Super Monkey Ball: Touch & Roll

 DS
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Feb 21, 2006
Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 40
  3. Negative: 4 out of 40
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  1. netjak
    42
    Perhaps if Sega spent more time refining the control scheme rather than coming up with a title screen design where AiAi encourages you to fondle his heart-shaped butt, they would have produced another classic in this quirky and otherwise fun series.
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  2. RewiredMind
    40
    The touch screen – in short – just does not work for Touch & Roll.
  3. Gamer 2.0
    24
    Super Monkey Ball Touch and Roll plays like a chore at its best times, like a death sentence of being eaten alive by chipmunks with dirty hypodermic needles for teeth at its worst.
  5. GameShark
    0
    I am reminded of Super Monkey Ball Jr for the Game Boy Advance as an example of a great handheld maze game. Although it was released many years ago, the difference in actual gameplay experience between the GBA and the DS is night and day.

Awards & Rankings

54
#54 Best DS Game of 2006
38
#38 Most Discussed DS Game of 2006
41
#41 Most Shared DS Game of 2006

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 21
  3. Negative: 2 out of 21
  1. MrTacoBob
    Sep 16, 2017
    8
    Touch and Roll is a good idea on paper but the execution is decent. It's addicting and does keep the series fresh but constantly using theTouch and Roll is a good idea on paper but the execution is decent. It's addicting and does keep the series fresh but constantly using the stylus can be the pain and can be a hassle.… Full Review »
  2. GamecubeLover
    Jul 27, 2016
    8
    This game has a good idea and it uses it correctly. The game is flawed so the good idea wasn't used 100% correctly but this game is stillThis game has a good idea and it uses it correctly. The game is flawed so the good idea wasn't used 100% correctly but this game is still decent enough.… Full Review »
  3. TweenCoure
    Feb 14, 2008
    9
    I think this game is awesome. Some levels are extremely hard, while others are beatable in less than a minute. The stylus/button pad makes itI think this game is awesome. Some levels are extremely hard, while others are beatable in less than a minute. The stylus/button pad makes it all the better, & it's even better with multiplayer and party games. Most games are repeated fromother game systems, such as PS2- but that doesn't make them any easier to beat! The colors are energizing and eye-popping, but the only downsize is there's no Wi-Fi. I would reccomend this to anyone who wants a challenging game, & likes monkeys bouncing around in clear balls.… Full Review »
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