Madworld's Dark Secret Some Fans Are Afraid Will Get Out

Madworld is finally the bloody game filled with gore that people have been asking for.........
but people are overlooking one thing

It's a mini game collection

Oh that's right ladies and gentlemen, the game so many see as the savior of the Wii is a collection of waggleriffic mini games

Now before we get off on the wrong foot let me fill you in. I LOVE mini game collections on the Wii. If there's a great mini game collection on the Wii then I need/want it. Rayman Raving Rabbids, Wario Smooth Moves, Carnival Games, they're all terrific fun.

And let me just say how great I feel that so many users have finally joined me

Seeing all these Madworld threads has been terrific. Here's all these people who scoffed at mini games finally being excited for them!

Some don't want to believe Madword is a mini game collection and I have no idea why, it's not like they're a bad thing.
Please allow me to explain how Madworld is a mini game collection

First I'll direct you to Bob's quote he graciously offered

Platinum's producer, Atsushi Inaba was asked the following during an interview:

[QUOTE="Jolt"]

Can you give us some examples of the mini-games in Madworld? bob_newman

Blood Bath Challenges must be the most impressionable ones. 2 or 3 of them are located in each stage and are unlocked when the player earns enough points. Each of the mini-games are made along the concept of "be comical and be brutal". I think players will laugh when you see 'Man Darts' in the game. In that mini-game, you have to handle human enemies as darts. Atsushi Inaba

Notice how he says "the most impressionable ones"? That means that not only do these minigames exist, but other, less impressionable ones do as well.

So let's say the game is 10 levels, that gives us 21-30 mini games. That's one of the most robust collections on the Wii, I'm excited already!

Others have said it's hack and slash WITH mini games, no it's not
The hack and slash is what links the games together. They're the afterthought

Madworld is just like Mario Party.

Do people say that Mario Party is a GREAT board game with some mini games tossed in? Of course not
Mario Party is a collection of fun mini games that are tied together with a board game, something that allows the title to flow and gives it a certain pace.

Madworld does the same thing. Hack and slash is what links the mini games to each other to give it a certain pace.

Want further proof?
The movements in the hack and slash parts of the game do not always correspond to the action happening on the screen but they DO correspond to the motions you'll need to perform in the mini games. The hack and slash is warming you up for the mini games, such a great idea.

Want even further proof?
The game has split screen for users to play against each other IN the mini games, how great is that?
So don't worry about learning how to beat the AI in the game and then leave it on the shelf. Go call up a friend and you two can compete against each other. This shows just how much faith they have in this mini game collection, they just don't want a one and done, they want you to play these over and over because this mini game collection will be that good.

Want proof right from it's official site?

I just want to say how excited I am that so many people have finally embraced the mini game genre, this is terrific news

Who else is hyped that this mini game collection is not only on it's way but it's making so many new mini game players?

No, no, no. It is a hack and slash and these 'minigames' that the developer refers to are sort of scenarios in which the hack and slash game play must be applied. For example, the man darts, as seen in the trailers, is where you have to use a baseball bat knock NPCs onto a dart board.

To reiterate. Scenarios applying hack and slash gameplay, not real minigames.

I'm sorry...once you said Carnival Games was fun, I could'nt read any further.Lonnie2Hottie

So you're not interested in Madworld then?

Too bad, hopefully you'll reconsider

I'm sorry...once you said Carnival Games was fun, I could'nt read any further.Lonnie2Hottie

No, I am interested in Madworld. It's just that you said Carnival Games was fun so I wasn't sure the point you were trying to make would be credible. Anywho, Madworld looks great to me. Not sure I'll get it right away, but eventually I will.Lonnie2Hottie

Then you're a mini game fan

We're on the same side

Unite brother!

I will only consider it as a minigame collection if once the game comes out is is confirmed that over 50% of the gameplay is played during minigames. Otherwise It is half mini-game collection at the most. The main focus of the game is killing your opponents in creative ways.Head_of_games

So you think Mario Party is a board game with some mini games added to spice it up then?

