Ape Escape On the Loose Transcript

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The Ape Escape: On The Loose will comprise the full verbal transcript of the PSP remake of original Ape Escape. Mailbox messages will also be included.

Notes

• Character and level names are mostly the same between both English region releases, with some exceptions. (Example: The Professor's assistant is known as either Natalie [US] or Natsumi [UK]).
• Brief descriptions of the mailbox messages have been added for clarity.

Prologue

(Cutscene)
Jake: So Spike, has the Professor finished building his time machine yet?
Spike: He said it's just about done.
Jake: Great, I wonder if if we can take a trip in it today?
Spike: If so, I'll be going first!
Jake: That's not fair, Spike! Wait up!
Spike: (laughs)

Spike: Professorrr...! Hell-loooo...!
Professor: It's Spike! And Jake's with him!
Natalie/Natsumi: Spike!
Professor: No! Get out of here you two!
Spike: Ahh!
Jake: Ahh!
Spike: Ahhhhh!
Jake: Ahhhhh!
Natalie/Natsumi What on Earth happened?
Professor: So that's it! I've got it! If that does that, then this happens. In other words, that causes this... Therefore, if in fact that happens, then..... Eureka! Natalie/Natsumi, it seems the time machine is complete...
Natalie/Natsumi: Alright, alright! But this isn't the time!

(Cutscene)
Professor: Spike? Can you hear me? Something incredible has happened. As a result of that accident, you have been warped through time. You will soon arrive in the age of the dinosaurs. The bad news, Spike, is that a band of monkeys is also lost in the past in many different lands. If those monkeys are left to their own devices, they will probably end up seriously changing the course of history. Spike, I have a request to make of you. Luckily, you should be in the possession of two gadgets I've invented. I want you to use them to go after as many of those wild apes as you can. You'll be able to capture them with the "Time Net." Should you find yourself in danger my boy, use the "Stun Club" to defend yourself. It will be tough, but I know you'll be more than up to the challenge ahead. I'm counting on you, and I know you won't let me down!

The Lost Land - Fossil Field

Casi (text):
WARNING!
Capture [3] monkeys
Monkeys: 0/4
Specter coins: 0/1

(Red Mailbox, Level Start)
Professor (text): Press the button assigned to the Stun Club to swing it. Face the direction you want to swing it and hit the button.
Professor (text): Knock monkeys out by swinging it and spinning around with it. You can also use it to knock the monkeys over!
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Press the button to jump! Swing the Stun Club around with the analog stick. Good luck!

(Red Mailbox, Beneath the crashed rocketship)
Professor (text): Switch between the gadgets you're holding by using the , , buttons. Switch to the Time Net to catch the monkeys!
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Cast the Time Net by pressing the assigned button. You can cast the Net in any direction by turning the analog stick.

(Blue Mailbox, far right corner)
Professor (text): Your health is indicated by the round cookies in the upper left part of your screen.
Natalie/Natsumi (text): If you've almost run out, watch out!

Time Station

(Red Mailbox, Warp Room)
Professor (text): Welcome to the Time Station, Spike. Everything here will help you with your mission.
Professor (text): You are now in the Warp Room. Step on the switch in front of the monitor to head to the next level.
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Other switches let you save data and do other things. Message posts are available, so I know you'll soon figure it all out.

(Red Mailbox, Save station)
Professor (text): Step on this switch to save the game or check out information on the monkeys.
Natalie/Natsumi (text): The other rooms are the Training Facility and Mini Game Corner. You should try them out between missions.

(Red Mailbox, Mini Game Corner)
Professor (text): This is the Mini Game Corner. To Play a Mini Game, you first have to gather up Specter Coins scattered all around the levels.
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Once you have collected the number of Specter Coins on the monitor, you will be able to play that Mini Game.
Professor (text): You can check up on how many coins you've collected. Go to the status screen by pressing the START button and then hit the button.

(Red Mailbox, Training Facility)
Professor (text): This is the training facility. Here you can learn to use the gadgets you have acquired.
Professor (text): Come back here for practice if you forget how to use any of the gadgets.

The Lost Land - Primordial Ooze

(Cutscene)
Natalie/Natsumi: Spike! A new gadget is almost ready!
Professor: Now, pay attention. The Water Net/Aqua Net allows you to fire your nets underwater. Try it out in the training facility before you beam out. And remember, if you fail to clear the training level, you won't be able to advance to the next level. Good Luck.

Training Space - Aqua Net

(Red Mailbox, Level Start)
Professor (text): The Water Net/Aqua Net can be used when you enter the water. Use the analog stick to swim around.
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Exit the water by jumping when you get close to the surface. Use the button to jump.
Professor (text): To speed up, hold down the button when you're in the water. It's great to swim so fast, isn't it?

(Red Mailbox, L3 Sign)
Professor (text): Look at the sign on your left, Spike. It tells you about a cool new way you can move the analog stick.
Professor (text): If you want to dive deep down, just press the R button!
Natalie/Natsumi (text): You know, if you move the analog stick and the L button, you'll be able to swim back up to the surface...
Professor (text): Dive using the R button. Press the L button to surface. Dive under the waterfall to find a passage!

(Red Mailbox, Net room)
Professor (text): Press the , , or button to fire the Water Net/Aqua Net. Now you'll be able to catch the monkeys in the water, see?
Natalie/Natsumi (text): There's a monkey doll in the pool. Net him using the , , or button. An exit will appear! Try it out now.

(Red Mailbox, Exit)
Natalie/Natsumi (text): And that's the end. You did it, Spike! Don't forget: you can press the button to zoom through the water!
Professor (text): You can use the Water Net/Aqua Net after you've jumped in the water.

---

Casi (text):
WARNING!
Capture [4] monkeys
Monkeys: 0/6
Specter coins: 0/1

(Red Mailbox, Level Start)
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Wait, Spike! You can dive using the R button, but keep an eye on your oxygen meter when you do!
Professor (text): You'll drown if the meter shows your tank is out of oxygen. Head for the surface when you need to fill up.
Professor (text): Press the button to swim quickly. Push , or to cast the Water Net/Aqua Net.
Professor (text): Now go get those monkeys!

(Red Mailbox, Fallen log, inland)
Professor (text): Hold down the L button to go to Panoramic View. Try it now. Look all around you using the directional buttons.
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Press L once more to return to Normal View.
Professor (text): Next, let me teach you about the "Rear Camera."
Professor (text): Press the L button lightly to move the camera behind your back. Use it to quickly see where you are headed.

(Red Mailbox, Small rock cliff, next to fallen log)
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Jump on a tree with the button then go up and down using the analog stick. Not afraid of heights, are you Spike?
Professor (text): Have you tried double-jumping? Press the button, then press it again while you are still in the air to do a double jump.
Natalie/Natsumi (text): With the double jump, you'll be able to reach higher places. Just press the button, and press once more while airborne!

