Summary

  • Update 1.11 for Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble is now live, fixing some irritating bugs and improving the game's camera.
  • Banana Rumble offers a 16-player mode, new characters, and tons of customization options.
  • The 22nd game in the Super Monkey Ball series was released on June 25 for Nintendo Switch.

Update 1.11 for Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble is now live, implementing bug fixes and other tweaks to the Nintendo Switch exclusive. Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble is the latest entry in Sega's long-running Super Monkey Ball series.

Released on June 25, Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble is a challenging platformer that features robust multiplayer options, with players able to compete against 15 others online. The title was developed by Super Monkey Ball franchise creator Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, known widely for its Like a Dragon series. Since its launch, Banana Rumble has received three updates, with the most recent one addressing several issues and providing several quality-of-life improvements.

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Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble: All Unlockable Characters

All of their unlockable characters in Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble have their strengths and weaknesses, providing players with a few new options.

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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 in Super 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 previous Super Monkey Ball titles offered local co-op and a single-player campaign, Banana Rumble shipped 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 the Super Monkey Ball franchise had evolved, according to producer Nobuhiro Suzuki.

Discussing the development of Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble in an interview with The Best War Games, 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 Rumble marked 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 to Banana Rumble since it was released, including Axel from the Crazy Taxi series, Jet Set Radio's Beat, and the titular protagonist of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. The characters are part of the Sega Pass for Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble which also includes cosmetic items.

Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble Update 1.11 Patch Notes

  • Removed a bug that would cause a framerate stutter every 6 frames in Adventure Mode. Adjustments to the game's physics were also made.
  • Improved the consistency of how Goal Time is measured in Adventure Mode.
  • Fixed a bug that would prevent you from continuing the game when accessing another menu from the Pause Menu.
  • Fixed an issue where the camera's starting position would change after selecting Restart on the Pause Menu in Adventure Mode.
  • Improved camera performance.
  • Updated text.
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Released
June 25, 2024
ESRB
E For Everyone
Developer(s)
SEGA
Publisher(s)
SEGA
Engine
Unity
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Franchise
Super Monkey Ball
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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 master
Use the new Spin Dash that allows players to sprint past rivals or create new shortcuts to victory!

Platform(s)
Nintendo Switch
Genre(s)
Action