What's black, white, and red all over?
As if it mattered, the story takes place in Jefferson City, a town which has been closed off by the rest off the world by terrorists, which have forced all the civilians to kill one another for mere sport. You play as Jack, a badass whose only intent is to...well, kill people.
The rest of the plot really isn't that important, as the main focus of the game is killing people, which is done very nicely. The controls of the gain work very nicely on the Wii, and while your basic attacks require mere button pushing, the most brutal of kills require motion control, which responds very well to the game.
However, the point of the game is not just to kill people - it's to kill them with style. Since you are on a show (called Death Watch), you can't just always kill someone with a chainsaw - sometimes you have to shove a tire over them, slam a signpost through their skull, and then bash them repeatedly against a Rose Bush (believe me, it's much more awesome than it sounds).
Despite the fun of killing people this way, it does get a little repetitive after a long period of time. That's why there are bloodbath challenges. These give the opportunity to kill people in the most beautiful of ways - whether it be hitting them into a dartboard with a spiked bat or shoving them into a pancake maker with spikes on it. Also, boss fights keep kill fresh, as the feeling of killing one is oh so satisfying.
However, not all is perfect. The game's is short, lasting no more than 10 hours, which is expected since killing people can only be so innovative. The multiplayer is fun, but it would have been nicer to see some online competitions. Also, the camera can sometimes be frustrating to center on where Jack is aiming, which can frustrate the player at times.
Overall, this is not a game for everyone. It is a game for the people who love throwing people into trains, shoving daggers through contestants, and slicing through others with chainsaws. Madworld sets out to bring a good mature game to the Wii, and Madworld does what it sets out to do.