Ape Escape Soundtrack - 26 - Medieval Mayhem ~ Crumbling Castle

enjoy.

[@oddsomeoddy]

"Catch Specter"

[@ultimavioletb1599]

This was when you KNEW that shit was getting real

[@InsidiousOne]

@@ultimavioletb1599 I remember how got to this level, and then my save file became corrupt, I thought that was the last level, and I was so depressed about almost beating the game and losing it all.

[@FunnyLookingKidWithTheBigNose]

Got goosebumps seeing that the first time

[@thedredayshow9246]

Specter: LoL, nope! Catch these knight hands.

[@raggzrush6250]

Spike teleports in "Let's go!!"

[@Stonezorz]

As a kid playing this this stage felt absolutely MASSIVE, like a whole new world opened up And then came Spectre Land :') Absolutely awesome game!

[@zanly5039]

+Stonezorz Same here!

[@chenjinguo]

Agree i love this stage so much and u think this is it. But, nope....and till u reach the amusement park stage one now thats even more epic o o.

[@Smeleln]

I'm so fucked up rn BC Im realising I never got up to spectre land

[@MonkyCh.]

😊😊

[@MonkyCh.]

​@@zanly5039 😊😊

[@vicfurth1]

This level invented "it just got real"

[@sengoku_fin]

Couldn't have phrased it better myself.

[@LarryStranger]

The song, the intensity of the plat forming. Was insane.

[@CyberCommander1990]

Knight-san was the scariest bastard in my gaming career at the time.

[@awsumnobo]

He is probably only boss I don't mind losing to. Best fucking music to listen to ever. Except maybe from specterland

[@Zestaru]

Pfft. I was six when I bought this game so I asked my big bro to finish the knight for me because I was too scared. Coincidentally his name is Olli too.

[@riccardocamillo9117]

When the music began , I remember that the game turned into an absurd nightmare.

[@gamerhero9559]

Lord Darckus Same!

[@InsidiousOne]

It's not THAT hard. Even Crash 1 is harder.

[@Anidem9]

@@InsidiousOne It's the jump in difficulty which catches us all off guard, and yes there was a jump in difficulty entering this level. If you didn't feel it it's probably because you were already used to these types of games. However for other people including myself this was our first platformer.

[@InsidiousOne]

@@Anidem9 Yes, the difficulty jump is indeed present, but it's still far from the "absurd nightmare". The only really tough ape is the one in the gear room, but, as far as I remember, it's not essential to catch her the first time you're entering this level.

[@phoenixdaughter8640]

When you were still in the castle grounds and you look up to that huge, dark, towering castle in the distance... and this glorious music plays. *bliss*

[@Wastelander1972]

Yeah and that was on the old consoles… had to get close for the environment to render.

[@MidnightRider1034]

Everything about this level gave a real creepy vibe The music, the massiveness, the environment, and each time you catch a monkey you see the menacing specter emblem pop up on the bottom corner of the screen kind of as a way of saying “remember why you’re here” lol it was awesome wish i could go back and play it for the first time again

[@LiterallySpikeSpiegel]

The Knight used to terrify me as a child, lmao.

[@pomelo9262]

​@@LiterallySpikeSpiegelme too, I made my brother beat it for me 🙈

[@zonumanaid]

I used to leave this level on while doing my primary school homework just to have this as background music. It still gives me the chills today.

[@thomasscorrano5766]

What an amazing idea you had :3

[@galaxian23]

i originally thought this was the final level because the level and music was so epic and huge and tough im glad i was mistaken

[@FunnyLookingKidWithTheBigNose]

One of the greatest tracks to any platforming stage in history.

[@Wastelander1972]

It’s been almost 20 years and this song is still exactly the way I remember it.

[@SpikeRose]

Same! That means it's memorable!

[@aidanfenton9773]

oh god... the feels I got when I first went into this stage.. and then when I got to the MINI boss (I was like 8 and loved medieval stuff)I freaked out because i loved it so much... and then i got to the actual stage boss and in my head I went "HOLY SHIT THERE ARE BOSSED AND ITS A GIANT FUCKING KNIGHT"

[@NinjaBurger]

I feel you XD

[@Fantasyze]

We need a remastered version of the original!

