Ape Escape (PS1) vs. Ape Escape: On the Loose (PSP Remake) | Side by Side

Side by side comparison between the original 1999 version of Ape Escape and the remake released for the PSP in 2005.
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[@Deedo_67]

I honestly played the PSP version first. But I love both. This was my first video game I ever got. And as you can tell from my profile pic, I’m a huge fan. I miss the series.

[@leatherhidegaming]

What did you think of the controls? I only played the PS1 version and I can't imagine playing this without 2 analogue sticks.

[@Deedo_67]

@@leatherhidegaming I was fine with them. But I really want to play the original at some point to tell the difference. Tbh, when I heard about the original ps1 version and how it handled, I couldn’t believe that that was how the original played. Here are some difference I know of. On PSP, you only have 3 gadget slots, which leads to switching gadgets out more often. Jump was “X” on PSP. Most gadgets you use by just pushing or mashing the button assigned to its slot. Like the hoop dash thing would just me mash gadget button to use, instead of rotate the stick. For about half a second after you would hit “use gadget” like the net for instance. You could rotate the left analog stick to change its direction. Similar to how the right stick would choose the direction of gadgets sometimes. I’ve played the original Ape Escape 2 so I have a basic understanding for how the controls worked, and honestly, I like the PSP’s more. But I believe I 100% have bias and am just used to the PSP’s controls.

[@sorarockss93]

Maybe Sony will wake up one day and make a new one. It doesn't even need to AAA. Just make it fun.

[@jackcarter9081]

not sure if the devlopers were on drugs making ape escape but its still bloody brilliant

[@goober7959]

I like the original PS1 game since everything in that one was more detailed and the little sky boxes were very nice to look at(the game itself had a very unique cartooney art style and wacky character designs especially for all the characters like spike,the professor and the Pipo monkeys) I'll say this about the remake and that's their decent attempt at bringing back an old game with some good voice actors(like Richard Horvitz who voices the main character, Spike)but for a hand held console such as the PSP it doesn't work as well due to the game's gimmick being the analogue controls and not the directional pad unlike other PS1 games this one stood out when it came to control setups.

[@gaminggoof1542]

If I hated anything for my Vita AE OTL it’s the controls among anything else. Good freaking GOD I absolutely hate how they handled the controls. Just some examples. Capturing the monkey on the hammerhead, reaching the specter coin in thick jungle, hitting the Goliath’s chest for the final hit, the Sky flyer, and the log part of wabi Sabi wall are prime examples of me raging over my game

[@joet7136]

We need a ps4/5 remake!

[@kwnyelover2450]

This comment aged well

[@saxistaja2]

no remake but a re-release

[@gnbman]

Nope. It's good enough as it is, and it's been ported. What it needs is another sequel.

[@CallumBen13]

Yes it's playable on ps5

[@hotfuzz4416]

Love the original. For me, "On the loose" just felt cheaper and less detailed compared to it.

[@kanggoo57]

i mean yeah it kinda was. the psp even lacks a second joystick. but its still quite a lot of fun

[@hotfuzz4416]

@@kanggoo57 sure and it was ape escape on the go.

[@shin-ishikiri-no]

I disagree the PSP version looks fine. Much better than most remakes/ports.

[@ArmaBiologica35]

It was one of my favorite games on PSP. But replaying the original on PlayStation feels much nicer.

[@arthurluna6189]

An amazing game, and an amazing franchise.

[@goober7959]

Agreed this game is fun as heck and I wish their was a new game or at least a PS4 or PS5 Remake.

[@Juanhernandez-zx7kt]

So much so, that Sony shutdown the Japan Studio. Ugh, remember when PlayStation was the cool console to own. What happened?

[@Zenzuu]

@@Juanhernandez-zx7kt it still is.

