APE ESCAPE 2
BOSS FAQ
Version 1.0
Last Update: June 8, 2003
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1. Introduction
a. Mini-Review
2. Walkthrough
Boss 1: Blue Monkey
Boss 2: Yellow Monkey
Boss 3: Pink Monkey
Boss 4: White Monkey
Boss 5: Red Monkey
Boss 6: Giant Yellow Monkey
Boss 7: Showdown with Specter
Boss 8: Battle with Specter
3. Copyright
4. Credits and Special Thanks
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1. Indroduction
Alright Alright? (if you are on the PS2 boards you might recognize me),
anyways let's talk about Ape Escape 2 and this FAQ.
I'm making this FAQ because I had some trouble during the boss levels
and some of them can be hard at times so practice, so I thought "Hey
why not make an FAQ and submit it to uuummm.....GameFAQs.com" :).
I'm not really good at "Introductions" so I'll just move on to my
mini-review.
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a. Mini Review: Ape Escape 2
Ape Escape 2 is the sequel to the sleeper hit....Ape Escape (1),
so here's my reivew :)
Gameplay: 10/10 - The way Ape Escape 2 plays is fantastic the use
of both the analog sticks on the DualShock, and there's 300 monkeys
to catch! (I guess this time you really "Have to catch'em all")
Graphics: 9/10 - Nothing the PS2 can handle, colourful graphics on
the levels, nearly no slowdown anywhere.
Sound: 9/10 - Catchy and calming music to all ears, and fits in
each level.
Overall: 10/10 - Just the way Ape Escape 2 is designed and presented
is fantastic, who can't love this game?
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2. Walkthrough
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Boss 1: Blue Monkey
Gadgets to be used: Stun Club, Monkey Net, Dash Hoop
Blue Monkey....
Attacks in 2 ways
Hit him 5-6 times to beat Blue Monkey
Attacks:
1. Blue Monkey Rush - He will rush you and try to run you over,
counter this by using the Dash Hoop, then he will be "dizzy" for
a second then use your Dash Hoop again and hit him with the
Stun Club. This will only happen if you are far away like
in a corner of the level, he will then repeat this.
2. Bombing Run - He will run away while throwing bombs at you,
counter it again by using the Dash Hoop. This will happen when
you are close to Blue Monkey.
NOTE: Careful of the traffic lights when it turns red, because
if you run through it when it's red the floor will fall off with
you on it and loose a cookie.
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How to defeat Blue Monkey:
At the start, equip the Dash Hoop and use it by spinning the R3
button (right analog stick) and go towards Blue Monkey who is
using the attack number 1 (Blue Monkey Rush).
When he is stunned, use your Stun Club to kick him off the uni-cyle.
If you run away to a corner, he will try to rush you again so be
ready with the Dash Hoop.
He will then try to escape and throw some bombs while running,
use the Dash Hoop again to chase him. Don't worry about the bombs
since the Dash Hoop will just hit them and you won't be hurt.
You can throw him off as well by hitting him with the Dash Hoop
while he's throwing bombs at you.
After hitting Blue Monkey 6 times, he will finally fall off
and capture him using the Monkey Net.
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Boss 2: Yellow Monkey
Gadgets used: Stun Club, Dash Hoop
Yellow Monkey....
Attacks in 3 ways
Hit Yellow Monkey 5 times to win
Attacks:
1. Rushes at you (when she says "Here I come"), avoid it by using
the Dash Hoop or just running away from her path.
2. When she comes up from being pushed from the ring she will jump
to the center of the ring and cause a shockwave, avoid it by jumping
over it.
3. When Yellow Monkey is weak, she will bash on the pole and a bunch
of things (pots and pans) will fall from the sky, you will know where
they are falling by the shadows so just avoid it by running, this will
also cause a few Porkies to fall also so just use your Dash Hoop
against them.
TIP: Don't jump out of the ring or the spikes around the ring
or they'll hurt you.
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How to defeat Yellow Monkey:
Let her attack (Rush) you first, you can either run or use the
Dash Hoop. I prefer to use the Dash Hoop just to be safe. Then
when she misses and nearly falls off the ring use your Stun Club
or Dash Hoop to push her off.
After pushing her off, she will then jump towards the center of
the ring and cause a shockwave, jump over it to avoid being hurt.
Yellow Monkey will repeat this twice, and when you damage her
for the third time she will then start with her third attack,
just run around and avoid the falling objects.