(Red Mailbox, Land bridge)
Professor (text): You can get into crawling position by pressing the R button. Then you can sneak up on the monkeys without being noticed!
Natalie/Natsumi (text): When crawling, you can also use the Time Net using the assigned button. Sneak up and catch the monkeys off-guard!

The Lost Land - Molten Lava

Casi (text):
WARNING!
Capture [4] monkeys
Monkeys: 0/7
Specter coins: 0/1

(Red Mailbox, Level Start)
Natalie/Natsumi (text): All around you are steep cliffs! If you fall off, you're finished! Be extremely careful along the edges...
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Use the directional buttons or L button to move your view around. Use this method to check out your surroundings.

(Blue Mailbox, doorway to Triceratops)
Natalie/Natsumi (text): The triangle chips scattered all around are called Energy Chips. Gathering up 100 of them will bring you good luck!

(Red Mailbox, before Triceratops)
Natalie/Natsumi (text): No! That door is in the way, so it's impossible to go further! Is turning back the only option?
Professor (text): You should be able to see the red switch that opens the gate. Use the L button to check it out in Panoramic View.
Professor (text): Hang on... To set off switches that are far away, You need to have a special gadget!

(Blue Mailbox, tree stump next to Triceratops)
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Hit back the bombs being thrown by the monkey! Hitting them back will make the monkey fall off the dinosaur!

(Red Mailbox, T-Rex)
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Spike! This is the lair of the king of the dinosaurs: Tyrannosaurus Rex!
Professor (text): The T-Rex is ferocious, and will charge you if it feels threatened. It's really hard to defeat this beast.
Professor (text): Lure the T-Rex into a corner and jump away when he charges. The monkey on its tail will fall off if T-Rex rams into the wall.

Mysterious Age - Thick Jungle

(Cutscene)
Natalie/Natsumi: Spike! A new gadget is almost ready!
Professor: Now, pay attention. This Monkey Radar will help you track the little devils. Try it out in the training facility before you beam out. And remember, if you fail to clear the training level, you won't be able to advance to the next level. Good Luck.

Training Space - Monkey Radar

(Red Mailbox, Start)
Professor (text): The Monkey Radar is a gadget used to find Monkeys. Hold the assigned button to start looking for them!
Professor (text): You'll hear a different sound when the radar locks on to where a monkey is lurking.
Professor (text): The closer you get to the monkey, the louder the sound gets.
Natalie/Natsumi (text): The others can be found by holding down the button again!

(Red Mailbox, box room)
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Use the Radar to find the monkey dolls hidden in the crates! The exit will open when you've found three monkeys.
Professor (text): The crates will open when you step on the foot switch. Locate the monkeys using the radar, and press the switch!
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Oh, You'll have to start over if you open an empty crate...
Professor (text): Be aware of the sounds that the radar makes.

(Red Mailbox, Exit)
Professor (text): When you want to use the Radar, press START, and then to select it.
Professor (text): New gadgets have to be assigned before they can be used. Press START and then ! Don't forget!

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(Cutscene)
Professor: Spike, the era you are heading to now is called the "Age of Mystery," and it took place after the dinosaurs became extinct. Humans were probably not around during that period, but evidence of some kind of civilization has been confirmed. If the monkeys didn't have a hand in it, it'll be the discovery of the century! I'd really love to investigate it, but finding the monkeys is our top priority now. As you have probably realized, approaching them while crawling or curling up often makes it easier to catch them, as they are less likely to be alarmed. Their alarm level is shown by the color of helmet lights: blue means relaxed, yellow is alert, and red fully alarmed! Hope you find that advice helpful. Now go get 'em Spike.

(Cutscene)
Specter: So, how are my little lab rats doing today? My name is Specter. I am the ruler of a new world, and the leader of a new age of Homo Ape-ians!
Natalie/Natsumi: Hey! You're that ape we just saw! What on earth is going on Professor?
Professor: Specter?? aren't you that little monkey who used to perform tricks at the park?
Natalie/Natsumi: Whaaat? Y-you mean that cute little white monkey that everyone loved to come and see?
Specter: Well yes, that was true, but that was a different me, and things change. And now I am blessed with supreme intellect and unlimited strength, all thanks to you and your Monkey Helmet, Professor!
Professor: Alright, Specter, now you listen to me. "Monkey Helmets," like the one you've managed to get your claws on, can tap into one's innate abilities and make them inordinately more powerful. However, you are using a prototype version, which can be extremely dangerous! I'm serious now, Specter. Hand it over at once, at once!
Specter: Prototype? Even unfinished, it is still very powerful. Anyway, you're too late. We've already started working on a special advanced version to make me even stronger!! (chuckling). In addition, I've started beaming my monkey legions and minions to all time periods, so I can re-write the entire history of the planet, as ruled by man. Thus, will I conquer the world, past and present! Make no mistake, anyone in my way will be completely destroyed.
Natalie/Natsumi: You are insane Specter..., but Spike is on his way to capture all of your fuzzy friends! Right, Spike?
Specter: Ah, yes, Spike. I have brought a very special friend for you to play with.
Professor and Natalie/Natsumi: Jake!
Jake: Spike, I finally get a chance to settle our old scores. You wait - I'll get my revenge, and make you pay. Now we can set the record straight.
Natalie/Natsumi: How the...? Why is Jake over there? and what's happened to him? Look at his eyes.. he's become so nasty! Jake! Snap out of it! Jake, can you hear me!? Answer me!
Professor: It's no use, Natalie/Natsumi. Specter obviously has him under his control.
Specter: Correct assessment, my good Professor. This is not the Jake that you used to know. Ha ha ha! Ooh, no no no no, not at all. He's been completely reborn. Anyway, my little specimens. I'm sure you'll do your utmost to entertain me. Bye bye for now..., Heh-heh-heh-heh-heh

Casi (text):
WARNING!
Capture [6] monkeys
Monkeys: 0/14
Specter coins: 0/4

(Red Mailbox, Start)
Professor (text): I'm sure there are monkeys hiding here somewhere! Find them using the Monkey Radar.
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Press START and then to use a new gadget. Assign it to the , or buttons on the Gadget Select screen..

(Red Mailbox, first lookout tower by river)
Professor (text): Locate a monkey, then switch to the Monkey Camera with the button.
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Watch the monkeys in action!
Professor (text): There are limits to the monkey camera. If the monkeys are too far away, you may not be able to watch them.

(Red Mailbox, Rowboat)
Professor (text): This river is very dangerous because an electric catfish lives in it.
Natalie/Natsumi (text): He'll zap you if you're swimming!
Professor (text): I've beamed out a boat for you to use. Just hop on in!
Professor (text): To row forward, tilt the analog stick in the direction you want to go. It's easier than it looks! Off you go...
Natalie/Natsumi (text): To get out of the boat, hit , and out you'll spring.
Professor (text): Try to row slowly, or else you'll get nowhere fast!

