Hide your bananas. Today, SEGA of America revealed more details about the Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble cast, along with a deeper dive into a barrel full of ways players can customize their looks. Get ready for a potassium boost when Banana Rumble launches exclusively for the Nintendo Switch family of systems on June 25, 2024.
- AiAi – Carefree and well-rounded head chimpanzee of the group. When not busy playing, AiAi likes to relax, unwind and enjoy a delicious banana, two, three.
- MeeMee – Always positive, good-natured and reliable. MeeMee is the heart of the team that is always ready to help those in need. Her ability to stop on a dime makes her ideal for navigating the most demanding trails.
- Child – Highly intelligent for his age, Baby is a cool monkey who uses his nimble size and quick reflexes to tackle complicated trails.
- GongGong – Former rival, now best friend of AiAi who is training to become the strongest monkey in the world. Using his incredible power, he can break through all obstacles and opponents who dare to stand in his way.
- Select Select – Incredibly fast and fearless, but a little shy, this fun-loving lemur is a martial arts expert trained by her father, the world’s strongest monkey.
- Doctor – A scattered brain known for its crazy inventions, nothing, not even amnesia, can slow down this super smart monkey. His Spin Dash expertise will leave any opponent as dazed as he looks.
- Palette – The newest member of the group, Palette is an adventurer who meets AiAi and the gang and convinces them to join her on a journey to find the legendary banana. Her lightning speed and spin-running abilities help her create shortcuts and clear lanes at lightning speed.
In Adventure Mode, players will also encounter Fez, Teeand Wave, members of the infamous Gala family and treasure hunters with a penchant for searching for rare and valuable artifacts. The trio set their sights on the relics that AiAi and his gang work tirelessly to collect, in an epic race to find the greatest treasure of them all: the Legendary Banana.
Go bananas with tons of customization!
Banana Rumble introduces a bunch of customization items for players to choose from, with more to come 300 items ready to unlock, including headgear, clothing, accessories – even their monkey eggs. Many of these items can be purchased from the in-game store using points earned from playing the game regularly, either locally or online.
Additionally, those who play Battle Mode online against random opponents can earn a daily bonus through the Lucky Monkey lottery! This virtual capsule machine allows players to draw a single ball containing one of dozens of unique items, with more items to be added in the future. There are even special seasonal items planned, with exciting surprises planned throughout the year.
Finally, when you’re ready to make your mark, try out the in-game Photo Mode to snap a picture and show off your style with your friends!
Features of Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble:
- Experience exciting gameplay that are easy to pick up and play, yet challenging and fulfilling to master.
- Grab your favorite bunch of bananas and enter online multiplayer for up to 16 players or local multiplayer for up to 4 players!
- Immerse yourself in a beautifully crafted story either locally or online in the all-new Adventure Mode, where you’ll travel through 200 newly created stages in either co-op with 4 players or solo.
- Show your style customizing your character with over 300 fashionable items to choose from.
- Use the new Spin Dash a technique to run past your opponent or create new shortcuts to victory!
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble releases for the Nintendo Switch family of systems on June 25, 2024.
Source: SEGA of America
