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Madagascar
(2005, Video Games - Action/Adventure, Rated E10+, Play it on: LeapFrog)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
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Common Sense says
A fun -- but surprisingly challenging -- game.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Madagascar was written by Matthew Pavao
Parents need to know that the game -- while providing an important message about the value of friendship -- features one character hunting his friend and some cartoonish violence. Also, the gameplay is challenging and may frustrate young players who are newer to video games.
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What’s the Story?
MADAGASCAR follows the general plot of the movie. Four animals -- a fun-loving zebra (Marty), a pretentious lion (Alex), a sassy hippo (Gloria), and a neurotic giraffe (Melman) -- have escaped from the zoo. Players follow their adventures through New York City, aboard a steamer ship, and on to Madagascar as they band together to try to gain their freedom.
Playing as one of the characters, players will face many unique challenges. There is the daring escape from the zoo, past a hilarious "Crocodile Hunter" knock-off; a mutiny orchestrated by a group of penguins aboard a freighter; and several difficult stages trying to help fleeing lemurs on a desolate island.
CloseIs It Any Good?
The game almost misses its core audience by being too difficult -- some stages require a lot of motor dexterity as well as a creative mind. Fortunately, the game comes with an unlimited number of lives, but younger players may get frustrated. The game also has some thematic intensity, which fans of the movie will remember. At one point, Alex has something of a nervous breakdown from not eating meat, and proceeds to try and hunt down one of his friends, Melman the giraffe.
The game has terrific graphics. The clarity of the scenes and brilliant colors really make scenes -- like one played through a waterfall -- aesthetically pleasing. If players can put up with the voice acting, they may get that being-in-the-movie feeling. Overall the game is solid, with intense graphics, an easy-to-follow storyline, and quick pace.
ClosePublisher’s Details
Released on 05/23/2005, price $49.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: E10+
ESRB rating: E10+
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Excessive consumerism
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I enjoy this
I love the minigolfing a fun overall game!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Average Game
This game was pretty average, but it isn't bad for a movie game. As for it's E10+ rating, I disagree because the only "Crude Humor" that made it E10+ was the 4 animals trying to find where Marty ran off to by identifying his dung. There is some language instead, but hopefully "This place sucks!", "He sucked anyway" or "This is not cracker-lackin'" shouldn't count too much.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
a must played game for kids over the age of 10
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