Wii

MadWorld

This is exactly the game the mature, hardcore Wii crowd has been craving, and it's just too bad that Nintendo is too busy making the next Wii Play, Wii Fit or Wii Music to put more resources into projects like this. In any case, kudos should be paid to both Sega and Platinum Games, as they have teamed up to bring us a title that stands head and shoulders above the competition. Just don't hold your heads too high; that makes it too easy to lop them off with a chainsaw. If you happen to be a Wii owner over the age of 17 looking for a terrific hardcore title, this is the one. Go buy MadWorld right now.

MadWorld is not a perfect game, and for some it might be a tad on the short side (five-to-six hours). But I had a blast on this roller coaster through a unique world. The immersive combat (aided by shockingly-fun Wii Remote and Nunchuk controls) would not have been as enjoyable if played on a traditional gamepad. Despite my early skepticism on the decision to bring this game exclusively to the Wii, I don't think the experience would be nearly as interesting on either HD console. The design constraints of Nintendo's system forced the developers at Platinum Games to be creative, and they followed through on their creativity by putting together a thoroughly enjoyable brawler with just the right amount of the ultra-violence.

MadWorld isn’t perfect, and I think a sequel for it would be a damn shame, as the gimmick could only really work once. All the same, it’s a damn great game and a must-own title if you own a Wii and are mature enough to play it. It’s funny, it’s bloody, and it’s freaking hilarious. What else could you want from a Wii title? And yes, I checked the box twice, and this really IS a Nintnedo game. Who knew? I didn’t know they had it in them.

En definitiva, MadWorld es lo que prometía ser, un juego hardcore en Wii como pocos. Un hermano bastante mas violento de No More Heroes con el cual pasaremos unas cuantas horas sacándonos las ganas de violencia en la Wii... para que después no digan que en esta consola los juegos para adultos brillan por su ausencia.... MadWorld brilla con luz propia.

Mad World is bloody, vulgar, and a ridiculous amount of fun. The game will put a smile on your face and make you laugh out more then once. Platinum Games have proven their credibility as one of the very best developers in Japan with this title. They have also created the best use of Wii motion controls in a game yet and set the bar so high, its likely only Platinum Games themselves will be able to surpass it. If your 17 or older you owe it to yourself to buy this game as its one of the best showcase titles for the Wii.

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. Anybody who says Nintendo's console is just for kids will see things very differently after a few chainsaw- induced mutilations.

Plenty will gravitate toward MadWorld simply for its more controversial elements. However, its relatively singular obsession with multiplier point progression is likely to repel anyone expecting pure action thrills, particularly given the core game's length. It’s a game that’s ‘hardcore’ in more ways than mere gratuitous excess and its combo-based core will be most appreciated by those with a score-obsessed arcade mentality. Control issues hamper fluidity but there’s no denying that, with some investment, MadWorld rewards in huge doses, delivering an incredibly visceral experience that's as stunningly unique and obscenely entertaining as it is just plain obscene.

MadWorld is a breath of fresh air on the Wii. Yes, it stands out on the system because it’s ridiculously violent and over-the-top in every way, but that’s not the reason to play it. And that’s not the reason it’s refreshing. This is a game you have to own because it presents its brutal killing, incessant swearing and bleak world with such humour and such style. It’s tongue-in-cheek the whole way, and at times quite hilarious. Great fun, too.

Tytuł od Platinum to ukłon w stronę fanów komiksów i arkadowych bijatyk, przyprawiony ostro-krwistym sosem komiksowej brutalności w stylu Lobo i Punishera. Charakterny jak diabli, za miłość odwzajemni się tym samym. Nietuzinkowa fabuła, doskonała realizacja i bezprecedensowa oprawa przeważają znacznie nad miodnym, choć powtarzalnym systemem gry. MadWorld to pozycja obowiązkowa dla każdego pełnoletniego posiadacza Wii. Co lepiej odstresuje po ciężkim dniu w robocie, od warkotu piły spalinowej zanurzonej w czaszce mierzącego 4 metry mutanta?

Great fun in short bursts, MadWorld is a quality title with buckets of gore, style and humour.

A ne pas mettre entre toutes les mains, Madworld s’adresse à un public adulte, friand de bons beat them all à l’ancienne, d’humour noir et de jeux gores. Si la Wii empêche Platinum Games d’approfondir son sujet (palette de mouvement peu étendue, quelques freezes d’écran), ils l’exploitent à fond grâce à un scénario intéressant, une action ultra violente et une interaction poussée avec le décor. Dommage que le mode deux joueurs n’offre de partager que les mini jeux débloqués au cours de l’histoire. Malgré cela, ce ne sont que pinailleries que de s’attarder sur les défauts du soft de SEGA, foncez chez votre revendeur sans plus attendre.

Violent et politiquement incorrect, MadWorld est sans conteste réservé à un public averti. Passée cette recommandation d'usage, les joueurs à la recherche d'un bon défouloir trouveront là de quoi canaliser leur énergie destructrice sans faire de mal à une mouche. Le jeu est certes relativement court, mais ses qualités graphiques et son ambiance travaillée sauront séduire les amateurs d'action.

I haven't seen something like this really come along for the Wii very often, or for a Nintendo console in general. I hope this changes the thought process of Nintendo consoles being considered just for “casual” players and kids, like No More Heroes, Killer 7 (for the Gamecube) and Conker's Bad Fur Day (for the N64) have tried before. There is some potential here to show the world that the big N has changed with the times, and while wants everybody to be able to have fun with their little white box, that it really can be a mature gaming platform, and able to show the competition some grown-up fight.

