Play Madagascar (E)(Rising Sun) Online

Madagascar for the Game Boy Advance came out in 2005, developed by Vicarious Visions. It was one of many licensed platformers from that era, a familiar sight on the handheld, built to tie in with the animated film. The game follows the movie's plot, putting you in control of the main characters as they escape the zoo and eventually find themselves stranded on the island.

You primarily control Alex the lion and Marty the zebra, switching between them to use their unique abilities; Alex fights with powerful swipes, while Marty can sprint and kick. The goal is to navigate through linear, screen-by-screen levels, fighting or avoiding enemies like the foosa, collecting fruit to restore health, and finding keys to progress. The pacing is straightforward, though some enemy patterns require quick timing. It feels like a competent, if unremarkable, adaptation that gets the job done.