Do this and damage Yellow Monkey five times to defeat her.
You won't be able to catch her, she will run off for a later battle.
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Boss 3: Pink Monkey
Gadgets used: Stun Club, Monkey Net, Dash Hoop
Pink Monkey....
Attacks in 2 forms
In the 2nd from she will attack in 4 different ways
Hit Pink Monkey 3 times in both forms
Attacks:
1st form: Heart Ray which will make you dizzy, but won't hurt you.
2nd form:
1. Bombettes
2. Giant fish marbles
3. Giant marbles
4. Giant jacks
These will be called the 'main attacks'. Also an electric shield and
electric burst.
TIP: It would be better for you to use the Stun Club against
Pink Monkey because it causes more damage, if you have difficulty
hitting her, you can use the Dash Hoop but it will take longer
for those of you who are trying for the Time Trial gold.
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How to defeat Pink Monkey:
At the start, jump onto a pink flower, avoid the Bombettes if you
can and head towards Pink Monkey. Don't swim on the water because
of the current, if you do fall just keep jumping and moving forward
so you can reach her quickly.
When you get close to Pink Monkey, she will shoot some heart rays
on you which will delay you a bit (make you dizzy). Then when you
are on stage with her, again she will shoot the heart ray attacks.
Try to avoid that by jumping over them and when you are close enough,
use the Stun Club or Dash Hoop against her.
When you hit her with the Stun Club the speakers on the sides will
throw you back on to the water, so move quickly towards her. You
have to hit her 3 times.
And each time her Heart Rays will multiply so be careful!
After damaging her 3 times she will turn into her second form.
Pink Monkey will start by either using the one of her main attacks,
while she is doing this she will be in a shield so don't go unto
the stage yet. If you do you will get hurt so wait for it to disappear
(sometimes while one of her main attacks is still on), then jump
up onto the stage and hit her with the Stun Club. If she is too
fast for you use the Dash Hoop.
If you don't hit her fast enough, she will attack by shooting an
electric burst towards you, and take a "Cookie" (life bar) away.
Whether you manage to hit her or she attacks you, the speakers
will throw you back again and her main attacks will begin again.
You can avoid the the main attacks, especially the Bombettes by
using the Dash Hoop which will eliminate them from exploding beside
you. This is useful because they may drop a cookie to help you.
Hit Pink Monkey 3 times to win and catch her using the Monkey Net.
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Boss 4: White Monkey
Gadgets used: Stun Club, Monkey Net, Dash Hoop
White Monkey....
Attacks in 5 ways
Hit White Monkey 6 times to defeat him
Description:
White Monkey is protected by a barrier so you can't hit him yet.
Only when you hit Mecha-Hikaru's green button on it's back then will
White Monkey's barrier temporarily disappear for you to whack him with.
In this boss fight, White Monkey doesn't actually do the dirty work
of trying to get you, it's the Mecha-Hikaru that will. White Monkey
actually controls Mecha-Hikaru like virtual reality so everytime
White Monkey moves his arms Mecha-Hikaru will do the same as well.
Attacks:
Attacks just like Hikaru except larger in scale.
1. Stun Club - Slashes at you but you can easily dodge it.
2. Sneezes - White Monkey will sneeze and so will Mecha-Hikaru,
a crosshair will appear to target you. Avoid it by using the
Dash Hoop to out run the crosshair.
3. Sky Flyer - Mecha-Hikaru flies in the air and tries to drop
down on you. Avoid it by running away or using the Dash Hoop.
When Mecha-Hikaru falls, it will cause a shockwave. If you are
close, avoid it by jumping over it.
4. Dash Hoop - Circles the arena and closes in on you. Avoid it
by using the Dash Hoop. You can also damage Mecha-Hikaru by using
the Stun Club. Do this by rotating the R3 (right analog stick) 360
degrees or the Dash Hoop.
5. When White Monkey is weak he will run away, and he will shoot
missiles at you so avoid if possible but it'll be easy.
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How to defeat White Monkey:
TIP: Remember it would be better to use the Stun Club against
White Monkey because it causes more damage. You could use the
Dash Hoop as well but it will take longer, if you are going
for the Time Trial.
Start by going over to Mecha-Hikaru and hit the green button
on his back (do this if you are going for the Time Trials).
