8.0
great
Gameplay 8
Graphics 6
Sound 6
Value 7
Tilt 10
The Good: Fast-paced puzzle action gameplay shows off a lot of what the Wii Remote can do;
surprisingly engaging storyline rife with the best kind of anime melodrama;
multiple difficulty settings make the high level of challenge more manageable;
controls do a great job of simulating some surgical procedures.
The Bad: While the presentation looks good, it feels dated--no support for widescreen 480p displays;
some scenarios demand trial and error or punishing degrees of precision.
By Greg Kasavin
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz 猴球
Publisher: Sega | Platform: WII | Genre: Action score:8.3
The Good: Single-player game makes intuitive use of Wii Remote;
incredible variety of multiplayer minigames;
gameplay initially more approachable, but can still present a potent challenge;
gives series much-needed visual makeover.
The Bad: Lack of camera control can be frustrating in some boss battles;
quality of multiplayer minigames wildly inconsistent; single-player game a little short.