Phil writes, "Super Monkey Ball was one of my favorite launch titles for the Nintendo GameCube back in 2001, and its sequel improved on the formula in nearly every way. Ever since, however, Super Monkey Ball games have gone from middling at best to abysmal at worst. Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz was one of those "middling" games, and launched with the Nintendo Wii in 2006. It added motion control movement for guiding one's Monkey Ball around each stage and a jump button. That wasn't all of the unnecessary additions either.
Now, Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD remasters the original Wii game--why of all Super Monkey Ball games SEGA chose this one I'll never understand--but with terribly bad boss battles, little redeeming content, and poor mini-games, the bananas in this blitz are of the rotten variety."
SEGA is currently hosting a new sale on the Switch eShop. There are a number of SEGA Ages titles included, many of which are at their lowest price yet. Sonic Mania, Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD, and other games are also a part of the sale.
GF365: "Sega’s beloved monkey AiAi and his series of Super Monkey Ball games celebrate their 20th anniversary this month. We look back on the history of the franchise."
GD365: "Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be over, but we still have some good game deals that you’ll want to check out, including Nioh 2 for just $9.99!"
