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Game Boy Advance · Action-Adventure / Platformer
Madagascar
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2005 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Vicarious Vision |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Madagascar |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Developed by Vicarious Vision and published by Activision, Madagascar arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2005 as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.
It landed about 4 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2005 include Pokémon Emerald, Mario Party Advance and WarioWare: Twisted!. Among the 91 GBA action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #25 by legacy score.
It is part of the Madagascar series; on the GBA you can also try Madagascar: Operation Penguin. The series also appears on other systems with Madagascar (DS) and Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (DS). Vicarious Vision also made Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced, Crash Bandicoot: The Huge Adventure and Bruce Lee: Return of the Legend for the GBA.
Madagascar is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Madagascar is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Madagascar walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Madagascar.
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Madagascar FAQ
When did Madagascar come out on the GBA?
Madagascar was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2005.
Who made Madagascar?
It was developed by Vicarious Vision and published by Activision.
Is Madagascar multiplayer?
No. Madagascar is a single-player game.
How long does Madagascar take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Madagascar typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Madagascar on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.