Ape Escape 2

Ape Escape 2
Developer(s)	SCEJ
Publisher(s)	Ubisoft
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Release date(s)	July 1, 2003
Genre	Platformer
Mode(s)	Single player
Rating(s)	ESRB: Everyone (E)
Platform(s)	PlayStation 2
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Ape Escape 2 is a platform game for the PlayStation 2 that is part of the Ape Escape series.

In the game, a boy named Hikaru (Jimmy) along with a baby monkey named Pipotchi and a teenage braniac named Natsumi (Natalie) have to assist the professor in catching monkeys that are wreaking havoc. Kakeru (Spike), the hero of the first game and Hikaru's cousin makes a cameo appearance, but once the player defeats Specter in the final battle, a secret is revealed in which if you hold L1 and Start when starting a new game, the player will play as Kakeru.

The character names are the same as the original Japanese names in the United Kingdom version of the game, but are different in the United States version of the game. Ubi Soft distributes this game in the U.S.

Freaky Monkey Five

In this game, Specter selected five monkeys and fed them a special fruit called the Vita-Z Banana. This caused them to grow bigger and stronger than the other monkeys, and Hikaru must defeat them individually in lengthy battles. These five monkeys, called the Freaky Monkey Five, are named (in order of game appearance):

• Blue Monkey (male)
• Yellow Monkey (male) (fought again later as a giant version of himself due to an "overdose of Vita-Z Bananas")
• Pink Monkey (female)
• White Monkey (male)
• Red Monkey (male)

Note: White Monkey is the only one of the Freaky Monkey Five who does not fight, but rather, is mechanically inclined and builds a robot which Hikaru must destroy before being able to catch White Monkey.

Gadgets

Gadgets are Hikaru's main form of offense and defense.

• Stun Club- This is Hikaru's basic weapon. It can defeat most enemies in a few hits and can break things and answer help telephones.
• Monkey Net- This is Hikaru's most important tool. It catches monkeys.
• Monkey Radar- This device helps Hikaru locate monkeys and find out their statistics.
• Super Hoop- A hula hoop that allows for Hikaru to travel very fast.
• Slingback Shooter- A slingshot that fires normal, explosive, and guided pellets.
• RC Car- This car helps Hikaru attack enemies, collect items, and reach switches from afar. There are 5 different chassis.
• Sky Flyer- A helicopter-like device that lets you glide for a short while.
• Bananarang- This boomerang emits a banana-like scent that attracts monkeys.
• Water Cannon- A water gun that can put out flames and distract monkeys.
• Electro Magnet- A magnet that can move or attract metal items and remove enemy armor.
• Magic Punch- This is the ultimate weapon that defeats all enemies in one hit.

Enemies

Yes besides all the different monkeys that use laser guns or bombs on you, Hikaru (Jimmy) will also have to face the common enemies using his various gadgets. Most of the enemies are pigs pixed with poop, but there are different ones as well. All the names of the enemies are taken from the US version of Ape Escape 2

• Note the enemies may appear in other levels besides the ones listed

• Porky: A mix of pig and secret ingredient. Attacks: Ramming. Levels: Liberty Island, Windmill Village.
• Blue Porky: Watch out for the body slam. Attacks:Ramming. Levels: Ninja Hideout, Casino City.
• Armored Porky: Without the helmet, becomes Porky. Attacks: Ramming. Levels: Skyscraper City, Code C.H.I.M.P.
• Skeleton Swine: Even bone can be broken with a good whack. Attacks: Ramming, Bone Throw. Levels: ???
• Mohawk Porky: Skeletion Swine with a short temper. Attacks: Ramming, Bone Throw. Levels: Pirate Isle.
• Tank Porky: Watch out for the nose fired shells. Attacks: Fires shells out of nose Levels: Vita-Z Factory, Skyscraper City, Code C.H.I.M.P.
• Tank Piglet: Pig and tank combo Attacks: Fires shells out of nose. Levels: Skyscraper City, Code C.H.I.M.P.
• Flame Porky: It isn't easy dodging the flame Attacks: Flamethrower out of nose Levels: Vita-Z Factory, Skyscraper City, Code C.H.I.M.P., Moon Base
• Tomato Bird: Shreds enemies with a spinning claw attack Attacks: Spinning Claw Attack Levels: Windmill Village, Casino City
• Eggplant Bee: Watch out for the stinger Attacks: Fires it's stinger at you. Levels: Casino City, Viva Apespania, The Lost Valley
• Pineapple Finch: Cocktail of pineaplle and finch Attacks: Ramming Levels: Port Calm
• AAA Jellyfish: The shock attack is 1 million volts Attacks: Shocking Levels: The Blue Baboon
• Wax Owl: Can you blow this candle out. Attacks: Throws a fireball at you. Levels: Ninja Hideout, Simian Citadel.
• Wax Queen: Wants to be a queen. Attacks: Throws 3 fireballs at you at once. Levels: Simian Citadel, Panic Pyramaid.
• Charred Chester: Hates water more than anything. Attacks: Rolling into you. Levels: Pirate Isle.
• They Might Be Slime: Your toupee is falling off. Attacks: Ramming, Mitosis when hit. Levels: Snowball Mountain, Land Of The Apes
• Lousy Rat: Fastest rat in the West: Attacks: Ramming (Steals Your Coins if he does ram you). Levels: Casino City, Simian Citadel.
• Pinguin: Stays clears of tropical zones: Attacks: ??? Levels: Snowball Mountain, Land Of The Apes
• Boney M: Helpless without the shield. Attacks: Ramming with shield. Levels: Code C.H.I.M.P.
• Sky Bomber: The missile launcher is removable. Attacks: Missiles. Levels: Code C.H.I.M.P.
• Barbell Bomber: Each steel ball weighs 1 ton.<--What's a ton?--> Attacks: Spinning really fast Levels: Code C.H.I.M.P., Skyscraper City
• Puffy the Blowfish: The expansion of its body is a defense mechanism. Attacks: Puffinf up it's body. Levels: Simian Citadel, The Blue Baboon
• Grinning Piranha: Can crush anything with his giant jaws: Attacks: Biting. Levels: The Blue Baboon, Skyscraper City
• The Bombettes: Stunning moves make Pink Monkey shine. Attacks: Blowing up. Levels: Pink Monkey
• Space Can: What's that? I came to the wrong game?? Attacks: N/A. Levels: The Blue Baboon.
• Submarine Lookalike: What?? I came to the wrong game too?? Attacks: N/A. Levels: The Blue Baboon
• Robo Kong: We're sitting ducks, I tell you. Attacks: Blowing up. Levels: Showdown With Spectre.

External link

• Ape Escape 2 website