65
It's tough to recommend this game to newcomers to the Monkey Ball world based on the two rough game modes, and the otherwise decent Challenge mode likely isn't long enough to justify the high price tag of 3DS titles. The use of 3D is novel, but completely unnecessary – as we've all played these games at home since the Gamecube launch.
62
Technically sound, but the gameplay is way too easy and unimaginative. [May 2011]
57
Overall, there's just not enough content in Super Monkey Ball 3D to justify the purchase. The only mode worth playing is Monkey Ball, and although it is fun, it doesn't last very long. Both the 3D effect and motion sensor controls work great, but they can't be used at the same time. And no online functionality really strips the game of any prolonged use. Unless you're a Super Monkey Ball fanatic, this one's a pass.
6
3 games did a fusion dance and created this game. Any game that makes you collect banana/items/rings throughout a platform stage, mario kart, and smash bros. PLUS lots of monkey cuteness. It can range from really easy, to all of a sudden spike in difficulty. At the end of the day, the game design isn't bad, but it isn't going to achieve great levels because I got bored real quick with it.
6
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
6
Tiene poco contenido pero el juego es agradable, entretenido, bonito, bien hecho y multiplayer. Ta ekis
Super Monkey Ball 3D
3DS
Released On:
Mar 27, 2011
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Mixed or Average
55
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5.5
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May 13, 2011
91
My only major complaint is the lack of mini-games. While the two present can be fun in their own right, I would have loved to see a few more for variety.
Apr 1, 2011
70
The latest Monkey Ball is back with a brilliant and pleasant 3D graphics, but the game suffers for its short longevity and not so funny mini-games: SEGA missed a big opportunity to release the best primate-in-a-ball game.
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Nov 28, 2011
10
this game is fun because you get you have that motion control **** you can pick from 16 cars and 6 characters and go in circles you also can have lots of fun in battle mode and race in fun races for hours
Mar 28, 2011
8
An good choice for a game to get with the 3DS. The game is challenging, but not as hard as the originals on Gamecube. The two other mini games are quite fun.
May 12, 2011
58
It is a decent game, and will impress you with its 3D effects and difficulty. However, with an asking price of $39.99, the game just isn't worth it, unless you are a major Monkey Ball fan.
Apr 1, 2011
50
Super Monkey Ball 3D offer three different modes, and just one of those is really fun. The Monkey Race has few gameplay problems and the Monkey Fight is quite boring. The 3D effect and the tilt controls can't be used together, which is a sad problem.
Mar 31, 2011
20
It's really a shame that Super Monkey Ball 3D is so disappointing, because it does have a lot of charm.
Mar 11, 2019
7
This game is alright, however it is lacking a lot of content that other games in the franchise had. This game is worth $20 and can be a fun time.
Sep 16, 2017
7
I wish this game was better. I thought it would be amazing but, it was a bit of Super Monkey Ball and a bunch of other decent minigames. This is not really a Super Monkey Ball game.
Nov 7, 2013
7
Although this game is cheap for an average of $15, it does have a lack of several abilitys. This game only has 3 modes to play. Fight, race, and get you monkey to the goal. The challenge (goal) game is fun and has added the new "world" idea to the game, but is not challenging at all. The fight is much like Super Smash Brothers and the Race is exactly like Mario Kart. You aren't in you ball at all during these 2 games. Monkey Ball 3D does all kill some of the fun out of multiplayer also. It is terrible how this game only has 3 modes, because you get bored in a matter of 5 10 min. This game has a whole new idea though, if some gamers like that. Instead of saying "fallout" it says "out of bounds" which many gamers think it stupid. Although this game is exciting and can be fun at some points, it should of included all 15 minigames and new unlockable characters like the past games had, meaning its a new version of Monkey Ball some people wanted to look up to
Jan 2, 2020
4
This game is limited. Too limited. This game is easy. Too easy.
This game is bland. Too bland.
Nov 2, 2013
4
Gráficamente el juego es increíble y hace que logremos olvidar lo malo que es en realidad. El problema llega en la dificultad del juego, que es muy pobre incluso jugando con el giroscopio los niveles son muy sencillos y nada innovadores, cosa que se extrañó realmente en esta entrega. Pasar el juego no te lleva ni un par de horas por lo que recurres rápidamente a los minijuegos, pero es aquí donde todo se torna gris: todos ellos sin excepción son malos, llenos bugs y nada divertidos, la música es siempre la misma por lo que suele fastidiar y el gameplay es un caos total, absolutamente nada responsivo. Sin duda este juego es un intento fallido de repetir la grandiosidad de Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz y la complejidad de las primeras entregas, haciendo de este un juego mediocre, fácil y sin sentido con minijuegos absurdos, aburridos y repetitivos que lo empeoran aún más.
SummaryTaking advantage of the power of the Nintendo 3DS, players can let themselves loose in each new vibrant world as they twist and turn whilst aiming to collect every banana in the fastest time possible. This latest installment contains three brand-new compelling gameplay choices including single-player puzzle levels, Monkey Race and Monkey... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
