| While the Wii is undoubtedly Nintendo’s latest and best console to date, a lot of gamers continue to bash it, claiming its game library does not cater to the hardcore gamers. The majority of the Wii’s catalog is decidedly family-friendly, fun for all ages affairs. Now Sega has decided to step up to the plate for those of us who like a bit of gristle in our breakfast cereal, releasing a game that is exclusively for the Wii AND for mature audiences, and one that takes full advantage of the unique Wii controllers, delivery a Wii-Time-Only experience. Destined to be one of the best Wii games in the hardcore, mash-‘em-up and spit ‘em out genre, Ladies and Gentlemen we give you MadWorld. |  Available Through Amazon.com |
Graphics
One of the most noticeable and captivating aspects of MadWorld is its stunningly unique visual style. All of the graphics are displayed in stark, contrasting, graphic-novel-style black and white with gushes of red for intense gore factor. In addition to the graphics, the frame rate is really smooth for players to pick up and go and the overall game presentation has an over-the-top comical ambience that will greatly appeal to anyone into comics, ridiculous violence and captivating storylines.
Game play
MadWorld came out exclusively for the Wii to make use of their unique control scheme. It is important to point out that the remote sensor isn’t used in the game but this isn’t actually a bad thing because the Wii Remote and Nunchuk attachment along with the motion controls does plenty in controlling Jack, the games main character. The remote is used to control Jack’s weapon while the Nunchuk controls the movement which gives plenty of freedom to move about throughout the levels.
When it comes to finishing moves the controls can at first seem a bit complicated, but this is just part of the adjustment faze of the game and soon enough you’ll be twisting and shaking the controllers as if it were your own hand driving a street sign through someone’s head. While small points off for some odd camera movements, these can really be excused once you immerse yourself in the visually stunning presentation and fully absorbing gameplay.
Experience
What will no doubt have MadWorld embraced by non-Wii gamers is the intense experience that it is, combined with the blackest of humors. For those who demand plenty of action there is a whole lot of blood and gore, innovative weapons and visceral kill moves to keep you satisfied. For those who don’t want their beat-em-up, survival horror-style games to take themselves too seriously there is plenty of comical, over-the-top moments, crazy exaggerated bosses and a laughably sinister commentary. On the surface this may look like quite a disturbing game, and it’s certainly not for everyone. But this is one blood-soaked actioner that has it’s tongue firmly planted it it’s cheek, with more and more ridiculous ways to overcome your enemies.
The boss battles are an area unto themselves, and while no boss is a walk in the park to take down, neither are they so difficult that you’ll be throwing your controllers across the room in frustration, either. In most cases it is a lot of fun to take down these increasingly hideous monster-men, and the reward of doing so takes you deeper into the story with even more comical scenes.
But it’s not all slash and bash, MadWorld comes complete with a set on minigames included as well. While these can sometimes be even more brutal than the main game, the humor is still peppered throughout so as to never take itself too seriously. While MadWorld is certainly not the longest game you’ll ever play on the Nintendo Wii, it holds enough difficulty to keep you coming back again and again in replays. Not one for the kids, MadWorld is however a must-try for any hardcore gamer worth his salt. The exaggerated violence, black as pitch humor elements, fantastically appealing visual design and rip-roaring music soundtrack, along with the laughably overacted commentators makes this an out and out essential game to play for anyone after one of the best Wii games of 2009.