VGChartz's Evan Norris: "Motion controls during the Wii era were either a blessing or a curse. In some instances—Wii Sports, Metroid Prime 3, Skyward Sword—the results were revelatory. In others, building a game around motion controls was akin to forcing a square peg through a round hole. Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz, a Wii launch title, belongs in the latter camp. A fine game on paper, it was sunk by some wonky motion controls and a host of forgettable mini-games. Thirteen years later, the game is reborn on modern systems as Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD, with more traditional analog controls, polished graphics, and a truncated, refined list of mini-games. The title still carries with it some warts—the mini-games aren't amazing, the boss battles are forgettable, and there are a few frustrating difficulty spikes—but it's easily the most enjoyable way to experience Banana Blitz."
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!"
