Ape Escape | The Completionist

[@ThatOneVideoGamer]

Which Ape Escape game was your favorite?

[@spectrebull]

The Completionist I've only played Ape Escape 2. Left the game unfinished because of other games coming out. :P Been thinking about starting over again and streaming my playthrough of it.

[@mattodude237]

My wife

[@larrysucks1273]

It may not be a popular installment but pumped and primed was my favorite game, It's also probably one of my favorite ps2 games.

[@mikecoolgreen]

the first one. jake was my favorite character

[@TerrorOfTalos]

3, loved using the transformations

[@TeamDusk215]

19:25 Awwww, even the dog is excited.

[@TeamDusk215]

I know about Wallace but I wasn't sure it was him so I went with "the dog".

[@solar2696]

You can sense the akwardness

[@Maplestarknight]

I would kill for an Ape Escape Re-master Bundle on ps4

[@carlweathers5714]

The_Ideaist no we need new games. Fuck off.

[@supershoo4518]

yeah fuck off you and your want for a remaster so it's easier and practical for you to play old games you like how dare you

[@captainelsa2477]

Yes! I spent so much time when I was a kid playing Ape Escape let's hope they do a trilogy like Crash Bandicoot

[@mrbrandoncole1]

YES!! YES!! YES!! YES!!! YES!!!! Idk who I would have to talk to or go to that could actually make an Ape Escape remake for the PS4 possible, but if anyone reads this that can actually make that happen.... Plz plz plz plz plz do a remake of the original Ape Escape game on PS1 for the PS4!!!!!? That would sell like crazy and would undoubtedly be as fun as the PS1 original and would be interesting to see in today's graphics!!!!!!! I desperately hope it happens!

[@lilpp4791]

@@mrbrandoncole1 yeas

[@Eme1612]

This clearly needs a series reboot. One of the best classics! I dont know why this has not been done

[@TeamDusk215]

09:28 Jirard: "I think if Specter really wnated to dominate humanity, he could just make games as cool and experimental as this one, until our brains rot and we all rely on apes for everything." Uh...Jirard? Believe it or not but that's the plot of Ape Escape Academy 2.

[@GmodPlusWoW]

...son of a gun, you're right! Specter literally establishes world domination by inventing Hearthstone! Oh god he's going to fund his campaign through the medium of CARD PACKS! WE'RE DOOMED! ...nope, wait, he alienated his playerbase with several expansions of progressively more OP cards, while making it impossible to play older cards in Ranked. Nevermind, his plans are thwarted by his own hubris.

[@Maniac4Bricks]

Team Dusk looks like the PO Box will be fun for him

[@endarkculi]

Replace "games" with "television shows", and that's also the plot of Ape Escape 3. Specter is surprisingly good at distractions, I guess.

[@fireassassin123]

Endark Culi yeah, my first thought at that point was the plot of Ape Escape 3

[@lucapeyrefitte6899]

Endark Culi omg ape escape 3 was the only game I finished/loved on my PS2 before it stopped playing CDs/games

[@Brandonman019]

Thank you for playing a really good game that Sony is still neglecting for whatever reason. I think an Ape Escape HD Collection with minor tweaks would be a huge hit right now.

[@lucavalente6620]

Brandon Parrott i would be happy if they made the trilogy available on ps4.

[@TerrorOfTalos]

Jrad Heisenkirk Or maybe the chimproved trilogy

[@ShadowWolfRising]

We'll see more HD Remake/Collections if Spyro's does well. Crash proved it could work, Spyro just needs to reinforce that.

[@TerrorOfTalos]

ShadowWolfRising I'm sure Reignited will at least be half as successful as N.sane

[@ShadowWolfRising]

Oh it will definitely be profitable and sell a few million at least, let's not even pretend it won't.

[@NoirEater]

I completed this game 100% as a kid it was some of the most fun and satisfying games. Always wanted to replay it

[@2elu]

Its hilarious you mentioned that Specter should try that brainwashing plan. He actually did that in Ape Escape 3 with TV programs.

[@koboltcatalyzer]

Ape Escape 3's TV parodies were amazing. Also the messel gear minigame alone is impressive.

