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Ape Escape: On the Loose PSP
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Mar 22, 2005
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Metascore
66 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 35 Critics What's this?

User Score
7.2 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

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  • Summary: (Also known as "Ape Escape P" in the UK/EU) Ape Escape: On the Loose provides players the challenge of capturing more than 200 monkeys in eight vibrant worlds spanning across more than 20 levels in order to prevent them from changing history! When a trouble-making monkey named Specter gets hold of the Professor's Peak Point Helmet, chaos ensues. The powerful device, which can increase a human's intelligence, has a disastrous effect on Specter, transforming him from a sweet, mischievous monkey to a power-hungry monster who has his heart set on ruling the world. The power of the helmet enabled Specter to break free from his cage while also allowing him to free hundreds of other monkeys at the zoo. Specter and the monkeys escape to a nearby laboratory where the Professor, who created the Peak Point Helmet, is working on his latest invention, a time machine. Taking control of the laboratory, Specter and the other monkeys use the time machine to escape into the past. The adventure begins when the player takes on the role of a brave young boy named Spike, a friend of the Professor. Spike's mission is to pursue Specter and the monkeys who have fled to the past in order to prevent them from changing history and taking over the world. [SCEA]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 35
  3. Negative: 2 out of 35
  1. BonusStage
    80
    Pick it up for the kids, but don't be surprised if you end up playing it yourself (paranoia or not).
  2. GameSpot
    73
    The finely tuned control that made the first game such a hit seems to have been lost in translation, but the game still has considerable charm.
  3. PALGN
    40
    According to Sony, stripping a game of it's most distinguished component is a sure way to achieve success.

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User Reviews

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
  1. MattW.
    10
    Had the game for the playstation and it was awesome but the PSP has slightly changed the controls and was definitely for the better..Id say if you liked it for PS1 or just like adventure games this a challenging must have game for your collection.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. ZoeM.
    6
    I think that this game is fun and can get addicting although the the camera and bad controlling makes the gae less enjoyable and annoying. The graphics are average and the sound really fits into the game but you find you put it on mute after a while as it gets annoying.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. ChristianC.
    4
    When I had this game I thought it will be awsome but I guess it turned out kind of dumb because ill you do is capture monkeys and more monkeys with new gear that aint fun and i thought the memory stick was useless because you can turn it off and back to ur data and i know the ending even though i didnt pass it the monkeys are captured and everything safe and sound no more drive by's no more shooting monkeys and more bananas lol!!!… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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