Video Gaming News - March 2003
San Francisco, CA (March 31, 2003) - Ubi Soft Entertainment announced
plans to publish Ape Escape 2 exclusively for the PlayStation 2. Developed
by Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., Ape Escape 2 promises the same gameplay as
the original version including advanced game features and 3D graphics. Ape
Escape 2 has an ESRB rating of "E" for Everyone and will have a suggested retail
price of $39.99. It is scheduled to ship July 1, 2003.
From Ubi Soft Entertainment:
There's been a terrible accident at Monkey Park! Jimmy, the main character,
has accidentally provided the monkeys with a superior intelligence and means of
escape from the park. Specter, the lead monkey from the original game, hatches
an evil plan for world domination, setting off the other monkeys on a rampage.
With his main weapons only a club and net, Jimmy is faced with the enormous job
of chasing delinquent monkeys through a large, lavish world in order to defeat
the monkey rebellion.
About the Game
Explore and discover the expansive environments of Ape Escape 2, reveling in
richly animated 3D backdrops and traveling around the world catching playful
primates. Stop the monkeys' shenanigans as they pursue their quest to take over
the world! Other game features include:
- New gadgets such as the banana boomerang and water pistol, new bosses, new
vehicles, and extra mini-games.
- 300 delinquent monkeys each with their own personalities, hilarious
attitudes, and character animations.
- 20 expansive levels plus 8 boss levels provide hours of gameplay and
replay value.
- Large and lavish environments such as Enter the Monkey, Castle Frightmare,
Panic Pyramid, and Moon Base, which provide a varied gameplay experience.
- Excellent gameplay and intuitive, smooth controls.
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