[@digitizemecapn]

@@Juanhernandez-zx7kt psx is still a cool console to own

[@kristopher5lake]

Soichi Terada created the soundtrack to this classic video game 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@PokemonTrainerChris303]

Check out his other music

[@innocentzbat]

​@@PokemonTrainerChris303FR!!!!! I love Terada's work, it'd be a dream to see him compose for a 4th game or even put his own spin on 2's soundtrack

[@drakertheheartbreaker2771]

I want ape escape to come back 😥

[@MR._KAT]

if they had announced a remastered ver. of this ape escape for the ps5 I would have made it my priority to get a ps5 as soon as it came out. however, it seems as if Sony had forgotten of it. kind of like they also forget about Jak and Daxter. it's quite sad if you ask me.

[@Adeyum64]

@@MR._KAT The sad thing is… they didn‘t even forget. They have PS5 avatars for them. They‘re basically shoving us the middle finger in our faces. Why Sony??

[@th3azscorpio]

It will come back eventually. Ape Escape is a very beloved franchise, especially in Japan. One great thing about Japan that unlike the west, is that the Japanese actually take great care of preserving their old classic series, and franchises; even if its something small, to keep memory of them alive in the imagination of people.

[@dequanwade9564]

This game brings back so many memories😁

[@chris2edgy756]

9:04 look how they massacred my boy

[@Schizobateman]

​@otdreamer193he means the visuals of the temple

[@RABBIDGamfan]

Thinking about how they could have improved the controls on PSP: D-pad: Select Gadget Analog stick: Move R button: jump Face buttons: Use gadget L Button: switch to secondary mode (secondary mode) Face buttons: control camera (like in an N64 game) (secondary mode) R button: Crouch

[@rjmario2234]

On the ppsspp emulator you can map the d-pad to the right analog stick for full camera control. It's not the same as the playstation controls but it works.

[@Alouette_EXE]

I really want to play this game with the PSP voices and graphics but with the PS1 controlls, details and lightings on a big screen. Best of both worlds!

[@zerolight3521]

PSP graphics look like shit but you do you

[@gabrielanthony1129]

The voice acting in the psp is dogshit compared to the OG.

[@Alouette_EXE]

@@gabrielanthony1129 I didnt ask. If you have something to say, make your own thread as I'm just expressing my thoughts.

[@Rand0mN0rwegianGuy]

⁠@@Alouette_EXE Well he was also just “expressing his thoughts” lmao, this is a comments section what do you mean 💀 (and also, he’s right btw)

[@Alouette_EXE]

@@Rand0mN0rwegianGuy and I'm also expressing my thoughts that I didn't ask for it. There is a whole comment section here but he chose my comment.

[@alessandrob.g.4524]

The original is way better in lots of aspects

[@Megadextrious]

Agreed

[@sirdragonmoon7092]

Not in the movies but the original does have better music and gameplay

[@alessandrob.g.4524]

@@sirdragonmoon7092 And better character models

[@alessandrob.g.4524]

And better animation

[@bassram3337]

and awful framerates

[@TheAleStuffs]

The art design of the psp version is noticeable that they threw it in the trash, in addition to the lighting, animations and control that looks more orthopedic and worst lol

[@shinnok5337]

the original also had better dialogue imo

[@DmitriyK12]

This title, along with 20-40 other titles really should have been added to the Sony PS1 classic... although I am not complaining too much (Jumping Flash 1 and Intelligent Qube are rare puzzle video games that I have only recently discovered). 👍💪😒😨😮😊

[@goober7959]

I just wish the PlayStation classic had a better library of PS1 games cause they sure had a lot of original games and exclusive games they should have also added the analogue stick for games like Ape escape.

[@DivineSphere]

Jumping flaaaaaaaash! My First maybe PS1 game from 1995 😭

[@alexm.6533]

It is on classics now

[@shlakenjake]

I just finished On the Loose for the first time ever, and grew up with the original. It was interesting to see that I feel like the original did just about everything better. OtL had technically better character models, but I thought the original's art style was better. Similarly, the voice actors are better actors in OtL, but I thought they were better overall in the original, not just in spite of their corniness, but because of it. Lighting was better in the OG, and the music seemed to take a downgrade too. I think the *one* thing I can give OtL is raft controls are far better. They were atrocious in the original.

