Madagascar
About the Game
In Madagascar for Nintendo DS, based on the movie of the same name, you play as Marty (zebra), Alex (lion), Gloria (hippo), and Melman (giraffe). Levels require you to switch between the available characters to make use of their special abilities. The DS's touch-screen is used to switch characters, fight, and make some movements.
Story & Setting
The story centers on the movie plot, with players exploring New York City's Central Park Zoo as well as Madagascar.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Players must explore levels to find hidden collectibles, some of which are only available after unlocking abilities.
Modes & Ways to Play
Player support includes Co-Op and 1-2 Players.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Madagascar | Nintendo DS.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Activision Publishing, Inc. | United States, Canada, Mexico | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Vicarious Visions, Inc. | United States, Canada, Mexico | MobyGames |
| Music by | Shin'en Multimedia GmbH | United States, Canada, Mexico | MobyGames |
| Sound by | Shin'en Multimedia GmbH | United States, Canada, Mexico | MobyGames |
| Package Design by | Hamagami/Carroll, Inc. | United States, Canada, Mexico | MobyGames |
| Manual by | Ignited Minds, LLC | United States, Canada, Mexico | MobyGames |
| Published by | Activision Publishing, Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Vicarious Visions, Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | ATVI France SARL | France | MobyGames |
| Music by | Shin'en Multimedia GmbH | France | MobyGames |
| Sound by | Shin'en Multimedia GmbH | France | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Stylus | Nintendo DS | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Co-Op | Nintendo DS | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1 Player | Nintendo DS | MobyGames |
| Number of Players: Wireless Single-Card | 1-2 Players | Nintendo DS | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | Nintendo 3DS | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Activision | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | PAL Nintendo 3DS | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Vicarious Visions | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player local, 2 player online | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Activision | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-05-24 | United States, Canada, Mexico | MobyGames |
| 2005-06-17 | France | MobyGames |
| 2005-05-23 | North America | PriceCharting |
| 2005-05-23 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| May 23, 2005 | North America | PriceCharting |
| May 23, 2005 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 047875810655 | United States, Canada, Mexico | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | NTR-AMGE-USA | United States, Canada, Mexico | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B0007SL1YO | United States, Canada, Mexico | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 45067371 | United States, Canada, Mexico | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5030917028137 | France | MobyGames |
| upc | 047875810655 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B0007SL1YO | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 45067371 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 5030917028700 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 5030917028700 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
