Genre: Action-adventure / Platform
Developer: Toys for Bob
Publisher: Activision
Year: 2005
System: Microsoft Xbox
Madagascar is an action-adventure platform game developed by Toys for Bob and published by Activision. Released in 2005 for several platforms including the Xbox, the game is based on DreamWorks Animation’s film of the same name and follows the story of four zoo animals who find themselves unexpectedly stranded on the island of Madagascar.
The game features multiple playable characters—Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe, and Gloria the hippo—each with unique abilities tailored to specific challenges and level designs. Players must complete a variety of platforming sequences, stealth-based missions, and mini-games as they progress through environments that mirror scenes from the film.
The Xbox version offers enhanced visuals over other console editions, including sharper textures and smoother performance. The game includes 11 levels that span different locations from New York’s Central Park Zoo to the jungles of Madagascar, along with collectible items and bonus content that encourage replayability.
Madagascar received mixed to positive reviews, especially from younger audiences, for its colorful visuals and faithful adaptation of the movie’s humor and characters. The Xbox version holds a Metacritic score of 66/100.
