''Madagascar Kartz'' is a racing game based on DreamWorks Animation's ''

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''. It was released in 2009 for all seventh-generation platforms except the PlayStation Portable, as the second game on ''Madagascar''s spin-off series. The Nintendo DS version was re-released as a

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sequel, ''

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'', developed by High Impact Games, was released in 2011 for the same platforms, plus the Nintendo 3DS. It features a more diverse mix of Dreamworks characters, including a few returning ''Madagascar'' characters.

Gameplay

The game is a kart racing game, and the player can perform jumps, flips, and rolls. There are many different stages from scenes of

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. A Madagascar Kartz themed Wheel controller accessory was optionally bundled with the Wii version of the game. Playable characters include Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippopotamus, The Penguins, The Chimps, and King Julien from the ''

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s and tracks. In Time Trial, players beat their own times and earn medals (

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and bronze). In Checkpoint Race, players collect as many hourglasses as they can before the time runs out. There are several tracks in the game, most of which have 2 shortcuts. "

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Reception

''Madagascar Kartz'' received "mixed or average" reviews on all platforms according to the

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'' gave the Wii version a score of 41%, seven months after the game's release.

References

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