Platformer

Ape Escape

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

4.0

Users · RAWG

1999

Released

Platform

📅 Release Info

Release DateMay 31, 1999

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Platformer

Playable on

PlayStation

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PlayStation 5PlayStationPlayStation 4

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About this game

Ape Escape is a single-player 3D platformer released in 1999 for the Playstation. Using the analog stick, you must capture apes that have escaped throughout time to stop them from screwing up the fabric of time and space.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Extensive dual-analog controls shape movement and actions.
A broad gadget selection supports exploration and ape capture.
Colorful art direction, playful tone, and humorous character designs.
Imaginative levels use gadgets around ape-catching objectives.
Energetic, catchy music remains memorable throughout the adventure.

Cons

Camera is difficult to manage in confined spaces and fast movement.
The capture-focused objective repeats throughout the adventure.
Main adventure is relatively short without optional completion.
Graphics and environmental detail appear dated by modern 3D standards.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Platformer

Ape Escape

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

4.0

Users · RAWG

1999

Released

Platform

📅 Release Info

Release DateMay 31, 1999

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Platformer

Playable on

PlayStation

Show all 3 versions ▾

PlayStation 5PlayStationPlayStation 4

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Extensive dual-analog controls shape movement and actions.
A broad gadget selection supports exploration and ape capture.
Colorful art direction, playful tone, and humorous character designs.
Imaginative levels use gadgets around ape-catching objectives.
Energetic, catchy music remains memorable throughout the adventure.

Cons

Camera is difficult to manage in confined spaces and fast movement.
The capture-focused objective repeats throughout the adventure.
Main adventure is relatively short without optional completion.
Graphics and environmental detail appear dated by modern 3D standards.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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