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6.7 out of 10

Super Monkey Ball

First seen: 16 november 2001

Information found in: from 57 sources in 13 countries.

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  • User Score (40)
    7.9 7.9 from 40 reviewers
  • Expert Score (48)
    8.3 8.3 from 48 reviewers
  • Gameplay (14)
    7.4 7.4 from 14 reviewers
  • Graphics (19)
    6.6 6.6 from 19 reviewers
  • Sound (17)
    6.6 6.6 from 17 reviewers
  • Control (2)
    7.9 7.9 from 2 reviewers
  • Addiction (2)
    7.9 7.9 from 2 reviewers
  • Lifespan (5)
    7.6 7.6 from 5 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • tremendous challenge, monkey target is awesome, yet simple gameplay, multiplayer excellence, 7 games in 1
  • the game gets very, brash and tiring, not the nicest graphics, gets extremely hard, variable difficulty

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  1. Super Monkey Ball

    Reviewer: Video Game City
    1 October 2007
    Overall 8
    7.5
    Gameplay 8
    7.5
    Graphics 7
    6.5
    Sound 6
    6.0
    Lifespan 9
    9.0
     

    One of the first games for the GameCube and the first game by Sega for it, Super Monkey Ball is unique to say the least. The name does serve a purpose at describing the game. Essentially, you guide one of five different monkeys, which are inside clear, colored balls, through several different mazes in order to unlock some of coolest mini-games on the planet and be top monkey. Read more

  2. Reviewer: GameCubicle.com
    1 October 2007
    Overall 9
    8.8
     

    Sega’s Super Monkey Ball for Nintendo GameCube will keep you rolling! Tilt the stages just right and your monkey will zip down ramps, launch across a vast ocean, and maneuver through party games galore. Because they inhabit a transparent ball, the four versatile monkeys can act as a bowling ball (with pretty impressive spin), golf ball, and billiard ball. And the party doesn’t end there! Engage in a variety of competitive races in Monkey Race, boxing in Monkey Fight,... Read more

  3. Super Monkey Ball

    Reviewer: Into Liquid Sky
    3 May 2009
    Overall 9
    9.1
     

    There's just something charming about a game in which you must roll monkeys around in balls to collect bananas and avoid falling off to your untimely demise. Maybe it's the simplicity of the concept, or maybe it's just that the execution is just so solid that you can't avoid but to like the game. In a word, Super Monkey Ball is fun. You are treated to a game in which there is a large variety of modes, including: three levels of the Main Game, a puzzle-like trip through a... Read more

  4. Super Monkey Ball – Review

    Reviewer: GameCritics.com
    4 March 2004

    When I first heard about Super Monkey Ball , I was looking forward to a couple of other high-profile GameCube titles, like Star Wars: Rogue Leader and Super Smash Bros. Melee . Super Monkey Ball had nearly slipped under my radar screen since the arcade game from which this game is ported never saw the light of day outside of Japan, and I knew very little about it. However, once the game came out here, Super Monkey Ball had garnered praise from more than a few GameCube... Read more

  5. Super Monkey Ball

    Reviewer: Gamer's Logik
    2 weeks ago
    Overall 9
    8.9
    Gameplay 9
    9.0
    Graphics 8
    8.0
    Sound 8
    8.0
     

    The madness has begun!! No, we're not referring to monkey madness; not just yet. We're talking about Sega's first official outing on a console other than their own in more than 15 years (Crazy Taxi doesn't count since it was just a port by Acclaim bearing the Sega property license). Read more

  1. "what a pathetic waste of money"

    Reviewer: Wii Game Review
    19 November 2005
    Overall 2
    2.0
     

    This has got to be the most boring game i have ever played. the levels are so unoriginal. roll a ball with a monkey in it to the end of a level collecting as many bananas as possible only to be dumped on an even worse level after. don't bover wasting your [or your mums]money on this. the only good thing is monkey racing a mini game where you race your friends along a race track.if it let you i would give this 0 stars. Read more

  2. I discovered this game and it's sequel in a double ...

    Reviewer: PriceGrabber
    30 June 2005
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    I discovered this game and it's sequel in a double pack last year and just recently got around to playing it. Super Monkey Ball is one of those games I play every once in a while but will squeeze every last ounce of enjoyment possible from it. It has my ideal game design. It's easy to learn and the fun/challenge comes from being able to complete levels on skill and experience. I think Sega could have put more effort into a memorable soundtrack as the one here is pretty... Read more

  3. Super Monkey Ball (GC): Great multi player fun

    Reviewer: Dooyoo
    10 August 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    In this game the main idea is that you move and tip a board in oder to navigate you monkey (in a ball) around obstacles and maze like routes. Obviously made difficult by the slopes, holes, gaps to jump, chutes, and collecting bananas. The main game is ok but not the most fun to play. However the best part of the super monkey ball game is the mini games. There are a host of other mini games for you and your friends to play. From racing, tennis, bowling and fighting there... Read more

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