MadWorld

 Wii
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Mar 10, 2009
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 218 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 171 out of 218
  2. Mixed: 44 out of 218
  3. Negative: 3 out of 218
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. clonmac
    Sep 2, 2010
    8
    MadWorld is a fun game that brings a level of uniqueness to a Wii system that is littered with "kiddy" games. The gameplay is your typical brawler game, but offers up some unique and cinematic sequences that involve the Wii's motion controls to mix things up. The music is great and goes well with the theme. The game can get repetitious a little after playing it for a while, but it is stillMadWorld is a fun game that brings a level of uniqueness to a Wii system that is littered with "kiddy" games. The gameplay is your typical brawler game, but offers up some unique and cinematic sequences that involve the Wii's motion controls to mix things up. The music is great and goes well with the theme. The game can get repetitious a little after playing it for a while, but it is still fun. The graphics are perfect compromise for the Wii with its hardware limitations. It has a stylized "Sin City" look that is totally original. The camera can be a pain sometimes, but you get used to it and isn't too big of a deal.… Expand
  2. MattP.
    Mar 25, 2009
    10
    This game is amazing. I would go so far as to say it is the best game on the Wii, though I haven't played many. The game is only five hours long, but replay value is infinite, especially if you happen to be bored with nothing else to do. The story is confusing, and starts off bad, but it slowly starts to make sense. The ending is pretty good, though it doesn't answer every This game is amazing. I would go so far as to say it is the best game on the Wii, though I haven't played many. The game is only five hours long, but replay value is infinite, especially if you happen to be bored with nothing else to do. The story is confusing, and starts off bad, but it slowly starts to make sense. The ending is pretty good, though it doesn't answer every question, and raises at least one new question. Some people may not like the black-and-white, but it works fine and the graphics as a whole are amazing for a Wii title.… Expand
  3. joh
    Mar 22, 2009
    10
    My hope is that some nintendo developer will read this and somehow communicate to whoever is the@#$%$#@ who keeps pumping out cheap, crappy wii games that it would make all gamers happy if nintendo would stop releasing titles with horrific N64 graphics, games suitable for ages 3 and below, and for the love of god stop making games based off of disney and pixar movies!!! Anyway, This game My hope is that some nintendo developer will read this and somehow communicate to whoever is the@#$%$#@ who keeps pumping out cheap, crappy wii games that it would make all gamers happy if nintendo would stop releasing titles with horrific N64 graphics, games suitable for ages 3 and below, and for the love of god stop making games based off of disney and pixar movies!!! Anyway, This game liberated me from the rest of the wii games. It had plenty of action, graphics, and gore, which usually isn't something a game really needs, but after trying 50 consecutive games which attracted a younger crowd than rugrats, I felt very refreshed. I had hours of fun. The game will remain on my shelf along with some of the good games like No more heroes, Twighlight princess, Metroid corruption, resident evil,Etc. So please, Whoever is making nintendos games, please, take my advice. Dont hire narcaleptic retards to design your games, and DO NOT make games based on Disney movies. (I would mention something about the Bratz game or the mily cirus singalong game, but im afraid i might smash my laptop out of rage).… Expand
  4. skeletonking123
    Sep 10, 2011
    10
    one of the greatest video games ever made. Fantastic plot, fantastic amount of violence and gore, fantastic comedy and graphics, and some of the greatest gameplay and weapons in one game and one of Sega's greatest games
  5. aljirik1992
    Feb 11, 2018
    10
    Это дело я люблю... Это дело я люблю... Уродов я пилю-у-у-у!

    Чем запомнился 2009 год? Одним кончиной Призрака из колды, другим бюстом (и не только) Морриган или Байонеты, а кому-то рождением одного из самых величайших ассасинов в эпоху "Возрождения" - Эцио Аудиторе. Для меня это год, когда Wii скинула оковы из ваты и обвесила себя цепями потяжелее, залив телевизоры пользователей литрами    Это дело я люблю... Это дело я люблю... Уродов я пилю-у-у-у!

