Ape Axe Legend

You were locked away in a prison and left to rot. One day, however, the prisoner in the cell across from you suggested you two escape together. Using your apelike strength and the magical powers of a cursed axe (also imprisoned!), traverse the retro, PS1 style prison in a satisfyingly difficult ape-axe parkour challenge. Heed caution, this is not an experience for the easily dissuaded from a contest of true skill.

Ape Axe Legend was developed for the 2024 Respawn Game Jam, which was a contest for collegiate students enrolled in the Madison (WI) area to participate and flex their game development prowess. The theme for the Jam was 'symbiosis', embodied in the thrilling, personal, and philosophical bond between the Ape and the Axe-- a true Legend!

The current speedrun world record is 0:48.58 by KCTW GAMING. Proof of a world record run will grant you the title of the True Ape Axe Legend and feature on this page.