Review: Super Monkey Ball 2 (Gamecube)

Graphics- 6/10
Sound- 7/10
Gameplay- 9/10
Replay Value- 5/10
Overall- 6.5/10

Super Monkey Ball 2 has gone through a major update since the first when came out and the new additions and improvements make the game worth purchase consideration (for a party that is).

Super Monkey Ball 2 is a great party game and not much more. Whenever you have a bunch of friends over it's a great way to pass the time. This is only made better if your willing to unlock all of the party games- and you should be because it's not that hard. The game itself is a great game. It's pretty challenging at parts but you'll be back quickly if you do decide to give up.

However, they tried to incorporate an actual plot into this game- and they really shouldn't have. I barely understand the plot as it is; it has something to do with a giant monkey shrinking the main characters down to a smaller size and... I don't know. The graphics in this game aren't the greatest and it isn't helped by the fact that you can fly right through the stage backgrounds. As for the sound in the game it's, well... unique. The soundtrack is OK at first but after a while it gets incredible annoying and I usually mute the TV. The worst part of this game is the lack of replay value. The only reason you would want to replay is to finish unlocking all of the party games and after you beat the game on advance for the first time you should be pretty close to having enough points for them. Overall it’s a good $30 dollar buy.

Pros: Party games. Good the first time.
Cons: Sound. Minimal replay value. Graphics meager.

Review: Dan