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{{infobox
{{infobox
|image            = Ape Escape 2 Coverart.png
|image            = Ape Escape 2 Coverart.png
|caption          = North American box art
|caption          = NTSC-U cover
|developer        = [[Sony|SCE Japan Studio]]
|developer        = [[Sony|SCE Japan Studio]]
|publisher        = [[Sony|SCEI]] (JP), [[Sony|SCEE]] (EU), [[Ubisoft]] (US)
|publisher        = [[Sony|SCEI]] (JP), [[Sony|SCEE]] (EU), [[Ubisoft]] (US)
|genre            = Action, Platformer
|genre            = Action, Platformer
|wikipedia        = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ape_Escape_2 Link]
|gamefaqslink      = [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/549155-ape-escape-2 Link]
|reviewlinks      = {{ReviewLink|[http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/ape-escape-2 Metacritic]|82/100}}
|gameinfo          = What do you get when you combine 300 monkeys with one little mix-up? Discover the mayhem as the Specter, an evil monkey, leads troops of riotous monkeys in a revolution. You must chase down each monkey and stop its plans for world domination by using a variety of wild gadgets, vehicles, and unlockable items. In Ape Escape 2, you can capture monkeys around the world, explore new environments, and play through several new minigames.
|gameinfo          = What do you get when you combine 300 monkeys with one little mix-up? Discover the mayhem as the Specter, an evil monkey, leads troops of riotous monkeys in a revolution. You must chase down each monkey and stop its plans for world domination by using a variety of wild gadgets, vehicles, and unlockable items. In Ape Escape 2, you can capture monkeys around the world, explore new environments, and play through several new minigames.
|wikipedia        = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ape_Escape_2 Link]
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|widescreen        = 1
|widescreen        = 1
|gamefaqslink      = [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/549155-ape-escape-2 Link]
|widescreenpatch  = 1
|reviewlinks      = {{ReviewLink|[http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/ape-escape-2 Metacritic]|82/100}}
|eu_rating        = 3+
|japan_rating      = A
|japan_rating      = A
|na_rating_text    = Comic Mischief, Mild Violence
|na_rating_text    = Comic Mischief, Mild Violence
|na_rating        = E
|na_rating        = E
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|chinese          = SCCS-40001
|chinese          = SCCS-40001
|italian          = SCES-51103
|italian          = SCES-51103
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|french            = SCES-51102
|french            = SCES-51102
|german            = SCES-51104
|german            = SCES-51104
|japanese          = SCPS-15025 & SCPS-19308 & SCPS-19206
|japanese          = SCPS-15025 & SCPS-19308 & SCPS-19206
|english          = SCES-50885 & SLUS-20685
|english          = SCES-50885 & SLUS-20685
|widescreenpatch  = 1
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|NTSCU            = 1
|NTSCU            = 1
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|Region=NTSC-U
|Region=NTSC-U
|OS=Windows 7
|OS=Windows 7
|CPU=Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz
|CPU=Intel Core2 Duo 2.53 GHz
|GPU=nVidia GeForce GT 520
|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GT 520
|Revision=1.0 r5350
|Revision=1.0 r5350
|Graphics=GSdx r5334
|Graphics=GSdx r5334
|Sound=
|Sound=
* SPU2-X 2.0 r5324
* SPU2-X 2.0 r5324
* LillyPad-MotioninJoy 0.11 r5112
* LilyPad-MotioninJoy 0.11 r5112
|Comments=Some textures flicker, and framerate dropped significantly during cutscenes. DirectX 11 was used for GSdx.
|Comments=Some textures flicker, and framerate dropped significantly during cutscenes. DirectX 11 was used for GSdx.
|Tester=Nerd02
|Tester=Nerd02
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|Region=NTSC-J
|Region=NTSC-J
|OS=Windows
|OS=Windows
|CPU=Intel Core2 Duo E8500 @ 3.16Ghz
|CPU=Intel Core2 Duo E8500 @ 3.16 GHz
|GPU=Nvidia GTS 250 512MB
|GPU=Nvidia GTS 250 512MB
|Revision=1.1.0 r5517
|Revision=1.1.0 r5517
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|Region=NTSC-U
|Region=NTSC-U
|OS=Windows
|OS=Windows
|CPU=Intel Core i7 @ 3.4Ghz
|CPU=Intel Core i7 @ 3.40 GHz
|GPU=Nvidia GTX 285 768MB
|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 768MB
|Revision=1.1.0 r5546
|Revision=1.1.0 r5546
|Graphics=GSdx 5542 SSE41
|Graphics=GSdx 5542 SSE41
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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* Original names: '''サルゲッチュ2''' (SCPS-15025) & (SCPS-19206), '''捉猴啦 2''' (SCCS-40001)
* Original names: '''サルゲッチュ2''' (SCPS-15025) & (SCPS-19206), '''捉猴啦 2''' (SCCS-40001)
* Also known as '''Saru! Get You! 2''' (JP)
* Also known as '''Saru! Get You! 2''' (JP)


