While remakes and remasters dominate the market, two cult games from the PS2 era are resurfacing… through the front door of the web browser. It is about Super Monkey Ball 1 and 2classics from Sega, now playable for free thanks to the work of an independent developer named Twilight.
Without warning, this enthusiast posted a fully playable version of the two titles online via the following address:
👉 https://monkeyball-online.pages.dev/ No download required, no registration. The experience is fluid, mobile compatible, and faithful to the original – a true technical feat.
A look back at a cult duo from Sega
Originally released on GameCube in 2001 and 2002, Super Monkey Ball 1 and 2 were ported to PS2 in 2005 in a compilation called Super Monkey Ball Deluxe. These puzzle and agility games marked their era with their original concept: directing a ball containing a monkey by tilting the level rather than the character.
The arcade style, realistic physics, colorful graphics and progressive difficulty have helped make them cult titles, both for children and seasoned gamers.
A surprisingly successful web adaptation
The Twilight port doesn’t just recreate the levels: it offers a seamless experiencerespectful of the original gameplay, with well-calibrated controls even on mobile. The interface is simple, intuitive, and allows you to immediately dive into the action.
This type of initiative is rare, in particular because of legal and technical barriers. However, this web version is both functional, accessible and efficienta combination that is too rare in the world of emulation or amateur ports.
Take advantage while there is still time
Although Sega has not yet reacted, this unofficial release could quickly attract legal attention. If the publisher decides to act, the games could be removed from the web at any time.
So now is the time or never to (re)discover these PS2 classics. Whether you are a nostalgic veteran or a curious person never introduced to Super Monkey Ball, this experience is 100% free and risk-free – at least for now.