You spend more time navigating the board then you do in the mini games in Mario Party

Also the multiplayer is dedicated only to the mini games

So like that's 75% of the game being mini games

[QUOTE="Head_of_games"]I will only consider it as a minigame collection if once the game comes out is is confirmed that over 50% of the gameplay is played during minigames. Otherwise It is half mini-game collection at the most. The main focus of the game is killing your opponents in creative ways.Jaysonguy

So you think Mario Party is a board game with some mini games added to spice it up then?

You spend more time navigating the board then you do in the mini games in Mario Party

Also the multiplayer is dedicated only to the mini games

So like that's 75% of the game being mini games

[QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]

[QUOTE="Head_of_games"]I will only consider it as a minigame collection if once the game comes out is is confirmed that over 50% of the gameplay is played during minigames. Otherwise It is half mini-game collection at the most. The main focus of the game is killing your opponents in creative ways.Head_of_games

So you think Mario Party is a board game with some mini games added to spice it up then?

You spend more time navigating the board then you do in the mini games in Mario Party

Also the multiplayer is dedicated only to the mini games

So like that's 75% of the game being mini games

Well since multiplayer is only mini games and that's half right there and then in the single player it's hack and slash to mini games I think we exceeded the 50% of game mark

I thank you for taking the time to reply in my thread

No, no, no. It is a hack and slash and these 'minigames' that the developer refers to are sort of scenarios in which the hack and slash game play must be applied. For example, the man darts, as seen in the trailers, is where you have to use a baseball bat knock NPCs onto a dart board.

To reiterate. Scenarios applying hack and slash gameplay, not real minigames.

19061980

Indeed; I'd say the title of a "gladiator-based beat 'em up" is much more suiting.Comparing it to a game like Mario Party is pretty bogus.

This actually makes me think the game might be good. I thought this was just a bloody beat 'em up.Mike1978Smith

[QUOTE="Mike1978Smith"]This actually makes me think the game might be good. I thought this was just a bloody beat 'em up.channtheman1

[QUOTE="19061980"]

No, no, no. It is a hack and slash and these 'minigames' that the developer refers to are sort of scenarios in which the hack and slash game play must be applied. For example, the man darts, as seen in the trailers, is where you have to use a baseball bat knock NPCs onto a dart board.

To reiterate. Scenarios applying hack and slash gameplay, not real minigames.

VGobbsesser

Indeed; I'd say the title of a "gladiator-based beat 'em up" is much more suiting.Comparing it to a game like Mario Party is pretty bogus.

You keep making this a point in the Wii forums.

We get it, the game is designed in segments that could be considered as mini-games. What's wrong with that? What did you expect? Some epic third person action adventure like Zelda?

I like the creativity of this game, i wouldn't go as far to call it a "mini-game collection" though.

You keep making this a point in the Wii forums.

We get it, the game is designed in segments that could be considered as mini-games. What's wrong with that? What did you expect? Some epic third person action adventure like Zelda?

I like the creativity of this game, i wouldn't go as far to call it a "mini-game collection" though.

sonic_spark

Did you even read the original post?

He LIKES mini games. He WANTS this game.

He never said anything is wrong with it.

Just some people are confused in thinking the game is all about hack n slash, which would be awful.

haha, ditto. i don't care how the game plays, the game looks really fun. cant wait to see more of it next month. yeahyeahbigN

Anyway, if this game really does have as many minigames as it seems, then I have to say that it's a pretty genius idea. We know that the typical collection of minigames will typically sell pretty well on the Wii, as long as it's fun (this is why Carnival Games has sold a lot). But we have yet to see this genre applied to such a violent premise on the Wii. We'll just have to see how well that works out for Capcom, though the advertising will definitely help regardless.

[The Hack and Slash gameplay is not only the focus, but also the base for the minigames. I'm also pretty sure that minigame collections don't have bosses that have nothing to do with the minigames. Madworld is clearly all about the hack and slash gameplay, anyone who thinks otherwise is going to be disappointed this March.metroidfood

To add to this,if you take a game such as Mario Party,note how each true minigame utilizes a significantly different form of playing; one may be a little race,another may be the equivalent of bumper cars,and another may be a jump rope game.Mario Party is a true party game,and a true minigame collection.

