Ape Out

 PC
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. PC Gamer
    Mar 7, 2019
    70
    A sensational audiovisual experience that starts to drag around halfway in.
  2. GameSpot
    Feb 28, 2019
    70
    Ape Out is a game that draws you in with its strong aesthetic style and flair, but it feels short on ideas. When you're barrelling through a room, knocking multiple enemies into walls and watching them explode into puddles of blood, it can be quite exciting. But the game never really rises above being a mild thrill, and a lack the variety means that it’s too repetitive to truly make a strong impact. Ape Out isn't as creative with its level designs and challenges as it is with its soundtrack and art, but as it stands it’s a pleasant, jazzy way to spend a few hours.
  3. New Game Network
    Feb 28, 2019
    62
    Mashing up unique aesthetics and gameplay doesn't always yield a perfect result, and Ape Out tries to fit together two disparate ideas without successfully navigating the challenges of such an endeavor. Too many elements just don't work at a fundamental level, making it an uneven effort at best.
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  1. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Feb 28, 2019
    If nothing else, this is a game where you, a gorilla, can punch a man so hard that he crumbles into his constituent parts, and then pick up his arse and hoof it at one of his mates. I don’t know what else to tell you.

Awards & Rankings

35
#35 Best PC Game of 2019
99
#99 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
19
#19 Most Shared PC Game of 2019

User Reviews

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 108 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 108
  2. Mixed: 49 out of 108
  3. Negative: 14 out of 108
  1. Yolo4ka
    Jun 20, 2019
    4
    4/10 because game have a good style (for someone) BUT game is becoming boring with the time like and style what can annoy you. As for me it's4/10 because game have a good style (for someone) BUT game is becoming boring with the time like and style what can annoy you. As for me it's the worst Devolver's game.… Full Review »
  2. x2FingerTuesday
    Mar 6, 2019
    4
    All style, no substance. This would have been the 3rd coolest Flash game in 2005... maybe. There is no variety- you see about 80% of whatAll style, no substance. This would have been the 3rd coolest Flash game in 2005... maybe. There is no variety- you see about 80% of what this game has to offer in the first hour, about the same time the "oooh it looks and sounds neato" factor wears off.

    Skip this one until it's under $7.    … Full Review »
  3. Alexol
    Mar 7, 2019
    5
    Meh. It's very flawed. All levels feel exactly like the first level and no new elements are introduced. It's supposed to be a Hotline MiamiMeh. It's very flawed. All levels feel exactly like the first level and no new elements are introduced. It's supposed to be a Hotline Miami clone but it fails at being fun and exciting like HM. Often induces game rage and it's one of the signs of a poor game design.

    Aesthetic and music is great though.    … Full Review »
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