Post by Nester the Lark on Feb 4, 2007 19:39:55 GMT -5
3PS #7
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz
Developer: Sega
Publisher: Sega
System: Wii
One of the more notable launch titles for the Gamecube was the original Super Monkey Ball. Based on an arcade game, the object was to roll a ball with a monkey in it through an obstacle course in order to reach the goal. This was accomplished via tilting the entire playfield, causing the monkey ball to roll downhill. It’s a simple concept, but mastering the more advanced courses was as difficult as trying to avoid dirty puns in this write-up. The series has gone on to have several sequels and spin-offs across multiple systems, but the monkey ball has rolled full circle with the Wii launch title Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz.
The original controls were as simple as tilting the control stick. It couldn’t be simpler. Actually, it could. With the Wii remote, just tilt the whole controller in any direction and the playfield corresponds. It’s so simple, even a monkey can do it. However, the developers have also introduced a couple of new gameplay wrinkles. Now you can make your monkey ball jump with a tap of the A button, and you also have to take on some boss battles.
There is also a larger emphasis on the multi-player mini-games. 50 of these are included. Some are better than others, and a few are barely worth playing at all. None-the-less, you’re sure to find at least a few that you and your banana blitzing buddies will keep coming back to.
The studio that developed most of the games in the series used to be known as Amusement Vision. This was the same team responsible for F-Zero GX on the Gamecube (and the AX arcade version), as well as the Sega classic Daytona USA. They know their racing games, but put a few monkeys in balls, and they go bananas!
This new edition of Super Monkey Ball is yet another great showcase for the Wii, and a very natural use of the remote interface. Featuring both a solid single player experience and a variety of multi-player options, it works as either a party game, or just a good time minding your own monkey business. With this game, you’re guaranteed to have a ball!
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz
Developer: Sega
Publisher: Sega
System: Wii
One of the more notable launch titles for the Gamecube was the original Super Monkey Ball. Based on an arcade game, the object was to roll a ball with a monkey in it through an obstacle course in order to reach the goal. This was accomplished via tilting the entire playfield, causing the monkey ball to roll downhill. It’s a simple concept, but mastering the more advanced courses was as difficult as trying to avoid dirty puns in this write-up. The series has gone on to have several sequels and spin-offs across multiple systems, but the monkey ball has rolled full circle with the Wii launch title Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz.
The original controls were as simple as tilting the control stick. It couldn’t be simpler. Actually, it could. With the Wii remote, just tilt the whole controller in any direction and the playfield corresponds. It’s so simple, even a monkey can do it. However, the developers have also introduced a couple of new gameplay wrinkles. Now you can make your monkey ball jump with a tap of the A button, and you also have to take on some boss battles.
There is also a larger emphasis on the multi-player mini-games. 50 of these are included. Some are better than others, and a few are barely worth playing at all. None-the-less, you’re sure to find at least a few that you and your banana blitzing buddies will keep coming back to.
The studio that developed most of the games in the series used to be known as Amusement Vision. This was the same team responsible for F-Zero GX on the Gamecube (and the AX arcade version), as well as the Sega classic Daytona USA. They know their racing games, but put a few monkeys in balls, and they go bananas!
This new edition of Super Monkey Ball is yet another great showcase for the Wii, and a very natural use of the remote interface. Featuring both a solid single player experience and a variety of multi-player options, it works as either a party game, or just a good time minding your own monkey business. With this game, you’re guaranteed to have a ball!