However,in MadWorld,you are applying the same gameplay to a bunch of different scenarios.The use of the word "minigames" might as well be called "missions," in this case,similar to any other game true action game.

[QUOTE="Head_of_games"][QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]

So you think Mario Party is a board game with some mini games added to spice it up then?

You spend more time navigating the board then you do in the mini games in Mario Party

Also the multiplayer is dedicated only to the mini games

So like that's 75% of the game being mini games

Jaysonguy

Well since multiplayer is only mini games and that's half right there and then in the single player it's hack and slash to mini games I think we exceeded the 50% of game mark

I thank you for taking the time to reply in my thread

I think he's right...

O_O

But it doesn't make Madworld any less awesome, Yipee!

I don't Multiplayer counts as half the game seeing it will be the same minigames from single player so that's like counting the minigames twice.Head_of_games

So you don't count Goldeneye's multiplayer because you can play those levels in the single player campaign?

I guess it really boils down to what you like to do more and therefore will spend your time doing in the game. I will spend most of my time running through the levels trying to kill stuff in a certain way so to me it's an action game.Head_of_games

So you're saying that if you choose to stand in the corner and spin around in circles and jump and dance for most of the game, it's a music game now?

But there's certainly no justification comparing it to mario party, rayman, and especially carnival games.Head_of_games

Minigame:

A minigame (also spelled mini-game or mini game), sometimes called a subgame, is a short video game often contained within another video game. A minigame is always smaller or more simplistic than the game in which it is contained.

Minigame Collection:

Some games, such as the WarioWare series, some Cinemaware titles like Defender of the Crown, or David Whittaker's Lazy Jones, are made up of many minigames strung together into one video game.

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I know it's hard for some people to accept that minigames can be a good thing, but to outright deny that a game is filled with them? Come on, let's be real here.

Even if it IS a minigame collection, I'm still getting the game.

Either way I'm getting this game but I don't see this as a minigame game. I see this as your just beating up people and there are minigame/mission on the side. I don't see this game being mainly depended on minigames, I like minigames but through the videos I've seen this game in, its not a minigame type of game. That's just my opinion, It looks more like a hack and slash and I hope it is.Wiiownzzz

I think he's right...

O_O

But it doesn't make Madworld any less awesome, Yipee!

ChildOfGaming7

Actually it makes it MORE awesome.

MadWorld without mini games sounds awful.

[QUOTE="Lonnie2Hottie"]I'm sorry...once you said Carnival Games was fun, I could'nt read any further.Jaysonguy

So you're not interested in Madworld then?

Too bad, hopefully you'll reconsider

I Love Mini-Game Collections, I hate Carnavial Games. It is a poor example of the genre.

In the strictest sense, MadWorld is not a "mini-game collection" and you seriously need to stop trolling and saying that it is.

[QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]

[QUOTE="Lonnie2Hottie"]I'm sorry...once you said Carnival Games was fun, I could'nt read any further.Master_Hermes

So you're not interested in Madworld then?

Too bad, hopefully you'll reconsider

I Love Mini-Game Collections, I hate Carnavial Games. It is a poor example of the genre.

In the strictest sense, MadWorld is not a "mini-game collection" and you seriously need to stop trolling and saying that it is.

[QUOTE="Master_Hermes"][QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]

So you're not interested in Madworld then?

Too bad, hopefully you'll reconsider

bob_newman

I Love Mini-Game Collections, I hate Carnavial Games. It is a poor example of the genre.

In the strictest sense, MadWorld is not a "mini-game collection" and you seriously need to stop trolling and saying that it is.

It's trolling because he mentions it in every single MadWorld related thread for one single reason: to annoy people.

Now, I'm not saying he doesn't believe what he's saying and I see where he's coming from but when a topic like "who's buying MadWorld?" is bombarded with "IT'S A MINI-GAME COLLECTION," it's very clearly trolling. This thread, however, I have no problem with. He spoke his mind and gave his opinion and he made some decent points. We just have a disagreement as to what constitutes an "Mini-Game Collection" as opposed to a game with mini-games in it.

Well since multiplayer is only mini games and that's half right there and then in the single player it's hack and slash to mini games I think we exceeded the 50% of game mark

Jaysonguy