    Чем запомнился 2009 год? Одним кончиной Призрака из колды, другим бюстом (и не только) Морриган или Байонеты, а кому-то рождением одного из самых величайших ассасинов в эпоху "Возрождения" - Эцио Аудиторе. Для меня это год, когда Wii скинула оковы из ваты и обвесила себя цепями потяжелее, залив телевизоры пользователей литрами виртуальной крови. Выжимать энную жидкость из отморозков, бандюганов и прочей шоболы как раз и предстоит в игруле MadWorld. Роль крововыжималки берёт на себя антигерой Джек, который под жёсткий бит и в антураже города грехов пройдётся своей бензопилой по всем "доброжелателям" шоу "Дозор Смерти". Задавшись вопросом: "Утонул ли во всём этом безобразии сюжет и игрокам ничего не стоит ждать от сценарной работы?", - ответ будет: "отнудь". Можно ли сказать, что от переизбытка жестокости в какой-то момент начинает укачивать? Играя запоем - да. К проекту от PG можно придраться (например к гуляющей камере), но когда понимаешь на что он вышел, вопросы отпадают сами собой.    … Expand
  6. VegeST
    Apr 10, 2022
    10
    Someone said that nintendo consoles had no cool, brutal and violent games? Who is this idiot, huh?

    Okay, now serious. Madworld is a game to buy Wii for. Also this is the best Platinum Games, kham, game how I think.
  7. FriezaTr0LLz
    Apr 27, 2012
    10
    And Ps3 and 360 fanboys say "the Wii has no violent games." This game right here DESTORYS all arguments out of the water.
  8. JPoppaWUSC
    Apr 23, 2012
    8
    MadWorld is exactly as advertised. It's mindless, gory, stylish, and most importantly, it's fun. MadWorld is not a perfect game, and it won't fill the desire for deeper gaming experiences on the Wii, but it does accomplish two key things - 1) It's reminiscent of the mature-cuz-we-can SEGA games of Genesis past, and 2) It offers unique and well-implemented motion controls. Too bad itMadWorld is exactly as advertised. It's mindless, gory, stylish, and most importantly, it's fun. MadWorld is not a perfect game, and it won't fill the desire for deeper gaming experiences on the Wii, but it does accomplish two key things - 1) It's reminiscent of the mature-cuz-we-can SEGA games of Genesis past, and 2) It offers unique and well-implemented motion controls. Too bad it also caters to an audience that isn't really interested in owning a Wii, meaning hardcore and mature gamers that mostly populate the true next-gen consoles PS3 and XBox360.… Expand
  9. Awesomegamer7
    Dec 24, 2011
    10
    The games Mad World and Sonic Colors are the best game in the console so far, don't give Mario and Zelda **** WANT MAD WORLD DICK HEADS!
    The music is really good, the combat mode is just EPIC, the story is good.
    If you want to play a good game a the worst console of the 7th generation play this game!
  10. Colin
    Jan 29, 2010
    6
    Moments of brilliance are let down byt the overall package. In particular the cut scenes are just bad, with lots of static frames and voice overs. This would not be acceptable on 360/PS3 and I don't see why it should be on Wii. One other major problem that I have is that the story revovles around the mystery of who Jack is and why he is fighting in Death Watch. Which means that for Moments of brilliance are let down byt the overall package. In particular the cut scenes are just bad, with lots of static frames and voice overs. This would not be acceptable on 360/PS3 and I don't see why it should be on Wii. One other major problem that I have is that the story revovles around the mystery of who Jack is and why he is fighting in Death Watch. Which means that for most of the game you're not sure why the charater you're playing is doing what he's doing. Which is stupid. Still, it can be really fun at times.… Expand
  11. tb
    Apr 3, 2009
    5
    The first hour of this game pretty much blew my mind. the action is awesome and the sheer amount of ways to kill is amazing. but the horrendous controls, mostly the camera but also and the delay of the chainsaw ruined it. other annoyances also hurt. the music is annoying, the horror levels sucked, I couldn't figure out how to beat the witch, and in the middle of the action it often cuts away
  12. TheAdjuster
    Jun 30, 2015
    0