[@TheGodlessCosmonaut]

How is it the textures are worse on the remake? Everything looks super low-res and softened by comparison to the original.

[@goober7959]

Not to mention the psp has no analogue stick something that Ape Escape had been known for at the time since the entire game revolves around the analogue stick and pays no attention to the directional pad(the left analogue was meant for moving in any direction while the right analogue was meant for attacking, the buttons helped switch weapons, and the trigger button was your jump button)

[@JamesBondSPY007]

That's cause he uses emulators in all these vids. The resolution makes a BIG difference as that's a major lacking component from PS1/N64 era. He should note his vids that they are emulated with higher rez.

[@TheGodlessCosmonaut]

@@JamesBondSPY007 Oh really?? I presumed it was just captured straight from the PS1. That's a bit misleading then surely for a comparison video?

[@MR._KAT]

@Brandon Piperjack 1 it's easier to get the PSP ver. on the vita, if you get the .iso file, you can also map the d-pad to the other analog stick on the vita. 2 the PSP remaster has lower resolution textures but has better character models. I think the reason why they went with those textures is that they were going for a more cartoony look. this style kind of stuck with the entire series instead of the more realistic look the were initially going for.

[@bonnome2]

@@TheGodlessCosmonaut the psp has an abysmal resolution of 272p. The ps1 could do up to 480i.

[@BeastModeDanny]

Voice acting is better on PSP as well as graphics

[@SrSeed]

Nostalgia of simpler times...

[@SrSeed]

Still holds truth

[@th3azscorpio]

Indeed. This game realy takes me back. Oh how I enjoyed playing it for hours. Great memories.

[@Charsept]

The music is so good 👀

[@LuizGustavo-ib6sb]

The only thing better in PSP version is the graphics. The PS1 version is more fast, fluid, and have better controls, because of right analogic

[@gaminggoof1542]

What would’ve made this game on par what the original is if they simply would’ve tried rerouting controls to have it just like the original for my Vita download version. This game feels a bit untested with shit like catching the hammerhead shark monkey or reaching the specter coin in thick jungle

[@joshspears3951]

Yes but ps1 has better atmosphere psp

[@logiclunacy606]

To me Ape escape 1 looks better than 2 & 3. There's so much grimy dark textures that are well detailed it gives the game a tonne of charm where as the other games went way too minimalistic in how they looked.

[@niche8137]

I honestly loved playing the PSP version. Yes, the resolution can be a bit improved, and the loading times can be definitely shortened, I have an absolute love for the game. Getting it for $7 was a great deal, and I wouldn't mind at all if I got it at $60!

[@gaminggoof1542]

60? Don’t have your standards too low pal. But yeah I got it for like 5 bucks and for having AE (bargain bin version even) on the go is nice to have , so it was worth it. The only thing I hate a lot about the loading times is that every time you enter a room the music resets, which is irritating on levels like crumbling castle as I have to wait in a room just to hear my favorite part

[@niche8137]

@@gaminggoof1542 Yeah, fair enough. The loading times could be fixed, and with the music, I honestly didn't mind it. Still, a great game in my book.

[@siouxvana]

finally, a man of taste this comments section is filled to the brim with fanboys

[@niche8137]

@@siouxvana Sadly, fanboys're pretty much guaranteed with something, no matter what the community/fanbase is.

[@Herptroid]

9:55 yeah I don't care about textures or resolution when the PS1 draw distance is worse than Morrowind min settings.

[@karmicchameleon5816]

Just came out on PS5. Looking forward to playing it upscaled and with better controls

[@isaacwilson8682]

Ape Escape is on PS4 / PS5 now. Enjoy!

[@SalmanThatGoat]

The ps5 one should've got the psp ape escape version

[@clust3rpepis]

PS5 remake?

