Play 2 in 1 - Madagascar & Shrek 2 (E)(Independent) Online

This is a 2005 Game Boy Advance cartridge that packs two movie tie-ins into one: Madagascar and Shrek 2. Developed by Vicarious Visions and published by Activision, it was a common type of release for the platform, offering budget-conscious players two short adventures based on popular animated films. The games are straightforward adaptations, typical of licensed titles from that era, and they don't try to reinvent the wheel.

In the Madagascar portion, you control Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Gloria the hippo, and Melman the giraffe across side-scrolling levels. You punch, kick, and headbutt your way through New York City and the island wilderness, solving simple environmental puzzles and collecting fruit to progress. The Shrek 2 half lets you play as Shrek, Donkey, and occasionally other characters like Puss in Boots, engaging in basic combat and light platforming through locations from the film. Both games are fairly short and not particularly difficult, aimed more at younger fans than seasoned players. It feels like a quick, colorful distraction, a pair of simple adventures that capture the movies' humor without demanding much from the player.