    Overhyped extremely boring game. The black and white (and red) style is terrible and it was very hard to tell what was going on at times due to poor contrast. The violence/gore is there, but not nearly as exciting as many fans claim. I found myself just going through the killing motions after a while just to get enough points to progress to the next area. Too much grinding. And if youOverhyped extremely boring game. The black and white (and red) style is terrible and it was very hard to tell what was going on at times due to poor contrast. The violence/gore is there, but not nearly as exciting as many fans claim. I found myself just going through the killing motions after a while just to get enough points to progress to the next area. Too much grinding. And if you take away the grinding, there isnt much left to play.… Expand
  13. BarneeB
    Apr 7, 2009
    9
    It has it's flaws, but overally it's a very unique game, with a great story, funny characters, good graphics and music, and the action is also flatout awesome. Of course if you hate violence and faul language, this is not your game. The game doesnt take itsefl too serously, so you should not either. It's bit short, but at least it's not too repetitive and it doesnt get It has it's flaws, but overally it's a very unique game, with a great story, funny characters, good graphics and music, and the action is also flatout awesome. Of course if you hate violence and faul language, this is not your game. The game doesnt take itsefl too serously, so you should not either. It's bit short, but at least it's not too repetitive and it doesnt get old during the 6 hours it takes to beat the game.… Expand
  14. CristianaY
    Jun 8, 2009
    7
    This game could have been a perfect beat-em-up game, it has gratuitous violence, great style, and great audio. However what kills this game is the inherent 'wii-ness' of the title. The camera sucks, and since you can't control it directly you end up struggling to get it to point where you want it. Then the motion controls, they really don't add much to the game, but, I This game could have been a perfect beat-em-up game, it has gratuitous violence, great style, and great audio. However what kills this game is the inherent 'wii-ness' of the title. The camera sucks, and since you can't control it directly you end up struggling to get it to point where you want it. Then the motion controls, they really don't add much to the game, but, I generally hate motion controls because they never just feel right, and just make it more annoying to play the game. If somehow they decided to release a patch so you can play the entire game with the classic controller, with standard controls, this game would easily be a ten.… Expand
  15. JosephS
    Oct 22, 2009
    6
    Fun fighting game. Gets a little repetitive later on. Absolutely hate the dumbass commentators, and they repeat themselves a lot. Other than that, pretty fun to just pick up and play every so often.
  16. DejuanB.
    Mar 15, 2009
    10
    The gore is simply a sight to behold. The most violently amusing game I have very played, and its on the Wii! A must buy for those who have a Wii and complain that its not a system for the hardcore population. This game proves you wrong.
  17. FozzyU
    Apr 7, 2009
    10
    Simply put, this game will sell more Wii's. It's given me a reason to play my Wii again. It's Wii's answer to God of War (but more stylized and a more techno-punk theme than ancient greek). The attitude for this game is all there.
  18. Mr.Nintendo
    Jul 25, 2009
    7
    It has a unique art style and a lot of creativity (when it comes to ways to kill people) but when I got to around the 4th region on the map it just started to get boring and really repetitive. I enjoyed it at the beginning and thought that it was a really awesome game, but at its core MadWorld really is just a basic and linear beat em up that has no real depth whatsoever. Behind all the It has a unique art style and a lot of creativity (when it comes to ways to kill people) but when I got to around the 4th region on the map it just started to get boring and really repetitive. I enjoyed it at the beginning and thought that it was a really awesome game, but at its core MadWorld really is just a basic and linear beat em up that has no real depth whatsoever. Behind all the style that MadWorld has is a game that isn't that special at all. You will end up doing the same thing over and over again. To be honest I wasn't that interested when i first saw the trailers for this game but thought I'd try it out anyway. The music however is outstanding. Whether you like the type of music really is up to you but it definitely fits into the mood of the game. If you're looking for mindless fun that will entertain you and your friends for a while, rent this game as you will get tired of it after a while. If you're looking for an in depth game then look elsewhere because MadWorld isn't it. Overall I'd give it a 6.8/10.… Expand
