Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa DS box art

Nintendo DS · Action-Adventure

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

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SystemNintendo DS
GenreAction-Adventure
DeveloperToys for Bob
PublisherActivision
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesMadagascar
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by Toys for Bob and published by Activision, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa arrived on the Nintendo DS as an action-adventure game.

It is part of the Madagascar series; on the DS you can also try Madagascar, Madagascar Kartz and Madagascar 3: The Video Game. The series also appears on other systems with Madagascar (GBA) and Madagascar: Operation Penguin (GBA).

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a game you can finish in one short session

What playing Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa 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: Escape 2 Africa gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

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Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa FAQ

Who made Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa?

It was developed by Toys for Bob and published by Activision.

Is Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa multiplayer?

Yes. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa supports up to 2 players.

How long does Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa take to play?

As an action-adventure game, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa 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: Escape 2 Africa 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.

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