I am certain that at least 9 out of 10 people are buying Madworld for the wrong reasons. For almost all of you, you didn't buy it for it what it really is, but rather what it hides behind. I shall elaborate. Note that if you are in the "1 out of 10" category, then you're either in denial, or you really did see what Madworld is and bought for what it should be seen as. At this point, everyone here probably claims to be in "1 out of 10," and will continue to think that after they've read through, and some will continue to deny it therefore making them in denial about being in denial, or maybe not. It's your place to determine.

First, I'll begin with an issue that goes beyond Madworld, and about gaming in general: professional written reviews. It's becoming more and more common. The review, and to some extent, the ratings and the ratings only, solely determine whether users buy them or not. That's fine to be partially influenced to some extent of other opinions, but for many it's at a ridiculous extent. So why get on to specifically Madworld if this applies to mostly all the current gen games? The answer: Madworld is claimed by so many who think there hasn't been a great retail game in months, not since Smash Bros Brawl or Mario Kart Wii and such. I say they'd have to be either crazy or just plain picky, but Madworld is definitely one of the highest reviewed titles in so many months. I mean just look at these Gamerankings reviews. But this isn't the real reason or the real problem the audience set their sight on Madworld.

Before I get to the real reason, I just want to say that many who've already planned to get this game way ahead of its release date probably wasn't aware that Madworld was a mini game compilation. Yes, a mini game compilation. Mini game compilation titles are most welcome to the gaming world, and I hope to see many more in the Wii's future as long as they really are good and enjoyable. Now comes the question, "Did you buy Madworld because it was a mini game collection?" The answer is more than likely NO. You saw a game that contained insanely brutal deaths including the use of chainsaws, grinders, spikes, etc. Blood was also splattered all over the place. That's how Madworld was advertised, as an extremely violent, bloody game. I'm fairly Madworld has received more hype than any other mini game compilation on the Wii system. This is what is wrong with this picture. People are buying this game because they see it as a "hardcore game" or at least a game that is suited for the adult/mature audience.

The mini games that were always shown in trailers and game play footage before its release were indeed there, but they were hiding underneath the giant pools of blood and behind the meat grinders, not to be viewed as what it really was. The footages sure weren't shown as mini games, not until very near its release when all the hype was already built. Many have fallen under a very stupid concept of video games: buying a game based not only reviews which are nothing more than people's own opinions, but even worse, buying a game on their judgment of language, blood and gore, and violence.

I admit that I have never played Madworld, but I've studied it enough to determine its target audience strategy. Since I've never played it, I cannot judge how good the game actually is. Don't get me wrong, I love the art direction that Madworld has and it will be very remember able, and it very well could be a game that I like. I will not play because the content is way too strong for my standards. Do enjoy Madworld for those that will have it in their collection, but note that you more than likely bought it for the wrong reasons, or at least not in the way you think you did. Either way, it's a joke.