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Madagascar
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2005 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Vicarious Visions |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Madagascar |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Madagascar is an action-adventure game released in 2005 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Vicarious Visions and published by Activision. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.
It came out in the DS's second year on the market. Other notable DS releases from 2005 include Mario Kart DS, Nintendogs and Super Mario 64 DS.
It is part of the Madagascar series; on the DS you can also try Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, Madagascar Kartz and Madagascar 3: The Video Game. The series also appears on other systems with Madagascar (GBA) and Madagascar: Operation Penguin (GBA). Vicarious Visions also made Tony Hawk's American Sk8land, Spider-Man 3 and Spider-Man 2 for the DS.
Madagascar 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
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
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 cheats & codes
4 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 020D89D4
00000005 |
|---|---|
| Never Spotted | 020D89CC
00000005 |
| Start With 10 Coins | 320D89A8
0000000A
020D89A8
0000000A
D0000000
00000000 |
| Start With 20 Coins | 320D89A8
00000014
020D89A8
00000014
D0000000
00000000 |
Madagascar walkthroughs & guides
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Playing DS games today
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Madagascar FAQ
When did Madagascar come out on the DS?
Madagascar was released for the Nintendo DS in 2005.
Who made Madagascar?
It was developed by Vicarious Visions and published by Activision.
Is Madagascar multiplayer?
Yes. Madagascar supports up to 2 players.
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.