Ape Escape 3
Codes
Hidden monkeys (U.K. version)
On the title screen, hold R1 + R2 + L1 + L2 then (without letting go) press start. this will bring up the password screen.
| Code | Effect |
|---|---|
| blueman | Unlocks the BLUE PIPOTRON monkey |
| RATCH | Unlocks the RATCH monkey |
| 2nd man | Unlocks the RED PIPOTRON monkey |
Contributed By: Nintymaster123.
Passwords
Passwords (jp version)
Press L1+L2+R1+R2+START to enter password screen. All passwords musst be enter in hiragana
| Password | Effect |
|---|---|
| rusarukeka | Gageru Ape |
| kuroihoumonsha | Kuro Sennin Ape |
| yumenokyouen | Mesaru Gear Solid |
| futarinosune-ku | Movie 28 and 2 Cinema Files with Mesaru Gear Cast |
| futarimenootoko | Pigaru Ape |
| rusagu-boisa | SAL-1000 Ape |
| sabaibaru | Survival Mode |
| ginganoraihousha | unlocks Ratchet monkey |
Contributed By: ParaParaKing and StarchChasm.
Secret Passwords (Chinese Version)
Press L1+R1+L2+R2 at the title screen menu to enter the Secret Password screen.
| Password | Effect |
|---|---|
| 87797030 | Unlocks a hidden Mesaru Gear Solid Movie |
| 72396504 | Unlocks Ape Olympic |
| 33483264 | Unlocks Dark Master |
| 04077472 | Unlocks Mesaru Gear Solid |
| 99876650 | Unlocks Movie No. 30 |
| 00798001 | Unlocks SAL-1000 Ape |
| 56014704 | Unlocks Sarutimate Fighting |
| 64686697 | Unlocks Survival Mode |
Contributed By: leowong1.
Secret Passwords (US Version)
Press L1+R1+L2+R2 at the title screen menu to enter the Secret Password screen.
| Password | Effect |
|---|---|
| blackout | Dark Master is on the loose! |
| 2 snakes (must beat the game first to use) | Movie 28 and 2 Cinema Files with Mesaru Gear Cast |
| 2nd man | Shimmy is on the loose! |
| coolblue | Unlocks blue pipotron |
| krops | Unlocks monkey that's impersinating spike from AE1 |
| redmon | Unlocks red pipotron |
| grobyc | Unlocks SAL-1000 monkey |
| SAL3000 | Unlocks SAL-3000 monkey |
| yellowy | Unlocks yellow pipotron |
Contributed By: Ryusui, SenakuJin, and UserShadow7989.
Unlockables
All unlockable mini-games (JP version)
There are 3 mini-games in this game. Here is how to unlock them:-
| Unlockable | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| Ape Olympic | Buy this in Hobby Shop for 1500 credits |
| Mesal Gear Solid | Beat the game once and buy this in Hobby Shop for 573 credits |
| Sarutimate Fighting | Buy this in Hobby Shop for 1500 credits |
Contributed By: shin8.
How to unlock Bonus Morph...
| Unlockable | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| Super Monkey Morph | Beat Specter(finish the game) |
Contributed By: kaden11.
How to Unlock Monkey Studio(US version)
To do this, you will need movie files, to get them, make sure you have the monkeys on yellow light or lower, and don't catch any of the monkeys in the area of the camera.
Then, step on the footpad behind the camera and press X, after 5 seconds, press X again to recieve the movie file
| Unlockable | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| Monkey Movie Studio | Get all 20 video files |
Contributed By: ChaoticTH.
Mesal Gear Solid and Sarutimate Fighting unlockables (JP version)
Everytime you finish any of this two minigames, you'll be rewarded with 1,000 gaccha chips (money). Here's the Mesal Gear Solid unlockables:
* To get the a monkey tag, shoot a monkey with the banana pistol then do a combo attack on him.
* All hostages are hidden. Use a Suika bomb (Watermelon bomb) near the cracked part of a wall.
| Unlockable | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| Croc cap and infinite items | Rescue all 20 hostages. |
| Hard Mode | Finish Mesal Gear Solid once. |
| Secret password "futarinosune-ku" | Collect all 30 monkey tags. |
Contributed By: kishinmask.
New title screen (JP version)
A "tatsujin" (expert) hiragana will appear below the "Sarugecchu 3" main title.
| Unlockable | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| Sarugecchu 3 Tatsujin Title | Finish survival mode. |
Contributed By: kishinmask.
Saru Cinema Studio (JP version)
Watch 8 or more saru movies that you got in the Saru Cinema.
Saru Cinema Studio will replace the "X" slot on the Saru Cinema main menu.
This mode lets you edit the existing saru movies or create your own.
Contributed By: kishinmask.
Unlockable Mini-games(US version)
Here are the avaliable Mini-games for the US evrsion of Ape Escape 3 and how to unlock them.
Note, that the 1st 2 mini-games cost 1500 gotcha coins, while Mesal Gear Solid costs 573 Gotcha coins.
| Unlockable | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| Mesal Gear Solid | Defeat Specter once |
| Monkey Throw Stadium | Achieve 25% or 50% completion |
| Ultim-ape fighter | Achieve 75% completion |
Contributed By: ChaoticTH.
Unlockables
| Unlockable | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| Mesaru Gear | Buy after catching Specter for 573 credits |
| Survival Mode | Capture all apes and catch Specter a second time |
Contributed By: ParaParaKing.
Easter Eggs
Changing the title screen animation (JP version)
Whenever you lose a life, game over or captured by a monkey whom stole your net, return to the title screen, and you will find the animation which is normally Satoru and Sayaka chasing the monkey with the net and Stun Club, change role to the opposite side, the Monkeys will chase Satoru and Sayaka using their equipments and their default items. Whether this will work in the US version is curently unknown.
Contributed By: CielShadow.
Mesal Gear Solid Change Background
At the Mesal Gear Solid title screen press L1 or L2 to change backround.
Contributed By: Vinmast0.
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