==The gallery==
==The gallery==
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File:Ape_Escape_2_Forum_2.jpg|Ape Escape 2 (SLUS 20685)
File:Ape_Escape_2_Forum_2.jpg|Ape Escape 2 (SLUS 20685)
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==Known Issues==
==Known Issues==
{{Issue
{{Issue
|IssueName=Grid obscures FMV's
|IssueName=Grid obscures FMV's
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|IssueLevel=0
|IssueLevel=0
|Description=A grid appears over videos, obscuring and darkening the image when the resolution is set to anything higher than native.
|Description=A grid appears over videos, obscuring and darkening the image when the resolution is set to anything higher than native.
|Workaround=Go to Config > Video (GS) > Plugin Settings, click "Enable HW Hacks", go to Configure Hacks, and enable the "Unscale Point Line" hack. Or go to Config > Emulation Settings > Game Fixes tab, click "enable manual game fixes" and enable the "Switch to GSdx Software rendering when an FMV plays" fix.
|Workaround=Go to Config > Video (GS) > Plugin Settings, set Renderer to "OpenGL (Hardware)", click "Enable HW Hacks", go to Configure Hacks, and enable the "Unscale Point Line" hack. Or go to Config > Emulation Settings > Game Fixes tab, click "enable manual game fixes" and enable the "Switch to GSdx Software rendering when an FMV plays" fix.
}}
}}


{{Ape Escape series}}
{{Ape Escape series}}

Revision as of 17:48, 31 December 2016

Ape Escape 2

NTSC-U cover
Game general and emulation properties:
CERO rating: A
ESRB rating: E (Comic Mischief, Mild Violence)
PEGI rating: 3+
Widescreen supported natively
Widescreen patch available
Languages supported:
English: SCES-50885 & SLUS-20685
Japanese: SCPS-15025 & SCPS-19308 & SCPS-19206
German: SCES-51104
French: SCES-51102
Spanish: SCES-51105
Italian: SCES-51103
Region NTSC-U:
Serial numbers: SLUS-20685
Release date: June 30, 2003
Windows Status: Playable
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?
Region PAL:
Serial numbers: SCES-51104
SCES-50885
SCES-51102
SCES-51103
SCES-51105
Release date: March 14, 2003
Windows Status: ?
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?
Region NTSC-J/C/K:
Serial numbers: SCPS-15025
SCPS-19206 (PlayStation 2 the Best)
SCPS-55035
SCPS-19308 (PlayStation 2 The Best)
SCPS-19152 (PlayStation 2 The Best)
SCCS-40001
PAPX-90330 (Trial)
Release date: July 18, 2002
December 5, 2002 (PlayStation 2 the Best)
March 10, 2005 (PlayStation 2 the Best Reprint)
Windows Status: Playable
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?

Developer(s): SCE Japan Studio
Publisher(s): SCEI (JP), SCEE (EU), Ubisoft (US)
Genre: Action, Platformer
Wikipedia: Link
Game review links: Metacritic: 82/100
Game description: What do you get when you combine 300 monkeys with one little mix-up? Discover the mayhem as the Specter, an evil monkey, leads troops of riotous monkeys in a revolution. You must chase down each monkey and stop its plans for world domination by using a variety of wild gadgets, vehicles, and unlockable items. In Ape Escape 2, you can capture monkeys around the world, explore new environments, and play through several new minigames.


Test configurations on Windows:

Environment Configurations Comments Tester
Region OS CPU/GPU Revision Graphics Sound/Pad
NTSC-U Windows 7
  • Intel Core2 Duo 2.53 GHz
  • NVIDIA GeForce GT 520
 1.0 r5350 GSdx r5334
  • SPU2-X 2.0 r5324
  • LilyPad-MotioninJoy 0.11 r5112
 Some textures flicker, and framerate dropped significantly during cutscenes. DirectX 11 was used for GSdx. Nerd02
NTSC-J Windows
  • Intel Core2 Duo E8500 @ 3.16 GHz
  • Nvidia GTS 250 512MB
 1.1.0 r5517 GSdx 5464 SSE41
  • SPU2-X 2.0.0 5478
  • LilyPad 0.11.0 5403
 Playable with some texture bugs., Textures flicker & display incorrectly when far from the player in hardware mode, Software is OK but very slow.
Forum user Parotaku
NTSC-U Windows
  • Intel Core i7 @ 3.40 GHz
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 768MB
 1.1.0 r5546 GSdx 5542 SSE41
  • SPU2-X 2.0.0
  • LilyPad 0.11.0
 Runs at full speed.
Forum user General-Plot


Trivia

  • Original names: サルゲッチュ2 (SCPS-15025) & (SCPS-19206), 捉猴啦 2 (SCCS-40001)
  • Also known as Saru! Get You! 2 (JP)


The gallery

  • Ape Escape 2 (SCPS 15025)

    Ape Escape 2 (SCPS 15025)

  • Ape Escape 2 (SLUS 20685)

    Ape Escape 2 (SLUS 20685)


Known Issues

Grid obscures FMV's

  • Status: Active
  • Type: Minor
  • Description: A grid appears over videos, obscuring and darkening the image when the resolution is set to anything higher than native.
  • Workaround: Go to Config > Video (GS) > Plugin Settings, set Renderer to "OpenGL (Hardware)", click "Enable HW Hacks", go to Configure Hacks, and enable the "Unscale Point Line" hack. Or go to Config > Emulation Settings > Game Fixes tab, click "enable manual game fixes" and enable the "Switch to GSdx Software rendering when an FMV plays" fix.


Ape Escape series
Main series
  • Ape Escape (PS,PSP)
  • 2
  • 3
Party games
Spin-offs
Related
Public compatibility forum links
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