(Red Mailbox, Crank after 1st Rowboat)
Professor (text): Spike! If you find any strange devices... Use the Stun Club to hit and check them out.
Natalie/Natsumi (text): How do you like the extra speed of the Water Net/Aqua Net when you use the button? Swimming so quickly is a blast isn't it?

(Blue Mailbox, Tree Monster after 2nd Rowboat)
Professor (text): Spike! Any plants you find in this period are very delicate. Be very careful with them!
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Also, be really sure not to hit the trunks of large trees with the Stun Club! They collapse very easily...
Professor (text): You'll find some cookie jars here and there. I beamed them to you. Hit them with the Stun Club to stock up!

(Blue Mailbox, UFO spawn / Rolling stones after 2nd Rowboat)
Professor (text): The Specter Coins open up the mini games in the Time Station. Try and find as many as you can!

(Blue Mailbox, Propeller chasm / bouncy mushrooms)
Natalie/Natsumi (text): The results of my scanning show that there's something on the other side of that valley.
Professor (text): You need a flying gadget to get over the valley. If you don't have something like that, I should make one for you!

(Blue Mailbox, Crank after Propeller chasm)
Professor (text): The stage is completely cleared when every last monkey is caught.
Natalie/Natsumi (text): That'll be so great!
Professor (text): You'll be able to Time Attack the stages you've cleared. Then you should clear the stage as fast as you can!

Mysterious Age - Dark Ruins

Casi (text):
WARNING!
Capture [6] monkeys
Monkeys: 0/13
Specter coins: 0/4

(Red Mailbox, Level Start)
Professor (text): You can tell the monkeys' strength by their attribute levels. See their levels by using the Monkey Radar's close-up view .
Professor (text): It's a good strategy to get the monkeys with lower levels first!

(Blue Mailbox, Block Dump)
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Looks like there's a block inside the ruins that you can push out of your way. Try pushing a block that looks out of place!

(Blue Mailbox, Hexagonal platforms)
Natalie/Natsumi (text): There's danger ahead! This area's difficult for beginners!
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Don't go further unless you've had experience exploring similar areas!

(Red Mailbox, After Hexagonal platforms)
Professor (text): Hmmm... that red switch must do something!
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Push the switch with the Stun Club or another gadget. Try to trigger it!

(Blue Mailbox, 1st Dungeon interior, purple Splitters)
Professor (text): I figured out the monkeys' lights!
Professor (text): Blue means all's well. Yellow means it's on guard. Red means it's in a panic!
Professor (text): When the monkeys notice you, the lamp will turn red. When it's red, be careful, because the monkey may be violent!

(Red Mailbox, Fan Room)
Professor (text): The monkey will turn on the fan if they see you!
Natalie/Natsumi (text): The wind is so strong it'll blow you away!
Professor (text): You'll be hard to find it you crawl forward while pressing the left stick in.
Professor (text): While crawling, you can pretend you're not there by pressing the right stick in. You'll be nearly invisible!
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Basically, you push both sticks in!
Professor (text): Pretending you're not there is way more effective than just crawling.

(Blue Mailbox, Fan Room exit)
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Spike, you know that you can use the D-pad to move the camera around, right?

Mysterious Age - Cryptic Relics

(Cutscene)
Natalie/Natsumi: Spike! A new gadget is almost ready!
Professor: Now, pay attention. The Slingback Shooter/Catapult lets you fire various types of pellets at your enemies. Try it out in the training facility before you beam out. And remember, if you fail to clear the training level, you won't be able to advance to the next level. Good Luck.

Training Space - Slingshot

(Red Mailbox, Level Start)
Professor (text): Use the Sling Shot to destroy distant enemies! Tilt the right stick towards you and release to launch a bullet!
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Tilt and rotate the right stick to set the target. The bullet will be aimed at the blue cursor. Good luck!

(Red Mailbox, First Person training)
Professor (text): The button will help you hit switches that are out of reach!
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Press the button to use your Sling Shot with the target view. Adjust your target with the left stick.
Professor (text): Press the button again for a normal view.
Professor (text): Now push the button to use the Sling Shot's target view and hit the red switch above the door.

(Red Mailbox, Ammo types)
Professor (text): The Sling Shot can use 3 types of bullets.
-normal bullets
-flash bullets
-guided bullets
Professor (text): When you have the Sling Shot, you can change bullets by pushing the right stick in!
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Only the normal bullets have an endless supply. When the other bullets run out, pick up items to refill them!
Professor (text): Try it out now.
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Change the bullets by pushing the right stick in. Aim with the button. Go get 'em!

(Red Mailbox, Exit)
Professor (text): Nice shooting! Good luck out there!
Professor (text): When you need the Sling Shot, go to the Gadget Select screen.
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Remember how to set up gadgets?
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Right! Press the START button and then the button. Assign the buttons in the Gadget Select screen.

---

Casi (text):
WARNING!
Capture [5] monkeys
Monkeys: 0/8
Specter coins: 0/1

(Blue Mailbox, Level Start)
Professor (text): If you focus on the monkeys, the enemy will get you. It is safer to get rid of the enemy first.

(Red Mailbox, Start + Left Path)
Professor (text): Don't forget your Sling Shot!
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Push the Start button and... Well, you must have it memorized by now!
Professor (text): Press the button to aim at a target far away with the Sling Shot!

(Blue Mailbox, Camera Controls)
Professor (text): Speed the camera turn with the button!
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Once you learn the Back Camera, you'll like it!

(Blue Mailbox, Waterfall)
Natalie/Natsumi (text): As you clear the stages, go to the save area in the Time Station to save your place!
Professor (text): After running around for an hour or two, don't forget to save and take a break! Don't overdo it and hurt yourself!

(Blue Mailbox, Caged Monkey)
Professor (text): There are monkeys that can't be caught without certain gadgets.
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Sometimes, you'll have to wait to get a new gadget and come back later!

Dimension X - Jake Attacks Part 1

On-Screen:
- Rules -
First to reach the goal wins.

Jake: I've been waiting for you, Spike. Now, we'll REALLY see who's the strongest! Let's go!

On-Screen: Jake wins!
Jake: I'll entertain you any time, no matter how many times you attack me!

On-Screen: Spike wins!

Jake: Pretty good, Spike. Now, you ready for some REAL action?

Oceana - Crabby Beach

(Cutscene)
Natalie/Natsumi: Spike! A new gadget is almost ready!
Professor: Now, pay attention. Spin this Dash Hoop to give you a huge burst of speed! Try it out in the training facility before you beam out. And remember, if you fail to clear the training level, you won't be able to advance to the next level. Good Luck.

Training Space - Dash Hoop

(Red Mailbox, Level Start)
Professor (text): Turn the Dash Hoop into a dash shield by rotating the right stick!
Professor (text): While it's a dash shield, you'll run quickly and you can smack into the enemies!
Professor (text): To create the dash shield, quickly rotate the right stick around and around!
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Check it out!

