Ape Escape

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User Rating: 8 | Ape Escape PS

By blackholesun12 | Review Date: September 10, 2009

When Sony first brought out the DualShock controller this was one of the first games to be released that was fully functional with the controller. If you didn't own the controller you couldn't play the game. With a strong story, gorgeous graphics and excellent gameplay this game was seen in having a very original in concept and an all round entertaining platformer.

The game starts with a excellent opening movie and then is followed by an excellent tutorial that teaches you the basic in and outs of the game. The control method of this game seemed to come natural to the gaming environment. It allowed greater movement of the character and in comparison to earlier 3D platformers on the PS, flowed with ease.

The thing I don't understand is why developers haven't continue to or reuse the control method of this game. Yes there have been several sequels that appeared on the PS2, but no other game that I am aware of has used the same concept.

There are 2 things I like about this game 1: The control method
2: the monkeys.

The only down fall that I have with this game is near to the end of the game I found myself doing the same levels over and over again just trying to get that one last monkey.

If you like platforming games and want to experience one of the playstations finest games then look no further. If you do not like monkeys - then stay clear.

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• Rating:9

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  By Cloud_765 | Review Date: Apr 02, 2011 | PS

  Ape Escape came out shortly after the DualShock controller was released, as a way to demonstrate the controller's potential. To this day few games live up to what a DualShock controller should feel like playing. With uni... Read Full Review

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  This was written by my 6 year old brother, who loved the game. Here is what he thinks:

  By WINDWAKER1 | Review Date: Feb 26, 2006 | PS

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