Comments on: 'Super Monkey Ball 2' - A Vast Improvement, But Not Quite There Yet http://toucharcade.com/2009/12/06/super-monkey-ball-2-a-vast-improvement-but-not-quite-there-yet/ ... keeping in touch with the latest in iPhone gaming Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:35:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: japplayer http://toucharcade.com/2009/12/06/super-monkey-ball-2-a-vast-improvement-but-not-quite-there-yet/#comment-46745 japplayer Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:20:02 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=27156#comment-46745 who cares ? nobody read text anyway... look at the pic and click the vid who cares ? nobody read text anyway... look at the pic and click the vid

]]> By: japplayer http://toucharcade.com/2009/12/06/super-monkey-ball-2-a-vast-improvement-but-not-quite-there-yet/#comment-325431 japplayer Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:20:00 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=27156#comment-325431 who cares ? nobody read text anyway... look at the pic and click the vid who cares ? nobody read text anyway... look at the pic and click the vid

]]> By: japplayer http://toucharcade.com/2009/12/06/super-monkey-ball-2-a-vast-improvement-but-not-quite-there-yet/#comment-46743 japplayer Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:17:17 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=27156#comment-46743 wow 9.99 ? you american you are rich, here in japan smk2 is just 5.99, thanks SEGA :P wow 9.99 ? you american you are rich, here in japan smk2 is just 5.99, thanks SEGA :P

]]> By: japplayer http://toucharcade.com/2009/12/06/super-monkey-ball-2-a-vast-improvement-but-not-quite-there-yet/#comment-325430 japplayer Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:17:00 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=27156#comment-325430 wow 9.99 ? you american you are rich, here in japan smk2 is just 5.99, thanks SEGA :P wow 9.99 ? you american you are rich, here in japan smk2 is just 5.99, thanks SEGA :P

]]> By: spiffyone http://toucharcade.com/2009/12/06/super-monkey-ball-2-a-vast-improvement-but-not-quite-there-yet/#comment-45888 spiffyone Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:08:59 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=27156#comment-45888 Exactly. It's not an easy game to "get" despite the so-called "kiddie" atmosphere. It's actually a pretty difficult game to master, and that's mainly due to the fact that one has to first grasp the concept of not controlling the monkey in the ball directly, but rather controlling via tilting the game boards themselves which causes the monkey in the ball to move. Once that "ah ha" moment happens, everything starts to fall into place. The issue is that so many don't actually grasp the concept, and so tilt as if they are controlling the monkey directly, causing them to make movements that are not extremely precise. Exactly. It's not an easy game to "get" despite the so-called "kiddie" atmosphere. It's actually a pretty difficult game to master, and that's mainly due to the fact that one has to first grasp the concept of not controlling the monkey in the ball directly, but rather controlling via tilting the game boards themselves which causes the monkey in the ball to move. Once that "ah ha" moment happens, everything starts to fall into place. The issue is that so many don't actually grasp the concept, and so tilt as if they are controlling the monkey directly, causing them to make movements that are not extremely precise.

]]> By: spiffyone http://toucharcade.com/2009/12/06/super-monkey-ball-2-a-vast-improvement-but-not-quite-there-yet/#comment-325429 spiffyone Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:08:00 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=27156#comment-325429 Exactly. It's not an easy game to "get" despite the so-called "kiddie" atmosphere. It's actually a pretty difficult game to master, and that's mainly due to the fact that one has to first grasp the concept of not controlling the monkey in the ball directly, but rather controlling via tilting the game boards themselves which causes the monkey in the ball to move. Once that "ah ha" moment happens, everything starts to fall into place. The issue is that so many don't actually grasp the concept, and so tilt as if they are controlling the monkey directly, causing them to make movements that are not extremely precise. Exactly. It's not an easy game to "get" despite the so-called "kiddie" atmosphere. It's actually a pretty difficult game to master, and that's mainly due to the fact that one has to first grasp the concept of not controlling the monkey in the ball directly, but rather controlling via tilting the game boards themselves which causes the monkey in the ball to move. Once that "ah ha" moment happens, everything starts to fall into place. The issue is that so many don't actually grasp the concept, and so tilt as if they are controlling the monkey directly, causing them to make movements that are not extremely precise.

]]> By: spiffyone http://toucharcade.com/2009/12/06/super-monkey-ball-2-a-vast-improvement-but-not-quite-there-yet/#comment-45887 spiffyone Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:06:01 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=27156#comment-45887 That's part of the gameplay: coming to grips with the controls. It's what separates the good monkey ball players from the scrubs. And I'll mention one time and one time only (not only to you, but to EVERYONE else): You do NOT control the monkey in the Monkey Ball games. You actually tilt the game board. That's why control is what it is. You aren't turning the monkey itself (in the ball), you're tilting the board in such a way as to have the monkey turn in a certain direction. It's a subtle, but MAJOR difference, and one that so many seem to not pick up. That's why control is so difficult for some to grasp. Once they "get" the concept though, control becomes second nature. Slight movements are all that's necessary. Precision is key. That's part of the gameplay: coming to grips with the controls. It's what separates the good monkey ball players from the scrubs.

And I'll mention one time and one time only (not only to you, but to EVERYONE else):

You do NOT control the monkey in the Monkey Ball games. You actually tilt the game board. That's why control is what it is. You aren't turning the monkey itself (in the ball), you're tilting the board in such a way as to have the monkey turn in a certain direction. It's a subtle, but MAJOR difference, and one that so many seem to not pick up. That's why control is so difficult for some to grasp. Once they "get" the concept though, control becomes second nature. Slight movements are all that's necessary. Precision is key.

