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- Super Monkey Ball™: Banana Blitz for Nintendo Wii
Super Monkey Ball™: Banana Blitz for Nintendo Wii
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For the first time in the Super Monkey Ball franchise, AiAi and his friends will have the ability to jump when players flick the Nintendo Wii controller in an upward motion. The ability to jump has given game designers another dimension in which to expand the Super Monkey Ball gameplay experience and allows gamers a whole new way to interact with the franchise; this time in true three-dimensional fashion. The Party Games, for which the Super Monkey Ball franchise is famous, return with more variety than ever....
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Reviews for Super Monkey Ball™: Banana Blitz for Nintendo Wii
posted by heather320 , January 22, 2009
- PROS
- Many levels to challenge all ages Variety of mini games for the kid at heart.
- CONS
- The music is somewhat boring, more bonus stages could have helped with less repetition.
- The Bottom Line
- Would definately recommend this game for all ages. Challenges the mind and doesn't hurt to laugh every once in awhile at fallout.
- Review
- Super monkey ball Banana Blitz has decent graphics, good challenge for multiple age levels.&nbs...
posted by playhooky , January 09, 2009
- PROS
- Fun action type game that uses the Wiimote well.
- CONS
- Blaring soundtrack, some mini-games don't work well.
- The Bottom Line
- Nice value but flawed.
- Review
- Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz - say that ten times. I believe the long name is a result of th...
posted by reviewerrob , August 05, 2008
- PROS
- Some fun games, fun for a few weeks
- CONS
- Bad controls, glitches, short
- The Bottom Line
- Unless you are a diehard Monkey Ball fan, you should avoid this. There isn't a lot worth playing, and the controls are poor.
- Review
- Super Monkey Ball has been a series since 2000, where it started out in the arcades. In 2001, it mad...
posted by kjscrafts , January 05, 2008
- PROS
- Okay level mode and fun mini games
- CONS
- Boring graphics and some confusing controls
- The Bottom Line
- Okay game, but I only found the mini games worthwhile and if I want mini games there are now even better game options out there.
- Review
- This game appealed to me because I enjoyed playing the Kororinpa Marble Madness game for the Wii and...
posted by tommy_lop , November 05, 2007
- PROS
- a cool sequel/retelling of the orginal game
- CONS
- Blacks casino
- The Bottom Line
- kaboom, explosion, dang missed, maching gun shooting, blam never mind
- Review
- I got G unstar Heroes for the Wii virtual console about a year ago when it came out. The Christma...
posted by jvolzer , September 16, 2007
- PROS
- Lots of mini-games. Main game might be okay for single player.
- CONS
- Mini-games are stupid - couldn't find any fun ones and just gave up
- The Bottom Line
- Would not recommend this game - the mini-games probably lessen the value rather than add to it.
- Review
- I rented this game having had no experience with previous versions on other platforms. I was specifi...
posted by jollyia , July 04, 2007
- PROS
- Great party games and main game!
- CONS
- Getting play points can be annoying sometimes.
- Review
- This game is great! The party games are all fun and enjoyable, especially Monkey Target 2. The main...
posted by jollyia , July 04, 2007
- PROS
- The main game is okay...
- CONS
- Bad controls, party games are bad.
- Review
- I really like the Super Monkey Ball for the Gamecube, but for the Wii, it stinks. For the party game...
posted by makotosan , March 12, 2007
- PROS
- Loads of new minigames
- CONS
- Horrible control scheme
- The Bottom Line
- I'd skip it.
- Review
- The monkey ball series is in a bit of a niche genre; it's a very stylized puzzle game that will supr...
posted by imerion , March 05, 2007
- PROS
- Excellent control. Loads of levels. Some fun mini-games...
- CONS
- ..and many not so fun mini-games. A bit frustrating at times.
- The Bottom Line
- Overall verdict is good! Super Monkey Ball : Banana Blitz is an enjoyable game and a perfect example on how to use the Wii remote.
- Review
- I have been looking at the Monkey Ball series for quite some time, thinking about trying it. Now tha...
posted by flindingo , December 29, 2006
- PROS
- Lots of minigames.
- CONS
- Controls can be frustrating as they don't feel as precise as older versions.
- The Bottom Line
- Main game is a tough, and controls can be frustrating at times. Plenty of minigames to give it some value.
- Review
- Monkeyball is one of those franchises that relies on simple game play, and a pick up and play feel....
posted by mabui , December 03, 2006
- PROS
- 50 Mini games, a great story mode, great use of the Wii control
- CONS
- Not all those 50 games so great, story mode ramps to levels unattainable by most.
