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Rating:  30 reviews
Platform: Playstation2
Genre: Action Games
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Playstation 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.5
MPN: Unknown
UPC: 008888320517
EAN: 0008888320517
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 Fun gameplay and much good humor, hampered by some pre-teen, even offensive humor April 4, 2008
I really loved this game until two things happened. One was when my (young) kids were playing and I was reading one of the comics that you can "win" to them and the punchline was a fart joke. The comic didn't even make much sense - they were banking on the inherent "humor" in the word. It's disappointing as a lot of the humor in the game is fun and funny for both kids *and* adults. Still, it isn't a big deal and I would let it slide as an aberration if it didn't show up again (maybe it doesn't - I don't know).
Then the second thing happened, which was that I watched my kids play the 2nd boss and this monkey opponent is depicted as a huge, wobbly sumo wrestler with a massive outie belly button. He's clearly intended to be grotesque, and that to be "funny". He also happens to be depicted as flamboyantly homosexual, with a high pitched voice, ballerina moves and even sporting stars on his nipples. Now, don't take this comment wrong - I have no problem with homosexual, even flamboyantly gay characters in a game, in fact there should be more of them. What I have a problem with is the negative depiction of such a character for supposed "comic" effect, especially in a game so otherwise appealing for kids. Sure, have funny gay monkeys, perhaps dressed as Zorro. That would be great. It's a matter of how this character is depicted, and why it is suppose to be funny. It seems wholly out of place compared to fun stuff such as monkeys dressed as disco dancers and bull fighters, monkeys attempting to hide behind a leaf they are holding, etc. There's a lot of really fun and playful humor in the game, and then there is this idiotic stuff. Why?
The game itself - it is fun, no doubt about it, and if you're an adult without kids you will probably enjoy the game and probably wouldn't even give that boss a second thought, but for me it was very disappointing. It colored my experience of the game and my outlook for any other Ape Escape games, knowing the type of humor the developers are going for. I realize that not everyone is going to be as put off by this as much as me, but for those who might be, for those who want there kids to laugh at other, better things instead, this review is here so you can make your own informed decision.
 Near-perfect platformer that never fails to amuse March 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The wife and me loved Ape Escape 3. Next came Ape Escape 2, and it's been just as entertaining, just as clever. The simple play is wonderful, letting the humor and quirkiness take center stage. The game can be intense, but is also forgiving--generous when it comes to save points and restoring lives. The Ape Escape series is a welcome diversion from some of the video game brutality that's out there, its minimalist approach a nice alternative to some of the more complicated titles.
Ape Escape 3 gets a 5-star rating, while Ape Escape 2 gets 4+ stars. Why? While Ape Escape 2 has a solid, enjoyable soundtrack, Ape Escape 3 has one deserving of a Grammy. Also, the morph powers in Ape Escape 3, while frustrating at times, add another dimension of fun without confounding game play. And the monkey movies are neat. Too bad Pipotchi is gone.
Monkey Around January 24, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Great escape for the gamer addict, not too serious and still fun to get through. Like all video games, builds excellent hand eye coordination, great for aging boomers as well.
EKKKK! July 1, 2006
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
THIS IS THE FIRST APE ESCAPE GAME I EVER GOT. IT'S NOT AS GOOD AS APE ESCAPE 3 THOUGH. HOWEVER I DID ENJOY THIS GAME FOR QUITE THE WHILE. IT'S VERY HARD SEEING AS THERE'S SO MANY APES YOU HAVE TO CAPTURE. OHH! ONE THING. MONKEY=TAIL/APE=NO TAIL. THAT'S FOR YOU BABOONS(THE MONKEYS WITH BIG BUTS)WHO CAN'T TELL THE DIFFERENCE.ENJOY!
Decent but the original is still the best July 22, 2005
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Ape Escape 2 is a game where you run around and catch monkeys...that's right son catch monkeys. As weird as that sounds, the game is pretty fun to play and has a unique control scheme.
For those who played the PlayStation original, you will be a little disappointed in this sequel. It's just not as fun as the original. The controls have changed slightly and the camera has gotten worse. This is still a very enjoyable game and is at least worth a rental. Ape Escape 3 is coming out and hopefully it will play closer to the original.
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