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

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User Score
7.4 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 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. Game Chronicles
    72
    The bright colors and cheery graphics design make this platform title as much fun to look at as it is to play.
  4. 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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  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
  2. DalttonS.
    8
    This game hs good graphics go animation its defintely a good game!
  3. PatrickF.
    7
    The PSX version i must say was more fun. I thought it was a new storyline but it isnt. The inverted slingshot controls etc drive me nuts as well as the terrible camera control. Catching and walking is fine in my mind.… Expand
  4. BlakeT.
    4
    I never played the platform version, but if it is anything like the PSP version, it is a waste of money. The game might be ok if the controls were not so terrible. The analog stick control is awful. Plus, I spend more time repositioning the camera than actually playing the stupid game. The music is boring and never changes. Wait for this one to hit the bargain bin -which should be pretty soon.… Expand

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