- The Bottom Line
- As a party game, it has a great deal of variety, while this variety isn't always a good thing, it's a generally enjoyable experience.
- Review
- The life of a monkey isn't always easy, sure you get to sit around all day having a good time, eatin...
posted by maddogdenny , November 24, 2006
- PROS
- Back to basics, simple yet challenging.
- CONS
- Very challenging. Some minigames are no good.
- The Bottom Line
- While not terribly impressive visually, this is a great buy for the first round of Wii games.
- Review
- Since I was one of the lucky few who got a Wii for lauch (while only waiting a half hour in line no...
posted by c3363 , February 22, 2005
- PROS
- Easy to Learn, Multiplayer, Difficult to pass levels,
- CONS
- Mini games need work, Some levels get very frustrating
- The Bottom Line
- If you have young kids, or you are looking for a game to play with friends who don't play much this is the perfect game for you.
- Review
- When I first bought this game, I thought it was going to be way too easy and that it would get borin...
posted by Shaunpm60 , August 25, 2004
- PROS
- A bevy of multiplayer games, arcade stages and modes. Still very addictive.
- CONS
- Rage-inducing puzzles/mazes.
- The Bottom Line
- Despite some of the evil stage designs, it's still a very well-rounded game for one or more players.
- Review
- Less than a year after the U.S. debut, Super Monkey Ball returns, and this time there's more stages,...
posted by magicpizzadust , January 10, 2004
- PROS
- Graphics, fun, everything!
- CONS
- Nothing, but can be a little frusterating at times.
- The Bottom Line
- Super Monkey Ball is an awesome
- Review
- One day I decided to purchase Super Monkey Ball for Gamecube because it looked simple, yet fun. I br...
posted by xxxl_feet , October 10, 2003
- PROS
- Story mode, Amazing graphics, Something for everyone, Levels get harder VERY gradually, unbeatable price!!!
- CONS
- in story mode, some higher levels can seem impossible.
- The Bottom Line
- If you like any of the games I mentioned above, you'll love this game. It's a great, non-violent game!!!
- Review
- First impressions Most of the time, when a sequel to a game of this genre, it only gets improved. Th...
posted by steven9988 , July 31, 2003
- PROS
- Addictive. Challenging. Fun.
- CONS
- Too quirky for some
- The Bottom Line
- Fun, fun, fun. Get some friends and play with your balls...err...or something.
- Review
- Super Monkey Ball, most will hear the name and think, "What the hell?". Others might see a screensho...
posted by june57always , January 21, 2003
- PROS
- Great variety of fun games with beautiful graphics and challenging activities for all ages.
- CONS
- We find nothing bad to say about this game!
- The Bottom Line
- It's a great game suitable for all ages child to adult and is very complex and challenging along with minigames just for absoulute fun!
- Review
- All the charactors are monkeys living in a story that you have to finish by playing a "Main Game". "...
posted by Shaunpm60 , January 04, 2003
- PROS
- Simply addictive, and contains a lot of different gameplay modes.
- CONS
- Rather sparse, but arcade-like graphics. Monkeys are annoying. High level of frustration.
- The Bottom Line
- It's a simple game, but it's very addictive and has one of the highest replay values of any game I've seen in ahwile.
- Review
- Super Monkey Ball. What a concept for a game! I mean really, monkeys in a ball? But as obscure as th...
posted by dilbert627 , November 18, 2002
- PROS
- Incredibly fun, very well designed game, lots to do.
- CONS
- Still a couple frustrating levels, but not as bad as SMB1
- The Bottom Line
- Super Monkey Ball improved in every way. Lots of fun for everyone. Highly recommended.
- Review
- Story/Premise: Super Monkey Ball was one of the most fun and unique titles for the GameCube's l...
posted by locusta , November 18, 2002
- PROS
- Graphics are much better & many more games.
- CONS
- Not much different from the first. Annoying Story-Mode.
- The Bottom Line
- While this game is prettier, it really is just more of the same. Unless you're a monkey, puzzle lover, this isn't worth it.
- Review
- Monkey Ball 2 has all the entertaining features of Monkey Ball 1 and more. There a practically a do...
posted by fumbduck , October 01, 2002
- PROS
- So incredibly addictive!
- CONS
- Can be repetitive. If you're weird.
- The Bottom Line
- Buy it and love me
- Review
- Super Monkey Ball is definitely one of the weirdest offerings to have come out of Sega&#146s...
posted by search66 , September 04, 2002
- PROS
- Fun fun fun
- CONS
- Music and new mini games
- The Bottom Line
- Jak-a-rific!
