Mad Day

Action Driving Shooter Platformer

⭐ 4.6 (1678 votes)

Mad Day combines the thrill of physics-based racing with the explosive action of a side-scrolling shooter. The premise is delightfully absurd: you play as Bob, a former marine whose beloved pet octopus, Fluffy, has been kidnapped by evil aliens. Enraged and heavily armed, Bob jumps into his truck to rescue his aquatic friend. What follows is a high-octane rampage through cityscapes, mountains, and alien bases.

🚚 The Hybrid Gameplay Loop

Mad Day is unique because it splits the gameplay into two distinct phases, keeping the experience fresh:

Driving Phase: You control a heavy vehicle. The goal is to balance speed with survival. You must jump over pits, smash through walls, and run over alien infantry. Physics plays a huge role here—landing a jump poorly can flip your truck, leaving you vulnerable.
On-Foot Combat: Occasionally, your vehicle will be destroyed or you will enter a building. Bob continues the fight on foot. These sections play like a traditional run-and-gun platformer, requiring faster reflexes and dodging of enemy projectiles.

🔧 The Garage: Ultimate Customization

Success in Mad Day relies heavily on how you spend your coins between runs. The upgrade tree is extensive:

Weaponry

You can mount a turret on your truck. Options range from a simple machine gun to a devastating railgun.
Pro Tip: The Rocket Launcher has splash damage, making it perfect for clearing groups of aliens, while the Laser is better for melting boss health bars.

Vehicle Upgrades

Wheels: Crucial for traction on steep hills.
Suspension: Prevents your truck from taking damage upon hard landings.
Armor: Increases your total hit points (HP), allowing you to tank more shots from alien spaceships.
Boosters: Nitro boosts are essential for clearing massive gaps in the terrain that would otherwise end your run.

👽 Enemies and Bosses

The alien legion is diverse. You will face:

Foot Soldiers: Weak but numerous. Run them over to save ammo.
Drones: Flying enemies that shoot from above. These are high-priority targets for your roof-mounted gun.
Bosses: At the end of stages, you face massive alien war machines. These battles require pattern recognition. Wait for their shield to drop or their weapon to overheat before unleashing your heavy ordnance.

🎭 Tone and Style

The game features a distinctive art style reminiscent of classic cartoons. The humor is visual and slapstick—seeing Bob furiously driving a monster truck to save a tiny octopus is inherently funny. It balances the chaotic violence with a lighthearted tone, making it suitable for all ages.