't particularly uncommon for creatives to dislike a remake or spin-off of their own work.

George Miller Wants Hideo Kojima To Make A Mad Max Game

Although He Would Never Ask Him

In that same interview with GamingBible, George Miller did hint that he isn't opposed to more Mad Max being made. However, it's unlikely he'll look to Avalanche Studios to make the next one, and, in fact, has a particular developer in mind who he'd like to make it: Hideo Kojima. As mentioned, George Miller and Kojima have become fast friends, with the latter praising the former and referring to him as his "god" and his works as his "bible" after seeing Furiosa. This has led to Miller appearing in Death Stranding, although in likeness only.

Miller explained to GamingBible that he'd like Kojima to tackle a Mad Max game, but that "he's got so much fantastic stuff in his own head that [he] would never ask him." That isn't exactly untrue, as Kojima has even turned down Death Stranding 3, despite having plenty of ideas for it. He is definitely a very busy man, one who has a lot of ambitions and ideas that he wants to achieve in his lifetime. There's even the Death Stranding movie, which Kojima has no doubt had plenty of involvement with.

Of course, George Miller and everyone else in the world are still hoping that he might attempt to make a Mad Max game eventually. Miller ended his interview with GamingBible by stating that he'd be open to another game "if it was someone like [Kojima] who would take it on," as he has limited knowledge of video games. He'd certainly be in good hands if Kojima did end up making a Mad Max game, and frankly, I'm inclined there's a little hope that it could happen eventually, so long as all the stars align.

Hideo Kojima Would Be The Perfect Developer For A Mad Max Game

It's Basically Death Stranding With More Sand

Hideo Kojima would absolutely be the best person to make a Mad Max game. Death Stranding is basically Mad Max sans all the sand and spiky cars, with Death Stranding 2 even taking place in Australia. It really feels like both games are his way of paying homage to the bizarre, sun-soaked post-apocalypse of the Mad Max saga, and potentially even his CV for if he's ever approached. Of course, I'm not saying Kojima is out there looking to make a Mad Max game, but he and his talented team clearly have the skills to do so.

I also wouldn't be surprised if Hideo Kojima's obsession with movies ended up resulting in him attempting to adapt one into a video game eventually, and there's no better choice than Mad Max. He's got a track record for excellent direction of movie stars in his video games, of exciting car-based traversal, and of creating barren yet beautiful apocalyptic open worlds. Throw in Tom Hardy, Anya Taylor-Joy, or Charlize Theron and a cameo from Miller himself, and you've got yourself a winning formula. A weird Kojima-esque Mad Max game is absolutely what the world needs right now.

There is a part of me that hopes that Kojima sticks with his own outlandish ideas. After all, if he was bogged down by licensed games, even ones as interesting as Mad Max, we'd have never gotten Death Stranding, and that would be a huge shame. However, if he ever does decide to tackle a video game adaptation of a movie, then I hope he picks Mad Max, if only to give George Miller the game he's always wanted and to deliver his own unique vision of what Mad Max could be.

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