[@jakandratchet9930]

Fantasyze I second that! We need remasters for all of them.

[@Gnrcdss]

increase overall graphics. keep the colour tones, soundtrack everything

[@soarinskies1105]

@@Gnrcdss pretty much

[@Kazukamichan]

I would buy a remastered collection of all three games in a heart beat.

[@MaxieM0us3]

Well, there is the original Ape Escape out now digitally for PS4/PS5, same game but with sharper imagery, trophies, rewind, save states, etc. :)

[@phoenixdaughter8640]

I'm sorry to my neighbors who had to put up with me playing this stage at high volume.

[@thomasscorrano5766]

Lol it surely worthed it

[@Kirasupporter1]

I remember the long hours I spend here. I just couldn't figure it out. It seemed endless. I got stuck on that level for days.

[@Wastelander1972]

Hah! I’ve got you beat. Over a month, and that is because my parents didn’t understand that no memory card meant no continuing where I left off.

[@thomasscorrano5766]

Same with my brother. So difficult

[@Kazomori]

I think this was my favorite soundtrack from the game when I was younger. I used to pause the game and listen to it.

[@thomasscorrano5766]

Same xP

[@wisemage0]

The duel against the possessed suit of armour was terrific!

[@koiffu1094]

This track really did not have to go this hard but damn am I glad it did.

[@Anidem9]

I remember the first time I ever played this level. I fell in love with this music back then, and love it even to this day.

[@thomasscorrano5766]

Me and my brother too

[@kentreed2011]

I loved absolutely every song from this game.

[@ZENZOKI1]

THE STRUGGLE WAS REAL lmao

[@iwayanbagus2271]

WAHAHA YEAHHHH!!!

[@Orangadan]

R.I.P Japan Studio (SIE)

[@Theapeswillescape]

I only played this game recently and ive already tried using r to jump in other games lol

[@Nobody_Shroom]

Holy sh1t, this was 10 months ago.

[@kirbyoshi6717]

And this comment is from today

[@Nobody_Shroom]

@@kirbyoshi6717 Ik. This was my old account, lol. I hadn't realised it had already been ten months since I first played ape escape. Time flies by, I guess

[@schaxor3807]

This is a masterpiece.

[@YoshifreakZX]

This is probably my favorite level from this game and the music is a big reason why tbh.

[@Alouette_EXE]

I always think this sounds really tragic. Sounds like as if i'm in a hurry trying to rescue someone or else.

[@MonkyCh.]

Jake rn

[@buckaroobonzai2909]

You won't get away with this, Spectre. I am coming for you.

[@gamerhero9559]

Love the music, hate the Giant Knight boss fight.

[@zanly5039]

This was my absolute FAVORITE game as a kid, so when Ape Escape 2 came out, I was like: HOLY CRAP YES YES Then, Ape Escape 3 came out. :D

[@Isaax]

Still waiting for part 4.

[@InsidiousOne]

I was really disappointed by Ape Escape 2. The levels were much more linear and generic.

[@Vincentvondoom]

I have major nostalgia for 1, never played 2 or 3.

[@anthonyparra25]

Ape escape 2 kinda disappoints me in terms of mini games but still I love the monkeys dancing to drums and then the judges give u a fucked up score and then it's humiliation and u laugh that the monkey failed to get a good score lmaoo

[@NY-Buddy]

I definitely imported Million Monkeys just to play it

[@MFBeybladers]

My favorite PS1 game. Love this track

[@redstickviking2808]

Who else is here because they're replaying this game on PS4/PS5 in 2022? Also, unsurprisingly, this track slaps exactly as hard as I remember it from 20ish years ago 🤘😤🤘

[@tokiomiller9896]

I’m so tempted to buy the game right now! Came back to listen to the tracks as I enjoyed them playing in my childhood and it’s been magical. This game is a true gem.

[@redstickviking2808]

@@tokiomiller9896 Just got the platinum trophy today. It's definitely a dated experience (like most early 3D platformers) but the nostalgia prevents any lasting frustration.

