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Madagascar Kartz

200930/100
Racing

Comedy

A kart racer that leans hard into its DreamWorks IP, Madagascar Kartz isn't reinventing the wheel, but it understands the assignment. The core loop revolves around drifting for boost, chaining power-ups, and exploiting shortcuts across tracks themed around the movie franchise. What keeps players coming back is the surprising level of depth in its kart customization and the chaotic energy of its cast, making it a solid pick for younger audiences and fans of the films.

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Madagascar Kartz is a racing game based on DreamWorks Animation's Madagascar. It was released on October 27, 2009 and the second game on Madagascar's spin-off series. The game is a basic kart racing game, and the player can perform jumps, flips, rolls. There are many different stages from scenes of the franchise. Playable characters include Alex, Marty, Gloria, Melman, King Julien, Mason and Phil, or all four of the penguins. The Madagascar Kartz Wheel is bundled with the Wii version of the game. This wheel is optional. This wheel's look is different from that of the Wii Wheel from Mario Kart Wii. Playable characters include Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippotamus, The Penguins, The Chimps, and King Julien from the Madagascar. Two characters from other movies are included alongside the Madagascar, Shrek from Shrek, and B.O.B. from Monsters vs. Aliens, all DreamWorks Animation franchises. Race types include Quick Race, Championship, Time Trial and Checkpoint race. A Championship race is one where the player collects mangoes and tries to finish first place in order to unlock higher speed classes (50cc, 100cc, 150cc, 200cc, the last one is raced in reverse direction/mirror mode), more karts and tracks. In Time Trial, players beat their own times and earn medals (gold, silver 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. Also, in a track, most tracks have 2 shortcuts. "I Like to Move It", sung by Reel 2 Real, is the menu theme. The game's gameplay is similar to those of Mario Kart Wii, by Nintendo. The sequel is Super Star Kartz.

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DreamWorks Super Star Kartz

2011 · Racing

Like Madagascar Kartz, this kart racer features animated characters and tracks, but it trades the Madagascar cast for DreamWorks' biggest names, offering a similar blend of accessible kart racing with a touch of family-friendly humor.

Why recommended

  • The core gameplay loop of kart racing, drifting, and item usage is directly comparable to Madagascar Kartz, focusing on action-oriented gameplay.
  • Criteria — Multiplayer is supported via split-screen, allowing for head-to-head racing with friends and family, fulfilling the multiplayer requirement.
  • The game features a single-player mode with a campaign, fulfilling the single-player requirement.
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Critic & community
65
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Recommendation strength
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This is a comedic take on the racing genre, featuring quirky characters and absurd obstacles. The action-focused gameplay and multiplayer support make it a good fit.

Why recommended

  • The gameplay is action-oriented, with players controlling runners and navigating various obstacles.
  • Criteria — The game supports multiplayer, allowing players to compete against each other.
  • The single-player mode offers a campaign mode to play.

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