Review: Mullet MadJack | Xbox

In a world of endless shooters vying for your attention, Mullet MadJack crashes through the wall like the Kool-Aid man on energy drinks. This vibrant, chaotic roguelike FPS from Brazilian developers HAMMER95 has finally made its way to Xbox, and blimey, what a ride it is!

Ten Seconds to Live

The premise is as bonkers as it sounds: you’re “Mad” Jack, a ’90s-inspired hero with a glorious mullet on a mission to rescue the Influencer Princess from evil Robillionaires. The catch? You’ve only got ten seconds to live, and the only way to extend your timer is by causing absolute carnage. Think of it like Jason Statham’s “Crank” crossed with classic anime and cranked up to eleven.

At its core, Mullet MadJack is deceptively simple—shoot, kick, and dash your way through procedurally generated levels while maintaining your life timer. But the execution is what makes this game sing. The controls feel responsive and intuitive on the Xbox controller, making it dead easy to pull off spectacular kills.

More Than Just Another Shooter

I initially thought this would be just another “Boomer Shooter” clone, but I was gloriously wrong. What sets Mullet MadJack apart is its commitment to style and speed.

Every element—from the vaporwave aesthetics to the thumping soundtrack—works in perfect harmony to create an experience that’s more than the sum of its parts. The visuals are a love letter to ’80s and ’90s anime OVAs, with thick outlines, vibrant colours, and a skyline that looks like it was ripped straight from “Akira” or “Ghost in the Shell.”

Playing on Xbox, I found myself completely immersed in its neon-drenched world. The levels can be completed in under a minute, making it the perfect game to jump in and out of when you’ve got a spare moment. Though fair warning: what starts as “just one more run” quickly turns into “where did the last three hours go?”

Creative Carnage

The combat is where Mullet MadJack truly shines. Beyond your arsenal of weapons, the environments themselves become tools of destruction. There’s something immensely satisfying about kicking a robotic henchman into a spinning fan and watching the carnage unfold. Each kill extends your timer, creating a fantastic risk-reward loop that keeps you pushing forward.

As you progress through the ten floors of each chapter, you’ll earn upgrades that can dramatically change your playstyle. While some weapons definitely feel more useful than others (I became particularly attached to the shotgun/katana combo), experimenting with different loadouts adds welcome variety to each run.

Not for the Faint of Heart

I should note that Mullet MadJack isn’t for everyone. Its flashing lights, intense pace, and sensory overload might be too much for some players. I found myself needing to take breaks after particularly intense sessions—not from frustration, but from pure mental exhaustion. This isn’t a criticism; rather, it’s a testament to how effectively the game achieves its goal of being a non-stop adrenaline rush.

The Verdict

Mullet MadJack is a brilliant addition to the Xbox library and a must-play for Game Pass subscribers. It’s utterly ridiculous in all the right ways, offering tight gameplay wrapped in a visually stunning package that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

For fans of fast-paced shooters, anime aesthetics, or anyone looking for something genuinely different, this game demands your attention. It’s the gaming equivalent of chugging an energy drink while watching ’90s anime at 2x speed—chaotic, excessive, and absolutely brilliant.