Madworld Wii Gaming Review

Madworld is released on the Wii in March 2009 with ultra violent content and a unique look but will it be a real success or will it be too different?
Madworld is based upon the look of a graphic novel and it is almost completely done in black white and red, it is very different and can really affect your vision but is something you definitely will not see every day. Madworld is set in the city of Varrigan, which has been cut off from the world around it, as is basically left to kill or be killed culture with the winner receiving 100 million dollars. You are playing as Jack, who is in essence a bit cheesy and kind of a stereotype but an extremely violent character who is forced into the role of protector and battles against some equally violent characters called 'The Organisers' with an array of weapons. The citizens and Jack are unwilling participants in the game show to win the money but Jack has some ideas of his own. With some interesting commentators calling out moves as they are executed, this is a very unique game encompassing aspects of many different genres of game in one, which you will either really love or pretty much hate.
One of the criticisms of this game is that it is extremely short, over in around 5 hours of gameplay and although there are good mini games within it, such as MoneyShot and Man golf, some are good for the macabre visuals and comic book slash and gore although it still is a short game to shell out money for. Another frustrating aspect is if you are on your last life and die before completing the level and doing away with the boss then you will have to replay the whole level from scratch, you can't just resume from where you left off like in some games like Fable 2, for example. The overall black and white feel can also lead to a confusing effect but in all this game should appeal to the blood hungry gamer, with the violent action and hysterical commentary making this game a very innovative offering.