On 25 June 2024, the next instalment in the long-running Super Monkey Ball franchise, titled Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble will be available on the Nintendo Switch. Developer and publisher SEGA have today shared new information on the game, including information around its Adventure Mode with 200 new stages, and its multiplayer online options – including 4-player co-op play and online multiplayer. Scroll down to read more about each:
Adventure Mode
While visiting a tropical island, AiAi and the gang meet a girl named Palette, an adventurer searching for the Legendary Banana. They agree to join her on her journey across wondrous worlds to collect special parts said to be the key to locating this prized relic. Along the way, they’ll meet new friends and encounter mysterious rivals.
Assistance Features
For those unfamiliar with Super Monkey Ball mechanics or perhaps need an extra hand to get through the levels or hone their skills, a number of optional assistance features will be present in the game, including:
- The ability to Rewind to a previous point of a stage and attempt a tricky area once more.
- A Ghost Guide option, which will add a transparent racer alongside the player, demonstrating the key methods needed to reach the goal.
- A Route Guide that will point you in the right direction if you’re not sure where to go.
- The choice to restart at a Checkpoint within certain stages
The Game World
As mentioned above, Adventure Mode in Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble features 200 new stages, which are divvied up between a number of differently themed worlds, each with their own twists and turns. While not giving away everything, SEGA has introduced one stage from each of the first five worlds, which you can read about below:
World 1 – Banana Farm
World 1 is naturally designed to progressively teach players all the tools and tricks to set them up for the rest of their adventure! A great example is the stage “Rail Slider,” where steps and ramps taller than the player’s ball are placed throughout the stage. Use the new technique, Spin Dash, to make it through the steps!
World 2 – Rose Garden
In “Wonder Maze,” the stage is designed like a large garden maze. Players will need to look for the correct route to make it to the goal.
World 3 – Floating City
The “Switch and Go” stage has switches that move the different scaffoldings. Here, players will need to use switches at the best time to reach the goal.
World 4 – Golden Temple
The “Rolling Balls” stage has giant balls that block the player’s way. Players must maneuver these giant objects to make their way to the end.
World 5 – Stone Valley
The “Rocket Launcher” stage has a goal that is located high in the sky. Use the rocket to get launched up in the air and aim for the goal!