So Mecha-Hikaru will attack you by either using one of the attacks
mentioned above. Everytime Mecha-Hikaru uses one of his attacks
he will recover for awhile and the green button on his back will
light up so use the Stun Club on the green button, this will weaken
White Monkey's shield. This is your chance to attack White Monkey.
You can attack White Monkey by using the Stun Club or Dash Hoop but
it will take longer if you attack by Dash Hoop. Hit him 5 times
(including Mecha-Hikaru) using the Stun Club to defeat him.
After hitting White Monkey 5 times, he will fall from his platform.
Then use the Monkey Net to capture him.
Just follow the steps on how to avoid the attacks and you will be fine.
TIP: It takes 5 hits with the Stun Club and 7 hits with the
Dash Hoop to finish off White Monkey. It depends on whether
you are trying to get Time Trial gold on this boss level.
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Boss 5: Red Monkey
Gadgets used: Stun Club, Monkey Net, Dash Hoop
Red Monkey....
Attacks in 8 ways
Hit Red Monkey 5 times to win
Attacks:
1. Red Monkey will charge up and spin around the ring trying to hit
you, he will become dizzy after this (only if he fails to bump you)
and that is your chance to hit him with the Stun Club. Avoid him
by just running away.
2. He will Pick up a T-Rex (the dinosaurs) and try to drop it
on you. This will happen everytime you hit him. You can easily
avoid him by running away from the area shown by the shadow and
jump over the shockwave.
3. He will turn into a fireball and run around the ring and leaves
a trail of fire. Avoid bumping into Red Monkey and touching the fire.
4. He will charge up and use the ring ropes and try to double
clothesline you in a straight line. Just avoid this by moving
away quickly.
5. He will fly into the air and drop on you which will cause a
shockwave. Avoid it by running away or jumping over the shockwave.
6. He will fly to a corner and jump towards you, just like attack
number 5. You can hit him while he is trying to recover from dizziness.
7. Belches - Yes, belches at you and confuses you, this usually
happens when you are close and hit him repeatedly. You will
recover after a few seconds.
8. Body Slam - Sometimes if you get too close or while you
are dazed by the belch, Red Monkey will pick you up and fly
in the air and body slam you to the mat.
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How to defeat Red Monkey:
Run to Red Monkey and hit him using the Stun Club repeatedly
(4 times). He will block it but keep hitting until he is dizzy,
at that point he will be hurt.
Every time you hurt him he will pick up a T-Rex and use it
against you (read Red Monkey's attacks above), and everytime
he uses this he will be vulnerable to your attacks.
He will be random in his attacks so follow the steps on what
to do after each attack above.
After you have defeated him, use the Monkey Net to capture.
NOTE: You could also use the Dash Hoop in attacking Red Monkey
but it would take longer if you are doing the Time Trial.
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Boss 6: Giant Yellow Monkey
Gadgets used: Stun Club, Monkey Net, Dash Hoop, Sky Flyer
Giant Yellow Monkey....
Attacks randomly in 5 ways
Hit her 5 times (her teeth) to win
Attacks:
1. Drop Porkies on top of you - Hit them with the Stun Club by doing
a 360 degrees attack. Rotate the R3 (right analog stick) or use the
Dash Hoop to attack the Porkies.
2. Shakes her hand which will make you dizzy. (She will first slowly
shake her hand. This is the signal for you to avoid it). This
won't hurt you but can be an annoyance. You can avoid it by using
the Sky Flyer.
3. Flicks you to her mouth, as if you are like a peanut. (She will
say "I'm starving" and have her hand ready to hit her wrist and
flick you over into her mouth. Again avoid it by using the Sky Flyer.
4. Hand Chops - She will try to squash you with hand chops 4 times
or until you are hit. It is easy to avoid; just don't stand near
where the shadow is and she will move her hand from one place to
another so be careful and keep moving. Use the Dash Hoop if you want.
5. Sucks air - Yes that's what i'll call it :) - She will take
a deep breath and some flying saucers will get sucked in which
can hurt you. Try to avoid by getting sucked in by running onto
the opposite direction and avoid getting hit with debris.
You can just run away or if you are too close to Yellow Monkey's
mouth, use the Dash Hoop to speed you up.
If you do get swallowed it will cost you a whole cookie.
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How to defeat Giant Yellow Monkey:
This boss will be easy to defeat so don't worry about the size
of this boss ;).
Giant Yellow Monkey will randomly use attacks 1-4 (above) and lastly
use attack number 5, which after that will open her mouth and show
her teeth for you to hit with the Stun Club. You could also use the
Catapult but it would take longer.
