Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 25
  2. Negative: 0 out of 25
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  1. Official Xbox Magazine
    72
    Proves enjoyable and instantly accessible. [Apr 2005, p.87]
  2. Play Magazine
    70
    There is some undue frustration thanks to an uncontrollable camera, but this is still the Monkey Ball game to get. [March 2005, p.58]

Awards & Rankings

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#72 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2005
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 3 out of 14
  1. May 17, 2021
    10
    This is the perfect Game for Super Monkey Ball fans, It has over twice the content while still having everything great from the past games.
  2. Sep 16, 2017
    9
    Deluxe is not good as 2 but does very well at keeping the series fresh. The gameplay is what you expect and still has that charm. I definitelyDeluxe is not good as 2 but does very well at keeping the series fresh. The gameplay is what you expect and still has that charm. I definitely recommend this game. Full Review »
  3. Dec 18, 2012
    8
    The ultimate party game. An over the top game with an epic story mode.