(Red Mailbox, Timed Doors)
Professor (text): Step on the switch to open the gate. Once you're off the switch, the gate will shut.
Professor (text): Get the Dash Hoop going & run before the gate closes on you!
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Okay! Get on the switch and start the Dash Hoop! ...I bet you already figured that out!

(Red Mailbox, Exit)
Professor (text): Way to go! You spin that hoop like a pro!
Natalie/Natsumi (text): You can also turn the Dash Hoop while running!
Professor (text): You probably haven't forgotten, but, set up your new gadget in the Gadget Select screen.
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Here's a secret! You can also request the gadget select with the SELECT button! It's easier that way!

---

(Cutscene)
Professor: Spike, this time I'm asking you to head for the ocean. There are still many things we don't know about this age. It's anyone's guess as to what kind of creatures will be around. So please take extra care.

Casi (text):
WARNING!
Capture [5] monkeys
Monkeys: 0/8
Specter coins: 0/1

(Blue Mailbox, Level Start)
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Try pressing the left stick in while jumping! You'll land straight down with a Hip Drop Attack!

(Red Mailbox, Monkey Door)
Professor (text): If you catch the number of monkeys written on the lamp, the door will open.

(Blue Mailbox, After Monkey Door)
Natalie/Natsumi (text): It's dangerous to fall from a high place! Land as gently as you can. Don't run around near the edge of a cliff!

Oceana - Coral Cave

Casi (text):
WARNING!
Capture [5] monkeys
Monkeys: 0/8
Specter coins: 0/1

(Blue Mailbox, Start of 2nd area)
Professor (text): Guess what!? I've discovered something! The color of the monkeys' pants shows their abilities! According to the results of my experiments, monkeys in yellow pants are... your common, normal monkeys.

(Blue Mailbox, Top of the Submarine room)
Professor (text): I got it! Monkeys in red pants are... strong attackers! Be careful.

Oceana - Dexter's Island

Casi (text):
WARNING!
Capture [6] monkeys
Monkeys: 0/11
Specter coins: 0/3

(Blue Mailbox, Level Start)
Professor (text): What a great discovery, Spike! We found a completely unknown creature!
Professor (text): I named him Dexter! Do you like that name?! I think it suits him well!

(Blue Mailbox, Boat)
Professor (text): It's become clear! Monkeys in blue pants are... very fast runners! Catch them before they get away.

(Blue Mailbox, Slide)
Natalie/Natsumi (text): According to the scanner, there is a complicated maze in Dexter's body. Don't get lost!

(Blue Mailbox, Before Windows)
Professor (text): The normal bullets in your Sling Shot are pretty weak, but they're strong enough to scare the monkeys!
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Maybe to even knock them down if they are on slippery ground!

New Freezeland - Snowy Mammoth

(Cutscene)
Professor: Spike, the next location will be an extremely cold one. The world was experiencing an Ice Age, an era when such freezing temperatures were common. Your gadgets will protect you, but take special care not to fall into the icy seas. Take extra care my boy, and best of luck!

Casi (text):
WARNING!
Capture [5] monkeys
Monkeys: 0/6
Specter coins: 0/1

(Red Mailbox, Level Start)
Professor (text): The sea in the ice age is severely cold. You will be hurt if you fall in!
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Be careful!

(Blue Mailbox, Start + Cliff to the left)
Professor (text): If you're reading this letter.....
Natalie/Natsumi (text): You are lost!
Professor (text): Use the Monkey Radar to find the monkeys. Switch it to the Monkey Camera with the button to see them up close.

(Red Mailbox, Propeller generator)
Professor (text): It looks like the machine is moving the Propeller! I think we should destroy this hazardous thing.

New Freezeland - Frosty Retreat

(Cutscene)
Natalie/Natsumi: Spike! A new gadget is almost ready!
Professor: Now, pay attention. This Sky Flyer will let you fly high up in the sky! Try it out in the training facility before you beam out. And remember, if you fail to clear the training level, you won't be able to advance to the next level. Good Luck.

Training Space - Sky Flyer

(Red Mailbox, Level Start)
Professor (text): Use the Propeller to get higher than a jump will get you.
Natalie/Natsumi (text): It's a great invention!
Professor (text): You'll fly high in the sky by rotating the right stick. Rotate while flying to jump a longer distance.

(Red Mailbox, Top Ledge)
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Oh?! What was that about using the Propeller to jump long distances?
Professor (text): Well, you can fly farther away by rotating it continuously in the air.
Professor (text): While flying, guide yourself with the left stick. Practice using both sticks.
Professor (text): Also, the Propeller can be used while jumping. Jump with the button and rotate the right stick. Try it!

(Red Mailbox, Exit)
Professor (text): Excellent flying!! Oh, yeah. Let me tell you a trick.
Professor (text): When the Propeller is turning, you can fly longer by rotating the right stick.
Natalie/Natsumi (text): That'll keep you going longer.
Professor (text): ..... Exactly!

---

Casi (text):
WARNING!
Capture [6] monkeys
Monkeys: 0/9
Specter coins: 0/3

(Blue Mailbox, Cave entrance, Stalagmite)
Natalie/Natsumi (text): You know, by pressing the SELECT button, you can go directly to the Gadget Select screen.
Professor (text): I didn't know that! Wait a minute!! Did you program that without my permission?!

New Freezeland - Hot Springs

Casi (text):
WARNING!
Capture [6] monkeys
Monkeys: 0/9
Specter coins: 0/2

(Red Mailbox, Polar Bear area, Level Start)
Professor (text): The passageway is blocked by an ice column. It seems like it'll break if you launch something heavy and smash it!

(Blue Mailbox, prior to collapsing ice bridge)
Natalie/Natsumi (text): There is a bridge made of ice up ahead.
Professor (text): Get over as quickly as you can, before the ice breaks under your feet!

(Blue Mailbox, Hot Springs bathhouse, top of waterfall)
Professor (text): What wonderful hot springs!! I'd love to relax in there!
Natalie/Natsumi (text): According to the scanner, the hot springs contain soothing minerals. Maybe we can come back some time and relax in them!

Dimension X - Jake Attacks Part 2

On-Screen:
- Rules -
First to reach the goal wins.

Jake: I've been waiting for you, Spike. Now, we'll REALLY se who's the strongest! Let's go!

On-Screen: Jake wins!
Jake: I'll entertain you any time, no matter how many times you attack me!

On-Screen: Spike wins!

Jake: Pretty good, Spike. Now, you ready for some REAL action?

Medieval Mayhem - Wabi Sabi Temple

(Cutscene)
Professor: Spike, I've finally located Specter. He seems to be in the age called the "Dawn of Human Civilization." It's time for the final confrontation with him. I want you to prevail in capturing Specter and then return safely here to the present. I'll be waiting for you.

