Lord of the Apes swings onto PlayStation

Sony have announced that Disney's Tarzan for PlayStation will be released on July 20, coinciding with the release of the new animated movie.

Taking on the role of Tarzan (and in some levels Jane or Terk, Tarzan's ape friend), you'll need to negotiate a variety of exotic environments, interact with animals and overcome challenging obstacles. Each of the 14 levels will feature its own unique setting and objectives. Expect elephant-riding, cliff-climbing and vine-swinging aplenty.

"By integrating the storyline from the upcoming movie and offering challenging interactive gameplay, we expect Disney's Tarzan to appeal to gamers of all ages," said Ami Blaire, director of product marketing at Sony Computer Entertainment America. "As the latest addition to our growing library of family-friendly titles, Disney's Tarzan further strengthens PlayStation's position as a viable entertainment option for the entire family."

All well and good. But wasn't the ape called Cheetah?