DreamWorks Madagascar Kartz

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  • Summary: Come on, let's move it! Experience the zany characters and unique locations of the Madagascar movies wrapped in the over the top fun of arcade style kart racing. Put the pedal to the metal Madagascar style with wacky karts, wild tracks, tons of power-ups and crazy kart racing action. YourCome on, let's move it! Experience the zany characters and unique locations of the Madagascar movies wrapped in the over the top fun of arcade style kart racing. Put the pedal to the metal Madagascar style with wacky karts, wild tracks, tons of power-ups and crazy kart racing action. Your favorite Madagascar characters are here: Alex, Marty, Gloria, Melman, the wacky King Julien and the crafty penguins, plus unlock BONUS DreamWorks characters Shrek and B.O.B. Over 20 wild tracks based on your favorite movie scenes including the plane wreck, the New York City Zoo and the volcano, with bonus tracks to unlock for Shrek's Swamp and the Mother Ship. Crazy Kart Action - High flying jumps, flips, rolls and stunts. Earn special rewards for crazy maneuvers. Tons of Pick-Ups - Power boosts, mines, missiles and more all capturing the personality of the Madagascar movies. Head-to-Head Multiplayer - take on up to four of your friends. Submit and download times on the Leaderboard. [Activision]… Expand
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  1. IGN
    68
    The pros do outweigh the cons in this kart racer, and hopefully the younger players can tolerate the elements I found entirely too frustrating.
  2. XGN
    63
    If you like Mario Kart and if you want to drive another tournament, you can put Madagascar Kartz in your console. The game is a decent rip-off but nothing more than that.
  3. Nintendo Gamer
    41
    This is barely one evolutionary step beyond the likes of Sonic & Sega All Stars Racing. [June 2010, p.71]
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  1. MBproGam3r
    Jul 13, 2023
    8
    Madagascar Kartz offers mildly annoying, but overall fine controls that get the job done. The kart handling is relatively responsive, allowingMadagascar Kartz offers mildly annoying, but overall fine controls that get the job done. The kart handling is relatively responsive, allowing players to navigate through the various tracks with relative ease. However, there are moments when the controls feel slightly imprecise, leading to occasional frustrations, especially during tight turns or when trying to execute precise maneuvers. Despite these minor drawbacks, the controls are functional enough to enjoy the game's fast-paced races and maintain a decent level of fun and competition.

    Madagascar Kartz fails to deliver a unique racing experience, falling into the trap of being "just another cart racer." While it draws inspiration from the Madagascar film series, the game fails to capitalize on its potential for innovation and instead relies heavily on generic kart racing mechanics. The tracks, although based on vibrant locations from the films, lack creativity and fail to offer memorable or challenging experiences. The inclusion of characters from the franchise feels more like a marketing ploy rather than a meaningful addition to the gameplay.

    However, amidst the lackluster gameplay, there is one redeeming factor that adds a glimmer of excitement: the inclusion of Shrek as a playable character. Shrek's appearance in Madagascar Kartz brings a surprising and oddly entertaining element to an otherwise mundane racing game. His presence injects a sense of humor and charm that stands out amidst the game's mediocrity. Players who are fans of the Shrek franchise will find some solace in being able to race as their favorite ogre, even if it feels like a desperate attempt to elevate the game's appeal through a popular character crossover. While Shrek's inclusion may not fully salvage the overall experience, it does provide a small ray of enjoyment in an otherwise lackluster racing title.

    (Despite a rather negative review, I'm still giving it an 8 because of the hours I spent playing with the bros as a joke... and shrek.... mostly because of shrek)    … Expand
  2. Genux
    Jan 6, 2020
    8
    So cool they spelt Carts with a z (Cartz). recommended for people who want to try another Wii Kart racer, after playing M&Ms Kart Racing
  4. Aquaris475
    May 26, 2013
    1
    I like kart games. I like the Madagascar films. Seemed like it was perfect to blend the two together, right? WRONG. The kart gameplay isI like kart games. I like the Madagascar films. Seemed like it was perfect to blend the two together, right? WRONG. The kart gameplay is seriously boring. I know kart games have the same kind of gameplay usually, but it seems like this one is ripping off good kart games like Mario kart. even its power-ups do this. the power-ups and the way they are used look like they've been ripped right out of Mario kart and sonic all stars racing. The controls are very finicky in this game. I find myself going way to out of control and doing constant "barrel rolls of death", or a way that seriously slows you down. The character roster isn't that good. this game is based on Madagascar, yet half of its characters are from other dreamworks movies, like shrek and monsters vs. aliens. Why was this necessary with a MADAGASCAR game? But the absolute worst part of the game is the dialogue. all the characters sound a bit distorted, and each character tries so hard to use slapstick in an attempt to make the game "funny". None of the jokes are funny. none of the dialogue sounds good, or even bland. it's just plain bad. Even the graphics are pretty bad, even for a wii game. I've seem better graphics in Mario Kart, or even Sonic All Stars racing, which was released the same year. Overall, what can I say about this game: it tries so hard to be funny, and the gameplay seemingly rips off other popular kart games. Do yourself a favor: Never touch this game. EVER.… Expand