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
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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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...
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. 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!
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
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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

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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.
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  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.
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