Video Game Reviews
Title: The Bouncer
Review rating: ***
Platform/console: Playstation2
Release date: March 2001
Genre: Fighting/Action
Players allowed: 1 to 4 (multi-tap)
ESRB rating: T (animated violence)
Production company: Square Electronics
The storyline starts pretty basically - rescue a girl who’s
captured by enemies attacking you. Pretty average until the
story really gets going with a trio of three interchangeable
characters that add a lot of variety to the game. Stick with
one character if you want to build up his strengths from the
points received after each enemy is defeated (you get bonus
points for making the last blows on a fallen bad guy).
The playable action in the storyline is explained but is sometimes
limited to the movie scenes you watch in between. This element
can make the game easier for beginners or frustrating for
gamers who want in on all the characters’ actions such
as making a run for a departing train when the whistle blows.
This satisfying title also includes a survival and versus
mode. Multiple endings add to the relatively high replay value,
but camera problems may bother some. Overall a great title
high on action and low on strategy that’s worth checking
out!
Review by Michael Siebenaler
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