Casi (text):
WARNING!
Capture [7] monkeys
Monkeys: 0/12
Specter coins: 0/3

(Blue Mailbox, Underground Specter statue, before lava)
Natalie/Natsumi (text): You might get hurt if you try too hard to get one monkey! Take a rest and relax before you lose your cool!

(Blue Mailbox, Temple interior, Giant Buddha statue, left corner)
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Here's the result of my analysis! Monkeys in green pants have great vision! They'll notice you from a distance!

(Blue Mailbox, Temple interior, Giant Buddha statue, right corner)
Professor (text): It's just as I thought! Monkeys in light blue pants are very gentle! Don't bully them too much!

Medieval Mayhem - Tiki Tiki Wall

Casi (text):
WARNING!
Capture [8] monkeys
Monkeys: 0/10
Specter coins: 0/3

(Blue Mailbox, Gong room entrance)
Professor (text): My studies show that the monkeys with white pants are very alert.
Professor (text): It's harder to sneak up on them without being noticed!

(Blue Mailbox, After gong room, before Buzzsaw gondola)
Professor (text): The guided bullets in the Sling Shot consist of 3 rounds to one set.
Professor (text): There are times the guidance will miss the target, but I can't help you there. Sometimes it happens, you know?

(Blue Mailbox, Buzzsaw gondola + straight path up and around to drawbridge)
Professor (text): I've figured out how to turn that round handle that looks like a big cogwheel!
Professor (text): Hold the Stun Club and rotate the right stck! Boy, I'm smart!

(Blue Mailbox, RC Car Monkey room, gray spiral ramp)
Natalie/Natsumi (text): According to my study, monkeys in black pants are dangerous & wild. They usually wear dark shades and carry weapons.

Medieval Mayhem - Crumbling Castle

Casi (text):
WARNING!
Capture Specter!
Monkeys: 0/20
Specter coins: 0/4

(Blue Mailbox, before UFO)
Natalie/Natsumi (text): It's dangerous to run right up to a strong monkey! Think clearly! You won't lose if you outsmart them, right?!

(Cutscene)
Specter: What's this? Look what the cat's dragged in.
Spike: Specter...Jake!
Specter: Jake, are all operations proceeding as planned?
Jake: Yes, we've brought just about the entire city under control.
Specter: Excellent. Now, back to the present.
Jake: Yes sir.
Spike: Hold it! You're not going anywhere!
Jake: Spike my friend. Hate to break it to you, I can't play with you right now. Just you wait. I promise we're going to go one on one.
Specter: Only if you can defeat HIM...

Present Day - City Park

(Cutscene)
Spike: What the---?
Spike: Wah...!
Spike: Whoa!
Child: Wow! Aliens!
Mother: Quick, get inside!
Man: Woah! Help me! (Exhausted groans)

Casi: Spike, I've got a message for you from the Professor.
Spike: OK.
Casi: Here it comes.
Professor: By now, Spike, you'll have seen what's happened. The city was taken by Specter's forces while you were gone. Look, this image shows Specter's Base, constructed by monkeys in the city center. They're going all out to turn this into Monkeytown! You are our only hope for survival. Specter can be stopped if you fight hard and use your gadgets efficiently. You can do it Spike, we're counting on you!!
Natalie/Natsumi: Aiiiiee!! What're you doing, you creeps!
Professor: (grunts) Hey! Stop!

(Cutscene)
Casi: Spike, the new gadget you asked the Professor for has been checked over, so you can now try it out in the training facility. You won't be able to proceed to the next level if you don't finish the training level. So do your best.

Training Space - RC Car

(Red Mailbox, Level Start)
Professor (text): The RC Car appears when you push the right stick in. You can drive the car with the right stick. Try it.
Professor (text): You can also run along with the RC Car. Race the car to the exit of this room!

(Red Mailbox, holographic enemies)
Professor (text): You can beat the enemies by hitting them with the RC Car. And, you can trigger the floor switch with it!

(Red Mailbox, fence)
Natalie/Natsumi (text): See the switch on the other side of the fence?
Professor (text): Drive the RC Car through that small opening!

(Red Mailbox, Exit)
Professor (text): What a great gadget! You can also use the RC Car to get items. Don't forget that!

---

(Cutscene)
Casi: Spike, the Professor and Natalie/Natsumi are not here right now, so please allow me to explain the situation for them. Firstly, the lab. Some of the laboratory equipment was destroyed by the monkeys, so when you next head off on a mission, please continue directly from the Travel Station. Next, let me describe Specter's Base to you. The base has been established in a renovated factory and buildings just near the city center. He's using the factory to build vast quantities of weaponry to enable him to dominate the world, and it's in the buildings that his schemes are slowly but surely taking shape. Security around the base is tight with powerful adversaries to face. Therefore, in order to stop the activities going on at the base, you first need to head to the Energy Reservoir. It's rumored to be hidden in a nearby park. You should then head foro the base. Spike, please be very careful...

Casi (text):
WARNING!
Capture [8] monkeys
Monkeys: 0/13
Specter coins: 0/3

Present Day - Specter's Factory

Casi (text):
WARNING!
Capture [7] monkeys
Monkeys: 0/10
Specter coins: 0/2

(Red Mailbox, Tank)
Professor (text): Hop in the tank and get going! The left and right treads will move with the left and right sticks.
Natalie/Natsumi (text): So that means you can go forward by tilting both sticks to the front, and back by tilting them to the back.
Professor (text): Launch bullets by pushing the sticks in. The right stick is the cannon, and the left stick is the machine gun.
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Use the button for targeting. Jump with the button to get out of the tank!
Professor (text): Oh, no! The monkeys are here! I've given you all the help I can! The rest is up to you!

Present Day - TV Tower

Casi (text):
WARNING!
Capture Specter!
Monkeys: 0/12
Specter coins: 0/2

(Cutscene)
Professor: Haha, it's Spike!
Natalie/Natsumi: Spike!
Jake: Hmm.
Spike: Professor! Natalie/Natsumi! I've come to help you!
Specter: Aren't you a pesky one, making it all the way here. Don't think you're getting your friends back just yet. Uh, not before they... do a little something for me first.
Professor: I will not cooperate with you!
Natalie/Natsumi: That's right, you don't scare us! (Turns to Jake) Jake, stop this! enough is enough!
Jake: You WILL submit.
Specter: Jake, take them away.
Jake: Yes sir!
Natalie/Natsumi: Please, stop! Snap out of it! Let's have the old Jake back!
Professor: (grunts)
Spike: Jake, stop!
Specter: So now, it's time for you to face my Battle Cruiser!!

(Upon defeating the Battle Cruiser)
(Cutscene)
Specter: Impressive... I underestimated you. I never thought you'd get this far.
Spike: As if I'm going to submit to you... you fiend! Hand over Natalie/Natsumi and the Professor!
Specter: Not sure if I like your attitude, impudent human. So to make things even more interesting, I've got something planned for you. I'll be in touch. So you'll have to wait and see... So long!
Spike: Wait Specter! Don't you try and run away again! Stop!