- Review
- "God bless Sega is all I can say. No one tries harder than they do, and even after vain attempts...
posted by Slusy , September 01, 2002
- PROS
- Story mode, improved graphics, everything that made the original great
- CONS
- Some new mini-games are a bit weak, music can get irritating
- The Bottom Line
- Super Monkey Ball 2 is a excellent game that reminded me why I love video games. If you have a GameCube, your game library isn't complete without this.
- Review
- When the GameCube came out back in November of 2001, there werent a great number of exciting, origi...
posted by Rock_On , June 23, 2002
- PROS
- fun fun fun!
- CONS
- getting use to the controls
- The Bottom Line
- RENT, BUY, WHATEVER!
- Review
- INTRO: Back on November 17, 2001 when the Nintendo Gamecube FINALLY releas...
posted by JiggyJay , May 27, 2002
- PROS
- everything but....
- CONS
- ....the stupid camera angles
- The Bottom Line
- Buy this game, you will love it!
- Review
- Before I begin this review, I just have to say that Sega is one of my favorite companies (not my num...
posted by dilbert627 , April 30, 2002
- PROS
- Lots of fun. Many modes of play. Great multiplayer options.
- CONS
- Can be very hard and very frustrating.
- The Bottom Line
- A very fun game with lots of modes of play. Main game can be hard and frustrating though. Definite rental, possible buy.
- Review
- Story/Premise: Super Monkey Ball is an interesting game from Sega where you must guide a monkey...
posted by pichu210 , April 10, 2002
- PROS
- simple, extra games included to play.
- CONS
- This game will take up your entire day if you let it.
- The Bottom Line
- Super Monkey Ball by Sega is an interesting game that can be played by the hour. It is entertaining, and addictive.
- Review
- Basics of the game: Monkeys roll around in balls and collect bananas. You choose your monkey and r...
posted by steppencat , March 18, 2002
- PROS
- Innovative, easy to get into, tough to put down. Good level design. Good bonus games.
- CONS
- Later levels are frustratingly difficult. Graphics are a bit spartan (not necessarilly a con...see review)
- The Bottom Line
- Highly addictive and innovative gameplay. Great game single player, even better with more people. Lots to unlock. You must get this if you own a Cube.
- Review
- Anyone who played (and if you played, then you loved) the late 80's hit Marble Madness will feel alm...
posted by dwest2314 , March 14, 2002
- PROS
- Great graphics and high re-play value
- CONS
- Unlocking games a drag and really too difficult for younger players
- The Bottom Line
- You should definately buy it, but be careful, its not really a kiddie game. Hand-eye coordination requires a teen or adult to play well.
- Review
- Let me begin by stating that I purchased my Cube not only for my own enjoyment, but in the hopes tha...
posted by thokihana , March 05, 2002
- PROS
- Very cute characters and funny little minigames
- CONS
- Rather hard for a game that's supposed rated for everyone
- The Bottom Line
- Not the best game on the market for Game Cube, but certainly one that deserves as much of a chance.
- Review
- My cousin bought this game many months ago, sometime before Christmas of last year. Having been invi...
posted by toxik53 , March 02, 2002
- PROS
- Wonderful Graphics, Great GamePlay, Playable forever
- CONS
- Control could be tighter, nothing to do with other buttons
- The Bottom Line
- Play this game. Then play it with a friend. Then 3. Then 4. There are so many varieties of gameplay, and so many different possibilities.
- Review
- What do you do with such a beautifully developed game? Play it! Then play it more, and a little more...
posted by banjokazooie22 , February 19, 2002
- PROS
- Easy to learn, easy to control(A button and control-stick), fun, challenging
- CONS
- Graphics and sound could be better
- The Bottom Line
- This game is fun and addicting! You constantly want to challenge yourself! It's so fun to watch others play!
- Review
- Since there aren't many games out for the Gamecube, I decided to give this one a shot. It looked fu...
posted by Alkaiser , February 11, 2002
- PROS
- Most fun party game in a while.
- CONS
- Monkeys?! Arrgh... No good characters whatsoever.
- The Bottom Line
- Get this if you've got some gamer friends who are around often, and let the battle begin.
- Review
- When I first heard about this game I was totally put off by it. I mean monkeys? What the hell, man...
posted by bigmac0420 , February 10, 2002
- PROS
- Super Monkey Ball offers tons of game modes and excellent replay value.
- CONS
- The controls can become tedious and the difficulty can be frustrating.
- The Bottom Line
- Great replay value, tons of play modes, and monkey balls. Excellent for parties and people of all ages. Highly recommended.
