Ape Escape: On the Loose

 PSP
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 35
  3. Negative: 2 out of 35
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  1. BonusStage
    80
    Pick it up for the kids, but don’t be surprised if you end up playing it yourself (paranoia or not).
  2. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    79
    Even with the adapted controls, Ape Escape: On The Loose is a splendid version of the enjoyable original.
  3. Next Level Gaming
    77
    It has all of the charm that the original had to offer with the portability of the PSP.
  5. GameZone
    75
    Had the controls been tightened and the camera more precise, we would have been looking at portable platform gaming at its finest, but this is still fun enough to keep fans of the series happy.
  6. Play Magazine
    75
    Of all the launch titles, while it may be the most basic visually, I find Ape Escape the most entertaining. Once a great game, always a great game. [May 2005, p.68]
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  7. PGNx Media
    75
    The audio is equally delightful. The cheerful music complements the jovial sound effects very well. The voice acting is purposely sharp, though it is hardly annoying.
  8. Da Gameboyz
    75
    With vibrant colours, decent sound and a new control scheme for the PSP, this portable version of this series will keep gamers busy for awhile.
  9. Game Over Online
    75
    Hardcore fans will probably snap this game up immediately, and if you’ve never played an Ape Escape title, this is a good place to catch up on the platforming that other gamers have enjoyed for years. However, you’ll have to take part of that with a spoonful of salt, because some of the magic just hasn’t crossed over from the console version to the portable rendition.

Awards & Rankings

49
#49 Best PSP Game of 2005
36
#36 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2005
13
#13 Most Shared PSP Game of 2005

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 23
  3. Negative: 4 out of 23
  1. Klaww25
    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. Shimmeywill
    Apr 11, 2020
    7
    A pretty fun game for a kid running around and goofing off with monkeys. Its ok.
  3. Armnexian
    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 »
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