[@Wastelander1972]

I remember this one best, mostly because I spent a very long time on this level.

[@thomasscorrano5766]

My elder brother got stuck right there lol

[@KingRabid]

was, is, and likely always will be my most favorite stage theme in a videogame. i miss these days..

[@gtrzmbe9390]

PS1 to PSP, multiple playthroughs. I'm filled to the brim with nostalgia.

[@GigaLem]

the first time I heard this song as a kid in their tweens.....I knew this Soundtrack was top notch, playstation had lots of classics, if im not listening to Crash, im listening to this!

[@EnconXV]

Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude, I'm listening to the whole OST and suddenly this track hits me and reminds me of Megaman Juno's music, which was Bach's Little Fugue. Call me crazy, but the melody is that SAME song, right? I could be horribly wrong, but I can't unhear it as a heavily remixed version of Little Fugue.

[@hambartha]

It's fugal but I don't think it's Bach's Little in G Minor.

[@RFieth]

I think it's more of a pastiche. While it's not the same song, it is definitely aping the stylings of "Little" Fugue in G Minor, pun not intended.

[@cakebox_]

I didnt have a ps1 memory card on my ps2 so I had to play through the game all in one sitting. Whenever I got to this level I thought it was the last level! Until I beat it, that is lol (also that knight gave me so much dread)

[@MrWeeb-cx9db]

I thought it was the last level to

[@samuelnacache9435]

This is my favorite level of the whole game. I remember I was really stubborn trying to figure out how to open the metal box that has a monkey inside, but I enjoyed the music a lot so I didn't mind spending a long time there :)

[@chenjinguo]

Great theme and great stage with a medival setting plus memorable Knight boss love it. Well, last stage for past stuff before back to present and more 😁.

[@necroxien3124]

This song is pure adrenaline

[@ricardodosso8158]

This beat is the best one i heard in a game.

[@jimjim01938]

I SEE THROUGH THE BRICKS TO SEA CRUMBLING CASTLE

[@BoomBang101]

My head boutta snap with this fucking beat

[@drizzypuffs523]

I used to be terrified of this level because of the soundtrack and the maze like level design. Felt like I was loosing my mind.

[@igordemelo4128]

same lmao

[@anthonyparra25]

Those beats in the back

[@Jeremias9453]

This works as background music for any castle level in games. Seriously, try it 😃 My favorite is probably any of the bowsers castle levels from mario kart

[@zroberts02]

I remember throwing g my controller against the wall as this dark melody played in the background. My mom was fucking pissed cause I chipped the paint.

[@thomasscorrano5766]

Lol so exaggerated!

[@teamsonic1]

Ahh the memories

[@TheRV1HD]

One of the songs I feel like everyone remembers because you spent such a huge chunk of time in this level. I got Alton Towers vibes from the music.

[@rilke5536]

I always tought it remembered me some peace of classical music but I still don't know which 😢

[@sledgehog1]

This theme seems to have some resemblance to classical music. Reminiscent of baroque pieces, somewhat...

[@chaffXgrenade]

sledgehog1 I've often wondered that, myself. Wouldn't be surprised--I know for sure that Ape Escape 3 has a few tracks that covered some classical pieces, but I can't say the same for this one.

[@sledgehog1]

Interesting. I'll listen to the soundtrack of Ape Escape 3, then. I also feel like this is the only theme in this game with such vibes..

[@Aishiteru9]

I can hear Bach's Preludium here a bit.

[@britneysmall4975]

This is still such a banger

[@anon9579]

I would title this track Medieval Dogma

[@CraigLim-oc3vi]

Man, Crash helped define the playstation era.

[@u.dplaythroughs8486]

Favourite theme in the game

[@nickliquicity93]

This is trancestep a subgenre of drum n bass

[@kirasaji]

Penultimate final dungeon, or, “disc one final dungeon” if you prefer.

[@theonefreeman3375]

Imagine being that one guy who dislikes a video for NO GOOD REASON

[@raggzrush6250]

This kind of sounds like Mega Man legends.❤🙈🙉🙊❤

[@Onikokoro]

First Staged where i realized stealth only keeps the base and mutes everything else XD

[@CB-L]

I remember this level having OOB spots you can trigger even during casual playthrough. Especially the aqueducts / basement.

