Ubi Soft Entertainment Announces
Ape Escape(tm) 2 Exclusively for the PlayStation®2 Computer Entertainment System
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – MARCH 31, 2003 –
Those crazy Ape Escape(tm) monkeys are back on the loose and plotting to take
over the world as Ubi Soft Entertainment, one of the world’s top videogame
publishers, announces plans to publish Ape Escape(tm) 2 exclusively for the
PlayStation®2. Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., Ape Escape 2
promises the same fun gameplay as the original version including advanced game
features, amazing 3D graphics, and plenty of monkey pandemonium! Ape Escape 2
has an ESRB rating of "E" for Everyone and will have a suggested retail price of
$39.99. It is scheduled to ship July 1, 2003.
Game Storyline
There’s been a terrible accident at Monkey Park! Jimmy, the main character, has
accidentally provided the monkeys with a superior intelligence and means of
escape from the park. Specter, the lead monkey from the original game, hatches
an evil plan for world domination, setting off the other monkeys on a rampage.
With his main weapons only a club and net, Jimmy is faced with the enormous job
of chasing delinquent monkeys through a large, lavish world in order to defeat
the monkey rebellion.
About the Game
Explore and discover the expansive environments of Ape Escape 2, reveling in
richly animated 3D backdrops and traveling around the world catching playful
primates. Stop the monkeys’ shenanigans as they pursue their quest to take over
the world! Other game features include:
" New gadgets such as the
banana boomerang and water pistol, new bosses, new vehicles, and extra
mini-games.
" 300 delinquent monkeys each
with their own personalities, hilarious attitudes, and character animations.
" 20 expansive levels plus 8
boss levels provide hours of gameplay and replay value.
" Large and lavish
environments such as Enter the Monkey, Castle Frightmare, Panic Pyramid, and
Moon Base, which provide a varied gameplay experience.
" Excellent gameplay and
intuitive, smooth controls.
About Ubi Soft® Entertainment
Ubi Soft Entertainment is a global producer, publisher and international
distributor of interactive entertainment products. A leading company in the
industry, Ubi Soft’s strong and diversified line-up has grown considerably. As
well as developing original properties, Ubi Soft has also steadfastly partnered
with several high-profile companies and is dedicated to delivering consumers
with quality videogame titles while offering blockbuster franchises. Founded in
1986, the company has offices in 22 countries including the United States,
Canada, France, Germany, Finland and China and sells its products in over 50
countries. For more information about Ubi Soft, visit
http://www.ubi.com.
(c) 2003 Sony Computer Entertainment
Inc. Ape Escape is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
"PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc. Ubi Soft and the Ubi Soft logo are trademarks of
Ubi Soft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries. All rights reserved.
