The author's initial apathy towards Banana Rumble was caused by the game's announcement focusing heavily on the uncontrolled chaos of its 16-player online battles, which did not interest the author. Additionally, the author had grown apart from the Super Monkey Ball series when it changed its focus to more casual gameplay elements, further decreasing their enthusiasm for Banana Rumble.
Banana Rumble contains 200 traditional Super Monkey Ball levels, which are divided into 20 cartoony worlds with 10 stages each. These levels provide a mix of challenges and obstacles, offering a great variety of content for players to enjoy.
In Banana Rumble, the new mechanic that replaces jumping is the Spin Dash. This ability, inspired by Sonic the Hedgehog, allows players to charge up and release a quick burst of speed, offering more precise control and strategic possibilities for navigating levels and shortcuts.