Madagascar for the Nintendo GameCube is an action-adventure game based on the 2005 animated film of the same name. Players embark on an exciting journey with the movie's main characters—Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe, and Gloria the hippopotamus—as they attempt to escape from their New York zoo and find themselves on the exotic island of Madagascar. The game allows players to switch between characters to leverage their unique abilities, solve puzzles, and overcome various challenges, reflecting the humor and fun of the original movie.