MadWorld

March 10, 2009 PlatinumGames Spike, Sega Europe, Sega of America
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Wii
About

"MadWorld is a unique action game experience with two signature characteristics:
An eye-catching, monochromatic visual style that’s yet to be matched; and sense-shattering, bone-shredding violence.

Experience a unique blend of brutality, humor and madness in a graphic novel-style world that’s black and white and blood-red all over.

In sharp contrast to what you’ve come to expect on the Wii, MadWorld was available in American and European markets almost a full year before it was finally allowed in Japan."
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Ratings & Metrics

User Score
74.8
Critic Score
74.4
Total Score
Reviews
Game Info

Release Date March 10, 2009
Developer PlatinumGames
Publisher Spike, Sega Europe, Sega of America
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Third person
Themes Action, Horror, Sandbox