  19. nickb
    Aug 1, 2009
    9
    Great graphics, great gameplay, good story and it will last you a fair while. One of the best looking and most imaginative games on the wii. The multiplayer feels a bit tagged on, if that was good it would have been 10. Here's hoping for a Madworld 2
  20. PeterC
    Oct 4, 2009
    6
    Art Style is fabulous, and sound is pretty good. I was shocked, however, at the thin-ness of the gameplay. As others have said it gets really boring REALLY fast. There's a few giggles to be had at the violence and swearing, but the game itself is just tedious to play.
  21. ClayA
    Mar 15, 2009
    9
    MadWorld is quite a game. Publisher SEGA and developer Platinum have really put together an interesting beat 'em up that captures an arcade feel. With point based kills, extra lives, and rather linear gameplay, it feels very coin-op. The black and white art style makes it feel like a graphic novel, and the action is great. The Wii controls are used well and in moderation, much like MadWorld is quite a game. Publisher SEGA and developer Platinum have really put together an interesting beat 'em up that captures an arcade feel. With point based kills, extra lives, and rather linear gameplay, it feels very coin-op. The black and white art style makes it feel like a graphic novel, and the action is great. The Wii controls are used well and in moderation, much like most good Wii games. If you are interested in a blood soaked beat 'em up with insane combos and fun bosses, look no further than MadWorld.… Expand
  22. PrestonD
    Mar 15, 2009
    10
    To put it simply, Madworld is the first Triple A title for the Wii this year, and a must have to anyone who owns the console. Sure the game is short, but with an amazingly well crafted storyline, drop dead gorgeous visuals, and addictive over the top gameplay, this game is sure to be on my Game of the Year list. Oh, and go buy this game, because we need more like this!!!
  23. adamd.
    Mar 20, 2009
    9
    great game, a little short, but no matter, it's a blast from start to finish and the writing is suprisingly good for the type of game it's in. the controls are comfortable and responsive and the gameplay is smooth. the art style is superb and suprisingly easy on the eyes. definitely worth at least a rental.
  24. TimSomething.
    Apr 28, 2009
    10
    Do you want brutal yet hilariously over-the-top violence? Check. Do you want the best voice-over-commentary ever? Check. Do You want to laugh whilst blowing apart thugs in a creative and overall hilarious fashion? Check. MadWorld is a styalized, hilariously violent Beat-em-up with its own sadistic style of humor...So what are you waiting for? Buy it already!
  25. KylerN
    Dec 5, 2009
    9
    Oh bloody violence with a nice black and white style. The colors make it hard to find things sometimes. The camera is terrible trying to lock on to enemies and do what you want. The controls smooth after awhile of playing. The minimap is kind of small and it can be ahrd to find objectives, although you could careless when you kill guys. Later levels the enemies get harder and it becomes Oh bloody violence with a nice black and white style. The colors make it hard to find things sometimes. The camera is terrible trying to lock on to enemies and do what you want. The controls smooth after awhile of playing. The minimap is kind of small and it can be ahrd to find objectives, although you could careless when you kill guys. Later levels the enemies get harder and it becomes less button mashing. finishing attacks for everything are awesome, the bike parts are dull but its satisfying if 5 bikes explode at once and the game lags ^^… Expand
  26. nates
    Mar 11, 2009
    10
    This is by far one of the most unique and creative games to hit the war. The game has a fresh and distinct look to it and very addictive gameplay. The camera lacks a bit and the campaign runs short but there is a lot of replayability. If we want hardcore games to continue like this to come out for the wii then go buy it now!!!!!
  27. RonW
    Mar 12, 2009
    9
    Madworld is one of the most stylistic games on the Wii. The controls really work well for the game and I think it is more fun on the Wii than it would be with a standard controller. The dialogue is over the top, and the music is great. If you want more games to come out like this then support Platinum Games an buy it!!!