- Review
- Seeing the Sega logo on a Nintendo game is a bit unsettling at first, but once you get past the...
posted by krphyuzn , February 03, 2002
- PROS
- Innovative and Addictive, fast-paced©
- CONS
- Sometimes aimless gameplay
- The Bottom Line
- If you're not troubled by the games potential side effect--the urge to place the word monkey before every thing you utter--then SMB is a must-have for the Gamecube launch©
- Review
- Super Monkey Ball is probably the unlikeliest player on the Gamecube launch roster to showcase the p...
posted by charmaster510 , January 28, 2002
- PROS
- Fun, simple, addicting gameplay
- CONS
- Insanely difficult, may turn some away with over-cuteness.
- The Bottom Line
- Overly fun, but gets extremely frustrating and annoying sometimes. The extra modes make it worth your while, though.
- Review
- Super Monkey Ball. Hmmm... what should we expect here? The box portrays a group of four monkeys, one...
posted by godfather2k2 , January 26, 2002
- PROS
- gameplay, graphics
- CONS
- hard level of difficulty
- The Bottom Line
- Great Game!
- Review
- Super Monkey Ball, most will hear the name and turn away. Others might see a screenshot and will tur...
posted by webmaster02 , January 21, 2002
- PROS
- graphics,great gameplay,original idea.
- CONS
- hum... can't think of any now!!
- The Bottom Line
- let sega make you a monkey to!
- Review
- sega that company is very familiar. after getting in the game industury, sega fist made sega genesis...
posted by socnorb777 , January 17, 2002
- PROS
- Delicious graphics and a physics engine portraying a realistic depiction of monkey's in balls.
- CONS
- Some difficulty in certain levels that may lead you to smash you purple controller.
- The Bottom Line
- Cutesy but very fun and addicting. A great party game that can be played four players at a time, and so many options that you should pick this one up!
- Review
- If there is one thing that can be counted on concerning a system that Nintendo is involved in, it...
posted by arkwolf , January 10, 2002
- PROS
- Fun game play. Innovative concept. Cute characters and incredible graphics
- CONS
- Can be repetitive. May make some motion-sick.
- The Bottom Line
- I would recommend getting this if you like puzzle games or if you were a fan of the sonic series. Either way you will probably like this game.
- Review
- This title shows that Sega still knows what they are doing. The game play in this game while repetit...
posted by quitesane , January 03, 2002
- PROS
- Great multi-player action, several games to choose from, excellent graphics and more.
- CONS
- Monkey golf is ridiculously difficult! Anyone got a cheat code?
- The Bottom Line
- GameCube's Super Monkey Ball is is a sure bet. No "fragging" involved but the action is intense and the multiple games and formats make it a real challenge.
- Review
- Nintendo's Super Monkey Ball may be the "sleeper" game for GameCube. While having enjoyed success a...
posted by da_matty , January 01, 2002
- PROS
- Great for whole family; simple, intuitive controls; great replay value; several play modes; fun!
- CONS
- Expert stages can become incredibly frustrating; some sound effects are annoying
- The Bottom Line
- Looking for a great game to enjoy with friends or family? You've found it in Super Monkey Ball. It's fun, simple, intuitive, and deep. You can't ask for more.
- Review
- Super Monkey Ball, Sega's first Gamecube offering, is a perfect example of what makes Sega great--si...
posted by shawn939 , December 30, 2001
- PROS
- pretty good graphics
- CONS
- pretty simple goals, not much to do
- The Bottom Line
- This is a good game to rent and play for a few days, but the lack of a real objective makes it a waste of money to buy.
- Review
- This game is pretty easy to play without much reading of manuals or anything, but it also doesn't go...
posted by T-Loco , December 28, 2001
- PROS
- unique, inventive levels, great graphics, sound and gameplay
- CONS
- VERY frustrating
- The Bottom Line
- If you have the skills and patience to lead a monkey around inch long, curved, ramped, rotating platforms, then this game is for you.
- Review
- See cute monkeys rolling around in their airless bubble balls so they can magically collect Dole ban...
posted by justin_kage , December 26, 2001
- PROS
- Cool multi-player stuff. BOWLING! POOL! YAY!
- CONS
- Can be REALLY hard at times, and you need about 38,857,283 points to unlock things.
- The Bottom Line
- It's really only good for multiplayer, and mini-games, but you can always get sick of that.
- Review
- At first, I thought this game would be one of those Import games, that really, really sucked. Then I...
posted by kalizam , December 22, 2001
- PROS
- Great Gameplay, excellent Multiplayer, Many good graphics, nice sound
- CONS
- few and far between
- The Bottom Line
- Get this game. If you happen to be low on cash, rent it! With so many modes, its nearly impossible to not find anything you like.
