Madagascar

"...a charming, if flawed and anorexically shallow, kids' action game. Parents shouldn't feel bad about buying it. Kids won't feel bad playing it. Developers and publishers can look themselves in the mirror in the morning, knowing they aren't taking candy from babies."

"Those looking for a good, kid-focused platformer will find it in Madagascar. It doesn't force you through level after level of mindless item collection. Instead, it boasts a number of well-designed levels that feature a variety of play styles. It's nothing extraordinary, mind you, and it's nothing innovative, but it plays well. Plus it comes wrapped in a package brimming with funny dialogue, decent animation and many unlockable extras. Definitely one to rent (or buy) for the kiddies."

"But while the lineup of characters offers a rich variety of gameplay, Madagascar still lacks the one aspect common to any enjoyable game: challenge. Sure, the characters all have different abilities and playing styles, but they�re so poorly implemented that the game grows stale within minutes."