Play Madagascar 2 (G) Online

Madagascar 2 for the Nintendo DS came out in 2008, published by Activision. It was one of those many licensed games that filled the library during the DS's peak, aimed squarely at younger players who loved the movie. The hardware wasn't pushed to its limits, but it got the job done for a portable adventure with the crew.

You control Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria across a series of linear levels set in the African savanna. The main goal is to reunite the zoo animals with their wild families, which involves platforming, simple environmental puzzles, and engaging in brief mini-games like steering a runaway plane or herding antelope. Movement can feel a bit stiff at times, and the challenge is generally low, making it accessible for kids rather than demanding for experienced players. It feels like a straightforward, sometimes clumsy extension of the film's lighthearted chaos.