MadWorld

MadWorld is an over-the-top, violent action game developed exclusively for the Nintendo Wii. It was developed by Platinum Studios, former members of Clover Studios and the creators of Okami and Viewtiful Joe, and published by Sega.

Fast Facts

1. Publisher: Sega
2. Developer: Platinum Games
3. Platform: Wii
4. Genre: Action
5. Mode: Single player
6. Developer is unsure about Japanese release possibilities due to violent content
7. ESRB rating: Rating Pending (RP)
8. Release date: Q1 2009

Story

Set during a "sporting event" that involves killing people in the bloodiest way possible, MadWorld is an extremely brutal game.¹ Dismember, stab and eviscerate enemies, covering the starkly black and white world with bright red blood, to please the audience.

Gameplay

MadWorld is an action game that uses the Wii remote and Nunchuck for character moves and attacks. Move your character in the third-person with the analog stick. Initiate fights both with buttons and the movement of the Wii remote.² These attacks are varied and violent; they change depending on the section of the environment you are in and the weapon you are holding. For instance, you can grab a sign post, stab it into the eye of an enemy, and drag him around the world. You are then able to toss his lifeless body, spreading blood around the level.³ The more brutal the attack, the higher the score you receive via the audience reaction, known as "DeathWatch" in the game.⁴ Mini-games are also included, such as "Man Darts," in which your character uses human beings as darts propelled by a swing from your baseball bat.⁵

Sample Kill Moves

1. Throw into dumpster and split into two pieces by spiked lid
2. Impaled on wall spikes multiple times
3. Stabbed by sign post
4. Chopped with chainsaw
5. Dismembered by giant saw blade
6. Heart pulled out of chest with bare hands⁶

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