  28. StevenB
    Mar 12, 2009
    9
    This game was a lot of fun. The story was a little short (took me and a friend 7 hours to beat it - including dying), but we both loved every minute of it. The actual story is pretty deep for a game like this, and the best parts of the game include the dialogue, funny kills, and the commentary!! This game is a must buy (or at least rent) ... it is easily on my top 5 games on the Wii list.
  29. EliasD
    Mar 15, 2009
    10
    One of the best Wii games to date and an amazing old-school beat 'em up reminiscent of Streets of Rage but with an incredible amount of style and violence so over-the-top that its laugh-out-loud hysterical.
  30. AnonymousMC
    Mar 19, 2009
    10
    Absolutely amazing. If you have the stomach for crude humor, swearing, philosophy, screaming, buckets of blood, and the most foul, brutal, cruel violence ever to grace the video game screen, you must play this game. It may have only lasted six hours, but it was well worth the $50. Quite possibly, no, probably the best game in its genre
  31. willw
    Apr 13, 2009
    10
    The best excuse for a Wii since Twilight Princess, this game is 6 hours of pure, ultra violent bliss. Lock up your children and don't talk to senators, because this game is definitely not for kids. I mean, it's a violent game show with hilarious and profane commentary by 2 well known comedians. Yeah, the Wii is now a truly family-friendly system because of this game, because now The best excuse for a Wii since Twilight Princess, this game is 6 hours of pure, ultra violent bliss. Lock up your children and don't talk to senators, because this game is definitely not for kids. I mean, it's a violent game show with hilarious and profane commentary by 2 well known comedians. Yeah, the Wii is now a truly family-friendly system because of this game, because now the hardcore gamer in the family won't have to incessantly play Brawl or Mario Galaxy, or another great, but squeaky clean, game. In my opinion, MadWorld is definitely the Wii's best game, not just of 2009, but ever. The only flaws are a mildly annoying camera and some repetitive but funny banter by the commentators. But those are only minor flaws in this great game. I swear, this is like Monty Python's classic skit Sam Peckinpah's Salad Days meets Sin City meets a Jhonen Vasquez comic, with some Pulp Fiction thrown in for good measure. On acid. That alone is enough reason to play this excellent, excellent game.… Expand
  32. Susano
    Aug 23, 2010
    8
    Very easy to love, though while technically flawed it features some astonishing and unique visuals. It's not as fluid and perfect as its grpahics, but that wuld make one of the best games of all time. Madworld isn't one of the best agme ever though, but is a very good Wii game, and anyone finding a need for brutal violence hould buy this, it's a funny, fun and ultra gory piece of flawed genius.
  33. Sikoandr
    Oct 21, 2010
    7
    fun to kill people for a while then it gets repetitive very fast, the commentating is the same every level.. it goes like this, he talks like a dumba rse then he gets thrown to death by this chick
  34. muzziklover
    Sep 29, 2010
    9
    This is the most violently over-the-top game I have played yet. If you think Grand Theft Auto and Gears of War is known for its high level of violence, this game just completely makes them look like its child's play. Though the camera is very annoying, it makes up for its intuitive Wii controls, hilarious characters and utter glorious gore. Buy it!
  35. cadda82
    Jan 17, 2011
    9
    Excellent stylised graphics, fun gameplay and packed with adult humour. Nice job Platinum a very entertaining game. This is why i play videogames, a joy to play.
  36. Dukenukem
    Mar 24, 2011
    10
