Bouncing DVD : The Game

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Hit the DVD into the corner. Can you beat the high score?

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

Reviews

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 136 reviews

music5 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game is simple and fun, providing a nostalgic experience reminiscent of the classic DVD logo screensaver.
Many players find the gameplay addictive and enjoyable, often returning to beat their high scores.
The soundtrack is catchy and adds to the overall experience, making it a great choice for casual play.

The game lacks depth, with no upgrades, achievements, or significant player interaction, leading to a repetitive experience.
Technical issues such as high CPU/GPU usage and frequent crashes detract from the gameplay.
Many players feel the game is more of a joke or meme than a legitimate game, with minimal content and unclear controls.

music
13 mentions
38 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while many players praise the catchy and emotional soundtrack, some criticize its repetitiveness and the lack of options to mute or control the audio. Additionally, the interface issues detract from the overall experience, with some users finding the music annoying due to its inability to be turned off. Overall, the soundtrack is a highlight for many, but its execution leaves room for improvement.
- “The music is great too!”
- “Features: extremely good and catchy music which is created by the devs.”
- “A game that the theme song could bring me to tears.”
- “Barely a game, boring, both the music and gameplay is repetitive, why is this on Steam?”
- “Annoying music cannot be turned off.”
- “No mute music button, so you can't leave it in the background and watch videos.”
gameplay
12 mentions
33 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is mixed, with some players finding it simplistic and repetitive, particularly in idle mechanics reminiscent of games like Cookie Clicker. While some appreciate the engaging quests and vast world, others criticize the poor interface, lack of control instructions, and a frustrating score counter. Overall, the game offers impressive optimization and graphics, but the enjoyment largely depends on personal preferences regarding competition and gameplay depth.
- “The gameplay is amazing and the graphics are the best I've ever seen.”
- “Addicting gameplay containing tons of quests, cosmetics, free roam in an extremely large world, tons of vehicles, and clever AI.”
- “It seamlessly combines realism and immersion with engaging gameplay and fantastic controls, all capped off with stunning graphics that even my potato of a PC can run.”
- “The interface is poor, the score counter is incorrect, the 'new highscore' window makes the gameplay more annoying and can't be closed, the soundtrack is just a ~20 seconds loop, and, moreover, the controls aren't introduced anywhere inside the game, aside from the default Unity launcher menu.”
- “Like the only way this would seem fun is if there is competition, since the gameplay is kinda boring.”
- “Barely a game, boring, both the music and gameplay is repetitive, why is this on Steam?”
graphics
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as outdated and poorly executed, while others praise them as stunning and immersive, surpassing expectations set by trailers and screenshots. Many highlight the impressive visual quality that enhances gameplay, even on lower-end systems, creating a captivating experience. Overall, the graphics are described as a significant strength for those who appreciate high-quality visuals.
- “The gameplay is amazing and the graphics are the best I've ever seen.”
- “Don't get fooled by the trailer and the screenshots; the game looks way better than that. It actually has mesmerizing graphics (I even forgot I was staring at a screen, I thought it was real life).”
- “It seamlessly combines realism and immersion with engaging gameplay and fantastic controls, all capped off with stunning graphics that even my potato of a PC can run.”
- “No cool graphics (something like an old TV with the DVD logo changing its color each time it hits the corner would be great).”
- “The developer phoned in the graphics just like they phoned in the game concept by ripping off a bit from a TV show.”
- “Don't get fooled by the trailer and the screenshots; the game looks way worse than that.”
story
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for being well-crafted, deep, and intriguing, pushing the boundaries of interactive storytelling in a way that sets it apart from other titles.
- “The storyline is well-crafted.”
- “This game is beautiful; it pushes the boundaries of interactive storytelling to create something no other game can replicate.”
- “A deep and intriguing story.”
- “The story is convoluted and hard to follow.”
- “The characters lack depth and development, making it difficult to care about their journeys.”
- “The plot twists feel forced and detract from the overall experience.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while the game has moments of humor and potential for greater comedic impact, it ultimately falls short of delivering a consistently funny experience.
- “This game is pretty funny.”
- “There was so much potential here; a great and funny game could've been made.”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, frequently freezing at score 10 and being described as a bad and buggy experience by users.
- “The game freezes at score 10.”
- “It's a bad and buggy meme game.”
optimization
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is praised for its impressive quality, enhancing the overall visual experience and performance.
- “The optimization in this game is beautiful.”
- “The game's optimization is impressive and enhances the overall experience.”
- “I appreciate the attention to detail in the optimization, making everything run smoothly.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be profoundly emotional, with one user expressing a desire to pass it down to future generations due to its inspiring impact. The game's ability to resonate deeply with players is highlighted, showcasing its significant emotional influence.
- “This game is by far the most emotional game I have played. I have no criticisms, and if I could pass this down to my children, I would. Thank you, Rooms for Rockets, you have inspired me to follow my dreams as a DVD corner bouncer expert.”