MadWorld is a brutal beat 'em up released exclusively for the Nintendo Wii in 2009. PlatinumGames developed the title, and Sega published it worldwide. The game stars Jack Cayman, a contestant in a televised death sport called DeathWatch, which takes place on the locked-down Varrigan City. Players must kill rival contestants using the chainsaw arm attached to Jack, plus any environmental weapon or trap they can grab. The presentation stands out for its stark black, white, and red art style, inspired by graphic novels like Sin City. Blood splatters the screen with vivid red ink, giving each fight a comic book feel that few action games match. Motion controls drive the combat, with the Wii Remote handling chainsaw swings, finishers, and quick time events while the Nunchuk covers movement and grappling. The dark humor, voiced by an over the top announcer duo, gives the violent gameplay a satirical edge that softens the gore through sharp comedy.
Updated: Jun 22, 2026
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4.4 GB · Wii ROMs
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Specifications
| Platform | Wii ROMs |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action |
| File Size | 4.4 GB |
| Release Year | 2009 |
| Developer | PlatinumGames |
| Updated | Jun 22, 2026 |
Overview
MadWorld is a brutal beat 'em up released exclusively for the Nintendo Wii in 2009. PlatinumGames developed the title, and Sega published it worldwide. The game stars Jack Cayman, a contestant in a televised death sport called DeathWatch, which takes place on the locked-down Varrigan City. Players must kill rival contestants using the chainsaw arm attached to Jack, plus any environmental weapon or trap they can grab. The presentation stands out for its stark black, white, and red art style, inspired by graphic novels like Sin City. Blood splatters the screen with vivid red ink, giving each fight a comic book feel that few action games match. Motion controls drive the combat, with the Wii Remote handling chainsaw swings, finishers, and quick time events while the Nunchuk covers movement and grappling. The dark humor, voiced by an over the top announcer duo, gives the violent gameplay a satirical edge that softens the gore through sharp comedy.
The single player campaign spans several themed stages, each capped by a boss fight against a memorable contestant such as the Black Baron or a samurai cyborg. Scoring rewards creativity, pushing players to chain attacks, impale enemies on signposts, and trigger gory mini events for higher point totals. A local multiplayer mode supports two players in head to head bouts on a single screen, focusing on the mini game challenges from the campaign. Weapons range from baseball bats and tire irons to chainsaws and giant rose stems, and the environment itself often deals the most damage through spike walls, trains, and meat grinders. Bloodbath Challenges break up the story chapters with arena style scoring trials, including the popular Man Darts where Jack swings a bat to launch foes at a target. The soundtrack mixes hip hop tracks from artists like Sick YG and Optimus Rhyme, matching the chaotic action with sharp lyrics. MadWorld remains a standout cult hit that pushed the Wii into mature territory.