Bounce

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Bounce is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by Steel Wool Studios and was released on November 30, 2016. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Bounce is a VR physics-based puzzle game for HTC Vive and Oculus Touch, where players help a spherical robot, D1G-B, navigate levels using gadgets to reach exit portals. With 50 levels of increasing complexity, players must overcome obstacles such as moving platforms, laser gates, and gravity wells through creative problem-solving. The game now also supports Oculus Touch with new controls and a tutorial."

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

music6 positive mentions

Excellent physics puzzles that are clever and engaging, providing a satisfying challenge.
The game makes great use of VR, enhancing the experience with immersive 3D environments and intuitive controls.
Polished graphics and a catchy soundtrack contribute to a fun and enjoyable gameplay experience.

The game has compatibility issues with some modern VR headsets, leading to crashes and controller problems.
There is a lack of clarity regarding scoring criteria, which can be frustrating for players seeking to achieve high ratings.
Some players feel the game lacks content and complexity in the early levels, making it seem too simple at first.

music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for being catchy, fun, and well-integrated with the overall ambiance, enhancing the enjoyable gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the superb soundtrack, which features a main theme and various variations, contributing to a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. Overall, the music is considered a standout element that complements the colorful design and engaging mechanics.
- “The music and overall ambience is relaxed, making this a nice end-of-a-long-day kind of game.”
- “Bounce earns distinction not only for the puzzles, but its soundtrack as well.”
- “The soundtrack is also really good, with a main theme and lots of variations.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay involves navigating a ball through various obstacles like ramps and conveyor belts, offering a fun and engaging experience, especially in room-scale VR. Players appreciate the simple controls and enjoyable mechanics, although some occasional confusion with certain game elements has been noted. Overall, the combination of interesting gameplay and a pleasant soundtrack contributes to a satisfying gaming experience.
- “Nice ambient soundtrack, interesting mechanics, and overall just a really pleasant and enjoyable game to play in room scale.”
- “So far it's been a lot of fun - the controls are simple, and the gameplay works great for room scale.”
- “Gameplay consists of getting a ball from one point to another using a variety of ramps, tubes, conveyor belts, and other elements.”
- “It could be some part of the mechanics of the game I don't understand, and it doesn't happen in many levels, but it does happen occasionally.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are consistently praised for their crisp and clear art style, featuring cute characters and a polished, professional look. Reviewers highlight the game's excellent visuals and fun design, which complement its engaging gameplay and superb soundtrack. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
- “A crisp and clear art style, cute characters, and a superb soundtrack.”
- “The graphics are up to snuff, and the game looks polished and professional.”
- “It's an excellent puzzle game with fun graphics and good music.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Abandoned" is criticized for being underdeveloped and lacking engagement, particularly as it fails to function on modern VR headsets like the Quest 3, which detracts from the overall experience.