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'''''Bloons Supermonkey''''' (also parsed as '''Bloons Super Monkey''') is a series of vertically scrolling shooter games developed by [[Ninja Kiwi]] as a spinoff to the [[Bloons TD (series)|''Bloons TD'' series]], the first spinoff of the ''TD'' series specifically and the third series of games within the [[Bloons (franchise)|''Bloons'' franchise]]. The player controls a [[Super Monkey]] who must pop waves of [[Bloon|Bloons]] which in turn drop [[Blop|Blops]]. Blops are used to buy weapon upgrades to increase his damage and/or allow him to pop specific Bloon types. | '''''Bloons Supermonkey''''' (also parsed as '''Bloons Super Monkey''') is a series of vertically scrolling shooter games developed by [[Ninja Kiwi]] as a spinoff to the [[Bloons TD (series)|''Bloons TD'' series]], the first spinoff<ref name=":0" /> of the ''TD'' series specifically and the third series of games within the [[Bloons (franchise)|''Bloons'' franchise]]. The player controls a [[Super Monkey]] who must pop waves of [[Bloon|Bloons]] which in turn drop [[Blop|Blops]]. Blops are used to buy weapon upgrades to increase his damage and/or allow him to pop specific Bloon types. | ||
The series consists of [[Bloons Super Monkey|two]] [[Bloons Super Monkey 2 (Flash)|Flash]] games and a [[Bloons Supermonkey 2 (mobile)|3D remake of the second game]] for mobile devices. | The series consists of [[Bloons Super Monkey|two]] [[Bloons Super Monkey 2 (Flash)|Flash]] games and a [[Bloons Supermonkey 2 (mobile)|3D remake of the second game]] for mobile devices. | ||
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=== ''Bloons Supermonkey 2'' === | === ''Bloons Supermonkey 2'' === | ||
{{Main|Bloons Supermonkey 2}} | |||
''Bloons Supermonkey 2'' is a title shared by a browser-based Flash version and an expanded mobile version with 3D graphics. Both are free-to-play, though the mobile version used to be a paid app. | ''Bloons Supermonkey 2'' is a title shared by a browser-based Flash version and an expanded mobile version with 3D graphics. Both are free-to-play, though the mobile version used to be a paid app. | ||
==== Flash ==== | ==== Flash ==== | ||
{{Main|Bloons Super Monkey 2 (Flash)}} | {{Main|Bloons Super Monkey 2 (Flash)}} | ||
The original Flash version of ''Bloons Supermonkey 2'' was released in 2013. It introduces several new mechanics and expands upon the gameplay of the original with more weapons, an arm/core equipped weapon system, [[Epic Power|Epic Powers]] that are the ultimate upgrades for weapons, [[Special Power|Special Powers]], Ultimate Monkey transformation, and a research system that improves various aspects of Super Monkey's arsenal. Instead of raw Blops, Blops are converted into [[Blop Cash]] to fund upgrades. | The original Flash version of ''Bloons Supermonkey 2'' was released in 2013. It introduces several new mechanics and expands upon the gameplay of the original with more weapons, an arm/core equipped weapon system, [[Epic Power|Epic Powers]] that are the ultimate upgrades for weapons, [[Special Power|Special Powers]], Ultimate Monkey transformation, and a [[research]] system that improves various aspects of Super Monkey's arsenal. Instead of raw Blops, Blops are converted into [[Blop Cash]] to fund upgrades. | ||
It additionally introduces several new Bloon types with resistances to certain weapons, such as [[Glass Bloon|Glass Bloons]] that resist Energy and [[Black Bloon|Black Bloons]] that resist explosives. It also introduces Boss Bloons, who must be fully popped before exiting the level or else it will be counted as a loss. | It additionally introduces several new Bloon types with resistances to certain weapons, such as [[Glass Bloon|Glass Bloons]] that resist Energy and [[Black Bloon|Black Bloons]] that resist explosives. It also introduces Boss Bloons, who must be fully popped before exiting the level or else it will be counted as a loss. | ||
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The remake introduces [[Ally (BSM2)|Allies]], replacing Ultimate Monkeys, which are characters that assist Super Monkey in popping Bloons, and [[Powerup (BSM2 mobile)|Powerups]] that replace Special Powers, which are up to two special passive or [[Activated Ability|Activated abilities]] equipped just before starting a level. Boss Bloons can now debuff Super Monkey with Blop-like projectiles, while [[Shielded Bloon|Shielded Bloons]] physically prevent Super Monkey and his darts from flying through Bloons with the modifier. | The remake introduces [[Ally (BSM2)|Allies]], replacing Ultimate Monkeys, which are characters that assist Super Monkey in popping Bloons, and [[Powerup (BSM2 mobile)|Powerups]] that replace Special Powers, which are up to two special passive or [[Activated Ability|Activated abilities]] equipped just before starting a level. Boss Bloons can now debuff Super Monkey with Blop-like projectiles, while [[Shielded Bloon|Shielded Bloons]] physically prevent Super Monkey and his darts from flying through Bloons with the modifier. | ||
== Game chronology == | |||
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!Description / Version | |||
!Release date | |||
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|[[Bloons Super Monkey|''Bloons Super Monkey'']] | |||
|Flash | |||
|15 February 2010 | |||
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| rowspan="2" |[[Bloons Supermonkey 2|''Bloons Supermonkey 2'']] | |||
|[[Bloons Super Monkey 2 (Flash)|Flash]] | |||
|14 May 2013<ref>{{cite|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130608033113/http://ninjakiwi.com/blog/new-games/14168-bloons-super-monkey-2-released-action-gaming-just-got-awesomer|title=Bloons Super Monkey 2 Released – Action Gaming Just Got Awesomer!|publisher=Ninja Kiwi Blog|archive timestamp=20130608033113}}</ref> | |||
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|[[Bloons Supermonkey 2 (mobile)|Mobile]] | |||
|1 November 2016 | |||
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