SEGA announce Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll, the entertaining and exhilarating party game, is coming exclusively to the Nintendo Wii home video game system. The lovable characters from the original Super Monkey Ball – AiAi, MeeMee, GonGon and Baby – are back with all new mind-blowing puzzles and party games specifically designed to fully utilise the Wii Balance Board accessory, in addition to the Wii Remote and Nunchuk.Currently in development at SEGA Studios Japan, Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll introduces a new dynamic level of interactive gamezplay with the use of the Nintendo Wii Balance Board while still remaining true to the original franchise with its fun and fantastical level design.
“Super Monkey Ball is one of our most treasured franchises, it has continually been able to utilise the latest technological innovations available to provide new levels of fun and interactivity for the whole family,” said Gary Knight, European Marketing Director, SEGA Europe Ltd. “We’re very proud to be able to offer the most intuitive gameplay experience yet with the introduction of Nintendo Wii Balance Board functionality to the game.”
Created by the famed developer, Toshihiro Nagoshi, the Super Monkey Ball franchise boasts a rich lineage of games that began life in the arcades of Japan, later debuting as a Nintendo GameCube launch title. In 2007, Monkey Ball went on to set the standard for down loadable games on the iPhone and iPod Touch in terms of graphics, controls and its phenomenal sales success. Now, nine years on from its inception, with the addition of the Wii Balance Board, gamers will physically be able to feel what it would be like to roll around in a Monkey Ball for the first time ever.
Already known for its challenging levels and innovative control schemes, this latest installment will immerse players into the Monkey Ball world more deeply than thought possible. In addition to the single-player puzzle levels, the party fun will return with new unique and imaginative mini-games making their debut alongside fan favourites from Super Monkey Ball - Banana Blitz. The myriad of game modes available is sure to inspire friendly living room competition between family and friends.