When attacking the teeth, double jump and use the Stun Club forward.
Do this 5 times until all the teeth are knocked out.
After that, she will return to her normal size. And I don't know
how Hikaru would survive such a fall :)
And finally use the Monkey Net to capture Giant (not anymore)
Yellow Monkey.
TIP: If you are doing the time trials, with attack number 4 (Hand
Chops) it is better to be hit by one of the Hand Chops than wait
for Giant Yellow Monkey to try to hit you 4 times. You can save
time by just trying to get hit intentionally.
Don't worry since this is a time trial, even if you do fail,
you won't loose any cookies or life.
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Boss 7: Showdown with Specter
Gadgets used: Stun Club, Monkey Net, Dash Hoop, Sky Flyer
In this level, Specter will take 2 forms
TIP: Try not to touch the electrified walls since they will take
a cookie from your life.
Cymbal Monkey....
Attacks:
1. Missiles - The missiles will pop out of Cymbal Monkey's top hat.
Just avoid it by runing away or if you're brave enough you can just
hit them using the Stun Club by rotating the right analog stick.
2. Mini Cymbal Monkeys - They'll again jump up from Cymbal Monkey's
top hat, just like the big Cymbal Monkey but they'll go after
you again. Just hit them with the Stun Club or the Dash Hoop.
3. Plasma Beams - From the two cymbals, Cymbal Monkey will start in
the middle and work the plasma outwards and from the outside to the
middle. Avoid it by laying on the ground. (Press the L3 the left analog
stick) or using the Sky Flyer to go over them.
TIP: It would be better to lay on the middle line of the ground
to avoid the beams, since there is a small space between the
two Plasma Beams.
4. Vacuum - Cymbal Monkey will suck you in using the button on his
tummy :) and then squash you using the cymbals. Avoid this by using
the Dash Hoop to escape the vacuum.
TIP: Not to over shoot to the edge of the level, try moving
from side to side while the Dash Hoop is on.
How to defeat Cymbal Monkey:
Cymbal Monkey usually starts with Missiles or Mini Cymbal Monkeys,
hit them using the Stun Club but I wouldn't mind the Mini Cymbal
Monkeys since half of the time right after he sends the Mini Cymbal
Monkeys, he will shoot the Plasma Beams which will (funnily enough)
destroy the Mini Cymbal Monkeys as well.
After he uses the Plasma Beams, he will rest and the button on his
tummy (hehehe "tummy") will turn green, this is your chance to hit
him using the Stun Club or the Power Punch.
2. Robo Monkey
Attacks:
1. Missiles - They're coming from the shoulders of Robo Monkey.
Easy to dodge so just run around until they explode.
2. Arm Drop (Beats his chest) - Robo Monkey will extend its arms
towards you trying to squash you like a bug; also the floor which
you are standing on collapse. This is pretty easy to avoid since
you will know the arms will attack from the shadow. Robo Monkey
will do this twice and when he is weak he will do it 4 times.
3. Grab - Specter (Robo Monkey) will try to grab at you. He will
first put his arms forward and and then grab at you with his left
hand. Just use the Dash Hoop when you see his arm moving to grab you.
4. Plasma Blast - Robo Monkey will charge up for a plasma blast
and shoot it onto the middle but the shockwave caused by the Plasma
Blast can hurt. Avoid it by using the Sky Flyer and jump onto the
center to be safe.
TIP: Sometimes after a Plasma Blast, a Cookie will show up so get
it if you need it.
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How to defeat Robo Monkey:
Robo Monkey will start by firing the missiles then either go with
the Arm Drop or Grab, then the Plasma Blast.
Every time he uses the Plasma Blast he will recharge and start
the attacks again with Missiles, Arm Drop or Grab, then Plasma Blast.
So when he is re-charging get close. Use the Electro Magnet towards
the "U" sign on his chest and once removed it will reveal a green
button; use the Stun Club to hit him. Do this 4 times.
And after hitting him 4 times he will move the electric walls closer
so your movement will be minimized but don't worry you only have to
hit him once with the Stun Club to finish him off.
TIP: It takes Cymbal Monkey takes 3 hits and Robo Monkey needs
to be hit 5 times with the Stun Club to defeat Specter.
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Boss 8: Specter
Gadgets used: Stun Club, Monkey Net, Dash Hoop
Specter....