    Just to start you off, this game is NOT for children, this isn't the MOST inappropriate game ever, but it is pretty high up. Now to get to the review, i definitely liked the game, i wouldn't say it was the best game ever, but it was pretty good. One of my favorite things about the game was the black and white aspect of it, in fact, this game is different from almost all other games. TheJust to start you off, this game is NOT for children, this isn't the MOST inappropriate game ever, but it is pretty high up. Now to get to the review, i definitely liked the game, i wouldn't say it was the best game ever, but it was pretty good. One of my favorite things about the game was the black and white aspect of it, in fact, this game is different from almost all other games. The game play was fun, especially the absolutely horrid things you could do to people, like throw several sign posts into someone's head then slam a tire over their head, then you could do something like throw them onto a wall covered in spikes, or thrust their almost dead bodies into a running jet engine. overall i liked this game and hope that they make a sequel with maybe a few more innovations.… Expand
  37. dariazzo
    Jun 17, 2011
    7
    In Madworld, the best choices led to the worst flaws! For example, the black and white used is amazing, and renders an atmosphere which is both compelling and very rare on WII, but sometimes it gives headaches to the player who does not know where to go to find the just spawned powerups. Given the way Madworld is thought and realised, it all comes down to level design, and in this caseIn Madworld, the best choices led to the worst flaws! For example, the black and white used is amazing, and renders an atmosphere which is both compelling and very rare on WII, but sometimes it gives headaches to the player who does not know where to go to find the just spawned powerups. Given the way Madworld is thought and realised, it all comes down to level design, and in this case it's not the best. The more articulated the levels are (Chinatown for example) and more entertaining the game gets; you will never replay the wider areas, the big places, because after a while thrashing bodies to raise points is not fun anymore. Fortunately, the bloodbath challenges are genius, and sometimes the bosses are, too. This game does not lack creativity or fresh ideas, especially on WII, but it fails in creating a fully compelling experience with the amazing ingredients it has. It's a pity, because style and the basic gameplay cycle are unique!… Expand
  38. helena23
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    i admit it, this game has no real depth, however, i must say i enjoyed this game from beggining to end, i got never bored as the game progression always shows new deaths bosses and mini games cleverly.....what did you expect from this, a zelda game? this is a beat emup guys its simple and violent and i love it that way. Technically speaking is one of the best wii games in every aspect.i admit it, this game has no real depth, however, i must say i enjoyed this game from beggining to end, i got never bored as the game progression always shows new deaths bosses and mini games cleverly.....what did you expect from this, a zelda game? this is a beat emup guys its simple and violent and i love it that way. Technically speaking is one of the best wii games in every aspect. Its also very original. This is the kind of game you will never see in other consoles. come on its just 7,50 bucks buy it… Expand
  39. Zilcell
    Jun 23, 2012
    7
    The gore does not get boring easily. There is not a dull moment within the game and the graphical style is unlike anything you'll ever see. Probably one of the most violent wii games ever.
  40. 7dogguy
    Aug 11, 2012
    9
    This game is so unique the art in the game is just beautiful especially for a wii title the combat is fun and challenging and one of the bloodest games if ever played this game probably has more ways to kill people then any other game ever made the storyline is actually interesting but its not great because most of the time you spend just getting to know and like the character the onlyThis game is so unique the art in the game is just beautiful especially for a wii title the combat is fun and challenging and one of the bloodest games if ever played this game probably has more ways to kill people then any other game ever made the storyline is actually interesting but its not great because most of the time you spend just getting to know and like the character the only problems with this game is the camera system and little things like not being able to punch and move at the same time but other then that this is one of the best games on the wii… Expand
  41. shprea
    Jun 26, 2013
    9
    Madworld is an insane beat 'em up made by one of the best developers around, Platinum Games. Graphically, the game takes on a black and white comic book style, and it just looks awesome. The only other color you see other than black and white is red, lots and lots of red.

