MadWorld wouldn't be as good on PS3/360

Gamezine: 'Everyone thought the Nintendo Wii was an odd choice for the 18+ game MadWorld, but after our hands-on we're certain that the Wii is its perfect platform.

MadWorld, the controversial but iconic game developed by Platinum Games and published by SEGA, is coming exclusively to Nintendo's Wii console.

It's been a bit of a problem for Nintendo themselves, who are not keen to destroy the console's family friendly image in Japan: the game will not be released East-side.

However, Nintendo West were very keen to get the game on board and must have been pleased to see the game would release uncensored in the UK and the more complacent Australia.

Still, we're sure most of you wished the game was on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Those "hardcore" gaming boxes are surely the best fit for a game where your goal is to create as much gore as possible: and wouldn't it look great in high-definition?'

[ape007]

I guess that's partly right when it come to the amazing combat mechanics+wii mote

but

it will be a whole lot better if there a next gen version with the wii mote controles

I partly agree

[techie]

But the only unique thing about the Wii, IS the Wiimote - and the other consoles don't have the motes....soooo...

[Chris399]

but it would certainly sell better. Compare sales of this to Bayonetta and then we'll talk.

I have a Wii now and I'm not being a hater, but the casual to hardcore ratio on the system is still well off-balanced in the casuals' favor.

Yes, sales don't matter - to us. They certainly matter to developers and publishers though.

[gaffyh]

Dunno whether or not the game would be better or worse (personally I'd expect it to look a lot better), but it would most likely go overlooked if it was multiplat, but it is pretty much the only hardcore title coming to the Wii this year (from what has been anounced).

It's basically like Halo, if Halo came out on PS2 and Xbox, it would have just been ANOTHER FPS, but cos it was exclusive it got loads of attention.

[WildArmed]

hey on the bright side i can go play on my SD tv again ^^

i wanna try out this game.

[techie]

Gaffy, what about House of the Dead, Dead Space, The Conduit...?

[gaffyh]

@deep - I knew about the Conduit, but not the other two. So I've been owned lol.

But still I stick by my other point.

[techie]

I think MadWorld would be great on any console. he reason it sticks out on Wii is one its contrast with the other titles, two how good it is, and three the Wii controls.

[GFahim]

sales may be important but PROFIT is too. u gotta understand that developing for wii is much cheaper than for ps360.
so for e.g. a wii version selling 500,000 units is more PROFITABLE to them if a ps360 version sold 1 million - like that.

thats why nearly every week, u are seeing a new game announcement for wii - (due to this credit crunch)

[techie]

And the Wii's selling better than both.

[Product]

@GFahim

Just hit the nail on the head right there......alot of people seem to forget this when comparing games on wii.

[techie]

I think it could sell well. Might move some consoles too.

[XGRaViSmOrSX]

yea i dunno after playing this game at NYCC i have to say that this game feels just like the club w/ new art style and wii-mote controls.

i love the art style of this game and the fidelity of it on an HDTV is horrible. it would look amazing in 720/1080 resolutions and having nice crisp lines and animation style graphics.

the controls are still also very vague since its using a wii-mote instead of analog sticks/buttons to performs most of the actions.

granted ive only played a limited demo of it but from what ive played it def feels like a casual game dressed up in a hardcore skin. i thought this was gonna be the game to push me into buying a wii but i have to say "no" to buying one still.

[BkaY]

i found one.... im gonna buy wii just for this game .... as i bought 360 just for gears...

i saw the gameplay on hiphopgameshow.... i was like....... damn thts wha im talkin about..

anyone knows about the release date... ??

peace

[Product]

second week in March

@XGRaViSmOrSX

What? i think you might just not like the wii remote.This game is supposed to be fun not gory in a realistic way.Maybe you hyped yourself up in the wrong area for this game.

[XGRaViSmOrSX]

no i wasnt thinking so much from a gory realistic standpoint. i was just expecting more solid controls out of an arcadey game like this and the wii-motes general vagueness was a bit of a pain while playing it sometimes. especially when trying to use the chainsaw or baseballbat and swinging at the wrong time or just having the wiimote not respond at all.

my other problem is the lack of HD on this game when it really deserves it. this game would look a lot slicker and cleaner if it had that cel shaded HD jet set radio look. and it really doesnt when its blown up on an HDTV. at least when i saw it in person while playing it, it didnt look all that crisp and clear. looked more like a blown up xbox/ps2 game over component on a 16:9 HDTV set.

[Product]

thats weird.........i just got HotD:Overkill and i unlocked a secret trailer for Madworld which shows alot of gameplay that hasnt been shown yet and on my 42' 1080p hdtv it looked fine( i mean it was crisp and clear...although there was jagged edges but if you see some jagged edges that usually means its clear on wii lol wasnt muddy at all in the trailer).

What IGN is saying the controls are fine and they say motion plus is not needed.Its a beat'em up game without some motion controls i think it would get kinda boring on analogue but thats just me and the occasional hiccup if any wont keep me from buying this.

Sucks your experience wasnt better but come on you gotta admit its better then another shovelware title lol.

[XGRaViSmOrSX]

oh i agree its def a step in the right direction for the wii and i hope more games like this come out instead of more shovelware.

i actually had a good amount of fun at sega's booth playing the other wii games but i still havent found that killer game that i need to have a wii for. maybe i dont need one anymore :lol:

[TheColbertinator]

This game would be good on any console.Its because Platinum Games is a sure bet in quality and Mad World looks like a winner.Furthermore its been confirmed for the Wii and takes advantage of the Wiimotes which guarantees a unique gameplay experience.All I can say is just bring it on

[ape007]

just bring the damn thing

wii looks hot these days

[hippo24]

I didn't know it was on any other console

[HDgamer]

because for the ps3 and 360 they could've done this like a downloadable game.

[Bazookajoe_83]

It would be alot better on ps360...

[techie]

Accurate at what exactly?

Played MadWorld?

[Product]

@ BazookaJoe

You obviously havent read any control reviews or played the game.This game doesnt need 1:1 to work.
Go look at some IGN stuff on it and youll see the controls work perfectly.

[techie]

Yep - doesn't need aiming or anything...just good ole slashing and slamming

[Bazookajoe_83]

And no, i havent played madworld. But i have played maybe 30 wii games in which i have thought it would be better without the wiimote...

[jcgamer]

beautiful graphics man..sooo much style...MadWorld FTW! :)

[rmedtx888]

I'm sorry to say this but there's absolutely no way the Wii can be as powerful as the 360 or PS3. That is just impossible. They may be able to trick the eye into believing that the graphics are better that they really are but that's about it.

[techie]

Surprisingly, the story is about gameplay and how fun the game is and not about graphics.

[wiizy]

[KrazyFace]

How long have I been waiting for a new game for my Wii? I remember getting a peek at this a while back, put it to the back of my mind till it get's closer...

It's gettin' closer...

An' closer, can't wait!

[Honolulu]

For me, gameplay-wise, MadWorld looks like a spiritual successor of God Hand, should make it an insta-buy for anyone. Which makes it odd it's going to be played with the wii-mote.
Skillwise, it has to be dumbed down a lot for this imo. God Hand was a really hardcore game which forced you to be on your guard all the time, I don't really see the same thing when you play it with waggle.

Platinum should at least add support for classic gamecube controllers for this title.