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MadWorld
(2009, Video Games - Action/Adventure, Rated M, Play it on: Nintendo Wii)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 17. -
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Common Sense says
Ultra-violent fighting game rewards grisly killing.
In this game kids can: battle others, kill humans (with blood), live vicariously
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of MadWorld was written by Common Sense Media
Parents need to know that while the graphic style of this game suggests a comic book or graphic novel, this is absolutely not a game for anyone under 17. It is a M-rated, ultra-violent video game in which you assume the role of a contestent on a reality TV show who earns points for the most outrageously brutal slaying of your opponents. With the Wii remote and Nunchuk in your hands, you will simulate the motions used to split open someone with a chainsaw, punch opponents with your fists, or pick up and use assorted objects scatterd throughout the levels to dismember, bludgeon, and impale your foes. You will see many of these brutual, over-the-top finishing moves up close. The dark humor in the fountains of blood and profanity-heavy audio commentary would be lost on younger players, who may be drawn to the title simply because it's been forbidden. Multiplayer "party" games are also ultra-violent as you play against friends to kill them.
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What’s the Story?
The premise of MADWORLD puts the main character, Jack, into a post-apocalyptic reality TV show in which he moves through distinct neighborhoods in city, killing a series of deadly attackers for points. An off-screen pair of voices supply audaciously profane play-by-play and color commentary throughout as Jack, equipped with a chainsaw and assorted objects, brutally murders opponents. Additional style points are awarded the more sadistic the kill.
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Is It Any Good?
Rendered in stark black and white (except the gushing red blood), the graphic style evokes comic books and graphic novels; speech bubbles pop from characters, the screen breaks into multiple panels, and every aspect of the environment and action is over-the-top. There's no denying MadWorld's impressive visual style, but the gameplay is mediocre.
It's intuitive that the Wii nunchuck and remote serve as your weapons for slashing, punching, flinging, and executing brutal combo attacks and finishing moves. However, some difficult camera angles and imprecise controls weaken the experience. MadWorld may appeal to comic book connoisseurs, but fans of fighting games won't find much sophistication in the gameplay.
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Released on 3/10/2009, price $49.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: M (for Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Mature Humor, Sexual Themes, Strong Language)
ESRB rating: M (for Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Mature Humor, Sexual Themes, Strong Language)
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- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
This game is brilliant. One of the best games on the Wii. It is extremly violent and over-the-top with blood and gore in all directions. But the abstract black and white cartoon style makes it much less disturbing and more comic. Should be fine for teens.
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
MADWORLD = NO KIDS
Well lets begin you use the Wiimote and Nunchuck and use it too slash eneies it is described as "Black White and BLOOD RED" a swing of the Wii Remote slashes your enemy you can use combos like smash a caution sign through there heart and take out body parts even through them into needles it is a game NOT RECOMMENED FOR KIDS
- I rate this title off for age 16 and give it
Bloody disgusting brilliance, but not for the wee ones.
This game fills a much needed void in the wii's library for games that appeal to gamers who've gone through puberty. I'm not saying a system releasing games geared mostly for younger players is bad, but when I'm getting openly mocked at school for having a wii instead of an xbox, something must be done. The black and white visuals are not ment to appeal to young kids, as this site implies, but to lessen the impact of the violence. And yes, of course the wii should release more mature games, because nintendo should remember the people who have been bying their software since they were kids and now have a game library that resembles their ten-year-old neigbor. If you cryed a little after finishing No More Heros, you need to buy this.
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
IF YOU THOUGHT NO MORE HEROES WAS VIOLENT THINK AGAIN
THE MOST VIOLENT WII GAME TO DATE. THIS GAME MESSAGE IS KILL KILL KILL. THIS GAME ROCKS THIS GAME IS NOT FOR KIDS OF ANY AGE. THIS GAME HAS GORE BEYOND IMAGINATION. YOU CHAINSAW VICTIMS BREAK NECKS BAREHANDED TAKE A SIGHNPOST AND STABB IT TRHOUGH A VICTIMS HEAD PUT A TIRE AOUND THEM. AND FINAALY PUT THEM IN THE ROSE BUSH A GIANT SPIKEY WALL PLUS THERE ARE CALLED BLOOODBATH CHALLENGES.ONE WHERE THEY GIVE YOU ONE MINUTE TO THROW AS MANY ENEMIES INTO A JET ENGINE AS POSSIBLEAND SEE WHAT HAPPENS. NEXT THE ANNOUNCERS MAKE REMARKS THAT ARE CRUDE AND INSENSITIVE BASICLY JUST FLAT OUT MEAN AND INSULTING. THEY MAKE A JOKE ABOUT ONE THE BOSSES'S SISTER ANATOMY PLUS JOKE AND SOUNDS FROM THERE SEXUAL EXPIERIENCES. THE LYRICS AND DIALOGUE CONSIST OF WITTY PROFANE AND CRASS SEXUAL REMARKS.
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