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PSX  A great game to play 4.1
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by Faunis
from , ,
Aug 3, 2003
Ape Escape is a game about a young boy trying to stop monkeys from going back in time. Okay, the story isn't too advanced. The feature of this game that is incredible is gameplay.
By using different tools you obtain throughout the game, you go to themed levels and catch a certain amount of monkeys while fending off hordes of cartoonish beasts. At first glance, levels seem childish and simple. However, after actually playing the game, you will realize how addictive Ape Escape really is. Each monkey is unique, and catching a monkey allows you to read a fake 'bio' of it. Some monkeys have guns. Some swim. One monkey stands on the back of a dinosaur. Everything is planned and executed with sheer excellence.
Also, levels stick to themes based on different time periods. There are prehistoric themes, ice age themes, etc. The monsters in each level fit perfectly with the theme. You have to face off against dinosaurs, giant fish, and a few robots.
The gadget system is really done well. In the pause menu, you assign a gadget to one of the four buttons (triangle, x, circle, square) and press the button to switch to that gadget during play. The right analog stick rotates the gadget, and the left moves you. Each gadget is useful throughout the entire game. A stun saber knocks out monkeys and destroys enemies, a net catches monkeys, a hula hoop let's you speed up, a propeller lets you 'fly', etc. Also, by revisiting older levels with new gadgets, you can get monkeys that you couldn't reach before.
The final three areas are my favorites. One is a carnival level with themed areas. It is your job to free all of your friends and then go on to Specter's fortress. Specter's fortress is a challenging level in which you must use your gadgets well to get to Specter. After beating him, you are given the final gadget. Now you can collect every monkey in the game and unlock the final level. Specter has escaped to a cyber world (Oh no!) and is now the final boss.
After beating the final boss, you can do time trials of previous levels, so you can play almost endlessly!
All in all, this game is simply fun. In today's world of 'adult' games, few games have been done as well as Ape Escape.
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PSX  Apetastic 4.0
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by arseball
from , , England
Mar 25, 2003
THE GOOD:
Monkeys getting upto mischief, bright colours and graphics

THE BAD:
Difficult controls

SUMMARY:
Ape Escape is unique. It's one of a kind, the only game that requires you to travel through time catching monkeys to stop history being changed.

To achieve your mission you get to use a number of different weapons, including a boxing glove, a slingshot and RC car.

Monekys get upto all sorts of mischief. Some have guns, some have rockets, others boxing gloves. These are difficult to catch, but look cool. There are also weak monkeys who see you and run.

Brilliant game, work of genious, but controls can be difficult as you have to move and use the weapons using the analogue sticks but once you have practiced for a bit, you can play the game well.

There are 3 mini games you can unlock by collecting special coins. There is a great boxing game that will leave your thumbs sore for days after winning your way to the championship.

This, and Ape Escape 2 for the PS2 is a must buy, failure to do so will result in a heavily armed roup of monkeys knocking on your door! =p

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PSX  Raynor Review 1.6
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by Jim Raynor
from Hollywood, California, USA
Mar 12, 2003
THE GOOD:
Nothin Much. The gadgets are pretty cool to use.

THE BAD:
Boring and never is fun unless you have children or are a child. Can be annouying because sometimes the monkeys can never be found.

SUMMARY:
The main story is this, a boy trys to take over the world with monkeys, a rival of the boy steps up and trys to save the world by catching the monkeys. Lame eh? Thought so.

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PSX  Ape Escape 5.0
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by Eric S
Nov 21, 2002
THE GOOD:
Graphics, the controls, the gameplay and everything else

THE BAD:
nothing

SUMMARY:
This game is the best adventure game I ever played. This game uses full advantage of the dual shock controllers. Every button is needed to beat the game. the controlls arn't to bad once you get used to them. The goal is to catch all the monkeys and return them to the ammusment park. This is an excellent game and is worth buying.

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PSX  A very original game 4.6
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by Master of the VG
from San Diego, CA,
Jul 30, 2002
THE GOOD:
Nice controls
Monkeys

THE BAD:
Nothing major

SUMMARY:
Ape Escape is a very entertaining game. You get zapped back in time and you have to catch monkeys who were also zapped back in time. The controls are very nice once you get used to them, and the gameplay is great. Some monkeys are harder to catch than others, so you have to find different ways to catch them. Throughout the game, you will get different items to help catch the monkeys. I had a lot of fun playing this game, and I wouldn't mind playing it again. There is some replay value to the game, but not much. This is one of those games that you can beat in less than a week, but you will be very entertained during that week.

Bottom Line:

A really fun game for the family.

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PSX  Ape Escape 5.0
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by Klock326
from That one place...you know what i'm talkin' about., ,
Jul 9, 2002
THE GOOD:
The story, The graphics, and the monkeys fight back.

THE BAD:
N/A

SUMMARY:
Ok on my last reveiw I had some uh...inproper grammer and stuff so I am gonna try and get this one right.

Great game the gadgets are great the story is great too. Even though the gadgets help you catch the monkeys, The monkeys are fast little demons,they fight back and they leave behind banana peels and they can sense you and I think that great because you don't just run around cathing monkeys you have to hunt them down sneak up on them chase them put up a fight and catch them!

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PSX  One Flaw Game 5.0
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by Parker Enzinna
from Here
Jun 19, 2002
THE GOOD:
Controls, replay value, graphics, sound, enemy A.I., story, dialouge, voice-overs, menu system, characters, and the title.

THE BAD:
Camera Angles can possibly get annoying, but who's complaining?

SUMMARY:
Okay. By now you probably saw my score and rushed out and bought the OFG. The only other games that ever got a 5 or 10 in my descriptions are Final Fantasy (7, 8, and 10) and Tony Hawk 3. I don't own a PS2, but with a game this good, you don't need it. I swear, everything except the camera is almost as exceptional as FFX. Really! I won't get into all of the details, but I'll give you some things that stand out:
1. Controls. Dude!!!!!! Two analog sticks!!!!!
2. Music. Especially the drums. Then again, I play drums. Every percussion rocks.
And finally,
3. Enemy A.I. The monkeys actually fire rocket launchers and run away and stuff.
Look, I normally hate platformers (Klonoa 2 excepted). But with AE, you can't go wrong. Buy it and be happy.

-Parker Enzinna

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PSX  apes rule. 5.0
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by iakov
Feb 24, 2002
THE GOOD:
everything

THE BAD:
nothing

SUMMARY:
this game is one of the best in the world.the graphics are good and gameplay is fast.quite the perfect game for animal lovers.

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PSX  Ape Escape is a Good Game 5.0
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by DB-X
from The Matrox Galaxy
May 16, 2001
THE GOOD:
It rules, any platform gamer should have it, it's a mental and strategic challenge

THE BAD:
Nothings Bad about it

SUMMARY:
IT'S REALLY GOOD! BUY IT NOW!!

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