Monkey Madness - Specter Land

(Cutscene)
Specter: How's it going, Spike? Been waiting for me, eh? Well, I've just had a fantastic idea! Ooh, how about you and I play a little game of hide and seek, hmm? You recall the Amusement Park from which I escaped? Well, I've hidden both the Professor and Natalie/Natsumi in there somewhere, especially for you to track down and find! Naturally, I've got a few surprises in store for you to keep things interesting. I promise to make sure it's a thoroughly amusing experience... I'll be waiting for you at the park. Bye bye now...

Casi (text):
WARNING!
Capture Specter!
Monkeys: 0/24
Specter coins: 0/10

(Red Mailbox, Roller Coaster)
Jake (text): Welcome to the Terror Coaster! Will you make it back out alive?!
Jake (text): You can jump off the Terror Coaster with the button. Hurry or you'll crash! Signed, Jake.

(Upon finding Natalie/Natsumi)
(Cutscene)
Spike: Natalie/Natsumi!
Natalie/Natsumi: Spike!!
Spike: Are you alright?
Natalie/Natsumi: Hmmph! Please, PLEASE, will you just hurry up and get me out of here!
Spike: There's nothing I can do from here, I'll have to find another way in.
Natalie/Natsumi: Let's see... I think you can only get in here by going all the way around, errmm.. When they brought me here, we had to walk for ages. Just get me out of here! Please hurry up!
Spike: I'm on my way.
Natalie/Natsumi: Hurry uppp, Spike! It's cold, I'm scared, and I have a fear of heights!

(Upon freeing Natalie/Natsumi)
(Cutscene)
Natalie/Natsumi: Ouuuch! You could have brought me down a little more gently! Oww..
Spike: Hey, I...it wasn't my fault, you know! Surely you saw that it fell down all by itself? (to himself) How's that for gratitude... maybe should have left her up there...
Natalie/Natsumi: Uhh, well, just be more careful! So, what about Specter?
Spike: Still no luck.
Natalie/Natsumi: So, what about Jake?
Spike: Nothing.
Natalie/Natsumi: Ohhh, what have you been doing?! This is getting ridiculous.
Spike: Hey...where are you going?
Natalie/Natsumi: I'm going back to the lab! There's no chance of us surviving without that machine. The rest is up to you! (off-screen, ghosts appear to accost Natalie/Natsumi as she makes her escape. All Spike can do is look on in disbelief)
Natalie/Natsumi (distant): Aaaagghhh!!! I hate ghosts! Stop it! Get out of my hair! Aaaagghhh!! Aaaahhh!!
Spike: ...(groans).

(Upon finding the Professor)
(Cutscene)
Spike: Professor! Are you hurt!?
Professor: Ahh thank goodness you're here Spike. I'm alright, but more importantly, what about you?
Spike: I'm just fine Professor!
Professor: That's a relief! I can't quite remember how I got in here.. Could you somehow help me get out of this cage my dear boy?
Spike: Of course but how do I get in there?
Professor: The entrance is all the way up there. You should be able to get in without too much trouble.
Spike: Understood, I'm on my way!

Tubby the Clown: Welcome to my circus!
Tubby the Clown (when damaged): Ah!

(Upon defeating Tubby)
(Cutscene)
Professor: Whew. You saved me. Thanks, Spike. Hmmph. You really have got much stronger!
Spike: It's all thanks to your gadgets!
Professor: You know, strength doesn't only mean power. Power is just a small part of one's strength Spike. And you have definitely learned how to use your inner strength.
Spike: Uhhh, yes.... Well, I don't know too much about those kind of things.
Professor: By the way, Spike, has there been any sign of either Specter or Jake?
Spike: No.
Professor: Right. I'm going back to the lab to repair the machine. If we're too late, Specter might be able to alter the course of history again, and that would spell the end for all of us. Get back to the park and keep searching. You must be sure to keep your wits about you!
Spike: OK!

(After freeing both the Professor and Natalie/Natsumi and leaving either of their respective areas.)
(Cutscene)
Specter (loudspeaker): Oh, Spike, can you hear me? The game appears to be going according to plan. Take a walk over to the go-kart ride. You'll find your little friend waiting there for you. That's the final game, but it won't be like those involving Natalie/Natsumi and the Professor. You'd better be very careful. And I expect you to put on a good show!

Jake Attack Part 3

(Cutscene)
Spike: Jake... huh. Let's settle this.
Jake: Alright, Spike. You've always got in my way, but this is the end. Today is our final showdown. Let's go!

(Upon defeating Jake)
(Cutscene)
Spike: Jake!
Jake: Unnnghhh... what the...where am I...?
Spike: Jake, are you ok?
Jake: Oh, Spike? Wow, some strange things have been happening to me... I can barely remember what's happened...
Spike: Jake? I hope you are back to normal again. Do you remember anything about Specter?
Jake: Specter? Ow ow ow...! Oooh, something really hurts inside.
Spike: Jake! it's so good to have you back! I was so worried!
Jake: I... Spike, did that... Specter monkey... have me under his control?
Spike: Wheeeeeeeee!!! Oh, you really are back!
Jake: Ouch ouuuch ouch! Slow down Spike!
Specter (loudspeaker): So Jake, you've finally broken the spell. You've outlived your usefulness anyway...
Jake: That voice...
Spike: That's Specter.
Specter (loudspeaker): So, Spike. Now I have witnessed the full extent of your strength. You truly surprised me, you know. Even brought back Jake - impressive stuff. So how about joining forces with me?
Spike: What?! Who'd be crazy enough to join you?
Specter (loudspeaker): Have it your own way. Anyway, let's meet face-to-face for a little talk. The park castle has been rebuilt as Specter Castle, and that's where I am right now. You're most cordially invited to drop by. I'm waiting...
Jake: You heading off, Spike?
Spike: Yeah, time to teach him a lesson!
Jake: Hey, I want to go too! Ooh, owww...!!
Spike: Jake, you should go back to the lab to help the Professor. You're injured, and what's more it'll be pretty dangerous; especially if you don't have any of the Professor's gadgets with you.
Jake: But--!
Spike: ...
Jake: I see... Uh-huhh... Yeah... I understand.
Spike: Jake - can you get back there on your own?
Jake: Yeah. Don't worry - I'll be fine.
Spike: OK. See you soon!
Jake: Yeah, see ya.
Jake: Spike!
Spike: ...?
Jake: Give him one for me!
Spike: ... (nods)

Specter Castle

(Castle entrance)
(Cutscene)
Spike: Whooa-aaaaaa-whooaa..
Spike: The castle is rising up into the sky...

