Review

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Before this review even begins, I need to let you know I never played the original "Ape Escape". I have no "Ape Escape" reference for you, but I'm going to go out on a limb and say the gameplay is the same. The premise is simple: Collect 300 monkies through 20 levels who have escaped wearing hats that make them "go crazy". The game is a large obstacle course full of enemies, where you are given fun and exciting gadgets along the way, each of which help you acquire even more monkies. You also are expected to take out a few monkey bosses. Seriously, it's monkey mania.

"Ape Escape 2" is a bright and jovial experience. The colors are playful and primary, putting you in a nice "Mario" or "Banjo-Kazooie" mode. The monkies, themselves, are a riot. Some hide by covering their faces with leaves, the bolder ones zoom at you in their hovering space suits. The monkies are lovable and definitely add to the gaming experience.

The controls in this game deserve kudos. Movement occurs with the L-Analog Stick. Normal. However, the gadgets are controlled by selecting them with one of your four main buttons, them maneuvering them with the R-Analog Stick. This gives you a lot of maneuverability with your Stun Club (or monkey whacker) and the net you use to catch the little rascals. Good times.

This is a wonderful game for kids and adults. Some of the monkies do weild guns, but, they're funny guns, and no blood is lost if you're hit. Adults will enjoy the puzzle solving and a few of the funnier monkey moments. Buy it for your favorite PS2 loving kid, and, maybe, they'll let you play, too.

-Allison

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