Ape Escape 2 (2002)

Developer: SCE Japan Studio
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment, Sony Interactive Entertainment
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 2
Genres: Platform, Adventure
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 41 player ratings
Where to get it: PlayStation Store

How it feels

A cheerful, gadget-filled romp through vibrant levels where outsmarting goofy monkeys feels more like a fun cartoon caper than a serious challenge.

lightheartedplayfulcolorfulcomedicbreezyfamily-friendlycharmingvaried

About

Ape Escape 2 is the sequel to Ape Escape. In this platform game it's your goal to catch all the apes jumping, walking and flying around the diverse levels the game has to offer. A large arsenal of gadgets can be used to make it all a little easier, with the catching net being the most important weapons of them all. Other gadgets include a RC Car, to drive over monkey's and collect objects, an Ape Radar, to detect the nearest monkey, a baseball bat, to hit monkeys unconscious, and a magnet, to move certain objects in the maps. Your quest is to catch all monkeys in the levels and to stop the evil Specter from taking over the world. All monkeys in the levels are somewhat unique with their own character abilities and their unique name. Some monkeys just sit on their place, while others attack you with projectiles or run away quickly.

What players say

Remembered as a colorful, charming, frequently funny platformer that stays close to the original's monkey-catching formula, often called the least beloved but still genuinely fun entry. It feels playful and lighthearted, a quirky comfort game that holds up.

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