![]() ![]() It also allows newcomers to experience games they may have missed out on years ago. It’s a fantastic way to celebrate the series’ legacy while making it feel fresh and new. A remake of the original trilogy would match what was done with Crash and Spyro. ![]() With these remakes selling well and nostalgia being outrageously popular, now is the perfect time to revisit Ape Escape. Crash Bandicoot, Spyro the Dragon, Final Fantasy VII, Destroy All Humans!, Ty the Tasmanian Tiger, and Tony Hawk’s Pro-Skater are just some of the titles to receive the modern remake treatment. There’s been a trend in recent years where classic games are given a remake with updated graphics for modern consoles. The only time Ape Escape has been acknowledged since then was when Spike, the original game’s protagonist, was made playable in PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. ![]() There was never much of a reason stated as to why this seemingly-successful series was dropped. Sony and Japan Studio seemingly lost interest in the franchise altogether. Sadly, after the PS2 era, the series faded into oblivion. The game was so popular that it became a series, getting multiple sequels and spin-offs in the U.S and even more (including an anime series) releasing in Japan. It was also revolutionary for video games in general, as it was the first game that made using analog sticks mandatory (which most games do today), and it was one of the earliest games that allowed the player to free-roam in a 3D environment. The story was interesting, the platforming and puzzle-solving were fun, the action was intense, and the aesthetic was delightful. It was one of the greatest games on the classic PlayStation console, on par with the likes of Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon. It was both charming and action-packed at the same time as it let players use futuristic devices to travel through time to capture hyper-intelligent monkeys. Sony created an absolute gem when they made Ape Escape in the late 90s. ![]()
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