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25.3.2011

Madagascar is a platform game based on the Dream Works animated film. The story involves a group of penguins who are plotting an escape from their home in Central Park Zoo to follow a lifelong ambition of escaping to Antarctica, while four lifelong animal friends find themselves on a journey from the urban jungle to the very real jungle of Madagascar. The player will find themselves tackling 11 levels which follow the story of the film. Some aspects of the graphics in this game are very cartoon like mainly the characters in appearance and in movement. The scenery has a more realistic feel in some areas mainly when the characters arrive in Madagascar.There are a few glitches with the game and graphics such as in the level `New York City' when the player will be controlling Alex the Lion the camera occasionally becomes stuck in one position and facing in the wrong direction this can become rather frustration and confusing to the player. There are a few other glitches with graphic such as the player being able to walk through supposedly solid objects.The voice acting on the characters creates the main atmosphere and their personalities are great aspects, which go in the games favour. Even though the characters are not voiced by the actors who provided the voices in the films they do sound strikingly similar and this is not something that the age group whom the game is aimed at would notice. The main characters have the ability to interact with other characters within the game. The interaction between the player and these characters is mainly used to break up game play using funny voices and humour.Normally children's games can be a tad patronising and don't give them much credit intelligence wise, but Madagascar changes that by treating their young audience like young adults rather than like babies. This means that the game doesn't waist the players time explain the most simple of tasks through each level. Though there are points in the game were certain things aren't explained and the player will have to do some creative thinking. Madagascar also a host of minigames and sub plots to keep the player interested and make the game replayable. Mini games include Tiki Golf, Island Shuffle Board or Lemur Rave. Education material is also hidden within the game; an example is in the first level when you are playing as one of the penguins where you must catch the correct amount of the right colour fish. Another example is in one level were there is a cave with the mushrooms where you are playing as Alex and must memorise the colour patterns of the mushrooms in order to win. There are small subtle amounts of education in each level whether the player is collecting a certain amount of rings or finding as many creative ways as possible to trick the zoo guards. It makes a refreshing change to have a child's game, which is not only to entertain but also to educate.The four main playable characters, Alex the lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the giraffe, and Gloria the hippo are all able to gain new special abilities in order to complete tasks and on two of the levels the player is able to exchange between the characters in order to complete tasks as their different abilities will be more suited to different tasks. For example Gloria gains three abilities which are her `charge' which she can use to move large objects and enemies, `butt bounce' which can be used to move enemies and her `hip check' also used to attack but more accurately and more quickly. Controlling each ability is easy to learn and they can be obtained by collecting three power cards which the player will be prompted to do. The game seems to really more on a solid structure rather than a fancy control system, which goes in the games favor. Overall Madagascar is aimed more at the younger demographic and older players may find it quite simple. Though it wouldn't make a terrible gift for a younger member of the family.

31.7.2005

A few weeks ago i saw madagascar at my local cinema and to be honest was quite disapointed.For my birthday i decided to by this game from amazon it is fantastic in the levels you can alternate animals there is also a very amussing film at the begining of the game the graphics are way better than the psp and could in fact rival the playstation 2 wyhat a turn around.

30.9.2014

I got this game when it first came out years ago as a birthday present and I absolutely loved it! I'm now 18 and recently bought again and I still love it!! The graphics are good and it's not too challenging (for many ages) was very easy to play when I was younger and still is now. Very good game

19.2.2012

Good game. Ideal for kids (Or grandma's that like "mad" games !)The gameplay is good, and the scenery is excellent. No glitches. Quite funny comments. Just like the film. Recommended for anyone that likes a bit of a laugh and it wont scare the kids !!!

31.12.2006

I got this game for xmas and it is so addictive i had finished it in a week! the game is hilarious on so many levels, it is really challenging but good fun!.I would recommend this game to anyone!

27.9.2005

Its got funny attacks. you can earn lots of abilities like Alex's claw climb & Melman's sneeze jump. You have to collectspecial coins to win bonus levels.