Super Monkey Ball 2 hits the App Store today

by: Tina - posted: 12/1/2009 9:50:00 PM

After a very satisfying success with Super Monkey Ball on the iPhone/iPod Touch, SEGA felt a sequel was in order. Super Monkey Ball 2 is now officially available at the App Store.

For the second Super Monkey Ball App Store game, developers at Other Ocean took the multi-touch UI and accelerometer and enhanced the controls for an even easier pick-up-and-play gameplay experience. You can also use a local Wi-Fi connection to play on the 115 stages at your arsenal with up to four other players on multiplayer mode. Choose to play as AiAi, MeeMee, Baby, or GonGon.

The game is available for $9.99 at the App Store today.

SUPER MONKEY BALL RETURNS TO THE APP STORE!



SEGA Announces the Sequel to an iPhone and iPod Touch Favourite



SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON (December 1, 2009) - –SEGA® of America, Inc. and SEGA Europe Ltd today announced that the Super Monkey Ball 2 App is now available on the App Store. Built from the ground up, this sequel for iPhone and iPod touch takes full advantage of the breakthrough technology in the devices, including the innovative Multi-Touch user interface and accelerometer, to offer fans an irresistible on-the-go gaming experience. The original, highly-addictive Super Monkey Ball set a benchmark with its unique control mechanism, exceptional graphics and phenomenal sales success.



“Super Monkey Ball was a huge success for us in the App Store,” said Mike Hayes, CEO of SEGA of America and SEGA of Europe. “When presented with the opportunity to do a second one, we knew we had to jump on it and strive to make it bigger and better than the first one. Addressing fan requests and making sure iPhone and iPod touch gamers had the ultimate Super Monkey Ball experience they were looking for was the driving force behind this latest iteration of the beloved franchise and we know we have delivered.”



Developed by Other Ocean, Super Monkey Ball 2 allows players to more easily pick-up-and-play stunning 3D stages in both single and multiplayer thanks to the refined control system. Playing as some of their favorite characters, including AIAI players can take advantage of the accelerometer to steer their monkey towards delicious bananas and a satisfying finish. Adding to the fun, the Super Monkey Ball 2 App also makes all 115 stages of the game available to be played in multiplayer mode using the local Wi-Fi with up to four players.



The Super Monkey Ball 2 App is now available for $9.99 (USD) from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore/.