67
While the game is still good fun, its kid-friendly finish and slightly dated graphics make less of an impact than it might have if released a year ago. [July 2003, p.79]
93
A solid platform game through and through. Simply put, Ape Escape 2 is worth going bananas over.
90
More than anything, the inescapable level of addiction in COLLECTING monkeys is the overriding reason to not just rent, but to buy and cherish this game.
8
I mostly enjoyed my time with this one. Graphics take a huge step up making this one of the better looking games in the series. The movement is a lot slower and jumping feels a little held back making the platforming in this game feel like you've got Rock Lee's weights on the entire time.
I love the new different gadgets, and im surprised 3 didn't capitalize on them, but if you played 3, you know why I guess. I love all the movie references in this game, the devs are HUGE Terminator and Star Wars fans lol.
Hayama Koji did the soundtrack. Not as good as Soichi who did 1 and 3, but it's OK. Its more focused on the theme's of the stages and the type of music genres that fit them. A little more boring but not terrible.
This feels a little bit more kid friendly compared to 1 and 3, less challenging. I do LOVE Ash and Misty's voice actors being the MC's in this game for them American version so that's amazing. Its a solid game, not the best but you will have some classic fun.
6
I can see this being super fun at the time, but swapping through gadgets was such a pain and by the end of things I had caught so many monkeys I was losing my mind
9
Very good game about catching cute uwu monkeys. Great graphics, on top of that it's hard to get away from the chair.
Ape Escape 2
PlayStation 2
Released On:
Jun 30, 2003
Metascore
Generally Favorable
82
User score
Generally Favorable
8.3
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No, it's not revolutionary, but there's enough variety that it never feels monotonous or repetitive. [July 2003, p.54]
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The game can be used a classic example of great game design, everything from the levels to the control set-up to the actual game structure is as near to perfection as we could have hoped for.
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Feb 20, 2022
10
Ape Escape is a fantastic platformer. Plenty great time sink, gorgeous visuals, feel good soundtrack, what's not to like about it? The controls take a bit to get used to, but once you find your groove... Wave goodbye to many hours of your life. As you can see from the negative reviews, the only people that don't find this game enjoyable are very clearly special needs individuals. I truly hope they get the help they obviously desperately need, and find even a shred of taste along the way.
Jun 6, 2019
10
Let's play monkey soccer! It's the best minigame I've ever played, I wish the monkeys had better variety and the goalie is the worst but I had so much fun playing either with my brother or in the single player that it didn't matter, I still play to this day (2019) Also the main game of catching monkeys is fun too I guess
88
The learning curve of Ape Escape 2 is damn near perfect... If you’re looking for top-flight platform entertainment then you really cannot go wrong with Ape Escape 2, it’s brilliant.
80
Ape Escape 2 just hooked me by being just plain fun while being different and original from today’s generic platform games. Oh and it has monkeys in it.
78
A fun and addictive game.
70
The game isn’t really innovative, and it won’t wow anyone. But at the end of the day, you’ll find yourself still laughing about how the health meter cookies have the Japanese word for “monkey” on them as well as the subtle joke behind Pierrot the clown monkey.
60
Colourful, charming, frequently funny and most importantly, fun to play. It’s not the biggest or hardest game, but the good controls, pleasing visuals and wonderful monkeys make it worth any platform fans time.
Jan 4, 2017
10
Ape escape 2 is the first and foremost reason why I am the person who I am today. I used to be like Arlo and get nervous whenever I saw a rabbit hopping across my room but as I inserted the DVD into my ps2 I felt a rush of testosterone gush through my veins. I couldn't imagine how in depth this game actually was until I hit the start button, there's more apes in this game than there are Xbox ones even sold, and the fluid controls made the experience all the most better. Buy this game or I'll buy it for you.
Nov 15, 2011
10
WHERE IS NUMBER 4??? This game series is loved, sells good and such. But this is so far the last made. What is sony thinking? They made this year ape escape move which is a horrible game. Where is number 4??? i would buy it in a heart beat!
Feb 8, 2024
9
Very good game about catching cute uwu monkeys. Great graphics, on top of that it's hard to get away from the chair.
Feb 21, 2025
6
I can see this being super fun at the time, but swapping through gadgets was such a pain and by the end of things I had caught so many monkeys I was losing my mind
Oct 24, 2019
1
Ape escape is the worst gane I have ever played. The controls feel likek garbage and it madkes me sad. Ape escape's funny is not funny. Worst game.
SummaryApe Escape 2 is all about no-holds barred expansive gaming - with 20 stages to navigate and 8 boss fight stages as well as second and third playthrough, this game will keep you playing well into the wee small hours! With so many monkeys gone mad, heavy artillery is Hikaru's only chance of saving the planet. As such you get to try out a f... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
Platforms:
- PlayStation 2
- PlayStation 4
Initial Release Date:Jun 30, 2003
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