[@2elu]

I remember that mini game! Best mini-game by far, especially since it felt like a full on experience.

[@Redx2213]

I’ve never played 3

[@captainelsa2477]

@@Redx2213 You really should it's the best one imo

[@SuperPeterok]

Part 2 is great as well

[@NanaKyoto]

I broke out my DualShock just for this moment because it has been vibrating for this time to come.

[@gurrt0009]

Shiro-Luna you should probably get a new controller if it's been vibrating for that long

[@jmart0031]

wtf you talkin about?

[@gurrt0009]

Susan Collins me too

[@souledgekirby]

you should get that looked at

[@KoopaXross]

I wonder what you used that vibrating dualshock for. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@BorderlandsBoy0]

This is one of my favourite game series that died long ago Ape escape 3 was the best And then..... (DARK TIMES)

[@pachunky]

*_APE ESCAPE ACADEMY_*

[@isaiahrivers7117]

I wish they made a Ape Escape collection where it have all the 3 Ape Escape games on one disk.

[@DragonKing_V]

Isaiah Rivers I'd buy it

[@RobRmanX]

Oh dear god I've been hoping for an AE1 episode since 2012. This was my jam on PS1! Rock on Jirard!

[@richardreyes3764]

I literally am inspired to write a review every time I watch a video of yours. You are truly inspiring

[@Hchris101]

Game on

[@zigslotheon]

I’m surprised at you, Jirard! You didn’t even bring up that the main characters are voiced by Ash and Misty

[@matt32992]

And also that the Spike is voiced by Yugi (when he’s not in his Yami form)

[@zigslotheon]

MabinogiKHVidegamer oh

[@noircore]

MabinogiKHVidegamer Are we talking Veronica Taylor? Because she also recently voiced Fire Emblem's Micaiah in FE Heroes.

[@shiruotakuno28]

That's Ape Escape 2

[@bitterbatterdog]

Ape Escape moved up to my favorite game of all time after seeing how well it aged a couple of years ago. It's surreal how good the controls feel after the initial worry.

[@lloydrodriguez9969]

My favorite game on the PS1. Glad to hear it still holds up. A full on remake for the PS4 would be fantastic!

[@DragonNexus]

They had this game for a £1 rental at Blockbuster when everything else was £3 or more. That's because they only had the demo disk, not the full thing. Except it wasn't a demo. It WAS the full thing. I made sure to complete this before telling them. I remember enjoying the crap out of this, mostly because of the control scheme. It was so fun learning how the analogue sticks were used in various situations. Ive not played a game that did what this game did since.

[@TheLubowski]

You have no idea how happy I am that you did Ape Escape, making it still relevant in 2018.

[@dapperfan44]

12:18 You're supposed to press the L1 button to center your camera behind you. This is pretty much the only game I use the center function in. This game's camera is actually pretty well done.

[@zaqhie]

Ape Escape was/is so GOOD!! I remember beating it with my dad, we shared the controller I was holding the right side and my dad was holding the left side of the controller! It was super fun we had to co-operate especially when roving the boat. And once we finally beat it I started crying cause I didn't want it to end haha... Good times

[@mikehurt3290]

My son 5 year old was having trouble playing since the controls are so weird, but I saw your comment and started doing that, it worked like a charm and lots of fun, thank you

[@zamasu_777]

One of my favourite games of all time. Never gets mentioned in the conversations on classic games like Spyro & Crash Bandicoot but its definitely up there for me personally.

[@MEHLOW]

I can see Jirard wearing that DK tie and acting like a buffoon while jumping on a bed

[@MEHLOW]

Safari Virtual you might find that video in the deep web

[@Bojak51]

I can't even remember the amount of times I've played this game Once when I was little I volunteered to beat the game for a friend just so I could play though it again (my original copy died unfortunately). When I got a job one of the first things I did was buy a new copy of this game and beat it again. I remember having the dorkiest smile on my face while doing it too. Nostalgia is indeed a powerful thing.

[@otakufreak40]

Ape Escape was one of my favorite games growing up. It’s still high up on the list for me nowadays.

