Beach Bounce

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"Beach Bounce" is a visual novel game that follows the story of a young man named Mark, who manages a beach house and becomes entangled in the lives of the women staying there. The game features multiple branching storylines with different romantic outcomes, as well as various minigames and activities to enjoy. Players will explore themes of love, friendship, and self-discovery in this lighthearted and charming game.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 226 reviews

story29 positive mentions

character development3 negative mentions

The game features attractive character designs and decent artwork.
The story, while simple, has moments of humor and charm that can be enjoyable.
There are multiple endings and choices that can lead to different outcomes, providing some replayability.

The writing is often criticized for being shallow, with many typos and awkward dialogue.
The gameplay lacks depth, with choices feeling inconsequential and leading to predictable outcomes.
The game is considered short and not worth the full price, with many reviewers suggesting it feels more like a demo than a complete game.

story
156 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
70%
12%
The story in "Beach Bounce" is generally perceived as shallow and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting its simplistic and often bland narrative. While some players appreciate the lighthearted, slice-of-life elements and quirky characters, others criticize the writing quality and the disjointed plot, particularly in the remastered version. Overall, the game is seen as more focused on fan service than delivering a compelling story, making it less appealing for those seeking a rich narrative experience.
- “Fun story with very likable characters.”
- “Whacky story and fun characters make this a lovable title.”
- “Despite the blatant innuendo that the title suggests, Beach Bounce had a thoroughly interesting story with a variety of quirky characters and terrific locations to visit.”
- “The story is bland and bad.”
- “The dialogues and dialogue options just seem cheap, like the whole story.”
- “The story is quite short and straightforward, not offering any plot twists or surprises.”
music
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
45%
11%
The music in the game is generally described as average, with some tracks being enjoyable while others are considered grating or repetitive. While the soundtrack features a variety of styles, including upbeat and relaxing tunes, it often fails to match the emotional tone of the scenes, leading to a disjointed experience. Overall, the audio quality is good, but the lack of ambient sound effects and the repetitiveness of the music detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “Created by sam l jones, the official beach bounce soundtrack features 25 unique tracks that flow between electric and synthwave pop tunes, with the occasional riffs and bass solos, that will absolutely bring your spirit up with these fantastic happy and melodic sounds.”
- “Definitely one of the best soundtracks for a visual novel, and with an appropriate price, it’s almost irresistible not to grab it.”
- “The art is fantastic and the music is pretty nice.”
- “You hear upbeat music when the story is rather sombre; I found it rather grating.”
- “- the music is sometimes fine, but mostly just bad/annoying.”
- “- there’s barely any variety in the game’s music; it’s somewhat repetitive.”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
28%
9%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful, manga-inspired artwork and detailed environments, while others criticize the art style as cheap and overly familiar due to its similarity to other titles in the franchise. Many players appreciate the attractive character designs and backgrounds, though some note inconsistencies in the music and character expressions that detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the visuals are generally considered a strong point, opinions vary on their quality and originality.
- “As they are in all Dharker Studio visual novels, the visuals in this novel are absolutely gorgeous.”
- “The artwork is, of course, heavily manga-inspired and is of the utmost quality in color, shading, and detail not only on the characters themselves but the environments as well.”
- “Graphics are mostly good, with nice-looking backgrounds and attractive characters.”
- “The art style seems pretty cheap and is shared with 2/3 other titles of the same franchise like 'Bunny Bounce', and they even seem too similar in 'Battle Girls'.”
- “There are free games that feature a better story and art style, for example 'Pact with a Witch' or 'Second Chance', although the second one won't be playable for everyone as it features furry characters.”
- “The game's artwork on the whole is fine, but it's scarce.”
emotional
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
Reviews indicate that the emotional aspect of the game is lacking, with many players noting a disconnect between character sprites and story events, leading to a failure in emotional engagement. The short scenes and rushed dialogue hinder emotional buildup, resulting in a narrative that feels forced and unconvincing, despite the potential for deeper character connections. Overall, the game struggles to deliver a compelling emotional experience, leaving players wanting more depth and variation.
- “Not only visually, but emotionally, as each girl portrays a very distinctive personality, and every single player will undoubtedly feel more attracted to a specific mentality.”
- “You want a heartwarming visual novel with great personalities?”
- “There's this big emotional moment in this game having to do with a certain character's health condition, and it's only focused on once and is not emotional at all!”
- “It's a short visual novel with a boring story.”
- “Very boring stories.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its entertaining character interactions and multiple hilarious endings, with players enjoying a mix of serious and comedic moments. Notable comedic elements include quirky dialogue and absurd scenarios, such as a German wannabe-pornstar with a heavy accent, which elicited genuine laughter. However, some users pointed out that grammatical errors detracted from the overall comedic experience.
- “With a lot of choices to make and enough different paths, the game is really funny and entertaining, with each character bringing their own unique humor.”
- “The soundtrack for the game is okay... the music at the bar made me laugh.”
- “+ many endings (some quite hilarious)”
character development
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Character development in the game is generally perceived as simplistic and lacking depth, though some players appreciate the diversity and design choices made by the developers. While the character designs are well-received, the overall development is seen as insufficient, particularly given the game's length. Some users express a desire for more intricate character arcs, while others find enjoyment in the variety of outcomes available.
- “Your preferences are everything, and when it comes to design choices, the Dharker Studio team certainly did everything you could ask for in character development and diversity to appeal to your inner interests.”
- “The music is good, I like the character designs (Mineko is adorable - she is the girl I most want to end the game with because that's the sort of girl I like in real life), and there's plenty of different ways things can go.”
- “Character development is rather simple and not deep.”
- “Also, character development falls short in several cases, but it's somewhat justified by the length.”
- “No character design, just the next unfinished 'game' from ajtilley.com.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The gameplay is criticized for its lack of content and brevity, making it feel overly simplistic and short. However, the game mechanics are noted to function effectively, though their impact in a visual novel context is debatable.
- “The game mechanics work quite well, allowing for a smooth gameplay experience.”
- “Where is the gameplay?”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The game offers high replayability due to its multiple choices and branching narrative, allowing players to explore different endings and experiences. Users appreciate the engaging story and art, which further enhance the incentive to revisit the game.
- “With the multiple choices and branching narrative, there is a high level of replayability, making this a title you can easily revisit.”
- “Does it have a good story and replayability?”
- “Also, with the multiple choices and branching narrative, there is a high level of replayability, so this is a title that you can easily revisit.”
- “The art is pretty good, and I like that there are multiple endings, so the replay value is high enough.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game is generally smooth, allowing players to navigate the story effectively; however, choices made can lead to significant negative outcomes, such as bankruptcy or being unable to progress.
- “With this starting point, we are taking control of the commandments, aided by the already present characters. Things seem to run smoothly in the story itself, but depending on the path we choose or the actions we take, we can quickly face the worst possible outcomes, such as bankruptcy or being rejected from continuing to lead Beach Bounce.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is criticized for feeling rushed and lacking depth, with a shallow plot that fails to engage players or create an immersive experience.
- “This game feels rushed as the plot is very shallow; everything is thrown in your face without much hesitation or even creating any atmosphere.”
- “The environments lack detail and immersion, making it hard to feel connected to the game world.”
- “There is a distinct absence of tension or mood, which makes the gameplay feel flat and uninspired.”