Ape Escape 2
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About Ape Escape 2
Ape Escape 2 arrived on July 18, 2002 from SCE Japan Studio as a direct sequel to the original hit. Players control Jimmy and his friends across PlayStation 2 to stop Specter from taking over the world. This adventure platformer tasks you with capturing dozens of unique monkeys in diverse environments ranging from city streets to ancient ruins. The core loop involves chasing down creatures that jump, fly, or run away while using a variety of tools. It launched on PS2 and later received a remaster for PlayStation 4. Metacritic gave the game an 82 out of 100 score. You get a full single-player campaign where every monkey has its own name and abilities.
Gameplay
Sessions involve sprinting through levels while scanning for movement with the Ape Radar. The net is your primary weapon but you often need the RC Car to crush enemies or the baseball bat to stun them first. Some monkeys throw projectiles so you must dodge before swinging. The magnet lets you pull specific objects into new paths. You spend minutes chasing a single elusive monkey that hides in bushes or flies overhead. Control feels snappy with tight jumping mechanics. You unlock gadgets as you progress which changes how you approach each stage. The game never lets up on the chaos since every monkey acts differently based on its character type.
What Players Think
The PlayPile community rates Ape Escape 2 highly with an average score of 8.4 out of 10 based on 3,200 reviews. Players report a completion rate of 78 percent for the main story mode. Average playtime sits at 9 hours and 15 minutes for a standard run. The most common community mood is "chaotic fun" appearing in 65 percent of recent discussions. Critics on our platform praise the gadget variety but note that some later levels feel repetitive. Achievement hunters find a total of 48 trophies available with only 12 percent earning all of them. Review snippets frequently mention the RC Car as a standout tool for crowd control.
PlayPile's Take
This title is worth playing if you enjoy tight platforming and gadget-based puzzles. The price on PlayStation Store currently sits at $19.99 which feels fair given the content length. You will earn 48 achievements but they require patience since some monkeys are very hard to catch. The game lacks a multiplayer mode which might disappoint those wanting local co-op. Don't expect a massive open world but appreciate the focused level design instead. Finish the main campaign and you will understand why this sequel remains a classic.
Game Modes
Single player
IGDB Rating
80.1
RAWG Rating
3.8
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