{"id":12581,"date":"2014-10-15T00:01:50","date_gmt":"2014-10-15T00:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gamerdad.com\/blog\/?p=12581"},"modified":"2014-10-11T16:34:51","modified_gmt":"2014-10-11T16:34:51","slug":"super-monkey-ball-bounce-ipad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.gamerdad.com\/blog\/2014\/10\/15\/super-monkey-ball-bounce-ipad\/","title":{"rendered":"Super Monkey Ball Bounce (iPad)"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"MONKEY_BOX\"<\/a>One of SEGA\u2019s greatest games on the Nintendo GameCube was Super Monkey Ball and its sequel. You rolled around as a monkey in a hamster ball, trying not to fall off the edges of challenging mazes, not to mention playing fun mini-games like bowling and target practice.\u00a0 Now the monkeys are rolling, no, bouncing onto iOS and Android devices (reviewed on iPad here), in a game that\u2019s not quite what you would think.\u00a0 Super Monkey Ball Bounce is more akin to a pachinko machine.\u00a0 If you enjoy playing games like Peggle, you may want to check this one out, especially since it\u2019s free-to-play.<\/p>\n

Some bad guys have monkey-napped all of AiAi\u2019s friends, and it\u2019s up to him to get them back. In each level, you are encased in a ball and are shot out of a cannon on the top of the screen.\u00a0 To clear each level, you must hit certain targets that have a star on them.\u00a0 Before you shoot out of the cannon, you can use the touch screen to aim your shot, and then hit the center to fire.\u00a0 You\u2019ll bounce around, hopefully hitting as many targets as you can, and then you fall to the bottom.\u00a0 You have a limited number of chances to hit all the targets, but if you land in the center of the moving trampoline target on the bottom of the screen, you\u2019ll earn a 1up.<\/p>\n

After so many levels, you\u2019ll face a boss enemy and must hit him a certain number of times. Then you\u2019ll rescue one of your monkey pals.\u00a0 Each monkey has a special skill you can use.\u00a0 Hit certain targets to activate that skill automatically, or you can use that skill anytime you like if you have extras in your inventory.\u00a0 You can even use two different skills if you have one of your pals equipped as your \u2018monkey buddy.\u2019\u00a0 AiAi\u2019s skill extends your aiming reticule, letting you see how to hit those tough to reach targets.\u00a0 Baby\u2019s skill makes the ball smaller and bouncier, keeping you in play longer.\u00a0 Keep a watch for other targets and bananas that can boost your score.\u00a0 The higher you score, the more stars you get.\u00a0 Gather enough stars and you can play a slot machine mini-game to earn more power-ups.<\/p>\n

The only problems I have with this game are the same problems I have with other free-to-play titles. If you lose all your lives you have to wait for your stamina bar to refill, ads pop up before and after every level, and some areas are impossible unless you buy power-ups in the in-game shop.\u00a0 But if you enjoy Peggle games or Pachinko style gameplay, then you may want to check this one out anyway.<\/p>\n

\"MONKEY_SCREEN\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Kid Factor:<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you bounce into enemies enough times, they will pop, but that\u2019s about as violent as this game gets. Reading skill is helpful for the text instructions, and younger gamers may get frustrated at the tougher levels.\u00a0 Parental supervision is recommended because of the in-game purchases.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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