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Mixed or average reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 35
  2. Negative: 2 out of 35
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  1. 40
    It's great to see Sony still supporting this excellent franchise, but the PSP incarnation of Ape Escape does the series more harm than good.
  2. 40
    According to Sony, stripping a game of it's most distinguished component is a sure way to achieve success.

Awards & Rankings

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#36 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2005
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#13 Most Shared PSP Game of 2005
User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 23
  2. Negative: 4 out of 23
  1. Oct 25, 2020
    8
    Ain't have bad for a remake of a ps1 game. I never owned an original Playstation. This is a portable version of an old game. Sure the graphicsAin't have bad for a remake of a ps1 game. I never owned an original Playstation. This is a portable version of an old game. Sure the graphics are mediocre but I just love kid friendly games like this and Klonoa 2 Lunatea's Veil which is a platformer with one of the greatest stories in gaming. This game despite missing a second analogue stick is the best platformer on a misunderstood system. Full Review »
  2. Apr 11, 2020
    7
    A pretty fun game for a kid running around and goofing off with monkeys. Its ok.
  3. Jun 5, 2013
    9
    Near perfect remake of the original hit on the PS1 Ape Escape. Only thing that would have made it better is if it was remade for the PS2 orNear perfect remake of the original hit on the PS1 Ape Escape. Only thing that would have made it better is if it was remade for the PS2 or PS3, and if they kept the same control scheme. Full Review »