[@VanillaSkyCrawler]

This is a HUGE childhood favorite of mine! I spent hours exploring the detailed and well-crafted levels as I hunted the monkeys and tackled the time attacks. I remember feeling like a true badass as I climbed the ranks of the boxing minigame. My stepbrother and I tore up some Galaxy Monkey together. I LOVED the races with Jake, they got my adrenaline pumping, I worked so hard to master those routes to finally defeat him, my tiny hands spinning the analog stick to use the gadgets as quick as him. And I was SO compelled to fill out that Monkey Book and read about every monkey. This game was so well-made. My childhood self was enamored by it and to this day I still frequently get the title screen theme stuck in my head, the same theme that plays when you finally see Spike running to meet his friends again at the end of the game.

[@DeepBoice]

Celeste please? If you liked meat boy, you'll love Celeste.

[@lukehensley4298]

SomeRandom BOI he’s going to lose his mind over the golden strawberries if he does lol.

[@DeepBoice]

Luke Hensley hasn't be played stuff like cuphead and dark souls, though?

[@lukehensley4298]

SomeRandom BOI Yeah, but still, playing through those stages without dying is still a big challenge, especially the later ones.

[@DeepBoice]

Luke Hensley Good point. The gold strawberries are the one of the hardest things I've done in video games, if not, the HARDEST.

[@TheDuckClock]

I really want to see him try Celeste too, but I do agree with you about the Golden Strawberries. That may be the hardest challenge I have ever ... EVER done in a video game. B-Side stages in particular more so over C-side since C levels are pretty short.

[@LeaderPenguin]

Props to Jirard for not making a Harambe joke. Also the Completionist bits are getting great! Glad to see everyone getting involved at the office!

[@zigslotheon]

It’s even more heartbreaking when you realize that Koko actually grieved when she found out Robin Williams died

[@toddm7367]

Arin Lewis This is not a human!!! Notice the placement of the thumbs

[@ofanichan]

Can't believe this game beat Final Fantasy IX

[@heamac]

I like this switch from Friday to Saturday. Gives us something nice to wake up to... kinda reminds me of Saturday morning cartoons; not childish way, but just that the show is interesting, informative, funny, and a great way to kick off the weekend!

[@Endlessdarkness0]

OH MY GOD JIRARD!!!! Never before have I clicked on a video so fast!!! Ape Escape is my favorite game of all time!!! Thank you so much for reviewing this!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!1 Wow! when you were praising Ape Escape and calling it a classic, I had some tears in my eyes! Thank you so much for playing this and I am so happy you had a great time!!

[@JustinY.]

The plot is stranger than JoJo.

[@hoaxesit4593]

YAY IM THE FIRST TO REPLYto JUSTIN'S COMMENT FINNALLY

[@Fishy-Squad9]

You subscribed to him?

[@XBlade-em7no]

I'll settle for second!

[@SunnyOddny]

OH MY GHOD!

[@hrrrpenny8681]

I feel like you missed an opportunity, yet I'm not sure why. Bizarre.

[@DvourZz]

I loved how unique this game was, all the little quirks and personality differences between all the apes was adorable. I remember getting so lost in this game when i was little.

[@finalninju6021]

Jirard - "Maybe I should do a top ten anime inspired by games" Me - "Yes" Jirard - "Or Maybe Vice Versa" (Shows Persona 5) Me - "YESSU"

[@screwbacca]

Loved this game as a kid and never could finish it. This completionist episode finally gave me closer, thanks for all the work Jirard!

[@patrickcosgrove5256]

I used to think Ape Escape was a great story. I went back to it and couldn't believe how actually ridiculous it was lol

[@MaskedHeroLucky]

It's better than in Ape Escape 2 where Specter plans to fire a laser at the Earth to make everyone lazy so that he can conquer the world easily, or Ape Escape 3 where he brainwashes the world with hypnotic TV programs.

[@sorackamet5558]

I don't know what you guys are talking about. This is master level storytelling.

[@huurra14]

Splitting Earth on half in AE3 was ridiculous idea. Specter didn't really realised it will end life. And even Dr. Tomuki knew this. And they both was geniuses.

[@staticshock4239]

Tambero Looking back, they were pretty dumb for being geniuses.