Attacks in 7 ways
Attacks:
NOTE: Attacks 1-2 are all done while Specter is sitting on his chair.
1. Meteor Shower - Specter will fire a meteor (fireball) at you
and once it hits the ground smaller parts of it will spray randomly
towards the ground. You can easily avoid it by just not getting
near the shadow of the falling meteorites.
2. Electric Rings - He will shoot electric rings at you and these
are hard to dodge for he will shoot 5 rings. You need good timing!
To avoid these rings you have to let it will first surround you and
closes in then jump away in any direction. DO NOT double jump; just
use a single jump! Specter will do this 4-5 times so be careful,
just practice.
These attacks will come after Specter falls or jumps to the ground:
3. Plasma Missiles (I have no idea what to call these) - Specter
will throw some plasma at you. These will be really easy to avoid
by just running around him or using the Sky Flyer to avoid them.
4. Plasma Blast - Specter will charge up and blast the area now.
This is a very powerful attack so use the Sky Flyer to avoid it
and go to the center of the blast.
TIP: Sometimes if you are low on Cookies the Plasma Blast will leave
a cookie for you to pick up.
5. Crates - Yes crates, those boxes flying around the level, Specter
will send them towards you. These are really easy to avoid. Just
duck by pressing the L3 (left analog stick) down and wait until
they pass.
6. Attack of the Clones - (copyright infringement?) - Well, not
really clones just holograms of Specter; he will charge up and
clone himself, so it'll be hard for you to guess which one is the
real Specter.
You could attack each Specter clone (hologram), and you might be
able to damage the REAL Specter.
7. Specter Rush - He will shout "Let's go!" Start to charge up and
rush towards you. Avoid it by using the Sky Flyer or go on top of
the button so Specter will hit the wall instead of you.
And Specter will be dizzy for a couple of seconds, at this point
you must hit him with a Stun Club.
TIP: Everytime you hit Specter (while on the ground) he will go
back up to his chair and repeat attack 1 or 2 (read above).
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Damaging Specter:
1. The spaceship (the button) - Specter will once in awhile move
right in front of the spaceship and your chance to hit the button
and use the spaceship to hit him.
2. Right after attacks 1-2 - Specter will just float there, at which
point you double jump towards him and use your Stun Club.
3. On the ground - After Specter falls down from his chair, you can
hit him using the Stun Club or the Dash Hoop. It would be better to
use the Dash Hoop since Specter is pretty fast while running, use
the Stun Club only if you want more damage against Specter.
4. After attack number 7 (Specter Rush), he will hit the wall and
become dizzy, so just hit him while you have the chance.
Remember, everytime you hit Specter he will fall onto the ground
and if he already is on the ground he will go back to his chair.
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How to defeat Specter:
Specter will always begin with attack number 1 and move on to
the front of the spaceship for you to hit him. He will fall
then run away and this is time for you to hit him with the
Dash Hoop (read "Damaging Specter" above).
If you do fail to hit Specter while he's running, he will then
begin attacks 3-7 (he will randomly use each attack).
He'll go back to his chair and repeat attacks 1-2 (mostly the
Electric Rings) and then do it several times. You can just wait
until he moves back in front of the spaceship or you could attack
right after he does the Meteor Shower or Electric Rings move.
After you have damaged him enough the chair will explode and he
will use attacks 3-7 again your best chance is for him to use "Specter
Rush" (attack number 7) and hit him while he's dizzy, and it's over.
Use the Monkey Net to capture.
I can't tell you exactly how many hits it takes to get Specter.
But the last time I counted, it took me 10 hits with the Stun Club.
Since it's hard to determine whether the spaceship counts as a Stun
Club or Dash Hoop hit.
THE END
Copyright© 2003 Ulyao Haborul
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3. Copyright
This FAQ is for private use only.
Hey, this is copyrighted material alright? Which basically means:
Don't copy this FAQ, Don't post it anywhere without permission of
the author (me, Ulyao Haborul).
If you do wish to use this FAQ for public use, then please e-mail
me at,
[email protected]
Ape Escape 2, Sony, "Dualshock" are all trademarks and copyrights of
Sony Computer Entertainment.
This FAQ is not an 'official' FAQ from the publisher and/or developer
of Ape Escape 2 and only to be used for personal use.
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4. Credits and Special Thanks
Well this is the end of this Boss FAQ.
Special Thanks:
You - for reading
U.L.S. for proofreading
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