    The mechanics of Madworld are those of any typical beat 'em up. However, the game is structured such that you can    Madworld is an insane beat 'em up made by one of the best developers around, Platinum Games. Graphically, the game takes on a black and white comic book style, and it just looks awesome. The only other color you see other than black and white is red, lots and lots of red.

    The mechanics of Madworld are those of any typical beat 'em up. However, the game is structured such that you can use your environment to your advantage by beating people with spare tires, sign posts, or by pegging them into giant spiked walls. There are a lot of ways to interact with your environment, which keeps the game fresh.

    The game is full of amazing boss battles against unique and downright weird enemies. Nothing is more fun than defeating a boss, only them to finish them off with your chainsaw arm. By the way, you have a chainsaw arm in this game. Need I say more?

    One of the coolest aspects of this game is the soundtrack, which is entirely made up of intense rap and hip-hop music. I don't even like rap, but I still loved the soundtrack.

    The only thing I disliked about the game were the motion control quick time events. The reason I disliked them is because they just didn't work. It'd say swing left, and I'd swing left, but it wouldn't work. That was especially annoying during boss battles where these quick times events are crucial.

    You should do yourself a favor and pick this game up. I got a copy for literally $5, so there's no reason to miss out on this. Games like Madworld and No More Heroes show that the Wii isn't just a console for 5 year old children and that there are badass games on Nintendo's platform.    … Expand
  42. Manzione
    Apr 4, 2013
    9
    One of the best Wii games out. I loved it; the graphics work very well, and the soundtrack is awesome. If you own a Wii buy this game. End of story...
  43. Cerberus0
    Dec 10, 2013
    9
    This is a must own game for anyone with a wii that can stomach it. The music is superb. The commentators are actually laugh out loud funny! The boss battles are also a blast...quite literally. Just when you think it is overkill the game does something crazy to take it up a knotch. The weapons and everything about the game is great. Even the graphics on this game are wonderful. The blackThis is a must own game for anyone with a wii that can stomach it. The music is superb. The commentators are actually laugh out loud funny! The boss battles are also a blast...quite literally. Just when you think it is overkill the game does something crazy to take it up a knotch. The weapons and everything about the game is great. Even the graphics on this game are wonderful. The black and white environments are not at all bland or boring to look at. I only have 2 major gripes with this game. 1. Multiplayer is TERRIBLE! They dumbed down the actual attack moves you can use and made it so you have to compete for points in a stupid get more points than your partner mode. I invited a friend over because I was loving the singleplayer and wanted to try the multiplayer. I had to stop after about 15 minutes....and literally apologize for making my friend play it. I then proceeded to show him singleplayer and why I thought multiplayer was going to be badass and he got it. This is a single player game period. I mean all they had to do to make it multiplayer was add split screen co-op to the single player.....either that or not dumb down the game controls. One thing they did right though was the commentators gave special 2 player dialogue in multiplayer. Very funny, very appropriate! Second gripe: the game itself isn't that long. Yes you can replay it with unlocked super weapons and its still fun....but it loses its charm after a certain amount of playthrough. It still is a must play experience. There are so many cool ways to kill enemies and score points. I will seriously get flagged if I illustrate the cool combo's you can do. They just use the environments so well in the game, to create such a satisfying experience. For example you can use 3+ different environmental objects/events on a single enemy for some truly gut wrenching displays.… Expand
  44. WyattTheAwesome
    May 31, 2013
    7
    A goretastic exclusive title for the wii. Fun gameplay and satisfying executions, however the black and white graphics are frustrating especially when you're trying to see what the you're doing and it is a bit short, but I'm just glad this game exists.
  45. huskobon
    Sep 1, 2013
    10
    Gritty, fun, awesome, killer good, and bloody amazing! Madworld brings the Wii to a level of violence that it needed and delivers perfectly! Done in such a crisp comic book style of art with the combination of great 3D graphics, this game will be driving you to the end with excitement, blood, laughs, and killer good ways to...well KILL! Madworld is something special for Wii owners, andGritty, fun, awesome, killer good, and bloody amazing! Madworld brings the Wii to a level of violence that it needed and delivers perfectly! Done in such a crisp comic book style of art with the combination of great 3D graphics, this game will be driving you to the end with excitement, blood, laughs, and killer good ways to...well KILL! Madworld is something special for Wii owners, and considering it isn't ported to this day, it should be treasured and remembered! If you have a Wii, or need a reason to own one, this one of the best reasons to have it!… Expand
  46. elitefour
    Oct 26, 2013
    8
    a great exclusive of nintendo wii
    it has a lot of violence
    with a lot of action
    ps3 and xbox fanboys said that wii is for kids?
    i dont think so
    this good is awesome,people should buy it
  47. imoses
    Jan 26, 2015
    8
    Original and clever at times, should check out if you own Wii or Wii U.

    Pros:
    + Over the top violence
    + fun art style
    + kill combos really enjoyable
    + humor
    + fun mini games

