Planet of the Apes follows its own story in a setting that mirrors the 1968 film's universe. You play as Ulysses, a human whose spacecraft crashes on a planet ruled by apes. After being captured, you're given a chance to escape with the help of a merciful ape.
The game takes place from a third-person viewpoint, allowing you to interact with characters and gather information through conversations. When encountering hostile apes, hand-to-hand combat ensues, requiring strategic thinking and acrobatic maneuvers to overcome obstacles.