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You start out the game with your standard issue Stun Club, which looks a lot like a light saber, and the Time Net which looks like a butterfly net. You will quickly earn the Water Net and Monkey Radar. Speaking of the Monkey Radar, I thought this was one of the coolest things I have seen in a long time. You have a little radar that spins back and forth trying to home in on the location of the monkeys scattered across the levels. Once it locks on, the screen zooms in to the location of the monkey and shows you the statistics on that particular monkey.

I just thought it was a great idea. Each of these gadgets will help you in your quest to save all the monkeys. They also did a great job on the level design. You will find yourself maneuvering ledges, running through ice which unfortunately was not slippery , swimming through water and even battling it out inside a dinosaur.

One of the unique things about it is that you are unable to get all the monkeys the first time through each level. You must go back at least one time on each level. Sometimes you will need one of your new gadgets to get the remaining monkeys. Other times you will just need to go back and capture those that remain.

As far as the graphics go, this game looked great but suffered from being a little over-ambitious for this machine. There were times that the action really slowed down, especially in the later levels. It was rare that this ever interfered with the gameplay, but it was a bit annoying. Actually, it reminded me once again about how I really can't wait for the next generation systems to hit.

Other than the slowdown, the game was very bright and detailed. It is obvious that the developers really pushed the system to the limit. If you are looking for an enjoyable platform game, this should fit the bill just fine. There are hours of fun to be had by gamers of all ages. Getting used to the controls can be a bit challenging at first, but you will soon be rowing the raft and netting monkeys with ease.

Once again, Sony has hit on a winner that will entertain for quite some time. I usually prefer that my platform games come in the 2D variety as they're always more linear and you don't need to wrestle with an unwilling camera. But Ape Escape won me over because its controls are ingeniously good. The way it forces you to use both analog sticks for movement and "action" will take some getting used to.

There are a total of 22 stages which get progressively bigger and more tricky as you advance. There are nearly rascals to catch across nine diverse worlds. Part of the reason why AE is so captivating is its method of reward. First, there are the gadgets in your bag of goodies. All of them employ creative uses of the analog stick.

In fact, everything you do in the game requires use of the analog sticks in an entirely different manner to get by. AE also rewards you with three mini-games you can unlock: snowboarding, boxing and a space shooter. All three mini-games use your Dual Shock controller in ways you've never imagined. To top it off, all the monkeys you catch will reside on your PocketStation so you can swap or have monkey battles with friends.

The only problem I have with AE is its in game camera. The Li button automatically puts the camera behind you, but sometimes, it can be a real pain in the ass. Still, AE has all the makings of a flagship title, without the overbearing hype and pomp. From its oddball story to its ridiculous sound effects, Ape Escape is a big bundle of wackiness--extremely innovative wackiness. The developers set out to devise a game tailor-made for Dual Shock, and they've succeeded brilliantly. Control is spot-on for all of AE's massive variety of gameplay styles, gadgets and mini-games.

AE deserves high marks for showing new ways to use the Dual Shock. I'm hoping other developers will pay attention. As you may or may not know, I love primates. But this didn't affect my score in any way. It is filled with insanely fun gameplay, similar to the kind found in titles from the olden days of 8- and Bit gaming. It does have a few problems: Slowdown in some areas, an imperfect camera and some crappy dialogue in cinemas. Still, the game is a blast. It's great to see a game that really takes advantage of the Dual Shock.

Once you've got the hang of doing several things at once rowing the boat is weirdly difficult you'll wonder how you ever managed with other control systems. The level design in Ape Escape is superb If you can tolerate the crap music and cutesy look, Ape Escape is definitely worth a look. Innovations in Bit games are tough to come by nowadays, but Sony's new Ape Escape squeezes some freshness out of 3D platformers with a unique interface. Unfortunately, some twists are better left, er, untwust?

Ape Escape hurtles you through time on a quest to trap the super-intelligent monkey henchmen of Specter, who plans to use the simian smart-asses to take over the world. Apes large levels feature portals with minimal loading time, yet, despite impressive lighting effects and realistic textures, this monkey's visuals are spanked by frequent clipping and frustrating camera movement. Apes shrieking monkeys are the highlight of the stereo sound; they also help you locate danger and prey. Otherwise, Apes minimal dialogue, been-there, heard-that sound effects, and mildly energetic score are all adequate.

Apes coolest feature--an interface that fully utilizes both analog sticks on the Dual Shock controller--is also its Achilles' heel.

When used in concert, the dual sticks allow you to attack in any direction, spin or swipe your weapons, and realistically maneuver rowboats, tanks, or skis. Unfortunately, the game control is cumbersome and frustrating thanks to diabolical synchronization chores and the aforementioned camera problems. Ape has some features--particularly the unlockable mini-games, like skiing and boxing--that put it above the average bit platformers, but its unique interface is more frustrating than refreshing.

Unless you're ambidextrous. Ape Escape will be a monkey on your back. Ape Escape looks like total monkey madness.

Well, using the right stick to attack doesn't wow me so much anymore--I'd rather have a functional camera. Ape Escape 3 finds itself in a world of hurt when it comes to keeping the action onscreen, but even if the camera were ideal, the game is far too uninspired and short though generally competent to keep its target younger demographic amused--get 'em Sony's superior Sly 3 instead, I say.

Even the game's potentially amusing Metal Gear Solid minigame an unlockable Metal Gear Solid riff is chock-full of camera-bred frustration. I understand the compulsion to trap hordes of furry creatures to populate a private zoo. When the creatures are actually damn dirty apes bent on world domination of the human race--well, hand me one of those silly chimpanzee-snatching gadgets. I absolutely agree with Justin that the goofy lampoons make for fun levels and character morphs, but snaring those slippery simians never gets challenging enough to stay enjoyable past the initial "Hey, how 'bout that--it's a monkey Lord of the Rings'" moment.

In fact, the only challenge comes from fighting the god-awful camera. Thankfully, it was short. Ape Escape 3 , like its predecessors, is all about capturing monkeys. It's more fun than it sounds, really. With a large arsenal of nifty gadgets at your disposal, you devise clever and humane ways to capture the unruly primates in several different themed stages. That said, the series hasn't advanced much at all since Ape Escape 2. The dual analog mechanics that made waves on the original PlayStation are still intact in Ape Escape 3 , but that isn't a bad thing necessarily.

Where several games have failed at using the dual analog setup, Ape Escape still succeeds, largely because of the simplicity of it all.

Using the two analog sticks for movement and gadget action, it becomes fairly intuitive early on and helps you jump right into the game. While the platforming antics still rely heavily on the bevy of gadgets at your disposal, a lot of the gadgets are carried over from the last title.

This can take away some of the inherent delight dedicated fans of the series might experience in the game. They're still fun to use, sure, but it'll be old hat for a lot of people. Fortunately, Ape Escape 3 has enough charm strewn in throughout each world that it can be compelling enough in spite of its shortcomings.

Pop-culture references abound and there's a lot to see in each world that might be enough to keep you playing. The apes all have a lot of personality too, probably more than the two main characters, oddly enough. While the visuals don't have a lot to them, they really complement the wacky nature of the game. Levels exude personality and charm with a lot of sights and sounds to experience, which is all you can really hope for with a game like Ape Escape 3.

While Ape Escape 3 provides for an entertaining time, its age is showing through, even with the charming sheen a large army of monkeys helps create.