Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz - hands on

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We roll through another set of floating deathtraps

Another, smaller addition is the increased roster of playable monkey pals. YanYan and a doctor round out the original four primates - each sports its own unique skill set that you'll have to employ at some point throughout the eight massive worlds. Heavy-set Gongon can't be blown around easily (and can shatter bumpers that pop lesser monkeys off the track), Aiai's the middle ground and Baby's a hot jumper - choose how you want to play and let the monkey do the rest.

If you're able to make it though the jungles, deserts and pirate-themed levels without continuing (good luck), you'll unlock a secret ninth world - beat it the same way and you'll discover a tenth, though only the hardest of the hardcore monkey maniacs will be able to pull that off.

Of course, this all applies to the single-player game. You've also got 50 minigames ready right from the start - we'll have a full breakdown of them next week.

Brett Elston
Brett Elston

A fomer Executive Editor at GamesRadar, Brett also contributed content to many other Future gaming publications including Nintendo Power, PC Gamer and Official Xbox Magazine. Brett has worked at Capcom in several senior roles, is an experienced podcaster, and now works as a Senior Manager of Content Communications at PlayStation SIE.