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Great Play but Short

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 34 / 37
Date: June 14, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I love the cut out scenes from the movie in this game, the graphics are wonderful and the characters are easy to control through out the game.

But the downside is, it took me two days to finished playing it. So it's kinda of too short of a game, imo.

Most of the plots are easy, but others are just confusing. I spent more time trying to figure out what character do what job during the switch-a-roo on the Island. Maybe it's just me.

The Penguins plots are as cute as ever during the mutiny scenes and even before when they were still in a zoo.

Overall. It's fun while the game last but at the end, I do wish I can play the game much more longer than it is.

Cute game -- for kids in the 6-10 range

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 26 / 27
Date: August 11, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This is a well done game, especially if you liked the movie. Characters voices and behavior are consistent with the movie and there's a cute storyline to the game.

There are a number of stages that you follow in order, completing one to move to the next.

There's a pretty small age window that its good for -- I'd say about 6 to 10. Under 6, the stages are too hard. Over 10 they're sort of easy and not that engaging -- you can fly thru pretty quickly.

It would be a bit better if you could jump around and play the "games" that you enjoy instead of having to go sequentially, but it's still well done and worth buying.

Fun but not hard

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 13 / 15
Date: May 27, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I enjoy adventure games more than any other type. I couldn't find out much about this game, but I figured it would be good since it's by Activision, and they are known for putting out good games. But now that I've played it, the game is better than I expected. It's also funnier and also weirder than I expected. The characters are easy to control, and because they each have special powers it makes it fun to swap back and forth between them. There is also a level where you get to play as stealth penguins, and smack some sailors around. Sailor smacking is always a good time. As you go through the game, you collect money. With the money, you can buy even more games like shufflepuck and mini-golf. There is a lot of different mini-games in the game, and the characters look and move around just like the movie characters and the only bad thing I could say is that it's not really that hard.

Madagascar PS2

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 10 / 10
Date: August 02, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Before I saw the movie my mom bought me the game. I thought that it would be perfect for my age because it was rated E-10. But it turned out that when i started playing it, before i knew it I was on the 4th level. The game is super easy, and i beat it in 2 days. It had a couple of fun features like being able to play like Alex, Marty, Gloria and Melman, but that was about it. This game isn't worthy of and E-10 rating. It was kind of repeatitive and it was really short. So if you want to try out the game I definetly recommend renting it before you buy it. This game is for kids in the younger age group, not for ten years old and up.

only a 1 player game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 12 / 14
Date: July 07, 2006
Author: Amazon User

We rented this game for my kids to play with each other. The game is labeled 1-2 players but is made for only one player at a single PS2 console. The kids are disappointed because now they have to take turns watching each other. Be aware.

Great Fun For Young Kids

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 10 / 11
Date: June 25, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I started this game with my 10 year old son, and not too far into the it, I realized I was the only one playing. It was great fun, but it was too "cutsie" for him, an extremely short game, and too easy to win. And in this day and age, "cutsie" games like this don't normally hold the attention of boys over the age of 8.

Now, my 7 year old neice LOVED it!! To her it was a little more challenging, but not so challenging that it frustrated her. And once she got the hang of it, and was able to win, it gave her a great sense of accomplishment.

My thought is this... great fun for young girls under the age of 10, or moms who don't like "fighting" games. (Moms, if you are really bad at video games, this one will make you look like a pro.) Think twice before getting this game for a boy over the age of 9. It might "offend their manliness".

Word of advice... if you can, rent it first. It's an awful lot of money to spend on a game that is such a fast win. Especially if you are the type of person who wins a game and won't bother with it again. But if you have a child who loves it, and would play it again and again, at least you know you'd get your money's worth.

Madagascar

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 12 / 16
Date: August 03, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This was a particularly good game for our younger kids, though our 9 year old was able to finish the entire game in a weekend. Our 7 year old continues to enjoy it without the same degree of frustration that he experiences with some other games that are a bit too old for him. This game was great even though the kids have not seen the movie.

PiEcE Of cAkE!!! form AnGiE L!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 9
Date: December 18, 2005
Author: Amazon User

ok this game is great. very fun and kool to play. But way way way to easy and short. I would say this game is good for kids that are beginners with videogameing this game is also good for
4-10 years old. great graphics and good story line and plot.i would say the game is excellent but rent it first because the gme is very very easy and short.and you will propbaly be done in 1to 2or 3 days. this is the easy game i have ever played

Finally, a true kid-friendly game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 10
Date: July 11, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Many games my kids have aren't actually geared towards kids. This game is perfect for children. It's fun without being too hard or easy. My children are 6 and 8 years old and can be challenged and entertained. I highly recommend this as a great family game. Many games we can take turns playing!

My 5-Year Old Boy LOVES This Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 9
Date: August 24, 2006
Author: Amazon User

My son loves this game! We rented it first from Blockbuster and now he won't let us take it back, so I ordered it from Amazon.com so I can take the game back soon to Blockbuster! I have to help him through some of the areas, like when the penguin is fishing, but I don't mind because it's FUN.

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