I remember that when I was young, the first Ape Escape was a stunning game, so original and atmospheric, the prehistoric levels were so immense and melancholic that gave me goosebumps.
The main antagonist of the serie, Specter, was probably the best and most iconic character of the game.
I don't find the second installment of the serie good like the first (the third is the worst), but in the second and the thirs game we have the debut of The Freaky Monkey Five, the generals of Specter; and for me they have a great character design.