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[Veknoid_Outcast]

firebush03 said:

Veknoid_Outcast said:

And a few others that fall just short of GOTY consideration: Lil’ Guardsman, Contra: Operation Galuga, and Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble.

(is the new Super Monkey Ball actually that good? I was huge fan of the original two on GCN, and just purchased BR the other day bc all the acclaim it’s received.)

I think it's quite good! I'd only rank Super Monkey Ball and Super Monkey Ball 2 above it. The story is lackluster (what else is new?) and the multiplayer offering, while fun, doesn't quite live up to the mini-games from the GCN days, but overall it feels like a return to form for the series.

If you want a more in-depth look, please feel free to check out my review.