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[FoxMcChief]

I don’t know if it’s been said lately, but Astro’s Playroom is really neat. I get Ape Escape vibes because those games were all about the controls, just like AP is.

Just seems like a dumb decision to leave the Ape Escape IP dead.

 

[anthony2690]

I said this from the moment I played it.

 

[lh032]

astro playroom will be support studio to remake TLOU2 and Horizon Zero Dawn

 

[remember_spinal]

Would be nice. I hope Team Asobi doesn’t spend all their time just making astro games

 

[nial]

FUCK you, OP. I read the thread title as "A new Ape Escape game is being made by the team behind Astro’s Playroom" and I got excited. :c

 

[Kacho]

FUCK you, OP. I read the thread title as "A new Ape Escape game is being made by the team behind Astro’s Playroom" and I got excited. :c

I did too actually.

Never cared for the games personally but this would be a perfect pairing.

 

[Gudji]

 

[TexMex]

A new anything needs to be made by Asobi.

 

[Mibu no ookami]

I think a lot of people don't really remember Ape Escape... there wasn't much to the original games.

Ape Escape 3 really had to try and stretch out gameplay mechanics. The game would need basically an entire reboot and maybe turn into more of modern puzzle/party game.

Probably better suited to mobile.

 

[nial]

A new anything needs to be made by Asobi.

Knack 3.

 

[TexMex]

Knack 3.

Almost anything needs to be made by Asobi.

 

[Quasicat]

 

[Torrent of Pork]

Will the market support a $70 Ape Escape game though?

 

[TropicanaTwista]

I think a lot of people don't really remember Ape Escape... there wasn't much to the original games.

Ape Escape 3 really had to try and stretch out gameplay mechanics. The game would need basically an entire reboot and maybe turn into more of modern puzzle/party game.

Probably better suited to mobile.

Played the first one from ps plus and gotta say, agree with this. I loved it as a kid but I got through like 5 levels and was done with it.

 

[Rykan]

Did you know that Ape Escape is better than Mario 64 and both Banjo games?

Now you know.

 

[rofif]

Catching monkeys is boring and annoying

 

[64bitmodels]

Ape Escape 3 really had to try and stretch out gameplay mechanics. The game would need basically an entire reboot and maybe turn into more of modern puzzle/party game.

no. fuck that.

Ape escape can easily be made for a modern audience and i'd argue it's easy as shit too. The games also had quite a lot of variety in the level design, themes, gameplay mechanics, etc. far more than you imply there was at least.

Will the market support a $70 Ape Escape game though?

hey it can support a 60 dollar mario game so anything's possible. there's also the option of not making it 70 dollars. astros playroom was free ffs
i'm all for bringing back old franchises, revive ape escape

 

[hemo memo]

Catching monkeys is boring and annoying

 

[rofif]

Dude I've tried. I downloaded 1 and 2 off psn and it's shit. I can't play these games anymore.
These games did not aged. They got robbed of life and are ded.
... and I enjoyed them "AS A LITTLE KID"

There is nothing to build new game around. You catch monkeys in a net and hit them with light saber ...

 

[Camreezie]

Asobi need to make something and have it showable at this point. Nothing since late 2020

 

[64bitmodels]

Dude I've tried. I downloaded 1 and 2 off psn and it's shit. I can't play these games anymore.
These games did not aged. They got robbed of life and are ded.
... and I enjoyed them "AS A LITTLE KID"

There is nothing to build new game around. You catch monkeys in a net and hit them with light saber ...

There is nothing to build new game around. You jump on weird deformed angry penis heads and hit them with fireballs.

 

[SmokedMeat]

I don’t think Sony can fit it in their busy schedule of PS4 remakes.

 

[FoxMcChief]

Catching monkeys is boring and annoying

Ok sir, you’ve just made an enemy for life.

 

[FoxMcChief]

There is nothing to build new game around. You jump on weird deformed angry penis heads and hit them with fireballs.

You just described my evening.

 

[rofif]

Ok sir, you’ve just made an enemy for life.

Over ape escape?!!!
I don’t get it. It’s just your childhood.

 

[Mibu no ookami]

no. fuck that.

Ape escape can easily be made for a modern audience and i'd argue it's easy as shit too. The games also had quite a lot of variety in the level design, themes, gameplay mechanics, etc. far more than you imply there was at least.

hey it can support a 60 dollar mario game so anything's possible. there's also the option of not making it 70 dollars. astros playroom was free ffs
i'm all for bringing back old franchises, revive ape escape

I think platformers are largely dead.

