Sega has announced Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble, the first brand-new Super Monkey Ball game in 10 year. It'll be rolling onto the Switch later this year on 25th June, 2024.
Featuring local co-op play for up to four players, and online multiplayer for up to sixteen, Banana Rumble looks to mix things up a bit with a brand new 'spin-dash' technique. If you're not up for playing with others, you can also tackle the 200+ stages in the game's Adventure Mode solo.
Pre-orders for the game can bag an additional 'Banana Suit' for use in-game.
Will you be grabbing this one when it launches? Let us know what you think with a comment down below.
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Best announcement of this Direct. That is, if it's like SMB 1 and 2.
The fact that it's Switch-exclusive (at least at launch) feels like a sort-of homecoming, if you have nostalgia for the GameCube games, like I do. Back then, money was tight and I had a to sell some of my GC collection, including the SMBs. Actually, I picked up SMB2 at a local CeX recently. Game still holds up.
Er... AiAi looks...different. The games looks fun but why did they redesign the characters(again)?
Looks great based on what we've seen so I'm definitely looking forward to it!
I enjoyed Super Monkey Ball and Super Monkey Ball 2 on the GameCube. Hope this turns out well!
That logo is a mess though..
Im interested. I havent played a Super Monkey Ball game since the gamecube, but this looks like it could be a fun online multiplayer experience.
Soooooo.... I'm willing to bet this is directed by the guy who said SMB1 and 2 are some of the most nuanced games in the series and wants to recapture that feel.
The last game was...okay? Mostly liked it for the nostalgia.
I'll wait for the reviews, the fact that one of my favourite GameCube games has become a hit or miss, low budget Unity project isn't great.
Great surprise announcement like Endless Ocean.
Monkey Ball is probably timed exclusive.
I'm glad we got more of the SMB games, this franchise felt more like a Nintendo legacy franchise now.
Note to self:
1 avoid Nintendo Direct 'partners' next time.
2 If I don't have a Switch 2 by the end of the year, get a PS 5 pro
3. Monkey balls 🙈 no thanks
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