Madagascar
May 24, 2005 21 years ago
Be a part of Dreamwork's animated adventure by guiding Marty the Zebra, Alex the lion, Melman the giraffe, Gloria the hippo and those stealthy Penguins as they escape the Central Park Zoo into the streets of New York and then into the wild jungle...err San Diego zoo. The storyline is exactly the same as the movie itself and each chapter will bring you further in the story. Every chapter will have various goals set. Only one specific goal per chapter is required to complete the chapter so you can always replay the chapter later to try to complete all the goals. Every stage will also require you to play as a different character and some will involve all characters. Each character have their own unique abilities: Marty can kick with his hind legs, sneak around his enemies slide and perform long-jumps. Alex the lion can throw fruits, use his claws and roar at his enemies. Gloria can tumble, butt bounce and hip check her enemies. And when she eats some chili peppers, she will be able to charge into her enemies. Melman can spin into, throw items at and head bash his enemies. He can also perform the Helicopter move which enables him to glide long distances. Finally the Penguin can slide, fish and attack with a Finishing move (something like a karate chop) to defeat their enemies. Throughout the game there will be various items to collect including Life Tikis to replenish your Health Meter and Monkey Money that will enable you to buy special things at the Zoovenir Shop like mini games and special outfits for the Madagascar cast.
What it’s like
Madagascar offers a chaotic, genre-hopping adventure that faithfully recreates the film's journey from New York City to Madagascar. The experience is defined by its variety rather than depth; players switch between Marty, Alex, Melman, Gloria, and the Penguins, each bringing unique movement and combat mechanics to distinct stage types. While the core structure relies on standard platforming, it frequently shifts into arcade mini-games, stealth sequences reminiscent of Metal Gear Solid, and fishing challenges. The game shines in its audiovisual presentation, capturing the cartoonish charm and humor of the source material with vibrant visuals and a lively soundtrack. A major highlight is the local split-screen multiplayer, allowing friends to tackle levels together. However, the narrative serves merely as a loose framework for the arcade action, offering minimal plot engagement beyond following the movie's beats.
Strong in Co-op / MultiplayerAudio / MusicCharactersGameplay / MechanicsVisuals / Art
Keep in mind The gameplay lacks mechanical depth, relying on simple button-mashing and repetitive mini-games that may feel shallow to veterans. · Not recommended for players seeking a serious narrative or complex strategic challenges; it is strictly a lighthearted party game.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from metacritic.com, gamespot.com, gamesradar.com, ign.com, en.wikipedia.org.
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| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo GameCube | Worldwide | Full release | May 24, 200521 years ago |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | May 24, 200521 years ago |
| PlayStation 2 | Worldwide | Full release | May 24, 200521 years ago |
| Xbox | Worldwide | Full release | May 24, 200521 years ago |