Ape Escape 2 facts for kids

Ape Escape 2 is an exciting PlayStation 2 game. Your main goal is to catch lots of mischievous monkeys. You also need to stop a super-smart monkey named Specter.

Sony developed and released this game for the PlayStation 2. In North America, Ubisoft helped publish it. The game first came out in Japan on 18 July 2002. It then arrived in Europe on 14 March 2003. North American players got it on 30 June 2003. This game is the second one in the popular Ape Escape series.

What's the Story?

The game's story begins with the Professor. He gives a simple job to a boy named Jimmy, also known as Hikaru. Jimmy's task was to send special "Monkey Pants" to a monkey park. But he accidentally sent powerful "Peak Point helmets" instead.

A clever monkey named Specter found one of these helmets. He used its power to try and take over the world again! Natalie, another character, gets very angry with Jimmy. He accidentally destroyed the laboratory. To make things right, Jimmy decides to go on a mission. He plans to catch all the escaped monkeys. He also aims to defeat Specter and save the world.

Meet the Characters

Here are some of the main characters you'll meet in Ape Escape 2:

• Specter

* He is the main bad guy. * Specter is a very smart monkey who wants to rule the world.

• Hikaru

* This is the main hero of the game. * You play as Hikaru to catch monkeys and save the world.

• Kakeru

* Kakeru is another hero you can play as. * You unlock him after you finish the game with Hikaru.

• Pipotchi

* Pipotchi is Hikaru's best friend. * He travels with Hikaru and helps him on his adventure.

• Freaky Monkey Five

* These are special boss characters in the game. * You must defeat them to continue your journey.

• Natalie

* Natalie is your helpful friend. * She stays in the laboratory and gives you advice.

• The Professor

* He is a smart inventor. * The Professor appears sometimes to help or give tasks.

Fun Mini-Games

Besides the main adventure, Ape Escape 2 has fun mini-games. You can buy these games from a vending machine in the laboratory. The mini-games include:

• Monkey Football (Soccer)

* Play a game of soccer with monkeys!

• Dance Monkey Dance

* Show off your best dance moves.

• Monkey Climbing

* Race to the top in a climbing challenge.

See also

In Spanish: Ape Escape 2 para niños