Play Madagascar 3 - Europe's Most Wanted (E) Online

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted for the Nintendo DS came out in 2012, published by D3Publisher. It was one of those many licensed games that filled the DS library, aimed squarely at younger players who enjoyed the movie. The game doesn't try to be a technical showcase; it's a straightforward adaptation that fits right in with the portable's pick-up-and-play style.

You control Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Gloria the hippo, and Melman the giraffe across various levels based on their circus antics. The main goal is to progress through Europe, evading the relentless animal control officer Chantel DuBois. Gameplay involves simple platforming, quick-time event sequences for performing circus tricks, and light puzzle-solving, like using each character's specific ability to access new areas. The pacing is brisk, and the difficulty is quite forgiving, making it accessible for its intended audience. It feels exactly like guiding the movie's cast through a series of playful, slightly clumsy misadventures.