Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble Reviews
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble is the best entry the series has seen in some time, with the online multiplayer standing out as the highlight of the experience. That’s not to say that players won’t have a blast in single player though, especially with the two-hundred expertly crafted levels and the introduction of the spin dash that puts a cool little trick up your sleeve. Just be warned: completing all of the challenges will be TOUGH… There’s no doubting that there has been a shift in focus to online multiplayer in Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble, but with a selection of frantic and exciting game modes to play through, support for sixteen-players, and a solid sense of progression that sees players unlocking plenty of new items, it’s something I can see myself coming back to time and time again.
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble is a fantastic game whether you are rolling solo or with a party. From the Adventure Mode to the Battle Mode and a positive vibe soundtrack playing throughout, it’s a fun ride for all ages. Prepare that spin dash and roll out!
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble is a fun game that particularly impresses with its extensive adventure mode. The majority of the 200 levels are challenging and creatively designed. In some levels, the game suffers from frustrating controls, an annoying camera and performance problems. However, I can almost entirely avoid these frustrating moments with numerous help functions and cheats. The competitive mini-games are disappointing, though. They struggle with frame rate stutters in both offline and online multiplayer. For the budget price, however, you still get a decent package with plenty of replay value.
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Other than a few issues with the camera, which were able to be adjusted in the options, Banana Rumble provides a nearly endless amount of fun. The laughter of playing in split screen with a friend is perfection, and the challenge levels of the game itself are well-balanced. I was impressed at how in-depth the Adventure Mode can be, as well as the different assistance features and motion-sickness-reducing options. Whether someone has played a Super Monkey Ball game in the past or not, Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble is absolutely one that should not be overlooked by anyone looking for a cheerful, fun time.
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble is a welcome return to new ideas for the franchise, and does manage to avoid inferior minigame replication disappointment by… not replicating the old minigames at all! The choice to ape (pun intended, pun always intended, you know us) Fall Guys’ multiplayer formula isn’t the best, but there’s some fun here. And the main mode is enjoyable too!
It’s old-school gaming, straight to the point, simple and fun.
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble's offerings are exactly what you'd expect, a fun and bananas time that is easy to pick up and hard to master. The new gimmick of the spin-dash feels quintessential and juices the experience of working through 200 arcade levels just that little bit more. Though there's room for improvements with online matchmaking and some levels perhaps being a bit too hard for hard's sake, there are just as many quality additions in gameplay assistance tools and the ability to doll your monkey up in dozens upon dozens of cute fits. There's no monkeying around here when it comes to quality- Super Monkey Ball as a franchise remains the belle of the ball.
Banana Rumble doesn't unseat the original Super Monkey Ball or its sequel, but it gets closer than you'd think.
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble is yet another success in Sega’s platform party game series.
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble is another exhilarating platformer from Ryu ga Gotoku Studio. Though some of the later levels can be less than pleasant, the majority of the game is a blast and will have you on the edge of your seat in the best way possible.
Banana Rumble is the first all-new Super Monkey Ball game in a long time, and it proves that the series still has more arcade thrills to provide. The new Spin Dash mechanic is an excellent addition and opens up some very neat possibilities. Unfortunately, some technical issues and a few tedious stages somewhat hurt the overall experience, but there is otherwise a lot to appreciate here.