DreamWorks Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

Many of the mini-games have a multiplayer mode (accessible from the main menu), which means that up to four can play it at once provided there are enough Wii Remotes with Nunchuks attached--that's even more replay value. On the other hand, if you just thought you "might poke around and check out what people are saying about the game because it looks like it might be sort of fun," you're probably better off waiting for a price drop.

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is a great example of a kid’s property done right.

Lots of variety and funny cutscenes make the second Madagascar game a good reason to escape to Africa.

It's not perfect, but if your kids find this on the rack at your local game store and are interested in some deep introspection about their place in the world, you could certainly do much worse.

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is a solid licensed title, and one of the better games aimed at kids to release this holiday season. It’s not going to redefine the licensed-game market, but it will provide a reasonably good time to any little Madagascar fan who finds a copy under the tree.

And while the Wii version of this title may not be the absolute best, it does a good job of conveying the fun energy of the movie that inspired it, and kids will love the fun mini-game inspired play.

Not technically brilliant, but fun kids' game packed with a quirky variety of mini challenges. [Feb 2009, p.84]

While most adults may have a hard time finding enjoyment, the game's character and goofy nature makes for a great experience for the younger demographic.

Could have done with more ruthless quality control. [Feb 2009, p.65]

I suppose a young gamer might get a kick out of this one if he or she is really into the Madagascar movies, but the bland gameplay and awkward structure do very little to provide an enjoyable experience.