Madagascar 3: The Video Game
- June 5, 2012
- Monkey Bar Games
A platform adventure like so many other movie tie-ins, Madagascar manages to capture every single cliché of the badly made film crossover, all whilst achieving nothing original or new
In Madagascar 3: The Video Game, players must help Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo, and Melman the Giraffe find a way home while working for a traveling circus. In single or two player co-op mode, players will travel across Europe to promote the circus by completing challenging and zany missions given by the Penguins, performing amazing publicity stunts on some of Europe's most no…
Reviews
- Kids love the game and find it engaging, making it suitable for younger players.
- The gameplay is easy to understand, allowing for cooperative play between characters.
- The characters maintain their personalities from the movies, adding to the fun for fans.
- The game can be frustrating for younger players due to the need to switch between characters frequently.
- Levels are repetitive and lack variety, leading to a boring experience.
- The game does not live up to the quality of its predecessors, with many players feeling disappointed.
- story8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for its lack of depth and variety, with players noting that all levels are repetitive and centered around similar missions in a maze-like city. Unlike its predecessors, it lacks a clear narrative or overarching goal, which diminishes engagement. However, it does offer a co-op multiplayer mode, allowing friends to play together through the missions.
“*Co-op main story multiplayer: you and a friend can play together to complete the game.”
“*No story: unlike this game's predecessors, there is not really a clear goal that the characters are striving for.”
“*Some problems: all of the levels are identical. Each mission takes place in a maze-like city, where you try to locate one primary item and a certain number of secondary items. You have to complete various missions, such as collecting items within a time limit, decorating the city, performing stunts, getting chased by a villain, and doing circus acts, and you have to repeat each of these about five times with very little change between them.”
“*Some problems: all of the levels are identical. Each mission takes place in a maze-like city, where you try to locate one primary item and a certain number of secondary items. You have to complete various missions, such as collecting items within a time limit, decorating the city, performing stunts, getting chased by a villain, and doing circus acts, and you have to repeat each of these about five times with very little change between them.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally accessible, featuring decent controls and a forgiving system without lives or gameovers, though the jumping mechanic can be sensitive. Players can choose from familiar characters, each with unique abilities reminiscent of previous titles, while the humor adds a layer of enjoyment, often described as "so bad it's good." Overall, the gameplay offers a mix of fun and lightheartedness, appealing to those who appreciate a less serious gaming experience.
“The gameplay itself is not difficult: the controls are decent enough to be playable, although the jumping mechanic is a bit touchy, and there are no lives, so there is no such thing as a game over.”
“The characters are the same: Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria are all playable and their personalities are unchanged, although their gameplay styles have changed somewhat. For the most part, they do have their own unique abilities like in the Madagascar 2 game.”
“This game is funny in that it's 'so bad that it's good'. I had quite a few good laughs from the utter ridiculousness of this game and the gameplay.”
“The jumping mechanic is a bit touchy, and there are no lives, so there is no such thing as a game over.”
“The characters are the same: Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria are all playable and their personalities are unchanged, although their gameplay styles have changed somewhat.”
“'Bad-game' humor: this game is funny in that it's 'so bad that it's good'; I had quite a few good laughs from the utter ridiculousness of this game and the gameplay.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and monotonous, with repetitive level designs that lack variety and engagement, leading to a frustrating and boring experience.
“This game was one of the most boring, tedious, and confusing games I've ever played.”
“The levels were boring: identical layouts with little change in action create uninteresting, unengaging, tedious, and very monotonous levels.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are considered outdated, reminiscent of early Wii titles, which contributes to a gameplay experience that many find redundant and unengaging.
“The graphics are something you would expect when the Wii was first released, and the gameplay is fairly redundant and boring.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, including frequent stops and freezes during gameplay, which detract from the overall experience.
“The game frequently stops and freezes, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experience constant freezing issues that disrupt my gameplay.”
“The stability is terrible; the game often crashes without warning.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as "bad-game" humor, where its absurdity and poor execution lead to unexpected laughter, making it enjoyable in a way that is both entertaining and ridiculous. Players find amusement in the game's flaws, contributing to a unique comedic experience.
“'Bad-game' humor: this game is funny in that it's 'so bad that it's good.' I had quite a few good laughs from the utter ridiculousness of this game and the gameplay.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch! The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud.”
“I love how the game doesn't take itself seriously. The quirky characters and hilarious scenarios make every moment enjoyable.”
