In the Ape Escape games, the Monkepedia (Monkepaedia in PAL game versions) contains the Monkey Radar data on all the Monkeys you have captured. Each entry is sorted by level, and the Monkepedia is slightly different in each game. This article is intended to cover the Monkeypedias from every game.
Ape Escape[]
The Monkey Book, as it is known in Ape Escape, is a database in the Load/Save area of the Time Station. It contains data on their names, their "Monkey Level", and a profile image, as well as their Speed, Attack, and Alert stats, followed by a brief description of their personality. While not explicitly stated in the game, it is implied that the Monkey Level is an overall rating based on how easy they are to capture. This number ranges from 1 to 7, with 1 being the lowest rating. Specter does not have an entry in this version.
The Lost Land Prehistoric Era |
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Location/StrategyThis monkey stands on a raised ledge that is just out of reach. The Sky Flyer gadget is needed to reach it. |
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Mysterious Age Cenozoic Era |
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Oceana Primitive Age |
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New Freezeland Ice Age |
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Medieval Mayhem Recent Past |
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Futurama Present-Day |
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Specter Land Present-Day 2 |
Ape Escape: On the Loose[]
On the surface, the Monkey Book for On the Loose is identical to the original Ape Escape, but there are actually quite a few differences. It shows their Monkey Level, Speed, Attack, and Alert stats, just as before, but with entirely different monkey names. A complete list of differences can be found in the Trivia section below.
The Lost Land |
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Fossil Field (4)
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Primordial Ooze (6)
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Molten Lava (7)
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Mysterious Age |
Thick Jungle (14)
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Dark Ruins (13)
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Cryptic Relics (8)
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Oceana |
Crabby Beach (8)
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Coral Cave (8)
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Dexter's Island (11)
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New Freezeland |
Snowy Mammoth (6)
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Frosty Retreat (9)
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Hot Springs (9)
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Medieval Mayhem |
Wabi Sabi Temple (12)
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Tiki Tiki Wall (10)
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Crumbling Castle (20)
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Present-Day |
City Park (13)
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Specter's Factory (10)
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Monkey Madness |
Specter Land (24)
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Ape Escape: On the Loose - Trivia[]
- Unlike other games in the series, the NTSC-U/C and PAL versions of this game are largely in agreement over the names and descriptions, with much fewer differences between them.
- This game also lists the monkeys in a slightly different order, such as the "Triceratops wrangler" monkey being listed in the middle of Molten Lava instead of at the end.
- Some monkeys have different stats, such as "Carl Eek-is" from Dark Ruins having 1 Attack point instead of 2.
- Most of the levels use the NTSC-U/C names and eras, except for the "Futurama" era, which was given the PAL name "Present Day".
- Sushi Temple was renamed to "Wabi Sabi Temple" to better reflect the Japanese name of the original level.
- Wabi Sabi Wall was renamed to "Tiki Tiki Wall".
- The final level, which had the era name "Specter Land" and level name "Monkey Madness" in the NTSC-U/C version of Ape Escape[1], had those names swapped for On the Loose, so "Monkey Madness" is now the era, and "Specter Land" the level[2][3].
Ape Escape 2[]
In Ape Escape 2, the collection of monkey information begins to be referred to as the Monkepedia and for each individual monkey contains information on the level they appear in, their name, a personality trait, the monkey's means of attack, stats for alertness; aggression; speed; stomach fullness, as well as their pants type and finally a phrase which the monkey is saying or thinking. Specter and The Freaky Monkey Five are absent from this version.
Level Name | Monkeys |
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Travel Station | None |
Liberty Island | 6 Monkeys
Harley Q. Win (Secret Monkey) Location/Strategy/Triva
Harley Q. Win can be found in Liberty Island inside one of the spotlights surrounding the Monkey Statue of Liberty. It is hiding in the top left spotlight when facing the Monkey Statue of Liberty, and is revealed by hitting that spotlight with the Magic Punch Gadget.
The monkey's name is a pun on "harlequin". |
Breezy Village | 6 Monkeys
Balboa (Secret Monkey) Location/Strategy/Triva
Balboa can be found by crossing the bridge at the start of the level and climbing up the stairs to find a pole. After that climb across the pole and break the miniature windmill on the other side with the Magic Punch and inside will be Balboa.
