The Ape Escape series has eluded PlayStation consoles for a long time now, and fans have been crying out for a revival. We haven't seen a game starring those puny primates since that PlayStation Move title in 2011, and even that wasn't quite the real deal. As with many of Sony's legacy IPs, Ape Escape seems to have been locked away in the vault. However, a tweet has got people talking once again.
About six months ago, murmurs of a new Ape Escape game began to emerge due to a 20th anniversary Twitter account and a refreshed website. Nothing has come of them so far, but a tweet on New Year's Day appears to hint at... something.
Roughly translated via Google, the tweet reads, "Happy New Year. This year also, exciting, wonderful! To send lots of important information!"
Taken at face value, this might suggest that we'll be hearing about a new Ape Escape game this year. The series used to come into play when Sony wanted to showcase something new. A PSVR game would make sense, but what about a potential PS5 entry? If we're to believe this tweet is teasing something, the timing seems about right for a new game. However, we probably shouldn't get too excited. As we said earlier, the series has been missing in action for a number of years, and using a poorly translated tweet as proof is probably a bad idea.
What do you think? Is this tweet hinting at a game announcement, or are fans going bananas over nothing? Go ape in the comments below.
[source twitter.com]
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Ape escape 1-3 bluepoint remake for ps4, ape escape 4 for ps5 launch
PSVR is likely as I dont see them releasing a new entry without a remaster to test the sales-waters.
Probably a PSVR title.
Although, I really wish it would be a remake of Ape Escape 1-3.
I JUST WANT THE GOD DAM PS5 TO BE REVEALED!
@Shepard93n7
HYPE Level intensifies!
I bet it’s a PSVR game. But PlayStation needs these colourful, joyful type of games. Graphics and realism are cool, but you need colour in the mix. I always prefer art style over graphics. I really do hope we see more first party kid friendly games back, Bring back Jak and Sly please.
I mean Sony did say they were gonna focus on their past for the next generation 🤷♂️
@OscarHTX Yes, that would genius in a nostalgic way for us old enough to remember.
And a remake would be nice and not impossible in this era of remakes and remasters
@OscarHTX Would be pretty cool if it is!
I only remember the first game and a little bit of the sequel, were the other games bad? It’s a solid platform series, doesn’t people like it enough to make more games?
@KingSimba Those "realistic" games have color too. Lol. Unless you mean overly, exaggerated color style of games, then sure. Ape Escape would be a perfect fit along with Jak and Sly. I'd like to see a Skyblazer remaster/remake. I'd be surprised if anyone remembers that game back in the 90's.
@Ken_Kaniff Perhaps, but how far back will they go? A few from the PS1 days would be nice.
@InsertUsername I mean in terms of style, yes. Because Uncharted, The Last of Us and God of War all look similar in that hyper realistic type of game. And tbh, I’m getting little bored about it, they look samey. Although I love and enjoy playing them because of the story and characters (especially from Naughty Dog).
@KingSimba I don't see how they are the same. That's like saying every pizza looks the same. The point of those games is to be realistic, yes, but they aren't the same in all regards as they have different environments, timelines, etc. Even their art style isn't the same. Might as well call every Mario, Pokemon and Zelda game the same. My point is maybe it's better that you look at each game at what it offers and less on how you think they all look the same. Personally speaking, I don't care how a game looks whether realistic, cartoony, water colored, cel shade. If it has great gameplay, tells good story and keeps me immersed, that's all that matters. Not trying to crap on your opinion mind you. I just feel you're over judging games for the wrong reasons.
@InsertUsername You got a point. I too don’t mind the graphic/art style of the game as long as it’s fun and immersive. I think I was too critical on Sony here, especially that they are having one of their greatest exclusive and first party outputs this gen. But I just wish we see Jak and Sly back.
@Shepard93n7 No hurry here have a backlog so big its scary.
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