Madagascar Operation Penguin

by ACTIVISION

Product Features

• Help the penguins from the hit movie "Madagascar" escape the zoo by digging a tunnel to Antarctica
• Play as the fearless Private Penguin
• The adventure will take you through madcap missions using wacky gadgets and recruiting helpful allies
• Master cool moves to make your zoo getaway
• Your penguin passport is in for some serious stamping!

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009Z3HVA
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 5 x 1 inches ; 0.8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: October 13, 2005
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,715 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Madagascar: Operation Penguin puts you a mission with the penguins from Madagascar, the animated hit. They're on a mission to escape the zoo by digging a tunnel to Antarctica, but without you they're skating on thin ice. Play as the fearless Private Penguin and adventure through wild missions: Travel across zoo enviornments like the Lion's Pen and Monkey Cage, then take a dangerous trek through the subway system, hop on a boat bound for Africa and explore Antarctica and Madagascar. If that's not enough excitement, a certian lost foursome needs your help on the island of Madagascar. That penguin passport of yours is in for some serious stamping!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love these crazy Madagascar penguins!, January 11, 2006

By 

T. Poon (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Madagascar Operation Penguin (Video Game)

The penguins were by far my favourite characters in the movie, so I was ecstatic when I found this game dedicated specifically to them. It came in handy when I got laryngitis and had to stay home from work. The penguins are as quirky and adorable as ever! While I was able to complete the entire game in half a day, it was fun to play, and I was certainly not disappointed. The graphics are very nice, and I did not encounter any design flaws. I also had a lot of experience playing Mario games during childhood, so it would probably take young children longer.

The structure of the game is great for kids because the skills are taught and built up sequentially. There is no frustration learning a lot of new actions all at the beginning because they are clearly introduced one at a time on the earlier levels. The movie storyline is also well incorporated. For those who find completing the stages too simple, there is the added complexity of thoroughly searching each environment to collect all the medals.

Overall, this is a well put together game for anyone who just wants some low key entertainment. It is not overly challenging, so I would not recommend this for a hard core gamer. I was also disappointed that collecting all 1000 medals did not unlock any bonus stages, but it was still fun to have a little journey as a Madagascar penguin.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cute graphics and gameplay!, August 1, 2006

By 

Graphic Novel / Manga Reader "ownstoomanybooks" (Land of the Palm Trees (USA)) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Madagascar Operation Penguin (Video Game)

The game, Madagascar Operation Penguin GBA is alot of fun! As an adult, I thought it was fun, a little challenging at times and I was able to complete the game.

My kids, aged 6 & 8, have played with it and they liked it too, they also completed it as well. We hate games where you get stuck and never complete it because it's too hard but not this game, it's a fun game that you are able to complete. It has a save mode where you can go back where you left off. There is no chance of getting stuck and giving up! You know how it feels good after playing & going through the challenges and then you reach the end of the game. Gives people (especially kids) a sense of accomplishment. It's worth buying.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FFFFFUUUUUUNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!, January 24, 2006

A Kid's Review

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Madagascar Operation Penguin (Video Game)

This game is GGGGGGRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTT. It's the best GBA game in the universe. My favorite gadgetit is Parachute. Iv'e had it one day and I'm 67 percent done. You can be, privite, Melman, Marty, and Alex. the instructions are easy, and you can save it without dumb passwords to memorize. You can save three games. I LOVE this game. You should buy this game TODAY!!