Super Monkey Ball Jr.

 Game Boy Advance
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Nov 19, 2002
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. Gamestyle
    70
    There is certainly a lot to keep anyone occupied here, even if the main game is a little un-balanced, simply firing up a game of monkey bowling whilst sitting on the train makes it a worthy purchase.
  2. Modojo
    60
    It certainly has its faults, but if you crave some monkey action on the go, it more than satisfies your primal hunger.
  3. GameSpy
    52
    An unexpected technical achievement for the GBA, but that doesn't make it a fun game -- it most decidedly is not a fun game.

Awards & Rankings

14
#14 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2002
16
#16 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2002
15
#15 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2002

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 3 out of 19
  1. GamecubeLover
    Jul 27, 2016
    10
    THQ made this? Wow. This game is just like the Gamecube games but on the Gameboy Advance! This game has amazing gameplay, easy and hardTHQ made this? Wow. This game is just like the Gamecube games but on the Gameboy Advance! This game has amazing gameplay, easy and hard levels, and its portable!… Full Review »
  2. DragonriderJC
    Aug 9, 2021
    8
    this is almost a master piece
    the d pad in 3d can take a bit of practice
    some stages are near impossible if you didn't know about using the    this is almost a master piece
    the d pad in 3d can take a bit of practice
    some stages are near impossible if you didn't know about using the B and A buttons    … Full Review »
  3. NinWiidle
    Jan 11, 2020
    7
    Two words: Monkey Fight. The main game looks great for the gba, but the controls seel somewhat awkward. To be totally honest, most of my timeTwo words: Monkey Fight. The main game looks great for the gba, but the controls seel somewhat awkward. To be totally honest, most of my time with this game has been spent playing the monkey fight mini-game. This game accomplishes what it set out to do: Semi-port Super Monkey Ball to the GBA. It just doesn't do much more than that.… Full Review »
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