Super Monkey Ball

Super Monkey Ball is a unique platform game, as instead of featuring a playable character who runs and jumps, it features a monkey confined to a ball who rolls around levels trying to reach the exit within a time limit.  The first Super Monkey Ball game was developed by Amusement Vision, and it is still considered by some to be the series' best entry. 

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Platformer
Systems
Released
November 18, 2001
ESRB
E For Everyone due to Mild Violence
Developer(s)
Amusement Vision
Publisher(s)
Sega
Multiplayer
Local Multiplayer

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PHYSICAL

Platform(s)
GameCube
ESRB
E For Everyone due to Mild Violence

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