Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed is a unique spin-off of the Ape Escape series. It takes place in a digital tournament world where characters from the first game along with some new faces compete against each other. You would think that it's just a minigame collection at first glance, but it's actually a bit more involved than that.
There are two things that you do in this game: race, and fight. Races are a simple affair of utilizing your gadgets to reach the finish line. Battles, however, take many forms. You have all-out 3D brawls where you go against 3 others, utilizing your gadgets to rack up damage on opponents and using special moves based on how you set up your loadout. You also have tank fights and fights that limit which gadgets you use to fight. The combat feels pretty good here, and working through the campaign is genuinely a fun time.
You're encouraged to register a file and use it through the entire game, earning bonuses based on how well you perform. You can unlock alternate outfits for characters, variations of your weapons that have unique properties, and even characters from other Ape Escape games that you can use as summons!
On top of that, as you clear matches, you'll be treated to special cutscenes that are different for each character, even using different styles. Some are animated, and some are live-action. No matter who you choose, you'll be treated to some interesting scenes!
Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed is a surprising fighting/racing party game that takes the formula of the gadgets and combat of the Ape Escape series and uses it in ways that shouldn't work, but absolutely do! If you love Ape Escape and want to experience more action with its unique playstyle, look no further than this game!
There are two things that you do in this game: race, and fight. Races are a simple affair of utilizing your gadgets to reach the finish line. Battles, however, take many forms. You have all-out 3D brawls where you go against 3 others, utilizing your gadgets to rack up damage on opponents and using special moves based on how you set up your loadout. You also have tank fights and fights that limit which gadgets you use to fight. The combat feels pretty good here, and working through the campaign is genuinely a fun time.
You're encouraged to register a file and use it through the entire game, earning bonuses based on how well you perform. You can unlock alternate outfits for characters, variations of your weapons that have unique properties, and even characters from other Ape Escape games that you can use as summons!
On top of that, as you clear matches, you'll be treated to special cutscenes that are different for each character, even using different styles. Some are animated, and some are live-action. No matter who you choose, you'll be treated to some interesting scenes!
Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed is a surprising fighting/racing party game that takes the formula of the gadgets and combat of the Ape Escape series and uses it in ways that shouldn't work, but absolutely do! If you love Ape Escape and want to experience more action with its unique playstyle, look no further than this game!