The Mad Max franchise, which originated in 1979 with the film of the same name, is one of the most well-known action series out there. The films focus on a world that has fallen into lawlessness and ruin, and the gangs and vigilantes that call it home. Critics and fans alike enjoy the explosive action on display in these films, and it's this very violence that makes the series such a good candidate for adaptation to the world of video games.