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Elden Ring vs MadWorld

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Elden Ring
Elden RingAn open-world soulslike action RPG from FromSoftware and George R. R. Martin.
MadWorld
MadWorldA black‑and‑white beat‑em‑up drenched in blood‑red madness
Overview
Description

Elden Ring is a challenging open-world action RPG that brings FromSoftware’s punishing combat into a vast, explorable land conceived with George R. R. Martin. It rewards curiosity and mastery with deep build variety and cryptic, atmospheric storytelling.

MadWorld delivers a graphic‑novel style world where monochrome visuals clash with vivid red blood, creating a striking and unforgettable aesthetic. Players dive into over‑the‑top, bone‑shredding combat that blends brutal hack‑and‑slash action with dark humor.

Pricing

Around $59.99; Shadow of the Erdtree expansion sold separately.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Hack & Slash
Hack & Slash
Best for
Action RPG fans who enjoy a challenge
Mature action game enthusiasts
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
PlatinumGames
publisher
Spike, Sega Europe, Sega of America
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
75/100
General
msrp
$59.99
release date
2009-03-10
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Massive, rewarding open world
  • Incredible boss design
  • Huge build freedom
  • High replay value
  • Distinctive black‑and‑white art direction
  • Highly visceral and satisfying combat
  • Humorous yet dark storytelling
  • Strong replay value in single‑player mode
Cons
  • Very difficult, steep learning curve
  • Little hand-holding
  • Performance issues at launch on some platforms
  • Limited to single‑player only
  • Niche visual style may not appeal to all
  • Original platform (Wii) limits modern accessibility
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
3
0
User rating
4.0 (2)
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What reviewers say

Elden Ring Reviews

4.0 (2)
Verified User

Love it

Sunk way too many hours into Elden Ring. Massive, rewarding open world. No real complaints. Would recommend.

Verified User

Fun with caveats

Picked up Elden Ring recently. Upside: high replay value. Downside: very difficult, steep learning curve.

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MadWorld Reviews

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The Verdict

AI-generated from listing data

MadWorld offers a niche, stylized single‑player hack‑and‑slash experience on Wii, while Elden Ring provides a massive, challenging open‑world RPG on modern platforms.

Key differences

  • Platform availability – MadWorld is Wii‑only; Elden Ring runs on PC, PlayStation and Xbox.
  • Game scope – MadWorld is a focused beat‑em‑up; Elden Ring is an expansive open‑world RPG.
  • Replay value – MadWorld relies on single‑player mastery; Elden Ring adds huge world exploration and build variety.
  • Difficulty – Elden Ring is explicitly very hard; MadWorld’s difficulty is not specified.
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Pricing & value

MadWorld costs $59.99; Elden Ring is around $59.99, so price is comparable.

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Platform availability

MadWorld is limited to the original Wii; Elden Ring supports PC, PlayStation and Xbox.

Elden Ring

Gameplay & fun factor

Both deliver strong combat; MadWorld is hack‑and‑slash, Elden Ring is deep, methodical combat.

Tie

Multiplayer / co‑op

Both are described only as single‑player experiences in the provided facts.

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Content & replayability

Elden Ring offers massive open world and build freedom; MadWorld has limited single‑player replay.

Elden Ring

Difficulty & accessibility

Elden Ring is noted as very difficult; MadWorld's difficulty is not specified.

Elden Ring

Graphics & performance

MadWorld uses a distinctive black‑and‑white style; Elden Ring has performance issues at launch but no graphic rating.

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Choose Elden Ring if…

Players seeking a deep, challenging open‑world RPG with broad platform options.

Choose MadWorld if…

Players who love stylized, fast‑paced hack‑and‑slash and don't need modern platform support.

Common questions

What is the price of each game?

MadWorld is $59.99; Elden Ring is approximately $59.99 (exact price not specified).

Which platforms can I play them on?

MadWorld runs only on the Wii; Elden Ring is available on PC, PlayStation and Xbox.

Do either of them support multiplayer?

Both are described as single‑player only in the provided information.