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Wii Review: Madworld, the Prince of Crimson

March 31st, 2009 mrjuandrful 4 comments

mad world wii 03 500x281 Wii Review: Madworld, the Prince of Crimson

If Arnold Schwarzenegger’s “The Running Man” was a video game, Madworld would be it!  Playing Jack Cayman in this beat-’em-up Gladiator survival game, you fight for your survival and for large amounts of cash in the world’s deadliest Game Show named Deathwatch.  The bloodier your deaths, and you’ll be sure to advance!  We’re excited Platinum Games developed such a needy game for the Wii.  I’m a fan of developers pushing the envelope.  Because of this, Madworld’s gruesomeness has allowed the Wii to grow up from it’s previous state of infancy.

Getting rid of Blackheads...

Getting rid of Blackheads...

Blood Code Need Not Apply. The black and white contrast during gameplay is remarkably accurate and clear to define.  Many wondered if a game that lacked color and displayed pure black and white would work.  Simply speaking, Madworld pulled it off.  Besides the obvious black and white gameplay that I somehow became accustomed too, another color of note was crimson red.  As you hack and slash your way through each enemy, the amount of blood shown would make the Kool-Aid Man jealous.  I remember a time where blood codes for video games were spoken of during lunch breaks and after school activities.  In other words, it was a code seeked for.  I’d like to know, Is there a blood reversal code out there?

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