I remember the day I was introduced to Super Monkey Ball on GameCube. It kind of came out of nowhere: someone shoved it in front of me and said “let’s play.” Eight hours later we were completely entranced, and most importantly, smiling. That’s the sort of infectious happiness Monkey Ball is capable of, which is exactly why this underdog of a series was active for over a decade before slowing down.
Sega is looking to get that ball rolling again with Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD. It’s a shame that this re-release wasn’t able to put its best foot forward with the ideal source material, but Monkey Ball remains as charming as ever.
Source: Destructoid Review: Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD