Play Penguins of Madagascar - Dr. Blowhole Returns - Again!, The (DSi Enhanced) (E) Online

I picked up Penguins of Madagascar: Dr. Blowhole Returns Again! for the Nintendo DS back in 2011, a game published by THQ. It was a time when licensed platformers were still a regular sight on the handheld, and this one fit right in with that era's straightforward, mission based adventures. You guide the four penguins from the animated series through a series of levels to stop the villainous Dr. Blowhole, and it makes solid use of the DS hardware, especially with some DSi enhanced features.

You control Skipper, Kowalski, Rico, and Private, switching between them on the fly to use their unique skills. Kowalski deploys gadgets to solve puzzles, Rico swallows items and spits them out as weapons or keys, Private uses stealth to sneak past enemies, and Skipper leads with straightforward combat. The main goal is to progress screen by screen, navigating platforms, avoiding hazards, and collecting fish to unlock later stages. The pacing is brisk, and the difficulty stays manageable, making it accessible for younger players. It feels like directing a small, coordinated team through a series of playful, sometimes silly, obstacles.