The Penguins of Madagascar DS box art

Nintendo DS · Action

The Penguins of Madagascar

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SystemNintendo DS
Released2010
GenreAction
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

The Penguins of Madagascar is an action game released in 2010 for the Nintendo DS.

It landed about 6 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2010 include Dragon Quest IX, Golden Sun: Dark Dawn and Ōkamiden.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing The Penguins of Madagascar is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

The Penguins of Madagascar gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

The Penguins of Madagascar cheats & codes

1 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

[SELECT]Max Ice Cream94000130 FFFB0000 12289A4C 000003E7 D2000000 00000000

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The Penguins of Madagascar walkthroughs & guides

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The Penguins of Madagascar FAQ

When did The Penguins of Madagascar come out on the DS?

The Penguins of Madagascar was released for the Nintendo DS in 2010.

How long does The Penguins of Madagascar take to play?

As an action game, The Penguins of Madagascar typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about The Penguins of 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.

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