[@MishaNYa-_MEDVED]

#PlayStation #Sony #ps1 #ps2 #ps3 #ps4 #ps5 Hey, #Sony, we want a remake of this masterpiece on PS5, with all the features of the new Dualsense

[@jordonthecookie]

I feel like the ps1 version looks better it has more charm, the psp remake kinda just look generic

[@KnucklestheEcidna]

facial expressions feel a lot more grave and fitting with what's happening on the screen. but the PAL versions are still THE most superior versions to play for Ape escape. Specter is far more menacing then the US version. PAL version actually makes them 10 year old children. not mid teenagers

[@parkersewell23]

Unpopular opinion but I think the psp version is much better and cleaner looking, could be my nostalgia just blinding me though

[@th3azscorpio]

Naw, I think if it was nostalgia, you'd be arguing in favor of the PS1 version.

[@lopie13]

Although the remake has considerably more polygons, i think the colors on the original look a bit better, the original has a certain charm to it

[@stardestroyer59]

Why did they change Jake's hair?

[@TheGrayton2000]

I had the pizza hut demo back in the day

[@chizel6719]

Me too

[@th3azscorpio]

Lol, they had that? So 90s. I forgot all about that.

[@messy64]

I think the new character models in the PSP game look really nice but I’m not big on the animation & lighting. It kinda makes everything look a little stiff/dull in comparison to the PS1 which I feel pops out more. :0

[@djk0n3x0]

How wa this not broufht to PS4!?

[@hubblescardbreak8240]

this was my first game ever lol

[@clarkpercycanada]

*O.W!*

[@khayrmincey7708]

6:36 sample goes hard

[@flamingkitsune2792]

I am zim!!!

[@LorenzoCucurachi]

Specter definitely looks more evil in the PS1 version which is better. Also, jumping looks better in PS1 in my opinion, not sure why they changed it. On the PSP it looks like as if he's struggling too much to jump.

[@TheAleStuffs]

yeaah, looks like an android game lmaao

[@deathmetalhellokitty9724]

This game was my childhood i thnk im gunna get this as my tattoo. Im high asf so its a great idea 💡

[@josepbertranolle8225]

Simply... GREAT GAME!

[@Mastabacc]

Never played the remake but I appreciate how it looks/plays almost exact. But I can't play it. Spike to me in the first game is how he should sound. Like a late teen that went through puberty. The deep voice is what I was fond of, especially when he says "gotcha" 6:13

[@DaBigBlud]

Ps1 vibes are immaculate

[@TRKroxas]

I didn’t know it was a remake lol

[@TheAleStuffs]

Look like more a Demake

[@MrDroidleadr]

looks like the psp recording isnt showing the full screen

[@shadow776]

wow the ps1 version is better in every way

[@queendivax]

PSP has better graphics, but the original has better gameplay overall

[@blamcheese]

Yeah psp has better models but I feel that ps1 has better design

[@borjitasstoi]

id pefer ps1 version thank you it looks a nice lookin remake i like the designs but i prefer the ps1 because on days of ps1 this game was revolutionary using analogs joysticks

[@tomhanks1769]

When i was a kid i thought Buzz turned evil because he lost the race to the professor's lab and that made him hate Spike. 😅

[@raulhedgebomber420]

The PSP version looks like a Nintendo DS Game

[@shazmanbound1496]

Why are you using an emulator for the PS1 version? It makes the game look exactly like it didn't back then smooth out textures.

[@dxrbkn5145]

Holy shit I didnt know psp was a remake I like both and I 100% both too lol

[@DivineSphere]

PS1 best version.

[@rickydo6572]

Ps1 looks and moves way better

[@alejandromatiasastorga5372]

If they just improve graphics then it's a remaster.

[@tyfp3854]

I'll take the left.

[@urboof4526]

the original is so much better to me but ill play the psp version i just have to turn the volume off it throws me off not sounding like the original

[@Needwagon4Speedwagon]

MC on psp sounds like he's choking everytime he jumps, also no animation for the monkeys caught on the net? They just MegaMan out of there... Edit. Nevermind they do have animation, it's just too fast/not as detailed, or both

[@Rand0mN0rwegianGuy]

The protagonist’s new voice is so bad in the PSP version. Where’s the iconic “hayyah!”, “gotcha!”, etc? :-/ That alone would make me want to stear away from the PSP version. Cut scenes looked way better though!

