Sonic and Tails are free unlockable characters in Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania
What you need to know
- Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania is a collection of three games in the platforming series.
- Sega announced that Sonic and Tales are both free unlockable characters.
- The game releases on October 5, 2021.
Super Monkey Ball is a Sega franchise that revolves around various monkey characters rolling inside a ball through different worlds in order to collect bananas. On October 5, Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania, a collection of three Super Monkey Ball games, will release on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox S|X, and Xbox One.
Today, Sega announced that Sonic and Tails will be among the unlockable characters included for free when the game launches. Rush through each course playing as your favorite blue hedgehog or flying fox. It looks like their inclusion is part of Sonic's 30th Anniversary celebration.
Gotta roll fast!
Sonic and Tails are rolling into @SuperMonkeyBall Banana Mania as free and unlockable playable characters when the game launches for #NintendoSwitch on Oct. 5!
Pre-order today: https://t.co/FfYt0CMmn4 pic.twitter.com/AMtMxwqOIzGotta roll fast!
Sonic and Tails are rolling into @SuperMonkeyBall Banana Mania as free and unlockable playable characters when the game launches for #NintendoSwitch on Oct. 5!
Pre-order today: https://t.co/FfYt0CMmn4 pic.twitter.com/AMtMxwqOIz— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) August 11, 2021August 11, 2021
In total, this collection provides over 300 courses from Super Monkey Ball, Super Monkey Ball 2, and Super Monkey Ball Deluxe. There are also 12 minigames and up to four people can play at a time making it the perfect party game. Whether you're looking for a fun game the whole family can enjoy or are interested in games to share with friends, this collection, complete with Sonic and Tales, will be a great choice.
Hampster roll
You're on a roll
Roll your way along courses collecting bananas on the way. This specific collection offers three classic Super Monkey Ball games in one package. That's over 300 stages and 12 mini-games to enjoy on your own or with friends. It's a great party game as it supports up to four players.
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