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Madagascar
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Game Name:
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Madagascar |
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Super Nintendo |
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Reviewed:
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Dreamworks’ movies have, in their relatively brief history, not translated overly well into video game form. They suffer the same fate as most movies-to-games in that they just aren’t solid on gameplay fundamentals, and, usually, the games aren’t well presented. Put plainly, most of the games just aren’t much fun to play. Well, now Madagascar has hit the scene. While its movie counterpart seems to be doing fairly well amongst the critics, the game seems to be doing pretty much what it set out to do. While it isn’t ground breaking, it has a solid, fun gameplay element and a storyline that will appeal mostly to children.
Well, after that last line probably cleared out 99% of the readers, the rest of you can continue on. But indeed the game is mainly for children, like most of Dreamworks’ products. The storyline follows the movie’s very closely, transporting the lively, fun characters out of the safety of their New York home and into the untamed wilds of Madagascar where comedy and hilarity ensue.
The gameplay is mostly platforming at heart. Throughout the game you will take control of all of the movie’s main characters throughout different levels. Each character has basic attacks and moves and a unique special move thrown in. The majority of the game is jumping around, solving little puzzles, and collecting items and other various things. Also, some little minigames were thrown in for good measure.
That short little paragraph pretty much sums up the gameplay of Madagascar. It isn’t nearly as deep or enthralling as the gameplay of blockbuster games that gamers have grown used to. The game is an extremely simple platforming title that does feature pretty good gameplay. As mentioned earlier, the game is aimed primarily at a younger audience, which is mainly why the game is so overly accessible and simple.
Graphically, Madagascar really is nothing amazing. It is pretty mediocre and bland in most cases. The game does use good colors and animations, but the details really aren’t there and the textures tend to be fairly flat. Character models are decent but the environments feel empty and pathetic in most cases. Also, special effects are nearly non-existant, giving the game an overly simplified look to add to its simplified feel. The sound is mostly the same way. While the voice acting was done pretty well and the contributes decently to the story, the music isn’t impressive and there are no great sound effects to speak of.
Overall, Madagascar is just a simple game that does not even attempt to appeal to hardcore gamers, and rightfully so. The game does what it was supposed to do and nothing more. It isn’t innovative or groundbreaking but those noisy little kids in the other room might enjoy to give the game a go. Recommendation? A rental should be suitable in most cases.
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