[@gerardohj9769]

Se ve mejor ma versión de ps1 sinceramente

[@wsreview8098]

Ps1 controls more better than psp version

[@notbrandon9012]

LAS GALLETITAS TULIO

[@specialfred453]

Weird. On the Loose has higher polycounts, and higher res textures, but looks worse because of artistic differences

[@thefool3424]

I actually think it looks Is significantly better due to the fact that it looks closer to the actual concept art.

[@Erbeson]

PSP

[@grimsdottir2467]

Oh Christ, the voices on psp...

[@frenzyf0k148]

Looks better on the ps1

[@sirdragonmoon7092]

Its bad movies and graphics with the beneffits of incredible unique gameplay and a better soundtrack, vs cuter graphics but both the soundtrack has been slightly decreased and the gameplay went from unique to average, minigames feel better on the psp but the ps1 exclusive minigame is the best one. They could have made the psp one better on the vita rerelease by atleast restoring the controls, but most vehicles feel better on the psp.

[@TheAleStuffs]

Ape escape original it´s 1000 % better

[@J.Gordo69]

My question is why did they stop at the 1st one? 🤔

[@AlexxxMYLSince2013]

I guess that 2, 3, and Million Monkeys looked fine.

[@BaStAgE]

bugs the shit out of me that they changed his walk cycle.... reaaalllly unncessary

[@hectoramador6397]

Always annoyed couldn’t play this on console

[@eli0h]

The jumping animation on the psp version is sooo bad 😅

[@DanicFTW]

Holy shit that psp version voice acting is awful. awesome they brought the game back for ps4 but the game and all other emulated classic system games should be put on Steam at this point or Sony should create their own pc app platform for these games to legally exist on

[@siouxvana]

no offense guys the psp remake is miles better imo, as a game its just alot more polished

[@SoulDude24]

To each their own, I grew up on the PS1, so the voices and how some of the characters/enemies look kinda throw me off. I wouldn't mind seeing either version appear on the PS4/PS5 though, its the same game after all

[@siouxvana]

@@SoulDude24 yeah true

[@clintontheross]

I love the ps1 ape escape. But the guy playing that one is awful at it. Spin the stick around

[@DoctorMario606]

The voice acting in On The Loose is REALLY good. But everything else is just so mid in comparison

[@stephenrich97]

I hate absolutely everything about the psp version. Like how can ruin my favorite game like this?? The music is even terrible, and that was one of the most important parts of this game. I’m so happy I still have the ps1 version to play at home.

[@coolgamingd18]

But the PSP version uses the same soundtrack 👁 👄 👁

[@DMurcielago]

@@coolgamingd18 😂😂😂😂

[@coolgamingd18]

@@DMurcielago 😂

[@TheAleStuffs]

The lighting, the controls are worst

[@redfoxbennaton]

The only other time a ps1 game looks better than a psp game.

[@shinnok5337]

The lines in the remake are so awful. Especially the Prof. dialogue.

[@SheepyMcSheeperton]

The PSP version looks like shit, the models look nice, but other than that PS1 textures look way better. Ape Escape 1 on PS1 has a great art style and atmosphere, the PSP remake lost that.

[@kristopher5lake]

The remake voices are pissing me ooooofffffffffff 😡😡😡😡😡😡

[@SoulDude24]

I don't mind some of them, like Natalie's, but, Zim as Spike is no bueno

[@R3d3y35]

The Psp ver is trash

[@RetroGamer99999]

I hate the animations of the PSP version. They are so damn slow and cheap it's just embarrassing

[@gantsmaniac]

Says that the ps1 version is better, is like say that the first 3 resident evil games are better than the ps4. You know it's nostalgia that talks, and if you mention that like tank controls then good for you, but it's not the best way of control or mechanics 😏.

[@IamPussy]

The psp version looks better but somehow lacks so much detail. Thats so funny lol