Joseph Doyle
Worth PlayingPS4 Review - 'Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD'
Published 12/20/2019
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90
+27 vs critic avg
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PS4 / PC / XONE / Switch - 10/29/2019
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD
Hold onto your bananas, because Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD is rolling your way! Experience the magic of one of the most beloved titles in the series, now remastered in HD! Head back into the fantastical world of Super Monkey Ball and take back your bananas from the space alien pirate king, Captain Crabuchin. Race through over 100 colorful stages and challenge your friends and family to 10 fan-favorite Party Games! Feeling like the fastest, most maneuverable monkey around? Try out Time Attack mode or the grueling Decathlon endurance run! Will you make it onto the scoreboard?
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- Sega Games
- Publisher
- Sega, Sega Games
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Critic avg
63
25 scored reviews
Total coverage
25
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Score range
40–90
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 63 across 25 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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90–1001 review · 4%
80–892 reviews · 8%
70–796 reviews · 24%
Below 7016 reviews · 64%
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Alan Wen
GameGrinSuper Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD Review
Published 11/8/2019
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60
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalD. Crowley
Pure NintendoReview: Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD (Nintendo Switch)
Published 11/6/2019
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50
-13 vs critic avg
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Read originalJaz Sagoo
Thumb CultureSuper Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD Switch Review – Keep Rollin’ Rollin’ Rollin’!
Published 10/31/2019
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60
-3 vs critic avg
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Metro GameCentralMetro GameCentral Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD Review
Published 10/30/2019
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60
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalBlake Grundman
PlayStation LifeStyleSuper Monkey Ball Banana Blitz HD Review – A Split Decision (PS4)
Published 10/30/2019
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50
-13 vs critic avg
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Read originalSteve Wright
StevivorSuper Monkey Ball Banana Blitz HD Review: Better off Wii
Published 10/30/2019
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70
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalAnthony Mann
ZTGDSuper Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD (XB1) Review – ZTGD
Published 10/29/2019
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80
+17 vs critic avg
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Read originalScott Sullivan
COGconnectedSuper Monkey Ball Banana Blitz HD Review – Not The Best of The Bunch
Published 10/29/2019
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70
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalElisha Deogracias
GamingTrendGamingTrend Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD Review
Published 10/29/2019
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55
-8 vs critic avg
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