- Review
- I was incredibly lucky this Christmas as one of my friends actually got me a GameCube game, and let...
posted by awymore , December 17, 2001
- PROS
- 7 different gameplay modes and everyone one is a blast. Excellent 4 player action.
- CONS
- Graphics aren't spectacular, and the mazes can get incredibly difficult.
- The Bottom Line
- If you have friends, you won't want to miss out on this one. It's truly a great multiplayer game.
- Review
- Super Monkey Ball is the first Sega game to appear on a Nintendo home console, and it doesn't dissap...
posted by brandonandsue , December 16, 2001
- PROS
- Great with friends, Original concept, cool hidden extras
- CONS
- Very frustrating on the expert level
- The Bottom Line
- Definitely worth renting to find out if you want to buy it. The ultimate party game, and worth owning if you loved Marble Madness.
- Review
- Sega's Super Monkey Ball for the Nintendo GameCube is an excellent multiplayer game. The three side...
posted by baddassy2j , December 15, 2001
- PROS
- Great mind-bending fun. Especially multi-player
- CONS
- Not good is you get frustrated easily
- The Bottom Line
- If you have patience, you will love this.
- Review
- When I preordered my GameCube at Electronics Boutique, I had to choose 3 games. I chose Luigi's Mans...
posted by pavona21 , December 10, 2001
- PROS
- Excellent gameplay, VERY high replay value, who can resist animated monkeys?
- CONS
- Average sounds, can get very difficult/frustrating, backgrounds could use a little work.
- The Bottom Line
- Great game with a great replay value. If your a dedicated gamer with patience, this game is for you. The difficulty factor is there if your up for a challenge.
- Review
- Late last week, I made a decision that I would go out and get my first rental for my beloved Gamecub...
posted by o_man69 , December 04, 2001
- PROS
- Numerous Modes, Great Game play, Great Graphics, and a whole lot of fun!
- CONS
- Rolling around in a ball just isn't what it's cracked up to be.
- The Bottom Line
- Rent this game and do not buy it. It is a magnificent multi-player game, but when no one's around what are you going to do?
- Review
- Sega is known for horrible systems but great games. This might be one of the reasons why they a...
posted by fyshbone , December 02, 2001
- PROS
- GREAT multiplayer game, tons of mini games, huge replay value, nice graphics
- CONS
- You won't have time for anything else!
- The Bottom Line
- Truthfully, this game is a whole lot of fun. Although it's a simple (as in, not complex... definitely not easy) game, it will keep you entertained for hours. Highly recommended.
- Review
- I believe that this game is the sleeper hit of 2001. There isn't much publicity for it; but I know...
posted by Holympus , November 30, 2001
- PROS
- Fun, simple gameplay; crisp, clear graphics; great replay value
- CONS
- Mediocre sound; in-game ads are offputting; can be frustrating
- The Bottom Line
- Surprisingly good game, great concept, nice graphics, read on for more.....
- Review
- Games are inevitably what make or break a console. Considering PS2's already large software libr...
posted by sephiroth2000 , November 26, 2001
- PROS
- Fun, monkeys, DOLE bananas!
- CONS
- Umm....?
- The Bottom Line
- Unprecedented *I just put that word there to sound smart, if you don't like it then it's ok* fun
- Review
- Super Monkey Ball What is this? Sega creating a game for Nintendo? Are my eyes dec...
posted by Slusy , November 22, 2001
- PROS
- Simple, addictive gameplay, lots of extra modes to play with
- CONS
- Can be incredibly frustrating, overabundance of product placement
- The Bottom Line
- Super Monkey Ball is an extremely addictive, engaging game, and an excellent first outing on the GameCube for Sega.
- Review
- Apparently, in order to work as a game designer at Sega, you either have to be really creative, or r...
posted by GravityGirl , November 22, 2001
- PROS
- original concept, easy to learn, different modes of play
- CONS
- addictive, not fun for the monkeys
- The Bottom Line
- Kinda like Marble Madness, but better. Also, party games and bonus games add to the monkey fun.
- Review
- Introduction Initially, I wanted to rent Super Monkey Ball (SMB) before spen...
posted by netcigar , November 22, 2001
- PROS
- Fun entertainment the whole family can enjoy- perfect port of the arcade game
- CONS
- What you see is what you get- a simple premise, but addictive none the less
- The Bottom Line
- For such a simple premise, this game is fun for everyone and worth buying right away!
- Review
- Super Monkey Ball? With a title like that, why spend fifty hard-earned dollars? It might...
