IRVINE, Calif. – May 16, 2024 – Hide your bananas. Today, SEGA ® of America revealed more information about the characters in Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble , in addition to a deeper look at the multitude of ways players can customize their looks. Get ready to increase your potassium levels when Banana Rumble launches exclusively for the Nintendo Switch ™ family of systems on June 25, 2024 .
- AiAi – The happy-go-lucky and versatile chief monkey of the group. When he’s not busy playing, AiAi loves to relax and eat a delicious banana or two. Or three.
- MeeMee – Always positive, kind and reliable. MeeMee is the heart of the team, always ready to help those in need. Its ability to stop suddenly makes it ideal for navigating the most perilous levels.
- Baby – Very intelligent for his age, Baby is a very cool monkey who uses his small size and sharp reflexes to handle the most complicated courses.
- GonGon – Former rival turned AiAi’s best friend. He is training to become the strongest primate in the world. His enormous strength allows him to crush all obstacles and adversaries that dare to stand in his way.
- YanYan – Fiercely fast and reckless, but a little shy, this fun-loving lemur is a martial arts expert trained by her father, the world’s toughest primate.
- Doctor – Head in the air, but known for his brilliant inventions, nothing can slow down this super smart monkey, not even amnesia. His expertise in spinning dashes makes his opponents just as dizzy as he looks.
- Palette – The newest member of the team, Palette is an adventurer who meets AiAi and her friends and convinces them to join her on an adventure to find the legendary Banana. Fast as lightning, his rotational acceleration abilities help him create shortcuts and complete courses in no time.
In Adventure Mode, players will also meet Fes , Tee and Val , members of the infamous Gala family, treasure hunters with a penchant for rare and valuable artifacts. The trio sets their sights on the relics that AiAi and her team work tirelessly to recover, in an epic race to find the greatest treasure of all time: the legendary Banana!
These customization possibilities will give you bananas !
Banana Rumble adds a whole bunch of customization elements for players to choose from, with over 300 unlockable items including hats, clothing, accessories, and even monkey balls. Most of these items can be purchased in the in-game store using points earned through regular play, either locally or online.
Additionally, players who play Online Battle Mode against random opponents can get a daily bonus with the Lucky Monkey Lottery! This virtual capsule machine allows players to draw a ball containing a reward from dozens of unique items, with new items in the future. There are even seasonal events planned, with fabulous surprises throughout the year.
And finally, when you’re ready to show off your style, head over to the in-game Photo mode and show all your friends how classy you are!
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble Features :
- Discover a fun gaming experience that’s easy to pick up but challenging and satisfying to master.
- Party with your best friends and join online multiplayer games with up to 16 players, or local multiplayer games with up to 4 players.
- Discover a wonderful story in local mode or online in the new Adventure mode, where you will experience adventures through 200 new levels in single-player or 4-player co-op mode.
- Impose your style by personalizing your character and your monkey ball with a selection of more than 300 stylish objects.
- Use the new spin boost to overtake your rivals or create new shortcuts to victory!
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble releases on June 25, 2024 for the Nintendo Switch family of systems. For more information on the game, including where to pre-order the physical Legendary Banana Edition or the digital Deluxe Edition , please visit the official website at www.BananaRumble.com .
About SEGA of America
SEGA of America, Inc. is the U.S. arm of Tokyo-based Japanese company SEGA CORPORATION, a leader in the world of interactive entertainment. Founded in 1986, SEGA of America publishes innovative interactive entertainment experiences for consoles, PC, mobile and emerging platforms. In 2020, SEGA earned the top spot on Metacritic’s annual Best Publishers rankings. Its globally recognized franchises include Sonic the Hedgehog™, Like a Dragon™, Virtua Fighter™, Super Monkey Ball™ and Phantasy Star Online™, alongside Atlus’ Persona™ and Shin Megami Tensei™ series. Since his debut over thirty years ago, Sonic has become a pop culture icon, appearing in dozens of games, TV shows and films. SEGA of America offices are located in Irvine and Burbank, California. Do not hesitate to consult www.sega.com .
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