Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 38
  3. Negative: 8 out of 38
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  1. Kevlarguy67
    Oct 6, 2021
    9
    What can you say, it's monkey ball! Great levels, classic courses, and new content as well. My only problem, at some point I ran out of levels, so I started over.
  2. Usaisa12
    Oct 7, 2021
    9
    While I had some difficulty as a newcomer to the series, I very much enjoyed the game and I highly recommend to anyone whose new to this series. It’s a good place to start!
  3. koaladub24
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    This is undoubtedly the best SMB experience. Full with the challenges from the past og series, retouched graphics and the GOOD mechanics that BB-HD didn't hit, i recommend it for the whole Single and Multiplayer experience locally. Definitely will keep you attached or busy trying to complete all the levels. From a all-time SEGA and SMB average enjoyer.
  4. Inuyasha1
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    언럭키 소닉 느낌이 강함. 상당히 재밌는데 서유기의 손오공이 주인공인 모험게임
  5. Happyspelling
    Oct 10, 2021
    9
    I have played every Super Monkey Ball game except Banana Splitz, and I can safely say Banana Mania is one of, if not the best in the series. It easily has the best party game collection out of them all, with all of the mediocre ones from the original being great and the great ones mostly being improved. Also the new inclusions are very welcome. The added characters, helper function, jumpI have played every Super Monkey Ball game except Banana Splitz, and I can safely say Banana Mania is one of, if not the best in the series. It easily has the best party game collection out of them all, with all of the mediocre ones from the original being great and the great ones mostly being improved. Also the new inclusions are very welcome. The added characters, helper function, jump button, special modes, costumes, and achievements are all welcome additions that I frequently used. The graphics look pretty good and I really like most of the new music for the stages. The party game music is weaker, but you can use the original music, that is, if you pay $5 for the dlc. Speaking of prices, $40 for this game is a great deal. It is the most content heavy SMB game, and the physical edition comes with an art book at no extra charge. I don't really have any major complaints, at least nothing that the originals didn't suffer from. Whether you've played the first two games or not, this is a highly recommended title, and I hope we get more monkey in a ball games soon!… Expand
  6. Elite_Institute
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    "I’m really glad that Sega didn’t mess up Banana Mania. It has a new lick of paint, with some tweaks and additions that help make this an excellent return to form. Despite some gripes with the challenge modes and Monkey Target, there’s a massive amount of content that should keep any fan of the series happy. With the series director now gone, I just hope that future games can live up to"I’m really glad that Sega didn’t mess up Banana Mania. It has a new lick of paint, with some tweaks and additions that help make this an excellent return to form. Despite some gripes with the challenge modes and Monkey Target, there’s a massive amount of content that should keep any fan of the series happy. With the series director now gone, I just hope that future games can live up to this standard."

    https://theeliteinstitute.net/2021/10/22/super-monkey-ball-banana-mania/    … Expand
  7. Radical2002
    Oct 10, 2021
    8
    Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania is a surprising treat and a nice time waster. I've had a good time, with loads of unlockable and fun gameplay, it's a easy recommendation, however the story mode from SMB2 feels budget, with no animated cutscenes, and the physics in the party games feels off, but it's only minor issues, this is a love letter to the series, and is defiantly worth your time.
  8. CA_ScottH
    Mar 22, 2022
    8
    Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania is a good game that is held back by oddities and omissions. Level design experiments frequently, keeping things engaging, the party modes are a nice time killer, and the game comes jam packed with content. However, Monkey Target's less than stellar execution in this remaster, the lack of cutscenes for the story mode, the inability to play as guest charactersSuper Monkey Ball: Banana Mania is a good game that is held back by oddities and omissions. Level design experiments frequently, keeping things engaging, the party modes are a nice time killer, and the game comes jam packed with content. However, Monkey Target's less than stellar execution in this remaster, the lack of cutscenes for the story mode, the inability to play as guest characters in the party mode, and the inability to play the main or challenge mode in multiplayer (either locally or online) hold this game back from greatness. At the very least, Banana Mania serves as a solid foundation on which the franchise can build.… Expand
  9. greninjaX
    Jan 24, 2022
    9
    it's the classic monkey ball games remastered for the modern era. it's just like mario party superstars: a love letter to the franchise! master piece!

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#52 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2021

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Nov 8, 2021
    85
    It is glorious. Maybe not perfect, but still very good. It has everything I loved from Banana Blitz HD, and little of what I didn't. I highly recommend checking it out if you're new to the series, or if you just want to see a Dreamcast in a ball. [Issue #56 – November/December 2021, p. 71]
  2. Nintendo Enthusiast
    Nov 1, 2021
    85
    Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania marks a return to form for the series, even if I am left hoping that we receive some substantial content updates in the near future to fill in gaps left from the originals. Fans who need an exact recreation of the originals or require challenge mode multiplayer might want to skip this one or wait for a deep discount, but those who just want to play Super Monkey Ball 1 and 2 again or the first time should absolutely pick this one up on Switch, especially if you enjoy playing on the go. While there is still a bit of work to do, Super Monkey Ball is back, and it’s a great feeling. I strongly recommend you don’t miss out on this one.
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  3. Switch Player
    Oct 26, 2021
    70
    Banana Mania takes the best Super Monkey Ball games and combines them into one solid package. Frustrations from those original games remain, and the lack of online play is a disappointment, but new options allow for a less stressful time.
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