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Activision released Madagascar for the Game Boy Advance in 2005, a time when licensed platformers were common on the handheld. It was based on the animated film, and like many games of that era, it aimed to translate a popular story into a straightforward, portable experience.

You control Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Gloria the hippo, and Melman the giraffe, switching between them to use their unique abilities across side-scrolling levels. The main goal is to escape the zoo and navigate the wilds of Madagascar, solving environmental puzzles and engaging in simple combat. Signature mechanics include character-specific actions, like Alex's roar to stun enemies or Marty's kick, and brief mini-games such as rhythm-based dance sequences. The pacing is generally relaxed, with manageable difficulty outside of a few tricky jumps, and it feels like a light, faithful adaptation of the source material.