APE OUT Reviews

APE OUT is ranked in the 91st percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9 / 10
Feb 28, 2019

Whilst the concept is there in the title, the intricacies of Ape Out's are revealed the more you play. Every aspect creates a dazzling jazz mixtape that reverberates from eyes, to ears, to thumbs.  And you're an ape. Which is great.

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9 / 10
Feb 28, 2019

The Nintendo eShop would be a considerably more exciting and interesting place if it were packed full of games like Ape Out, it's a refreshingly original experience that more than deserves a place in any Switch owner's library. Difficult, frenetic gameplay, a strong art direction, and an even stronger jazz drum soundtrack make this the sort of memorable game that you'll likely keep coming back to over and over for another few runs at the arcade mode. We'd give Ape Out a strong recommendation to anyone looking for a distinct and unforgettable game for their Switch collection; it's a bit of an acquired taste, but this is well worth your time.

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4.5 / 5.0
Feb 28, 2019

Ape Out is an absolutely fantastic action game with an incredible sense of style.

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9 / 10.0
Feb 28, 2019

Ape Out is a marvelous example of what can be done with gaming when a handful of talent think outside the box. Challenging, occasionally annoying, but addictive gameplay, painted in gorgeous splashes of colour and quirky, attractive visuals, all backed with a breathless score. This odd release is proof positive that creativity in gaming remains alive and well. Go Ape.

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GameSpace
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9.5 / 10.0
Mar 20, 2019

I adore Ape Out. Visually it seems very uncomplicated, but step into the shoes of this gorilla and you will find that its simplicity belies a very considered approach to game design.

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Mar 6, 2019

With simple and clear rules, Ape Out manages to remove often hidden layers about action games, and how a player understands – and adapts to specific situations – giving new insights on how practice and learning works in games. All fueled by one of the best jazzy tunes I’ve heard in a game.

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10 / 10
Feb 28, 2019

Ape Out is persistently challenging, completely bonkers and deliriously entertaining.

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Unscored
Mar 13, 2019

Ape Out is a sort of a Beat'Em Up filled with some Jazz and a lot of Violence. For some people can be a little short but after using soldiers as human shields or just throwing them to the walls stays as a fun and quite interesting experience we don't see that often.

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Unscored
Mar 1, 2019

Ape Out by Greg Cuzzillo is a fun fresh game that's too addictive for its own good. You'd be bananas not to give it a shot.

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Unscored
Feb 28, 2019

If nothing else, this is a game where you, a gorilla, can punch a man so hard that he crumbles into his constituent parts, and then pick up his arse and hoof it at one of his mates. I don’t know what else to tell you.

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Unscored
Mar 1, 2019

Like so many games, Ape Out is a power fantasy. Unlike so many games, Ape Out seems keenly aware of its purpose.

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B
Mar 20, 2019

Ape Out is a rare breed. An arcade experience that both infuriates and ingratiates itself to you thanks to exciting, riveting mechanics and a wonderful sense of style that is only seriously held back by its brevity.

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B
Apr 3, 2019

Between the game’s stylish presentation and unique use of music, Ape Out feels unlike much else on eShop. The game is very much an impressive achievement from developer Gabe Cuzzillo, and those who value quality over length will find a great option in Ape Out.

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Recommended
Mar 1, 2019

Ape Out is a beautiful and bloody game that's given surprising depth by a tremendous soundtrack.

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A-
Mar 13, 2019

Ape Out offers a simple, yet stylistic experience that will keep you occupied and entertained for hours. It stands out as a truly unique indie game that you don't want to miss. The challenge speaks for itself and is a real visual and audio treat.

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Buy
Mar 1, 2019

Ape Out is a very special, surprisingly wonderful, downright brutal arthouse experience

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Loved
Feb 28, 2019
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