Aside from brand recognition of Mario and Sonic, there really isn't much there. Even Kirby which sold just over 5 million units on Switch is easily more recognizable than Ape Escape.

Any Ape Escape game for 60 dollars today maxes out at 500K to 1 million units, which for Sony really just isn't worth it.

Edit: A Jak game makes more sense than Ape Escape at this point.

 

[FoxMcChief]

I think platformers are largely dead.

Aside from brand recognition of Mario and Sonic, there really isn't much there. Even Kirby which sold just over 5 million units on Switch is easily more recognizable than Ape Escape.

Any Ape Escape game for 60 dollars today maxes out at 500K to 1 million units, which for Sony really just isn't worth it.

Edit: A Jak game makes more sense than Ape Escape at this point.

Jak games were always bad. Only good one was the PSP spin off.

 

[Holammer]

I'm all in for remakes of the series, but the control gimmick has aged horribly. You feel handicapped playing the games now.

 

[64bitmodels]

Jak games were always bad. Only good one was the PSP spin off.

Ok sir, you’ve just made an enemy for life.

 

[Power Pro]

Dude I've tried. I downloaded 1 and 2 off psn and it's shit. I can't play these games anymore.
These games did not aged. They got robbed of life and are ded.
... and I enjoyed them "AS A LITTLE KID"

There is nothing to build new game around. You catch monkeys in a net and hit them with light saber ...

What the hell are you even talking about? get out of her with this crap. I actually recently played Ape Escape 2 and had a blast with it.

 

[64bitmodels]

I think platformers are largely dead.

ya think? I mean the best solution to the death of platformers is to literally just make more of them. they died in the first place because companies ventured to other genres. And i agree with you that making another Jak isn't a bad idea.
Also considering the production values of most nintendo games 5 million is a success. That makes Kirby and the Forgotten Land the best selling kirby of all time

 

[EverydayBeast]

Ape escape use to be world class entertainment.

 

[ElCasual]

Jim Ryan dont care about games he just want money money money, so more remasters incoming.

 

[93xfan]

Agree OP, unfortunately my sources tell me it’ll be made by Neil Druckman and it will be about releasing monkeys (because animal captivity is wrong) and eating vegan.

You’ll play as a strong female who can bend the metal bars with just her strength.

 

[remember_spinal]

Will the market support a $70 Ape Escape game though?

Not on playstation.

 

[NeoIkaruGAF]

hey it can support a 60 dollar mario game so anything's possible.

Platformers died because the only studio that could make one to rival Mario was bought by Microsoft and made to make completely different stuff.

 

[64bitmodels]

Platformers died because the only studio that could make one to rival Mario was bought by Microsoft and made to make completely different stuff.

if naughty dog and insomniacs output is anything to go by, no rare were not the only people to make a platformer who could rival mario

 

[BossLackey]

I'd play the absolute shit outta that.

 

[nial]

if naughty dog and insomniacs output is anything to go by, no rare were not the only people to make a platformer who could rival mario

3D Marios are TOO overrated IMO. I mean, I think they're pretty good and all, but people treat them like these sacred cows that can't be outdone. The best thing about Odyssey was its tight controls, something Astro's Playroom has already come close to. And if anything, 3D Mario should evolve to be more like Rescue Mission, but that won't happen until Nintendo gets big on VR.

 

[Maiden Voyage]

I was expecting kanjobazooie to be the OP.

 

[64bitmodels]

3D Marios are TOO overrated IMO.

only one that truly deserves the reputation it got was 64 because i honestly think no other 3d platformer has surpassed it nor has any future 3d mario come close. It's also exactly why i agree with you, people herald sunshine, galaxy, and odyssey... fine games and all but there's a difference between a game you find really fun and a true masterpiece in gameplay design like 64, the latter games have too many flaws and major issues with them.

I was expecting kanjobazooie to be the OP.

it would have been a GigaBowser thread if he prefaced it with something dramatic like "The gods have spoken, and they have said that...*insert thread title here*"

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

We need Japan Studio

 

[Lupin25]

I would love this, but they should definitely finish a full expansion/new game for Astro’s Playroom first.

Had a fantastic time with the tech demo, an experience only rivalled by other PS next-gen exclusives so far.

 

[nial]

only one that truly deserves the reputation it got was 64

I agree on that, it's the one that pushed 3D game design forward and was actually pretty fucking great. But take Galaxy on the other hand; it's a good game, but it leans more towards style than actual substance.