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aplc0r
09-06-2005, 06:16 PM
I'm lookin to get a platformer for my PSP, it just seems like the best kind of game to have on-the-go. I'm sure this question has been asked before, but w/e...

Death Jr. or Ape Escape?

I've heard mixed messages about both, and I loved Ape Escape on PS1, but I don't know if it's worth another play-through with substandard controls.

Quackzilla
09-07-2005, 12:25 AM
Death Jr. is fun, the gameplay is similar to the third Ratchet and Clank game, about 90% action, 10% platformer.

Haven't played Ape Escape, so I can't comment on it.

levi333
09-07-2005, 12:44 AM
Ape Escape was good, but i dont think i warrents another playthrough if youve beat the PS1 version.

Decker
09-07-2005, 03:58 AM
Any word on Daxter? I love the J&D games.

-Never4ever-
09-07-2005, 08:37 PM
I'dsay Ape Escaope gets the slight nod if you're looking for a straight-up, mario 64 type game, however if you're craving amore action-orentated platformer, than AE is your answer.

paintballers
09-08-2005, 12:19 AM
Death Jr.

aplc0r
09-08-2005, 12:31 AM
Seems to be split just as I thought, I guess I'll just have to rent them :P

Decker
09-08-2005, 11:25 AM
Don't forget Medievil, which comes out next week. Got a good review in OPM.

aplc0r
09-08-2005, 04:16 PM
oooo Medievil, I did forget about that. Those games ruled on the PS1 8-)

Weedy649
09-12-2005, 09:46 PM
I'dsay Ape Escaope gets the slight nod if you're looking for a straight-up, mario 64 type game, however if you're craving amore action-orentated platformer, than AE is your answer.

Id hope if he was looking for a straight-up mario 64 type game, he would have chosen a Nintendo DS instead of a PSP :-p

Ive been debating on picking these games up too, but ill wait til i can grab em for 20 or less. I really liked Ape Escape 1 but i read in reviews how the 1 analog stick for PSP takes away from the fun that makes Ape Escape unique in the first place.

DOMINATOR912
09-14-2005, 02:19 PM
I don't know why the reviews for DJ were so bad. I have the game and believe it deserved at least an 8.0 (the camera gets annoying at times).

BREVITY
09-14-2005, 02:30 PM
I beat DJ last weekend, it was and ok game. I think Medieval looks tight but its getting 7's.

rodeojones903
09-14-2005, 02:31 PM
Having played and beaten both, Id say go with Ape Escape. I found it just a little bit more enjoyable.

doubledown
09-14-2005, 05:08 PM
Both are average...I really like Ape Escape at first, but it bores me a bit now. DeathJr was ok....but that really annoyed me. So, try MEdievel maybe

Weedy649
09-14-2005, 08:01 PM
ugh why must all these PSP games score 7. Medieval, Ape Escape and Death Jr all scored in the low 7 ranges :-(