[@ShadowWolfRising]

Just a reminder that there's a Reason the Intelligence and Wisdom stats are separate in DnD.

[@vireo2543]

From the bottom of my heart I thank you so much for playing Ape Escape. I was given this game as a kid by my older half brothers and remember my parents having to go buy a Dualshock controller just to play it. It was the first game I was able to complete on my own without any help as a kid (The second being FF IX) and poured hours into it. I still have that same copy in it's box and replay it when I want to listen to the OST. I wish Sony made a remaster like they did with Crash and Spyro. I recommend playing Ape Escape 2 & 3, especially 3, I'm sure you'll love it if you liked the first one. :)

[@staticshock4239]

I want a new Ape Escape game.

[@surgeeo1406]

I was there, at the right time, to be blown away by the full use of the Dual-Shock controller... Back when we bought games at a store, just randomly there. So much fun the Playstation was.

[@prolucio5502]

*after you make your kill, like the ape you MUST escape*

[@TheRealBlazingDiamond]

And your avatar is, by coincidence, black. HMMMMMM! **Insert thinking Pepe the Frog meme here**

[@happypluto6870]

I’ve been playing Ape Escape 2 on my PS4 and it’s been so much fun! These games are just amazing and part of my childhood that truly got me into gaming. I’m so pumped that you played this game on your show Jirard! Thank you!

[@Argon_John]

Alex lookin like a homeless elderly man who just woke up in a hospital bed after a 30 year coma where the nurses quietly abused him and the doctor gave him too much food down the feeding tube.

[@Klempus]

I love the dog sharing the excitement in 19:27 despite being completly clueless what is going on (since it is only a dog).

[@smallbus32]

Jirard still making amazing content after all this time

[@MrSlash124cool]

It's nice to see there's a lot of people who still like this game. I unfortunatedly find myself unable to get any of my friends to even touch the game.

[@christiankhnana5284]

You started the video talking about nostalgia and showing rayman . Rayman is my first game that i played and also the first game i completed , in fact i have completed rayman 3 times.

[@rocknmetalultima]

Im so happy you finally did Ape Escape. It was a game I cherished in my childhood and have been waiting for you to play. I was so excited I got my favourite drink, sat down, and threw the video up on my TV. Really enjoyed the video and glad you liked the game! Cant wait for you to play the sequels at some point.

[@ryancarless7921]

This is an epic review. Jirard as the Predator was interesting. I'd love a review of Punch Out on Wii.👊

[@lady1kaka]

Ryan Carless Congrats. Your sense of humour seems to be underdeveloped. 👌

[@DONIMATOR-pn5rp]

Ecke ouch

[@DanielA-yg3un]

20:00 That Donkey Kong in the background totally has the face of a man who's been told his son's dead but he never wanted him in the first place. He's totally like "huh".

[@Uskotopo]

Could you do a Completionist on I Hate Mars Bars?

[@chilliophillio1645]

Bard of the Lost Sea

[@TheRealBlazingDiamond]

Lol

[@jacobkenning5926]

Ape Escape 3 was the first ever video game I played (PS2), and now I am playing video games to this day. Absolutely love that game.

[@thecharmingplatypus3208]

I grew up with the second game, and it was AMAZING !!

[@FanZ2626]

I never owned Ape Escape, but I rented it a few times as a little kid back in the days of Blockbuster and was always kind of fascinated by it, although I was too young and inexperienced to be very good at video games back then so I'd always get stuck before making it too far through the game. I've always rather wanted to go back to it someday, and seeing this review gives me a renewed enthusiasm to do so.

[@derekroper6963]

PLZ,PLZ,PLZ,PLZ,PLZ!!!! PLZ,do a top 10 anime inspired by video games!! I'm sure tons of people would love that!!!

[@thetickcartoon1453]

Jirard, thanks for completing Ape Escape! One of my all-time favorites simply because of my childhood memories I have, and the fact that it's STILL so fun to play today. Another excellent video, my man.

[@GlivGluv]

Made a video on Ape Escape 4. Now we get this. Wew.

[@evanwarthen1146]

What? Was Ape Escape 4 confirmed?