[@SailorJenova]

For some reason this always reminded me of an Ace of Base song...

[@anthonyparra25]

Anyone loved sneaking to those monkeys in the bottom floor and inside I swear u had to catch like 10 monkeys before u had to get to black knight boss and if u were fast and used the hula hoop u could dodge and hurt his shield

[@OmegazeroX20]

Can’t wait to go home and play this on my ps5 with that new subscription

[@sandalshore]

best video game ost

[@10hawell]

Another great song by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard

[@mikanador]

Does the volume go any louder than max?

[@gamerhero9559]

Yes it did. That's the best part!

[@marbyyy7810]

inching closer each century

[@1murigno]

The knight boss end level reminds me Siegfried as Nightmare in his bad ending in Soulblade

[@gamerprince-tl5hg]

This place... So stressful...

[@nicolasomarcastro7293]

Spike el ninja.🌀👍🏽

[@GameRandomly]

One of my favorites!

[@Brand-pn5yz]

This stage has the best theme! And you need to catch specter in this big castle!

[@duushig7178]

Wait this isn't king gizzard

[@Ginard0]

Mi canción favorita 😃

[@MechanicalRabbits]

this sounds a lot like a bach piece but I can't remember which one

[@AkumaGaoru]

The Crumbling Castle music is absolutely Pure Torture to the ears and senses! It's like a never ending nightmare that just keeps getting worse and worse. The only thing worse than the music itself is the fact that it's always playing in the background, haunting you with its presence. It's like a constant reminder of how terrible life can be, and it just makes you want to give up on everything. I can't even begin to imagine how someone could find this music enjoyable, let alone listen to it on a regular basis. It's just pure, unadulterated torture.

[@raphaelbrown6314]

I think this soundtrack I really dope to listen to like it's not even that bad at honestly imo 🤣

[@wisemage0]

I always forget that apparently some people didn't like this track. I loved it immediately, and I still do!

[@Aishiteru9]

Bach's Preludium, anyone? :) Or maybe I'm hight too much. :D

[@luislopez3726]

This looks like an inspired cover of Dario Argento's _Inferno_ theme "Mater Tenebrarum"

[@TheDSofTime]

BASED

[@toadeu]

Serious business activate !

[@kinglerpan]

Bro its a techno canon

[@cassalamon]

king gizzard and the lizard wizard

[@MonkyCh.]

we all thought that this was the last level cmon now

[@mihawkins]

Omg .. the best 😂💜💜💜💜💜😭😭😭

[@ForemostCrab7]

Childhood~

[@MrTorett0]

Who hear this after hear the remake version by MoxiFloxi?

[@chriswilson97]

This shit fucking slaps

[@cuplaser]

CAPTURE~!!

[@daustin8888]

Definitely a "shit is getting real" track

[@BarrelRollGameplay]

Why does this kinda remind me of Tocatta and Fugue in D Minor?

[@SRUFUS3D]

Caddicarus anyone?

[@betatalk64]

I'm pretty sure he said this song was horrid. But I surprisingly like it.

[@Xerrand]

Go catch Specter!

[@insertjokehere]

*play Tweenies Game Time OR listen to this for 4 hours* -Brutalmoose

[@rilke5536]

Anyone knows what piece of music is this?

[@rilke5536]

@Lagartija Math I know, but I think it is a remix of something. I am quite sure I heard some classical music wich sounded like this.

[@Sokratimba]

Its baroque style with electronic elements, dance beat, upbeat techno-ish bass.

[@Andy234]

:D

[@ye_Human]

*ah-choo*

[@user-fl8dd7jd1r]

きんだい からくりキャッスル

[@kkorrrnerrrrr]

mie oon loordi

[@dudefrombelgium]

who made this?

[@MisterSlashable]

Soichi Terada

[@jesusislord4060]

A badass.

[@rogersheffield1374]

LmaoThis is twerking music set the speed up to 125×