The Penguins of Madagascar, is an action game for play on Nintendo DSi and DS that captures the fun of the popular Nickelodeon TV series of the same name, which was inspired by the penguins debut in the hit animated Madagascar feature films. The game features multiple storylines, each explorable via the many individual missions that they consist of. Game features include unique character abilities and strategies, gameplay as an individual or group of penguins, voice talent from the TV show and special functionality exclusive to DSi players.
Action revolves around the antics of the four lovable, yet quirky Penguins, Skipper, Kowalski, Private and Rico and their famous yet unlikely commando like precision that they unleash to defend the zoo against all dangers. Gameplay is mission-based, spread across three episodes, each with its own storyline. Each penguin has its own unique abilities and strategies ranging from acrobatic maneuverability, to the ability to build contraptions and gadgets. It is up to the player to decide how to use these abilities, as well as whether to utilize them through an individual penguin or to combine the strengths of the team in the face of a challenge.
Along with the four penguins, The Penguins of Madagascar also features additional characters from the series, including the comically self-centered ring-tailed lemur King Julien, his aye-aye flunkie Maurice, The mouse lemur Mort, Marlene the otter and the chimpanzees Mason and Phil. Additional game features include: voice talent drawn directly from the TV series and digital camera functionality specific to DSi players.





