Madagascar Kartz
SCORE: 60
I enjoy a kart racing game from time to time. I like to find quality kart racing titles when and where I can. My hopes were high for Madagascar Kartz on the Nintendo DS. Unfortunately they were dashed like dropping a melon from the roof of a building. You may find this game in the bargain bin - please pass.
Madagascar Kartz made me sick when I played it. Part of this was the problems with the camera, and the other was the poor graphics. I could generally tell who was who, but the pixilation, and lack of details were nauseating. The weapons in Madagascar Kartz are confusing, and hard to see. At times I was not sure if I ran into something, or was hit by something.
The loose controls were the next problem I found in Madagascar Kartz. Take a bad camera, with bad graphics, and add loose controls - reviewers will label this Nintendo DS game as a quick cash in on a franchise. Mario Kart DS looks better, and controls better. Probably why it has been in the upper echelon of kart racing games for many years now.
The sound bytes are the best thing about Madagascar Kartz on the DS. I loved hearing the characters voices. Their little comments are hilarious and very appreciated. I wish Activision had built upon that for families.
I was expecting all kinds of fun out of Madagascar Kartz. Sadly I had no fun playing Madagascar Kartz. I just got a headache. That turned into irritation the next time I played this hand held game. Why? Because I got a headache again. In fact I wound up having to lie down each time I played Madagascar Kartz.
Please take my
advice and pass on Madagascar Kartz. There are some family friendly
characters, but kart racing has very mild violence. The headaches this
hand held game gives is not worth it. Save your money for something
better.
-
Paul
Graphics: 40%
Sound: 80%
Replay/Extras: 70%
Gameplay: 50%
Family Friendly Factor: 60%
System: Nintendo DS
Publisher: Activision
Developer: Virtuos
Rating: ‘E’ -
Everyone
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