Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble

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Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble
Development staff
Developer(s)	Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
Publisher(s)	Sega
Game overview
Series	Super Monkey Ball
Release date(s)	WW June 25, 2024
Platform(s)	Nintendo Switch
Rating
CERO
ESRB	(Mild Fantasy Violence)
PEGI
Gameplay overview
Player(s)	1-4 (Adventure mode, local) 16 (online)
Game order
Preceded by	Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania

Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble (スーパーモンキーボール バナナランブル) is a Super Monkey Ball game for the Nintendo Switch released on June 25, 2024.

Plot

AiAi, MeeMee, Baby, GonGon, YanYan and Doctor are hanging out on the tropical resort, Juicy Island attending a festival about dedicated to the mysterious treasure, the Legendary Banana, a treasure said to have never been obtained but requires the Legendary OOParts to reveal it.

Whilst the others prepare for the festival, AiAi relaxes with a banana. He tells a fretting MeeMee that he'll join them once he's finished his snack, but it's swiped out of his hands by a new monkey, Palette, forcing AiAi to chase her. Whilst AiAi can't catch her, Palette hands him his banana back, and states she can also use the magic balls the others use, having been taught by her father. Palette reveals she's searching for her father who ghas been missing since she was a child. She believes he's chasing after the Legendary Banana and asks the the gangs help. AiAi and GonGon are unconvinced at first, but after promises of the Legendary Banana granting endless bananas, they immedietly agree to help, whilst an exasparated MeeMee is convinced by YanYan and Doctor that it could be fun. Palette then agrees to teach the group how to Spin Dash.

The group first hit up the festival itself taking place on the Banana Farm (World 1) and obtain their first OOPArt after completing it. The next location is the Rose Garden (World 2), which they set off for whilst a mysterious figure looks at the now empty pedestal the OOPArt was original sat on.

Upon arrival in the Rose Garden Palette spots a trap, and the Gala Family consisting of Fes, Tee and Val appear commenting on how they're impressed she managed to notice their trap. They introduce themselves as treasure hunters and announce their desire to compete for the remaining OOPArts before leaving. Despite complaints from Val wanting to steal the monkey's OOPArt now, Fes says they can steal from AiAi and friends whenever, and that they have to hurry to get the others before Master Easel does.

AiAi's gang grab the second OOPArt and make their way to the Floating City(World 3). Palette reflects on her missing father, and YanYan and AiAi comfort her, giving her words of encouragement. They soon obtain their third OOPArt. GonGon announces they found a map to a Golden Temple(World 4) and Palette with treasure on her mind takes off in pursuit.

Upon arriving at the Golden Temple, Palette tells GonGon about a curse that is said to occur if you become fixated on the OOPArts, freaking him out. GonGon then realises that despite this, Palette is not cursed. She handwaves this by stating she just wants to find the treasures to save her father (although she wouldn't mind stealing all the treasure lying around the temple). They soon obtain their next OOPArt, and Palette attempts to steal some gold, but is dragged away by GonGon as the gang is to set to head to the Desert in Stone Valley(World 5) for the next OOPArt. Meanwhile Fes mirrors Palette's sentiments but is dragged off by Val who wants the OOPArts first.

Arriving in Stone Valley, the gang are surrounded by Moai heads. Fortunately they turn out to be friendly, and the group find their next OOPArt. Palette reveals the next one is meant to be located at Neon Arena(World 6), a concert with incredible technology that peaks Doctor's interest.

Gameplay

Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble features a brand new 200 stage adventure mode which allows upto four players to play together in co-op in both local multiplayer and online play.

There is also an online multiplayer mode where upto 16 players can compete in various game modes such as Race to the Finish, Banana Hunt, Goal Rush to Gold, Robot Smash and Don't go Ba-Boom where the last monkey to not be blown up wins to compete to be the top banana.

Character customization returns with over 300 items to make your monkey stand out from the crowd. The outfits can be used in both online and offline mode.

Similar to Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania and Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD, Sega characters will appear as guest playable characters with an announcement of six characters in the "SEGA PASS".

On June 5th, Sonic the Hedgehog, Tails, Amy Rose and Knuckles the Echidna were revealed as part of the "SEGA PASS".

On June 13th 2024, Axel from Crazy Taxi was announced as part of the "SEGA PASS".

On June 20th 2024, Beat from Jet Set Radio was announced as the final character in the "SEGA PASS".

Upon launch day, Sonic the Hedgehog was released to purchasers of the SEGA PASS, with the remaining characters being released throughout the rest of the year.

Characters

Playable characters

• AiAi
• Baby
• Doctor
• Dr. Bad-Boon (unlockable)
• Easel (First apppearance)
• Fes (First apppearance)
• GonGon
• MeeMee
• Palette (First apppearance)
• Tee (First apppearance)
• Val (First apppearance)
• YanYan

Sega Pass

• Amy Rose
• Axel
• Beat
• Knuckles the Echidna
• Miles "Tails" Prower
• Sonic the Hedgehog

Other

• Crewmate
• Godzilla
• Hatsune Miku
• Pac-Man
• Red

Non-playable characters

• Akira Yuki (Cameo)
• Gilius Thunderhead (Cameo)
• Goro Majima (Cameo)
• Joe Musashi (Cameo)
• NiGHTS (Cameo)
• Shadow the Hedgehog (Cameo)

Trivia

• The Legendary Banana Edition of the game contains the Banana Suit and a 40 page physical art book with details on characters and locations.
  • However, the Legendary Banana Edition only appears as an American exclusive version as all other countries have 'Coming Soon' on the pre-order.
• Digital Deluxe version includes the Banana Suit, the SEGA PASS of six Sega All-Stars characters with their own unique stats and 15 SEGA themed outfits.
• Japanese purchasers will obtain unique costumes depending on where they pre-order their copy from.
• This is the first game in the series to feature a co-op adventure mode.
• This is the first Super Monkey Ball title made without series creator, Toshihiro Nagoshi, as he officially left Sega after completion of Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania.
• This game marks the first playable appearance of Dr. Bad-Boon. He is unlocked by joining and completing an online match.
• Each character has a different spin animation. For example GonGon spins by winding up his arm, Doctor spins around on a foot and Dr. Bad-Boon cackles whilst walking around in circles with his hands made into claws.