Play Madagascar (EU) GBA Online

Activision Publishing, Inc. released Madagascar for the Game Boy Advance in 2005, a time when licensed platformers were common on the handheld. It's a side-scrolling adventure based on the animated film, letting you play through key moments from the story. The game fits right in with other GBA titles of its type, offering straightforward action without much complexity.

You control Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe, and Gloria the hippo, each with unique moves. Alex can roar to stun enemies, Marty kicks, Melman uses his long neck to headbutt, and Gloria performs a powerful butt bounce. The goal is to navigate through linear levels, avoiding obstacles, defeating zoo escapees and wild animals, and finding your way back to civilization. You switch between characters to solve simple environmental puzzles, like using Melman to reach high platforms or Gloria to smash through barriers. The pacing is brisk, and the difficulty is manageable, though some sections require precise jumps. It feels like a light, cheerful run through the movie's plot.