User Reviews (11 - 21 of 78)

Show these reviews first:

Highest Rated
Lowest Rated Newest
Oldest Most Helpful
Least Helpful

this game has not just the icing but the cake as well

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 7 / 9
Date: March 05, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I truly believe Ape Escape has alot of great game play. the graphics are great, it doesnt get you aggravated with the 3-d spins (unlike toystory 2), and it is worth the time and price. Ape Escape is one of my personal favorites.

I'd like to shoot the "camera man"

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 10 / 17
Date: October 09, 2000
Author: Amazon User

To wit, this game quite fun. Since my game play style tends towards using the analog controller whenever I can, this game seems to be custom made for myself. And of course it is. It's a pretty neat concept having the monkeys (I don't think the manual writer did a lot of research on monkeys since the book uses "baboons," "apes," and " chimps" interchangeably) escape from the zoo and having your job to chase down and capture them. Nice non violent plot really, one of the very few games that I buy and my girlfriend is willing to play.

And while the game has a nice plot, the programmers also spent a little time on the graphics in the game. Since the PSX is showing its age there is only so much any programmer can do. But the programers did a very good job. The smooth graphics, "large" worlds and a grand variety of scenes make this game a delight to explore (Never mind the obvious use of some of Sony's stock SDK files, usually evident by the "Pa Rappa" look in some areas). Throw in a huge variety of weapons and usable "tools" make this a winning formula indeed. In fact it is likely that after the PSX goes the way of the Atari 7800 that this game will be one of the reasons that die hard fans of the PSX will dust off that gray box (Or blue if they upgrade to the PSX2) and play a few levels. However, I have one major gripe.

It shocks me that many people consider the Ape Escape camera to be nice and well behaved. This camera is one of the most ill-behaved I've come across in a long time. Just what are some people comparing this camera to? Super Mario 64? If that's the case, then that's a hard judge. SM64's camera was pretty bad but at least it was aware of walls and didn't go behind them too often. Ape Escape's camera not only goes behind walls but it goes through them as well! Haven't the programmers at least heard of a "Jelly Cam"? C'Mon, there are numerous examples out there of what to do and what not to do with the camera. Ones with decent (mind you, decent, not perfect) camera's include Spyro 2, MDK 2, and Zelda 64. All of these games had cameras that were somewhat well behaved (although none show the classic "Jelly Cam," A Jelly Cam is a camera that when it goes through a wall turns the wall, or anything else, into a semitransparent entity. You know it's there but at least you can see what's going on on the other side.) AE does not fall into that category. I can't tell you how many times I've run back and forth in a level looking for a way out only to discover the camera wasn't "swinging" in an appropriate direction. Some pundits may tell you that only adds to the difficulty of the game. Someone should remind them of the difference between skilled difficulty and annoying frustration. Never, Never should any one ever lose a life because the camera wasn't doing a good job of showing what is happening around you. "How about blind spots?" Some may ask. What about them? It is very possible to design a game and camera to allow the classic "leap of fate." My gripe lies with the camera refusing to shift at appropriate times so that I can at least survive the darn jump! Or Shifting to an appropriate angle to allow a fair fight against a baddie. All to often I'm getting pummeled by a monkey with a machine gun or rockets simply because the stupid camera doesn't know enough to swing around a column. And using buttons to "fix" the camera's faults is a cheap trick. Sorry Sony, A big company like your self should know better.

This game gets three stars due the rotten camera work. If the programmers spent more time with this crucial element then the game would certainly win five stars. Too bad Sony, the frustration with the camera is simply too high. For those who think the camera works "perfect" play a few more games for comparison.

100% MONKEY MADDNESS!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 6
Date: October 14, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I love APE ESCAPE. It is the best Playstration game ever. Just look at the other revues if you do not believe me. You need a dual shock controller to play this awesome game. the mini games are really cool.

Way Cool!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: June 26, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This game is one of the best in my collection! It has great ideas, awesome gadgets, and all the diffrent monkey abilities are shown in a very creative way! Great buy, good price, lots of fun!

Game enjoyed by all

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: May 02, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Completely fun. I have to say chasing these darned monkeys is such a relief, the colors and fluid actions do not disappoint, and the puzzles, while not overly challenging, will hold one for a sufficient amount of time. Each level has enough places to go (almost too many, and multiple places you can find the monkeys you need) you may miss something in your pursuit of the monkeys, making repeat play possible to enjoy. My only beef with the game is with the soundtrack which gets repetitive and dull fast. I'm 27 and I would recomend this game to anyone looking for pure fun, puzzles, and good graphics in a game.

Great Game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 7
Date: November 01, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This is great! I got it for Christmas and couldn't put it down since! It's long enough,not hard enough to fit,not easy enough to punch,and fun! I recommend to get it! Do I make myself clear? Buy it!

APE ESCAPE IS SOOOO FUN!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: December 20, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I read alots of review about this game,alot of people said that Ape Escape was good,so I decided to buy Ape Escape for myself.Geez they were right,this game is great and fun.This is a fun game I mean I have to catch those monkey on different level and sometime each land have 4 or 6 or over 10 that each of the land that the monkey stay.There about 8 weapon/gaget that I can use to kill the enamy and to help me out on some hard place to reach.This game have 25 level and 200 monkey to catch,this game can be play for everyone,"like the esrb rated said on the front".Ape Escape is mild animated violence,there no gore or bad word on it "just wanted the parents to know it".I never get tired of playing Ape Escape,this is a really fun to catch the monkey.Get this game you won't be dissappointed,I haven't too!

This is a good game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: February 16, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This is a very good game for all you got to have video gamers.I think the age rank should be about 9-20.This game has many different challges.That way it makes the game all lot funner to play.The only thing about this game is that you have to have a duleshock controller to play it.This is a barrle of fun!

Great fun for kids and adults alike

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: May 19, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I've had more fun playing Ape Escape than any other platformer. Hunting down monkeys with the various gadgets is a blast! I like the fact that you can get to the next level without having to catch every single monkey, so if you can't figure out how to catch one particular monkey you can just go on to the next. I also like being able to go back to levels I've already played - it's a nice way to take a break from some of the harder levels. This game has enough variety to ensure it will be played for a long time to come.

Finally a game with real control.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: January 11, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Why Mario wasn't ever equipped with a slue of plumber's tools I'll never know. However, in Ape Escape the hero has every single time-traveling monkey-capturing contraption a kid could need. And each monkey to be captured in the different time lines is like a mini puzzle. Best of all you can repeat any level at any time, without having to pass the game first, or a code or some gaming nonsense. This game explodes with character. Ape Escape perfects the character driven platform game with its fun and engaging style. Once you put it down, you'll look forward to capturing those rascally Escaped Apes.

Review Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Next 

Actions