]]> By: spiffyone http://toucharcade.com/2009/12/06/super-monkey-ball-2-a-vast-improvement-but-not-quite-there-yet/#comment-325428 spiffyone Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:06:00 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=27156#comment-325428 That's part of the gameplay: coming to grips with the controls. It's what separates the good monkey ball players from the scrubs. And I'll mention one time and one time only (not only to you, but to EVERYONE else): You do NOT control the monkey in the Monkey Ball games. You actually tilt the game board. That's why control is what it is. You aren't turning the monkey itself (in the ball), you're tilting the board in such a way as to have the monkey turn in a certain direction. It's a subtle, but MAJOR difference, and one that so many seem to not pick up. That's why control is so difficult for some to grasp. Once they "get" the concept though, control becomes second nature. Slight movements are all that's necessary. Precision is key. That's part of the gameplay: coming to grips with the controls. It's what separates the good monkey ball players from the scrubs.

And I'll mention one time and one time only (not only to you, but to EVERYONE else):

You do NOT control the monkey in the Monkey Ball games. You actually tilt the game board. That's why control is what it is. You aren't turning the monkey itself (in the ball), you're tilting the board in such a way as to have the monkey turn in a certain direction. It's a subtle, but MAJOR difference, and one that so many seem to not pick up. That's why control is so difficult for some to grasp. Once they "get" the concept though, control becomes second nature. Slight movements are all that's necessary. Precision is key.

]]> By: belsunce http://toucharcade.com/2009/12/06/super-monkey-ball-2-a-vast-improvement-but-not-quite-there-yet/#comment-45866 belsunce Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:14:16 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=27156#comment-45866 considering how poorly the first one played, I don't blame him for not wanting to drop ten bucks on this considering how poorly the first one played, I don't blame him for not wanting to drop ten bucks on this

]]> By: belsunce http://toucharcade.com/2009/12/06/super-monkey-ball-2-a-vast-improvement-but-not-quite-there-yet/#comment-325427 belsunce Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:14:00 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=27156#comment-325427 considering how poorly the first one played, I don't blame him for not wanting to drop ten bucks on this considering how poorly the first one played, I don't blame him for not wanting to drop ten bucks on this

]]> By: Josh http://toucharcade.com/2009/12/06/super-monkey-ball-2-a-vast-improvement-but-not-quite-there-yet/#comment-45845 Josh Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:40:47 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=27156#comment-45845 Nizy is right--this review has embarrassing spelling and grammar errors. Please TouchArcade, I'd rather write for you than cringe every few sentences. Nizy is right--this review has embarrassing spelling and grammar errors. Please TouchArcade, I'd rather write for you than cringe every few sentences.

]]> By: Josh http://toucharcade.com/2009/12/06/super-monkey-ball-2-a-vast-improvement-but-not-quite-there-yet/#comment-325426 Josh Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:40:00 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=27156#comment-325426 Nizy is right--this review has embarrassing spelling and grammar errors. Please TouchArcade, I'd rather write for you than cringe every few sentences. Nizy is right--this review has embarrassing spelling and grammar errors. Please TouchArcade, I'd rather write for you than cringe every few sentences.

]]> By: EatKodosDaily http://toucharcade.com/2009/12/06/super-monkey-ball-2-a-vast-improvement-but-not-quite-there-yet/#comment-45829 EatKodosDaily Mon, 07 Dec 2009 04:37:15 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=27156#comment-45829 I'm so conflicted... I really wish they had a demo I could try first. I mean, loads of people complained about SMB:BB for the Wii. Even I did. But I finally realized that the game actually was playable and fun. It's difficult as hell (I'm only on world 9, I can't unlock world 10,) but once you manage to get that kind of twitch reflexes necessary, it's tons of fun. I'm so conflicted...
I really wish they had a demo I could try first.

I mean, loads of people complained about SMB:BB for the Wii. Even I did. But I finally realized that the game actually was playable and fun. It's difficult as hell (I'm only on world 9, I can't unlock world 10,) but once you manage to get that kind of twitch reflexes necessary, it's tons of fun.

]]> By: EatKodosDaily http://toucharcade.com/2009/12/06/super-monkey-ball-2-a-vast-improvement-but-not-quite-there-yet/#comment-325425 EatKodosDaily Mon, 07 Dec 2009 04:37:00 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=27156#comment-325425 I'm so conflicted... I really wish they had a demo I could try first. I mean, loads of people complained about SMB:BB for the Wii. Even I did. But I finally realized that the game actually was playable and fun. It's difficult as hell (I'm only on world 9, I can't unlock world 10,) but once you manage to get that kind of twitch reflexes necessary, it's tons of fun. I'm so conflicted...
I really wish they had a demo I could try first.

I mean, loads of people complained about SMB:BB for the Wii. Even I did. But I finally realized that the game actually was playable and fun. It's difficult as hell (I'm only on world 9, I can't unlock world 10,) but once you manage to get that kind of twitch reflexes necessary, it's tons of fun.

]]> By: Flowbee http://toucharcade.com/2009/12/06/super-monkey-ball-2-a-vast-improvement-but-not-quite-there-yet/#comment-45821 Flowbee Mon, 07 Dec 2009 03:04:15 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=27156#comment-45821 It's easy to make an omelet with one hand: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWmvfUKwBrg It's easy to make an omelet with one hand:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWmvfUKwBrg

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