Video Gaming News - August 2004
San Francisco, CA (August 10, 2004) - Ubisoft today announced Ape
Escape: Pumped & Primed for the PlayStation 2.
From Ubisoft:
In a brand-new twist to the series, Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed
sets players on a fast-paced sports marathon across two action-packed game
modes. A tournament-style game, Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed stars everyone’s
favorite heroes, Spike and Natalie, and features an all-star character line-up
from the original Ape Escape games. Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed is slated to
ship in October 2004.
“Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed is an irreverent, sports-oriented fighting game
that continues the fun and excitement of the popular Ape Escape series,” said
James Regan, Director of Business Development for Ubisoft. “Following the
success of Ape Escape 2, Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed is sure to continue the
legacy and entertainment of those crazy simians!”
About the Game
Original characters of the Ape Escape series – Spike, Natalie, Casi, Jake and
the Professor – have decided to enter the High Tech Tournament! Set in a
computer-generated world, odd things start happening when mysterious monkeys
start to appear, along with archenemy Specter from Ape Escape 2. Trapped in the
world by a new villain, our heroes must fight for their survival. Game features
include:
Two Game Modes: Play with up to two players in Story mode, consisting of 44
competing levels and eight boss battles, or Versus mode with 21 pre-made
tournaments for up to four players. Additionally, players can create their own
tournaments from the 28 stages in story mode.
A Mix of Classic and New Characters from Ape Escape: Play original characters
such as Natalie, Spike, the Professor or Jake. New characters include Pipotron,
Helga and a mysterious new boss.
Beat the Competition with a Wide Selection of Gadgets: Each character will have
their own set of unique gadgets, including the Stunclub, Dragonfly, Slingshot,
RC Car, Dash Hoop and WaterMech.
More than 400 Unlockable Items: Special gadgets, clothes, fan emails, special
summon abilities and movies.
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