Ape Escape 2

Title: Ape Escape 2

Developer: Japan Studio

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Platform: Playstation 2

Genre: Platform Game

Breakdown

Ape Escape 2 is a game where the character Jimmy accidently sends monkeys special helmets, which increase their intelligence, along with a pants delivery to the monkey park. The evil monkey Specter gets a hold of one and raises an army of monkeys to take over the world. Your job as the player is to collect all of the escaped monkeys who are dispersed through several different kinds of levels.

Like the original Ape Escape, the player uses both analog sticks to control the character and net movement. Along the way, special bonuses are given to the player in the form of power up items. These greatly assist in the catching of the monkeys.

The other obstacles other than catching monkeys is the game worlds is the level structure. The player must navigate increasingly difficult and varying levels to get the monkey. The power ups help here too.

The problem with catching monkeys is that sometimes they have weapons and will run away. It becomes a challenge to catch them and sometimes they require the player to sneak up on them.

What other games is Ape Escape 2 like?

Ape Escape pays homage to original platformers like Mario and the catching of the monkeys is reminiscent of the Mario 64's catching of rabbits.