    Cons:
    - multiplayer (and lack thereof)
    - camera
    - black and white takes getting used to
    - violent humor not for some
  48. vagkws99
    Sep 19, 2016
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. very good game PERFECT OST interesting art style ,fun but repetitive gameplay, and hilarious commentary full of jokes like this "no means yes and yes means anal"… Expand
  49. antenneone
    Aug 3, 2018
    6
    Juego divertido para pasar un buen rato con una estética cómic muy chula. Algo diferente y adulto para una wii que no solo se basa en marios y zeldas
  50. BeboFett
    Dec 19, 2018
    8
    Another good use of the Nintendo Wii controls with this great and fun gameplay. Graphics has taken advantage of the low power of the console and managing to be something attractive. With a generic story and cliches, but manages to capture your attention for some twists in the plot. A very replayable, fun and fresh.
  51. Lugocain
    Jan 13, 2022
    9
    So stupid that is smart, so simple that is complex. This game is everything I love about video games, the only thing I regret is haven't been playing it before.
  52. Thejodjeremie
    Apr 23, 2020
    8
    The game is very fun easy to play. The gameplay is great and super gory. The story is short but also interesting.
  53. PhantxmGhxst
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    amazing game, amazing soundtrack and concept. overall a fun game that is very unique for the time. would love to see a remaster of this i think it would be amazing
  54. Ventu
    Jun 4, 2022
    7
    MadWorld ofrece una propuesta totalmente única y original. Se trata de un Hack and Slash con una estética de cómic en blanco y negro que encaja a la perfección. A nivel de diseño es una maravilla si te gusta el estilo, y a nivel técnico es un juego muy sólido. El sistema de combate, aunque con algún pequeño fallo, es muy cómodo y con numerosas posibilidades gracias a su gran variedad deMadWorld ofrece una propuesta totalmente única y original. Se trata de un Hack and Slash con una estética de cómic en blanco y negro que encaja a la perfección. A nivel de diseño es una maravilla si te gusta el estilo, y a nivel técnico es un juego muy sólido. El sistema de combate, aunque con algún pequeño fallo, es muy cómodo y con numerosas posibilidades gracias a su gran variedad de escenarios, enemigos y armas. Es un juego corto, pero con mucha rejugabilidad en sus niveles si quieres buscar aumentar tus puntuaciones. Recomendable para quien le guste el género y busque algo diferente a lo habitual.… Expand
  55. The_D4RknesS
    Oct 5, 2022
    8
    I've only played it once and the game is amazing and fun. There are no colors but I think this was on purpose to make the blood stand out more
  56. Kramirez0113
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    I used to think the Wii was nothing more than a Flingsmash and/or Donkey Kong Barrel Blast player.



    Not anymore
  57. btl630900
    Sep 1, 2023
    8
    Madworld is a mad good time. With a great approach to black white and red styled graphics and scheme it creates an atmosphere with its death game. The combat is brutal and not for the faint of heart but satisfying in its unique way. There is great style and boss fights with fun and lots of PUNS. Jack is a solid protagonist that is just fun to play as, and the music can be great with greatMadworld is a mad good time. With a great approach to black white and red styled graphics and scheme it creates an atmosphere with its death game. The combat is brutal and not for the faint of heart but satisfying in its unique way. There is great style and boss fights with fun and lots of PUNS. Jack is a solid protagonist that is just fun to play as, and the music can be great with great rap/ final boss themes. A unique game that really should get more recognition for being M rated on the WII and being an great first show of just what platinum games can do.… Expand
  58. Yojimbo2015
    Jan 11, 2023
    6
    Third person beat 'em up with a similar premise to the Manhunt games with nice cel-shaded visuals, looking very much like the Sin City graphic novels brought to life. Scrolling beat 'em ups are rather samey and repetitive by their very nature but the novel Wii nunchuck controls go some way to address this.
  59. LORDTIKIDCANCER
    Mar 17, 2023
    10
    BLACK AND WHITE AND RED!!!! yeahhh the blood is flying for every place killing neonazis and vampires with a martial art with 100 super moves calling CHAINSAW
    nice music by the way, sega doesn't disappoint

Awards & Rankings

18
#18 Best Wii Game of 2009
7
#7 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2009
7
#7 Most Shared Wii Game of 2009

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 74 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 74
  3. Negative: 1 out of 74
  1. IGN
    90
    I realize that not everybody will find MadWorld's unique visual and aural presentation appealing, but to me, the game is an instant collector's item and a Wii showpiece, not just for its amazing style, but for its label-busting content.
    Read full review
  2. Nintendo Power
    90
    Although the game is unquestionably brutal, the violence is so over-the-top that it's more humorous than gruesome...For any hardcore gamer, this one is not to be missed. [Apr 2009, p.82]
  3. Meristation
    80
    Brutality, tons of blood and the most violent show ever seen to come exclusively to Wii. Former Clover members prove their talent with this beat'em up portrayed with this comic-book look drawn with black, white and red colors. Modern art with a great sense of humor mixed with a macabre tone, MadWorld can only be blamed for its 6 hours campaign and the little depth it offers as a brawler, compared to the biggest games in the genre.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »