Summary
Update 1.11 forSuper Monkey Ball Banana Rumbleis now live, implementing bug fixes and other tweaks to the Nintendo Switch exclusive.Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumbleis the latest entry in Sega’s long-runningSuper Monkey Ballseries.
Released on June 25,Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumbleis a challenging platformerthat features robust multiplayer options, with players able to compete against 15 others online. The title was developed bySuper Monkey Ballfranchise creator Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, known widely for itsLike a Dragonseries. Since its launch,Banana Rumblehas received three updates, with the most recent one addressing several issues and providing several quality-of-life improvements.
The July 26 1.11 update for RGG Studio’s Switch platformer removed a bug causing a stutter to appear between every six frames generated inSuper Monkey Ball Banana Rumble’s Adventure Mode. It also fixed a problem that resulted in camera positions moving following restarts, resolved a bug that prevented players from being able to access menus while paused, and addressed an issue causing players to have inconsistent clear times in Adventure Mode due to controller inputs.
While previousSuper Monkey Balltitles offered local co-op and a single-player campaign,Banana Rumbleshipped with online co-op for its Adventure Mode due to it being a highly requested feature, according to the game’s director Daisuke Takahata. This and other newly introduced elements like the Spin Dash move were added to signal to the world that theSuper Monkey Ballfranchise had evolved, according to producer Nobuhiro Suzuki.
Discussing thedevelopment ofSuper Monkey Ball Banana Rumblein an interview with Game Rant, Suzuki revealed that the newest game in the franchise was designed to inherit the good qualities of its predecessors. However, he added that the title also aimed to provide players with a fresh experience by introducing 16-player multiplayer battles, a more refined style, and new characters, among other additions.Banana Rumblemarked the debut of five new characters in the series: Easel, Fes, Palette, Tee, and Val.
Several DLC characters from other Sega properties have been added toBanana Rumblesince it was released, including Axel from theCrazy Taxiseries,Jet Set Radio’s Beat, and the titular protagonist of theSonic the Hedgehogfranchise. The characters are part of the Sega Pass forSuper Monkey Ball Banana Rumblewhich also includes cosmetic items.
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble
WHERE TO PLAY
Let the Rumble Begin! Join AiAi and friends in Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble, where you and up to 16 players can compete online across multiple game modes as you aim to become Top Banana! You can also work together with your favorite bunch in 4 player cooperative mode, or slip into a wonderfully crafted story in the all-new Adventure Mode experience!Drop into online multiplayer for up to 16 players or local multiplayer for up to 4 players.Rally up to 3 of your friends and slip into a wonderfully crafted story in Adventure mode as AiAi and the gang journey to seek out 7 mysterious artifacts that are said to be the key to locating The Legendary Banana in 200 all-new stages!Show off your style! Customize your character and monkey ball with over 300 stylish items to choose from.Experience thrilling gameplay that is easy to pick up and play, yet challenging and fulfilling to masterUse the new Spin Dash that allows players to sprint past rivals or create new shortcuts to victory!
