Ape Escape 3

About

Ape Escape 3 is a chaotic platformer where you play as Kei or Yumi to round up 400 mischievous monkeys across themed levels like haunted castles, jungles, and TV sets. Use tools like stun clubs, slingshots, and nets to slow and capture them while navigating obstacle-filled environments. Each level mixes action with puzzle elements as you switch between characters to access new areas or solve challenges. The game adds morphing abilities that let you transform into eight distinct characters such as a knight, gunslinger, or ninja to exploit new mechanics. Vehicles like race cars also join the fray for crowd control. A goofy Metal Gear Solid parody mini-game and the returning Monkeypedia guidebook add extra charm. With its fast-paced gameplay and over 400 targets to catch, it holds a 78% on Metacritic from 2005 reviewers who praised its creativity despite dated visuals.