Beach Bounce
- August 14, 2015
- Dharker Studios
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"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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Reviews
- The game features a fun and whacky story with likable characters, making it an enjoyable experience.
- There are multiple endings and routes to explore, providing good replay value for players.
- The visuals and art style are appealing, especially for fans of anime and ecchi content.
- The story is often criticized for being bland and lacking depth, with many players feeling that their choices don't significantly impact the outcome.
- The remastered version has been described as a downgrade from the original, with many players expressing disappointment over character changes and missing content.
- Many reviews mention that the game is not worth its full price, suggesting it should only be purchased on sale due to its short length and minimal interaction.
- story64 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story of the game is generally perceived as shallow and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting its predictability and blandness. While some players appreciate the fun and quirky characters, others criticize the dialogue and narrative coherence, suggesting that the writing feels rushed and poorly developed. Overall, the game offers a simplistic storyline that may entertain casual players but fails to engage those seeking a more substantial narrative experience.
“Fun story with very likable characters.”
“Whacky story and fun characters make this a lovable title.”
“This game isn't like that and I am truly happy I bought it and the storyline is truly worth experiencing.”
“The dialogues and dialogue options just seem cheap, like the whole story.”
“The story is severely lacking due to the rewrite; a couple of characters even had complete personality changes, which confused me at first having played the original.”
“I feel like the game had a lot more potential and had just been shelled off to generate more money with lackluster writing and story development, as almost everything within this game is simplistic and very straightforward.”
- graphics17 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the beautiful artwork and unique art style, while others criticize it as cheap and reminiscent of other titles in the franchise. Despite some concerns about grammar and dialogue, many users find the visuals appealing and feel that they enhance the overall experience, especially in terms of fanservice and character design. Overall, while the art may not be universally praised, it is often seen as a redeeming quality amidst other shortcomings.
“Great artwork and music.”
“The art is great, I do enjoy the art style here and do wish there were a few more CGs for all of the characters.”
“The art style is nice and well drawn, and it features some cute girls.”
“The art style seems pretty cheap and it's 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.”
“Umm yeah, good plot, but the art style is lacking, I guess. You'll get used to it, and I definitely recommend it if you want good fanservice and plot at the same time.”
- music9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as charming and fitting for various emotional moments, though it suffers from repetitiveness and lacks variety, leading some players to turn it off after extended play. While the soundtrack is appreciated for its quality, it is considered average overall, with some wishing for more diverse compositions to enhance the experience. The beautiful artwork often compensates for the music's shortcomings, but it remains a point of critique among users.
“Great artwork and music.”
“The art is beautiful and the music is charming, except when they are trying to be intentionally depressing.”
“It only escapes being worse because the artwork is beautiful, the new music is perfect during happy and sad moments.”
“The music is still a bit subpar, and while the story is no longer terrible, it's not really good.”
“There aren't very many songs in the game, so it tends to repeat in quite a few areas. This didn't concern me much, as visual novels often do that, but I would also like to point out that the R18 patch has scenes that, in my opinion, could have been done better.”
“Sound 5/10. The music was quite well done; the only reason I didn't rate it higher is because of its repetitiveness.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its entertaining choices and diverse character interactions, leading to many hilarious endings. However, some players noted that the presence of grammatical errors detracted from the overall comedic experience. Overall, the game balances serious moments with humor effectively.
“With a lot of choices to make and enough different paths to explore, the game is really funny and entertaining, with each character bringing their own unique humor.”
“+ many endings (some quite hilarious)”
“The game has both serious and funny moments.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with users finding the story boring and the pivotal emotional moments unimpactful. Dialogue is described as forced and rushed, failing to create genuine connections or convey authentic emotions, resulting in an overall lack of emotional resonance.
“The storylines are very boring and fail to evoke any emotional response.”
“I found the emotional depth lacking; it just didn't resonate with me.”
“The characters felt flat, making it hard to connect with their emotional journeys.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
“The optimization of choices in the game allows for a dynamic experience, where every decision can lead to vastly different outcomes, keeping players engaged and on their toes.”
“I love how the game encourages strategic thinking; optimizing my actions has led to some of the most rewarding moments in my playthrough.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's multiple endings and appealing art, contributing to a high replay value.
“The art is pretty good, and I like that there are multiple endings, so the replay value is high enough.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its limited content and simplicity, resulting in a very short and easily completed experience.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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’s a distinct absence of tension or mood, which makes the gameplay feel flat and unengaging.”