[@tien315]

Hispanic Catholic It’s like advertising but it doesn’t seem like it

[@rocknmetalultima]

Watches your vid. It was entertaining

[@zombieshock68]

Listening to the Ape Escape music really raised the nostalgia factor, glad you decided to complete this game.

[@deltaprime3509]

You gotta do an episode on yakuza 0 that game will get hype for the rest of the series

[@tigerfestivals5137]

DeltaPrime350 Completing that game will kill him.

[@deltaprime3509]

Tiger Festivals is he not the completerionist besides there far worse like say xcom 2

[@tigerfestivals5137]

DeltaPrime350 Haven't played xcom 2, wouldn't know.

[@foxskirata]

I don't think I'll ever get tired of the "Brett screams from the background" bit. Gets me every time.

[@justinm8n]

Now we just need klonoa and graffiti kingdom and then my childhood is all set.

[@hackymchackerman]

Klonoa was the shit, man. I second that notion.

[@ShadowWolfRising]

gotta do Magic Pengel before Graffiti Kingdom

[@BabusGameRoom]

I remember playing Ape Escape on a demo disc, and finding the controls REALLY frustrating for maybe 20 minutes. But the game was so fun, so I kept playing. I got the hang of the controls by the end of the demo, and played it over about three times. The controls were really novel! This was before the modern FPS, or giving the player camera control with an analog stick...the closest we had was Golden Eye.

[@matdemaz]

Loved this game as a kid. Solid review. 👍

[@carlweathers5714]

Mat Demaz agreed!!

[@King-Killer-Joe]

Mat Demaz I somehow beat the game when I was 3 but yeah I LOVED this game I enjoyed it and especially specter

[@BloodyMastersword]

19:21 I love how Wallace is as hyped as everyone else.

[@troylandzerep8045]

you should try completing tale concerto twas a good ps1 game :)

[@donvoltonus8898]

I dunno how rehearsed the net bit is, but if it was actually candid, I love how Alex just like "oh a net." and he just rolls with it.

[@GlivGluv]

The PAL Dub is better.

[@charizardoreo]

Gliv Gluv Too bad the PAL version wont work on PAL PS3s. I had to make a japanese account and play the japanese version

[@Ryusola]

Honestly it's only better because of Specter. He's just superior to the US dub in every conceivable way.

[@okuraorca]

Very much so. He's really sinister in the PAL dub and it makes him genuinely a threat.

[@18thskaven]

Everytime I hear the American dub, it makes me dislike the game more. Because the superior game doesn't seem readily available.

[@cakebox_]

False.

[@ZenofireX]

Ape Escape was my first Completion ever (Well, okay, except for the time trials). I remember how hard and emotional it to fight your brother, and how satisfying it was to quick switch from the hula hoop to the propeller and go from a fast run Straight into the sky! If they remaster this, I'm Definitely going to play this again!

[@Pixxeltrixx]

This game is bananas

[@mack6up]

B a n a n a s

[@TheRealBlazingDiamond]

It certainly has a great... a-PEEL!

[@KiraIsTheKiller]

I’m so glad you finally got to this game, I really hope you can get to the second and third game.

[@MISTALAMA]

do xenoblade Chronicles 2 please i kno it out of order but you would love it promise

[@AusSP]

Oh, no! 200 hour episode!

[@nicholasgallagher2225]

I love how the other members of the TOVG office take part in the episode skits. It keeps them fresh and entertaining.

[@johnpitt157]

This is a comment, hope it helps jirard!

[@KingCrowley999]

One of my favorite games as a kid, glad to hear it still holds up.

[@ElementBreachTGB]

makes me sad konami doesn't make fun games anymore

[@trueblade444]

I've always wanted to play this game. I played a demo ages ago and the delightful graphics and level design still sticks with me.

[@kylewynn3147]

Ape Escape ProJared: The Sexy Strikes Back is ten times better than this game.

[@gregtaylor9957]

Ape Escape was one of my favorite games for the the PS1. I'm so happy to see you complete it. Keep up the great work.

