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Review of Ape Out on Nintendo Switch

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Feb 2019
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Gamefings Score: 9
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 28 Feb 2019
Genre: Beat 'em up
Developer: Gabe Cuzzillo
Publisher: Devolver Digital

Introduction

Welcome to the wonderfully wild world of *Ape Out*, where you get to channel your inner King Kong to escape a zoo that took 'animal cruelty' to a whole new level! This beat 'em up title doesn't just throw you into the gorilla cage; it sets you loose in a kaleidoscope of percussion and chaos that will make you feel like a jazz soloist on a rampage!

Gameplay

In *Ape Out*, you take control of an exceptionally angry gorilla as you swing your way through a series of mazes populated with ill-prepared human guards. Imagine that scene from every action movie where the hero wrecks through everything in sight - now picture it being performed by a large, furry primate with the agility of a ninja! You can shove, grab, or use the guards as a human shield (totally not a new career path I'm considering, by the way). Each level throws you into a randomized maze, ensuring that no two escapes feel the same, kinda like trying to find your way out of your parent's basement after a Sunday night binge-watch session! Oh, and the more you beat up, the jazzier the soundtrack gets, creating a rhythm of your wrath. It's like *Whiplash*, but with more fur and far less drumming discipline.

Graphics

*Ape Out* embraces a minimalist art style that's as visually striking as it is stylishly simplistic, reminiscent of a jazz album cover gone wild! With a mostly monochromatic palette that pops with occasional bold colors, it's like watching an abstract painting come alive, except the brush strokes are actually guards getting flung like confetti. The unique visual flair coupled with its frenetic pacing creates an unmatched visual experience. Seriously, if this game were a '90s grunge band, it would be headlining in an art museum!

Conclusion

In summary, *Ape Out* is a delightful blend of chaos, creativity, and cardiovascular exercise! It's fast, furious, and so ridiculously fun that you'll find yourself laughing as you maul countless guards to the beat of an improvised jazz score. With its stunning visuals and addictive gameplay, it's a must-play for anyone looking to experience a unique twist on the beat 'em up genre. So grab your jungle cap and unleash your inner beast - because sometimes, to get out, you've got to go ape! It's a wild time - I promise you won't want to miss it!

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