Game Description
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania, also known as Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania, brings together classic levels from the original entries in the Super Monkey Ball series with fresh new content. You control a monkey trapped in a ball, rolling through colorful, tricky worlds full of bananas and surprises. It’s simple to pick up but tough to master – perfect for anyone who loves a good challenge or just wants some lighthearted fun. The mix of nostalgia and new twists might catch you off guard. Ever tried steering a rolling monkey? It’s more fun than you’d think.
What’s the Game About?
At its core, this game is all about balancing speed and precision as you tilt the world to guide your monkey ball to the goal. You’ll find yourself racing through stages pulled from Super Monkey Ball, Super Monkey Ball 2, and Super Monkey Ball Deluxe, packed with tricky traps and twists.
The story is simple: stop Doctor Bad-Boon from messing up Jungle Island and stealing bananas. Nothing too deep here, but the cutscenes are surprisingly entertaining. Lesson learned: always carry a spare banana.
Key Features
- Classic and new stages combined in one package
- Multiple game modes including Story, Challenge, Training, and Special
- Local multiplayer supporting up to 4 players – perfect for some friendly competition
- Playable characters include fan favorites like AiAi and the surprise cameo of Sonic
- Vibrant, colorful graphics that keep the action lively without being distracting
Gameplay and Modes
Controls are easy to grasp but don’t be fooled. Some stages will seriously test your patience and timing. Need a challenge? You got it. The Story Mode guides you through a series of levels, while Challenge Mode puts your skills to the test with high-score runs. Want to mess around without pressure? Training Mode has your back.
Special Mode spices things up with soccer and racing minigames. It’s the perfect mix if you’re tired of the usual ball rolling. And yes, local multiplayer is included — because what’s better than beating your friends at monkey ball chaos on the couch?
Why Try Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania?
If you enjoy arcade-style puzzles or just want a chill game with some pace, this one fits. It’s light fun and tight gameplay without annoying gimmicks. Plus, the level design keeps you on your toes. It’s not just about collecting bananas – it’s about beating your best time without falling off the edge (which happens way more than you’d expect).
In short: it’s a retro treat with modern polish and a monkey or two to keep you company.
System requirements
- Minimum:
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0 GHz / AMD Phenom II X2 550 3.1 GHz
- Graphics: 512 MB GeForce 8800 GT / 1 GB AMD Radeon HD 5750
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Disk space: 4 GB HDD
- Operating system: Windows 8.1 64-bit
- Recommended:
- Processor: Intel Core i3-540 3.0 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4 GHz
- Graphics: 2 GB GeForce GTX 750 / 1 GB AMD Radeon HD 7850
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Disk space: 4 GB HDD
- Operating system: Windows 10 64-bit