[@devyniglesias-fuller2303]

Im your biggest fan jirard

[@TheLawMorris]

Never played it but have always been curious about it because of the dual thumb stick controls. Cool to see games that low key completely changed the way we play games.

[@eneteachedos]

man i really love you but your videos all feel the same man, it's like a template. Please take more risks! im only saying this cuz i enjoy your content and i want to see you improve

[@chesspunk489]

eneteachedos why fix what isnt broken?

[@hackymchackerman]

It makes me inexplicably happy that you gave one of my most favorite games of all time a positive rating. Though I totally respect others' opinions, I always get nervous when asking people about Ape Escape cuz of the rough graphics or weird story/overall oddity of the game. So thanks, Jirard, for reviewing this game. ............You should play Ape Escape 2. Or Pumped and Primed. P&P is a good party game.

[@chanceaaronblack2792]

I was wondering before pressing play, " will there be donkey kong stuff?" And they way you just had it ALL out and made it a bit, and got it out the way made for a great moment of laughter. And great vid on a super game. The live action stuff was golden too.

[@gookmenhimer]

YYYYYYESS!!!!!!! This is my favorite game of all time!!! I never would have expected a video on it from someone like Jirard to be made, I always thought the game was too obscure, I'm so happy right now!!!!! XD Loved the video!!!!!

[@klink1500]

Me and my dad used to play this game on his old PS1 when we couldn't afford new consoles. It's probably wired that I'm so nostalgic about this game at my age

[@hotcoss]

Remember it taking me a good while to learn how to just move in this game due to me always using the d-pad and having never used the analogue sticks before on the PS1

[@JustinAZ]

I was worried you were going to rip on one of my favorite games growing up. I think this was probably the first game I ever completed 100%. I'm so glad to hear you liked it, too!

[@aspenaf]

I just wanted to say I love your channel, and the concept is amazing! Completing games is so different than playing them, and none of my friends understand :( but you'll always get it Jirard!

[@polyjohn3425]

A mini-game inside Ape Escape was the first home-console twin stick shooter, incidentally.

[@kinmaker1]

I was PRAYING that you would complete this game one day! Thank you!

[@1995Jamar]

Only played Ape Escape: On the Loose, which I’m now finding out is a remake of the original, and Ape Escape Academy, which was a pretty cool mini game spin-off. Seeing that Hula Hoop and propeller item brought back what little memories I had of the game.

[@PIXELISAK]

I hope you cover the second and third games too! A lot of people never got to experience Ape Escape 3, which arguably is the best in the trilogy.

[@shadowmaster420]

I remember playing this game over at an old friend's place and how much fun it looked at the time but I also remember that 10 year old me had a really hard time grasping the concept of using both control sticks since I had only ever been used to using one on the N64. I should go back and give it another go.

[@EbbFlowe]

Definitely one of my favorite games growing up! I begged my mom to buy me my first dual shock just so I could try out the DEMO! And Soichi Terada's soundtrack...gotta love that D&B

[@Mhj30596xxok]

Glad to see this game hasn't been forgotten yet...was a favorite in my childhood

[@benwillis07]

Jarad: I ent letting no apes run my country! Me: we are apes🤦🏻‍♀️

[@superfluousstuckupitude2512]

I will have a whole cow if Ape Escape gets a remake. Also a little disappointed the Donkey Kong “OKAY” wasn’t put with the monkey puns :D. Great video!

[@SphereofEmotion]

Not sure if Medievil on the screen as you talk about things not holding up was coincidence, just for the Lunchables joke, or if you believe that to be the case. Some elements are lacking, but overall I'd say it's pretty solid.

[@muticere]

One thing I liked about Ape Escape is it was one of the first games I remember that utilized both of the analog sticks on the PlayStation Dual Shock.

[@michaelsofine]

Ironically he plays DK music instead of the club music that everyone remembers…

[@ComaAlpha]

I think I had it on a demo disc and went out and forced my mom to buy it specifically because of the control scheme. It was just so unique that I had to have it. I bet the use of the dual sticks in this game probably helped FPS developers more than Golden Eye and Perfect Dark.

[@86blueberrymuffins]

You are the only KZbinr who makes me wanna play these old, low rez games lol 👍