The name Balboa is a reference to the famous fictional boxer Rocky Balboa and the monkey's phrase "I'm gonna getchu!" is likely a reference to the Japanese name of the Ape Escape Series, Saru Getchu (Monkey Get You). |
Port Calm | 8 Monkeys
Manuel (Secret Monkey) Location/Strategy/Triva
Manuel is located in a small area next to the monkey Lilo which can be found by going straight from where Jimmy starts and then turning to the right just before the metal gate. After entering the new area Jimmy must break the metal box with the Magic Punch to find Manuel. |
Viva Apespania | 12 Monkeys
Luis (Secret Monkey) Location/Strategy/Triva
Luis is located in the bull fighting arena segment of the level. When Jimmy gets to the bull fighting arena area, directly in front of Jimmy there should be big bull fighting arena with large wooden doors. To get Luis, Jimmy must be on the ledge located on the right of the wooden doors. Once on the ledge, look towards the arena and there should be a wooden window, hit the wall to the right of the window with the Magic Punch to find Luis. |
Blue Monkey Battle! | Blue Monkey |
Castle Frightmare! | 13 Monkeys
Arthur (Secret Monkey) Location/Strategy/Triva
Arthur is located in one of the graves to the right of where Jimmy starts. The grave needs to be hit with the Magic Punch gadget to open it. The Invisible Monkey (Secret Monkey) Location/Strategy/Triva
To find The Invisible Monkey, Jimmy must first go to the side room off to the right after the chair platforms. After entering the room there will be a fire place to the left. Use the Water Cannon to put out the fire and walk through the fire place. On the other side there should be a stone bust, break it open with the Magic Punch to find The Invisible Monkey. |
Vita-Z Factory | 9 Monkeys
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Casino City | 15 Monkeys
Leo (Secret Monkey) |
Ninja Hideout | 16 Monkeys
Boxer (Secret Monkey) |
Yellow Monkey Battle! | Yellow Monkey |
Snowball Mountain | 14 Monkeys
Threedee (Secret Monkey) |
Lookout Valley | 10 Monkeys
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The Blue Baboon | 12 Monkeys
Erin (Secret Monkey) |
Pink Monkey Battle! | Pink Monkey |
Enter the Monkey | 20 Monkeys
Bruce Monkee (Secret Monkey) Goku Songokou (Secret Monkey) |
Simian Citadel | 19 Monkeys
Dolph (Secret Monkey) Tommy (Secret Monkey) |
Panic Pyramid | 17 Monkeys
Cleo (Secret Monkey) Anthony (Secret Monkey) |
White Monkey Battle! | White Monkey |
Pirate Isle | 20 Monkeys
Lee (Secret Monkey) |
Land of the Apes | 21 Monkeys
Rupert (Secret Monkey) |
The Lost World | 18 Monkeys
Emma (Secret Monkey) |
Red Monkey Battle! | Red Monkey |
Skyscraper City | 23 Monkeys
Jim Dexter (Secret Monkey) Rory (Secret Monkey) |
Code C.H.I.M.P. | 21 Monkeys
Buzz (Secret Monkey) |
Giant Yellow Monkey Battle! | Giant Yellow Monkey |
Moon Base | 20 Monkeys
Lister Lester (Secret Monkey) Yoshi Megamonkey (Secret Monkey) |
Showdown with Specter | Cymbal Crashing Monkey/Ultra Goliath |
Final Showdown with Specter | Specter |
Ape Escape 3[]
In Ape Escape 3, the Monkepedia returns, this time sorted by the TV programs airing on each level. The information contained on each monkey is as follows: the name and pants type of the monkey, the alertness stat of the monkey, their birthday, their speed stat, their attack stat and means of attacking, their temper stat, as well as a phrase which is either being said by the monkey or is being said to describe them. If the monkey is a Yumi fan capable of being starstruck, they will also have a Yumi sticker on their profile. This is the first Monkepedia to have entries for Specter and The Freaky Monkey Five.
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TV Station | 1 Monkey
Location/Strategy/TrivaBeing the first monkey in the game, this monkey acts as the tutorial for catching monkeys in Ape Escape 3. As it stands in the center of the very small room of the TV Station, it is immediately visible for the player to catch.
Ukki Pan is named after bread, which is called パン (pan) in Japanese. This is supported by his description "Is one loaf ever enough?" |
Seaside Resort | |
American : Hide-n-Seek Forest
European : Hide-and-Seek Forest |
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American : Saru-mon's Castle
European : Knight's Castle |
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Monkey White Battle! | Monkey White White Monkey |
American : The Big City
European : Life in the Big City |
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American : Specter TV Studio European :Thrilling TV Studio | 19 Monkeys
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American : Bootown
European : Little Shop of Horrors |
18 Monkeys
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American : Wild West Town
European : Wild West Village |
20 Monkeys
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Monkey Blue Battle! | Monkey Blue Blue Monkey |
American : The Hot Springs
European : Hot Springs for Good Health |
20 Monkeys
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American : Winterville
European : Frozen Fun |
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American : The Emperor's Castle
European : Shogun's Castle |
21 Monkeys
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Monkey Yellow Battle! | Monkey Yellow Yellow Monkey |
American : Mount Amazing
European : Mishap Mountain |
20 Monkeys
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American : Toytown
European: Apes in Toyland |
24 Monkeys
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American : Arctic Wonderland
European : Antarctic Apeland |
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Mirage Town | 22 Monkeys
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Monkey Pink Battle! | Monkey Pink Pink Monkey |
American : Eversummer Island
European : Summer Island |
23 Monkeys
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American : Airplane Squadron
European : Formidable Fleet |
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American : Kung-Fu Alley
European : Kung fu Street |
30 Monkeys
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Monkey Red Battle! | Monkey Red Red Monkey |
American : Midnight Bay
European : Midnight Bayside |
29 Monkeys
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American : Tomoki City
European : Tomuki City |
29 Monkeys
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American : Dr. Tomoki Battle
European : Dr. Tomuki Battle |
Dr. Tomoki |
American : Space-TV Fortress
European : TV Space Station |
43 Monkeys
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American : Specter Battle!
European : Showdown with Specter! |
Specter |
Specter's Final Battle! | Specter |