Bursting at the seams with flavor, Ape Out feels like jazz come to life. The premise is simple- you play as an ape, and you need to get out. Gameplay consists of running around and eviscerating people with your hulking gorilla strength- smashing people against walls really never gets old.

Death comes quick, heightening the game pace by encouraging player aggression. Encouraging players to play fast and loose combines well with the game's soundtrack, which consist of nothing but these intense jazzy drum beats that are capped off by snares whenever you smash a narc against the wall. The visuals are colorful and downright jarring at times- you really do feel like an animal out of control. Confused, angry, raw, this game covers it all. It's a tight experience that doesn't overstay its welcome, with the main experience taking just under two hours to complete.

If Hotline Miami's hyper violent gameplay and hypnotizing soundtrack didn't reach the intensity you desired, try Ape Out. The thumping footsteps, crushing snares, and constant drum beat that you can feel in your chest will give you a rush, if only for a bit.