(Upon reaching Specter)
(Cutscene)
Specter: Ah, ah, ah. You really seem to have run amok in the castle, mm? I've only let you get this far so I could have a few private words with you. So.. How do you like what I've done to the place? This is an impregnable fortress. Perfect for global domination!. And just feast your eyes on the view. Sublime, wouldn't you agree?
Spike: Specter! You're only making it worse for everyone! Stop this right now!
Specter: Listen, Spike. Stop trying to thwart my plans and join me. Just like Jake did.
Spike: No way! You'll never get me under your control!
Specter: Is that so? I have incredible powers at my disposal Spike. No matter how much you resist, if I were to concentrate my powers, you would be under my total control with very little effort-- Like this! (fires mind control power at Spike at full strength)
Spike: NRGGHHHHH!!
Specter: In pain are we? Well, now, give in and join forces with me! Otherwise, I'll make sure your suffering will continue!
Spike: Nn-nn-nn-nn-nnnn......, rrrgghh......n...no...
Specter: You stubborn fool. There's no way you can resist the might of Specter!
Spike: No---more---of---your---eviiiIIIILLLL!!!! (fights off Specter's power, causing it to knock Specter and his chair to the ground)
Specter: Arrggghhh, Holy---! How can it be? My powers don't affect you!
Spike: Power alone...
Specter: Huh?
Spike: Power alone is nothing compared with true strength!
Specter: uhhh!!
Spike: ...is what the Professor said...
Specter: Arrrgh...you've disappointed me, Spike! I've got no further use for you!
Spike: Hey! Stop!
Specter: (enters Goliath head) Now, take this---!

Ending

(After destroying the Goliath)
(Pt. 1)
Specter: Bah, well done, Spike! Thanks to your meddling, all of my plans are now in ruins!
Spike: Alright Specter, this game is over! We're going back to the amusement park!
Specter: You're out of your mind! There is no way I am going back into that cage, just being a dumb monkey! Understand? You haven't seen the last of me! (begins to teleport away) And next time I really will conquer the world! Oh yes! You just wait and see! You hear me? You HEAR MEEEEE!!
Spike: Hey, wait! Specter! (Specter teleports away)

(Pt. 2)
Spike: Heyyy!
Natalie/Natsumi, Professor, and Jake: Spike!

Credits

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Designers
Kenkichi Shimooka
Shingo Matsumoto
Katsuyuki Kanetaka
Kenji Kaido
Hidekuni Sakai

Graphic Artists

Character
Takamitsu Iijima
Hiroki Nishi
Taichi Ogawa

Stage
Shunsuke Saito
Makoto Doi
Satoru Miyaki
Yusuke Watanabe
Shingo Takahashi
Mikiko Takeda
Hideaki Takaku
Toshiyuki Yonekura
Shuhei Hashimoto
Takeshi Sugiyama

Movie
Shoji Miyazaki
Kentaro Yoshida
Shinya Murakami
Hiromasa Horie

Programmers
Yuji Yamada
Kazuo Kato
Kaoru Hagiwara
Toshitake Tsuchikura
Kensi Ishii
Makoto Wakabayashi
Kiyoshi Sakai

Music & Sounds

Composer
Soichi Terada

Data Programmers
Keiichi Nishimoto
Koichi Yamazaki

Sound Effects
Masaaki Kaneko

Movie Sound Effects
Masatoshi Mizumachi

Supervisor
Takashi Sora

Director
Masamichi Seki

Producer
Takafumi Fujisawa

QA Staff
Masaki Hiyoshi
Akira Okano
Shinya Inagaki
Kazuko Oikawa
Atsushi Sakai
Hideyuki Ikeda
Manabu Endo

Overseas Coordinator
Mikiko Okai

Marketing
Masatsuka Saeki
Megumi Hosoya
Tomoko Inoue

CG Staff
Shuji Hiramatsu
Masaaki Nansen
Mari Watanabe

Special Thanks
Akira Sato
Toshiyuki Miyata
Yukio Nagasaki
Yukinori Takada
Eiji Nagao
Yoshiko Watanabe
Akira Hiramine
Shiro Fujitaka
Moni Moni Members

Producer
Susumu Takatsuka

Executive Producer
Shuhei Yoshida

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

Producer
Rik Skews

Product Manager
Birgit Zich

Manual & Packaging

Writer
Jim Sangster

Design
Steve O'Neill

QA Manager
Geoff Rens

Head of Internal QA Testing
Chris Rowley

QA Manual Approval
Lee Travers
Stephen Griffiths

Lead Tester
Dee Norfolk

Testers
Andy Macoy
Carl McKane
John Cassidy
Ste' Talbot
Ian McEvoy

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Epilogue 1

(Cutscene)
Sign (text): Information. Ape's jugglery show takes a rest for a while. I'm sorry.
Professor: You know, at some point Specter will probably return to his evil ways.
Spike: In that case, I'll... I'll go and find him professor.
Professor: Mm. However we can't just ignore all those monkeys that have not been captured yet. First you'll have to go back in the Time Machine to get the rest of them. In the meantime, I'll track down Specter's whereabouts. Then you can go after him again, yes?

(Cutscene, upon entering any level)
Natalie/Natsumi: Spike! A new gadget is almost ready!
Professor: Now, pay attention. This Magic Punch will knock those monkeys flat! Try it out in the training facility before you beam out. And remember, if you fail to clear the training level, you won't be able to advance to the next level. Good Luck.

Training Space - Magic Punch

(Red Mailbox, Level Start)
Professor (text): The Magic Punch is a gadget that punches out a mighty fist! You can get items with it.
Professor (text): Tilt the right stick in the direction you want to punch.
Professor (text): The harder you push the stick, the harder the punch will be!
Professor (text): Walls that look strange may be breakable with the Magic Punch!

(Red Mailbox, Switch Room)
Natalie/Natsumi (text): There are switches on both sides of the wall. You can use the Magic Punch to trip the switch. Aim well!

(Red Mailbox, Exit)
Professor (text): That really packs a powerful punch, doesn't it? I've invented some really incredible things!
Professor (text): Go back to the cleared stages with this gadget. You'll find lots of things to break!
Natalie/Natsumi (text): Get the monkeys that are still hiding out!

---

(Upon capturing all monkeys)
(Cutscene)
Professor: Spike, I've figured out where Specter is! I've set up a portal to link you there, and you'll be able to choose it when you select the level. Now go out there and get him, pronto! Best of luck!

