APE OUT

APE OUT: Primal Escape Smash 'em Up

A wildly intense and colorfully stylistic smash 'em up about primal escape, rhythmic violence, and frenetic jazz. Build up nearly unstoppable momentum and use your captors as both weapons and instruments as you crush everyone on your procedurally generated path to freedom.

What is APE OUT?

APE OUT is an action video game developed by Gabe Cuzzillo and published by Devolver Digital. In APE OUT, the player controls a gorilla attempting to escape from captivity. Gameplay is presented from a top-down perspective, with the player navigating a series of randomly generated levels while avoiding or attacking enemies.

The core mechanic of APE OUT centers around building momentum through movement and attacks. As the ape moves and attacks, a meter builds up allowing the player to unleash more devastating attacks. Combat is brutal and visceral, with the gorilla grabbing and throwing enemies into walls and other obstacles. Each impact creates dynamic sound and visual effects set to an electronic jazz soundtrack that shifts with the action.

The striking visual style utilizes a minimalist, two-tone color palette of red and white with splashes of other colors. This creates a chaotic, psychedelic atmosphere amplified by the reverberating musical soundtrack. With tight, responsive controls, APE OUT provides an intense, rhythmic experience where the player can enter a flow state dispatching foes to the beat of the music.

Overall, APE OUT is a stylish and innovative take on the action genre. With its simple pick-up-and-play mechanics mixed with deep mastery potential and emergence of unique moments through procedural generation, APE OUT stands out as a unique and thrilling entry from indie developer Gabe Cuzzillo and publisher Devolver Digital.

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