MadWorld has a lot going for it. It’s got an intriguing story that examines the violence and excesses of our society. The combat is brutal and bloody, but it’s also incredibly fun. There’s something alluring (if not utterly perverse) about mowing down hapless foes with a chainsaw, all while being cheered on by the viewers. With so many weapons, objects, and environmental hazards to use, you’ll find plenty of ways prolong the suffering of your enemies. Despite the occasional slowdown issues, the levels are incredibly stylish and make the experience far more interesting than if it were depicted with realistic imagery. Unfortunately, MadWorld falls short of its potential. The camera and targeting mechanics are bad, almost game-ruining awful. What really kills this game’s appeal is its brevity; since you can beat this in only a few hours, the high price tag might not be justified. However, it’s still one of the most fun, entertaining, and unique titles on the Wii.

Och som serieälskare kan jag inte annat än jubla. Det här är riktigt bra serierutor som kommit till liv i ett spel som trots flera nyskapande inslag är rysligt old school. Det är våld det är tänkt att man skratta åt snarare än förfasas över och jag myser när Jack kommer på nya stenhårda repliker att leverera med iskall ackuratess. Det i kombination med den iögonfallande svart/vita grafiken och kopiösa mängder illrött blod gör att jag älskar Mad World och glatt förbiser petitesser som det faktum att spelupplägget i grunden är monotont och att kameran sannerligen inte är den bästa.

Even if you need to replay certain sections, the experience is over in five hours or so. It's a tempting repeat visit, however, not just to beat your high score or try the unlockable difficulty, but to discover new and satisfying ways to fry your foes. Although MadWorld has its inconsistencies, adrenaline junkies will relish its visual design and steady deluge of savage death and dismemberment.

MadWorld is an astounding visual and auditory achievement that really shows off the "power" of the Wii. While the story is patched together and inspired by dozens of other movies and games, it's engaging enough that you'll want to know just what kind of a mad, mad world Jack is living in. But the repetitiveness of the action will ensure that once you put MadWorld down, you may not pick it up again. But it demands to be picked up at least once by all Wii owners (of Mature age) who love action games or unique games in general.

Yeah the novelty of taking out thugs wears off quick, but if you kinda approach it with the right mood, not THINK about it too much, and just treat it like an Arnie movie, it can be pretty good, I'm giving it 7.

Well I'll admit to having some fun with Mad World, but it's mindless fun. And like No More Heroes, it can get a bit grindy. You should walk into it knowing you're playing for the boss fights. I'm giving it 7.

Ομολογώ ότι το ΜadWorld με προβλημάτισε αρκετά. Από την μία έχουμε έναν εξαιρετικό συνδυασμό στιλ και χιούμορ, από την άλλη μία επαναλαμβανόμενη εμπειρία που εκτός αυτού, είναι και αρκετά μικρή σε διάρκεια. Το πρόβλημα που αναφέραμε σχετικά με τις μαύρες μπάρες στο πάνω και κάτω μέρος της οθόνης, είναι ένα ακόμα μελανό σημείο ενός κατά τα άλλα καλού τίτλου. Αν θέλετε κάτι πραγματικά διαφορετικό στο Wii σας και βαρεθήκατε να παίζετε No More Heroes εδώ και έναν χρόνο, τότε το MadWorld αποτελεί μία μοναδική ευκαιρία για σας.

For all of the improvements it makes over a game like No More Heroes, MadWorld could have used some of the former's slow-paced adventuring aspects. The initial shocking appeal ends as quickly the game itself. It's great to have such a visually appealing and mature-themed title on the Wii, but MadWorld is too brief and a bit too shallow to justify a purchase. It's definitely worth a rental; just make sure there aren't any kids around when you play it.

On a console devoid of anything even approaching a game like MadWorld there's no question that SEGA's blood-soaked brawler will find an audience. It's easy to play and enjoy what developer Platinum Games has created, but it's impossible to overlook the numerous design flaws. High production values and a superb art style can only take a game so far, and the gameplay on offer here, while fun, can't take it that step further.

Baffe est un mot trop faible pour décrire le choc esthétique et la sensation de violence extraordinaire qui émanent de MadWorld. Jeu marteau dans tous les sens du terme, le premier titre de Platinum Games écrit son nom en lettres de sang sur les mains du joueur et les composants de la Wii, parfois en manque de souffle pour retranscrire une telle débauche visuelle, un tel souffle ardent dans son catalogue parfois pantouflard. Passé le camouflet initial, on a quand même le temps de reprendre un peu ses esprits pour repérer les quelques ficelles défaillantes, les rouages un peu grippés et le peu de recyclage de cette expérience courte et intense. Cela ne l'empêche pas d'être un beat'em all jouissif, crade et rondement mené qui laissera à n'en pas douter son empreinte dans le monde du jeu vidéo. Si Bayonetta se révèle du même tonneau, 2009 sera une sacrée cuvée pour Atsushi Inaba et ses copains.

It makes an amazing first impression, and it has a consistently great sense of style. But once I started digging deeper, I hit bottom fast, and the spell was broken. If you're the type of person who can appreciate style-over-substance games, you'll probably love it. But once I figured out what was really going on in MadWorld, it felt pretty thin.