Dimension X - Final Battle

Casi (text):
WARNING!
Capture Specter!
Monkeys: 0/0
Specter coins: 0/0

(Cutscene)
Specter: I see you've made it here at last, Spike. You really are persistent, aren't you?
Spike: That's right! You're still planning to rule the world. And I'm not gonna let that happen!
Specter: Hm. Anyway, I've got something I'd like to share with you.
Spike: What do you want now?
Specter: Spike, you are indeed formidable. Why not think of using your powers for other purposes?
Spike: I'm happy the way I am, thanks. Besides, getting mixed up in the things you do would make everyone miserable!
Specter: Hmpf. You're such a child.
Spike: Haven't you been listening to me!?
Specter: Ahh. You really annoy me with your whining. There's just one more thing though.
Spike: C'mon, what're you talking about? Just a minute ago you were---
Specter: So, how's that old monkey trainer?
Spike: Hunh? The old monkey trainer--- at the amusement park?
Specter: Mh-hm.
Spike: ...Specter, could it be that you actually want to go back to the park? If you apologize to him, I'm pretty sure that he'd forgive you for what you've done.
Specter: Oh Spike... you idiot! What did I just tell you!? Who'd go back there? First of all, why should I have to apologize, for anything? I've got supreme power! Supreeeme power! I can use these powers to do whatever I want!
Spike: That kind of power is useless. You're just being controlled by the helmet. Just throw the stupid thing away, Specter! Then let's go back to the park!
Specter: Silence! Now I'll prove to you how my powers can bring you down!
Spike: Ok, but how about throwing away the helmet if I win?
Specter: Ha-ha! Over my dead body!
Spike: Alright! It's a deal then, Specter! Bring it on!/Let's go!

Specter (combat):
• Take that! (Firing energy blasts)
• WAHH! (Damaged)

(CREDITS roll again, same text as before.)

Epilogue 2

(Cutscene)
Natalie/Natsumi: Oh no! Look what time it is!
Spike: Hurry up! We'll be late!
Jake: Hey - pretty sneaky, Spike!
Natalie/Natsumi: Hey! Waitaminnit you guys!
Natalie/Natsumi: I saa--iiid WAITaminnit!

On-Screen: END

Mini Games

Ski Kidz Racing

(Title Screen)
On-Screen Text:
Press Start button

• Start
• Match Race
• Option
• Quit

(Option menu)
• Vibration [On/Off] 1P
• Vibration [On/Off] 2P
• [Stereo/Monaural]
• Delete Record
• Return

(Delete Record menu)
• Yes
• No

(Pressing Start)
On-Screen Text:
GAME MENU
• Select character
Selects the character you will use in the race.
• Select course
Selects the course you will ski on.
• Preliminary contest
Everyone freely tries the Time Attack. The results will determine the starting position in the deciding race. Press the START button and you will continue to ski until you select 'stop preliminary contest'.
• Deciding race
Starts a race from the starting positions decided in the preliminary contest. You will race each other to get to the goal first. The game finishes once the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places have been decided.
• Replay
Shows a replay of the deciding race.
• Operating methods
Explains operating methods and techniques for skiing faster.
• Quit
Returns you to title screen.
COURSE [1/2/3]
[1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th] GRID

(Operating methods menu)
On-Screen Text:
1. Operating instructions
Move the right ski with the right stick and the left ski with the left stick. Pushing the sticks forwards activates the jets. Tilting the sticks towards each other brings the skis together.
Quit with the button.
2. Going faster with the right posture
With the skis together, lower your body and your speed will increase.
Quit with the button.
3. Turn on one ski
To turn quickly, operate the jet on the outside ski only, while using the brake on the inside ski.
Quit with the button.
4. Turbo-charged skiing
If you ski with the skis together, the jet flame will sometimes turn blue. If you keep on skiing this way, after a while the jet flame will turn orange and the power of the jets increases.
Quit with the button.

(Select Character menu)
On-Screen Text:
SELECT CHARACTER

Spike

Age:	10
Height:	135cm
Weight:	32kg
Type:	Short-tempered

Jake

Age:	10
Height:	138cm
Weight:	34kg
Type:	Easily led

Monkey

Age:	3
Height:	122cm
Weight:	26kg
Type:	Feels like a victim

Natalie/Natsumi

Age:	14
Height:	155cm
Weight:	? kg
Type:	Good at looking after people

Professor

Age:	60
Height:	170cm
Weight:	80kg
Type:	Has become forgetful lately

(Select Course menu)
On-Screen Text:
SELECT COURSE

Course 1
Easy slope
732m
4LAPS
RECORD TIME ---.---
FASTEST LAP ##.###

Course 2
Snowman's Garden
667m
4LAPS
RECORD TIME ---.---
FASTEST LAP ##.###

Course 3
Snake river
1574m
3LAPS
RECORD TIME ---.---
FASTEST LAP ##.###

(Gameplay, HUD):
On-Screen Text:
LAP TIME
##.###
##.###
##.###
##.###
FASTEST LAP
##.###
TOTAL TIME (Deciding Race mode only)
##.###
###km/h

(Gameplay, text):
• NEW RECORD (Obtaining a new Fastest Lap)
• RANK UP (Finishing a lap at a higher place than before)
• WRONG WAY (Facing the wrong way during a race)
• FINAL LAP (Starting the final lap of a race)
• Press the START button to end the preliminary contest. (Finishing all required laps in Preliminary Contest mode)
• 1st (Finishing a race in Deciding Race mode)
• 2nd (Finishing a race in Deciding Race mode)
• 3rd (Finishing a race in Deciding Race mode)
• 4th (Finishing a race in Deciding Race mode)
• 5th (Finishing a race in Deciding Race mode)

(Gameplay, pause menu):
On-Screen Text:
PAUSE
• Continue
• Quit (Preliminary Contest mode only)
• Retire (Deciding Race mode only)

(Quit menu)
• Yes
• No

General

Pause menu:
• SELECT GADGET
• QUIT
• STATUS
• OPTIONS
• Return

Select Gadget menu:
• Stun Club
Club your enemies and stun the monkeys. Swing the Club around for a 360 attack!
• Time Net
You can't catch monkeys without your Net! Keep it with you at all times!
• Monkey Radar
The Monkey Radar tracks down those pesky monkeys. Press L2 button for a close-up view.
• Slingshot
Use the Slingshot for long distance attacks. Pull the right stick towards you and let it go! Press L2 button for targeting.

Natalie/Natsumi (between missions):
• Pretty good! (Stage Clear!)
• You did it! (All Clear!)

Spike (gameplay):
• Do your best! (Begin stage)
• Let's go! (Begin stage)
• Wuh! (Double jump)
• Yah! (Stun Club swing, climb up a ledge)
• Tah! (Spinning Stun Club in a circle)
• Unh! (Taking damage)
• (gasps) Hiyah! (Taking damage from lava or icewater)
• Oh no! (Losing a life)
• Too late! (Losing a life)
• Ahhhh! (Falling off a cliff)
• Gotchu! (Capturing monkey)
• Gotcha! (Completing mission)

Jake (during races):
• Eeyah! (jumping)

Game Over screens

Professor:
• Don't worry, you'll do better next time!

Natalie/Natsumi:
• Spike!

Casi:
• Spike! You can't quit now!

Jake:
• You still got to fight Spike! You can't go out yet!

Specter:
• What? Is that all you've got?

References

Ape Escape Franchise

PlayStation Move: Ape Escape