Parents' Guide to

Madagascar Kartz

By Christopher Healy, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 7+

Amiable movie tie-in racer offers chaotic fun and laughs.

Game Nintendo DS , Nintendo DSi , Nintendo Wii , PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360 2009
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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this game.

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Based on 2 parent reviews

labced501
labced501 Parent of 7-year-old
July 31, 2010
age 7+

Good to learn about video games

As a first game my 7yo took a little while to learn how to steer. But if every driver on the road was as good as she is after a few tries, we'd all be safer.
GamingDaddy
GamingDaddy Parent of 5 and 7-year-old
November 2, 2009
age 5+

A fun game for 5 and up

Really enjoying playing this with my son and daughter they are 5 and 7 years old and like the characters more than Mario Kart. The penguins are our favorite.
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What’s It About?

MADAGASCAR KARTZ is a racing game in the tradition of Mario Kart. Cartoon animals from the movie Madagascar race each other in suped-up vehicles through landscapes such as a tropical beach, an African savanna, a volcano, and a New York zoo. Along the way, racers can use silly power-ups to either get ahead or sabotage their opponents. Some power-ups include a giant protective crate that surrounds the players car and a disco ball that causes opposing drivers to dance and makes steering more difficult for them. You can unlock the bonus characters from the Shrek and Monsters vs. Aliens.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say: (2 ):
Kids say: Not yet rated

Anyone who has played the Mario Kart games will know exactly what they're in for with Madagascar Kartz as well. Fans of one will enjoy the other. Madagascar Kartz benefits from appealing graphics, easy-to-use controls, and some creatively humorous power-ups. On the negative side, the number of racers -- and worse, the number of courses -- feels far too small. Racing games are built on replay value and without more variety, this one may soon lose its luster with many kids. Like many racing game, Madagascar Kartz works best in multiplayer and will serve best as a party game for groups.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about good sportsmanship. Is it ever okay to taunt or tease an opponent?

  • How are traps and cheats in a game like this different from cheating in a game or race in real life?

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