Madagascar (Nintendo DS)

Madagascar is a fun-filled video game that allows players to relive the movie and experience new adventures beyond it. The game features four main characters from the film - Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Gloria the hippo, and Melman the giraffe. Players can control each character as they overcome obstacles, interact with characters from both the film and the game, and face off against enemies.

As players take on the role of each animal, they develop new skills to help them progress through the game. For example, Alex learns how to maximize the power of his claws, roar, and double jump; Marty improves his jump, back kick, and stealth crawl; Gloria masters her butt smash and swimming move; and Melman perfects his doublesneeze jump and comical head-in-the-sand hiding maneuver.

The game is set in a variety of diverse environments, including the Central Park Zoo, a giant cargo ship, and the jungles of Madagascar. Players can explore these locations through 14 action-packed chapters, such as "Marty's Escape" and "Operation Ship Sneak." They can also test their animal abilities in mini-games and improve their performance by replaying chapters to beat their best time.

The Nintendo DS version of the game includes exclusive touch screen features that allow players to switch characters in the middle of levels and play wild minigames like "Gloria Rolling" and "Penguin Fishing." Additionally, the game features platform-exclusive wireless multiplayer mini-games for even more fun. Overall, Madagascar is an entertaining video game that provides hours of enjoyment for players of all ages.