Ape Escape PlayStation
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: May 31, 1999
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90 out of 100

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9.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 15 Ratings

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  • Summary: A boisterous band of baboons carry out a daring zoo escape. It's ape anarchy and it's up to you to stop the chimps before they make chumps out of the human race! Use both analog sticks to operate great gadgets including a Tank, a Remote Control Car, a Stun Club, and a Time Net in your quest to hunt down over 200 apes!… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    100
    This awesome platformer makes use of the Dual Shock in creative ways. [Mar 02, p.34]
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  2. Hot Games
    100
    This is one of those games that just screams out fun whenever you play, even though technically apes aren't the same as monkeys. An absolutely essential part of any platform fan's collection.
  3. 100
    This awesome platformer makes use of the Dual Shock in creative ways. [Mar 02, p.34]
  4. Gamezilla!
    86
    Getting used to the controls can be a bit challenging at first, but you will soon be rowing the raft and netting monkeys with ease.

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  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
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  1. JohnD.
    10
    A perfect game experience! Controls are awesome, Sound track is awesome, The game looks awesome! The best PlayStation game ever!!
  2. ccrogers15
    10
    WHERE IS NUMBER 4??? This game series is loved, sells good and such. But this is so far the last made. What is sony thinking? They made this year ape escape move which is a horrible game. Where is number 4??? i would buy it in a heart beat!… Expand
  3. WilliamW.
    10
    This game rocks! The plot is cool. the graphics are good. You get awsome gadgets. And some monkeys have guns like how cool. It's the best. I almost beat the game until my brother erased my game. But no hard fellings. … Expand
  4. mose14
    8
    Ape Escape is a fun adventure through time. Oh and you catch monkeys, a lot of monkeys. The graphics do not hold up well, but it is still playable. The controls are unique and hard to get use to. For example the jump button is R1. Ape Escape was really the first game that used the analog sticks on the controller. One stick is used to move Spike and the other is used to control your gadget. The story moves along and sets up the monkey madness well. Ape Escape is fun, uses the new controls well, and the story sets up all the monkey capturing mayhem.… Expand

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