NBA Bounce

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NBA Bounce is a single player and multiplayer casual sport game with a kids theme. It was developed by Unfinished Pixel SL and was released on September 26, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

NBA Bounce offers an exciting basketball experience for players of all skill levels, featuring 30 official NBA teams and both Eastern and Western Conferences. Players can dribble, pass, shoot, dunk, and block while enjoying various modes like Training, Full Season, and Party Mode with team mascots. The game delivers energetic courtside action with crowd cheers and dynamic gameplay.

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

stability3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game is fun for quick play sessions and offers a casual basketball experience.
Characters and gear can be unlocked through gameplay, which is refreshing compared to microtransactions.
The graphics and animations are decent, and the game runs well on various platforms.

The gameplay is extremely basic and lacks depth, making it feel repetitive over time.
The announcer's voice lines are limited and often nonsensical, detracting from the overall experience.
The game is considered overpriced for its content, with many reviewers suggesting it should be priced much lower.

gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced 3 vs 3 basketball action that resembles traditional NBA games, featuring a shot meter and basic mechanics. However, players note a lack of depth and challenge, with some AI issues during possession changes and a desire for more advanced features like dribbling mechanics. While it offers a fun party mode with varied gameplay, overall, it feels basic and could benefit from additional complexity.
- “Although it has the more party game feel, with a party mode that has varying fun gameplay mechanics.”
- “Gameplay – fast paced 3 vs 3 basketball action, the game plays like you’d expect an NBA game to play. You can take shots with a shot meter; nothing out of the ordinary here, but where this game gets a bit different is the timing required for things like blocking shots, grabbing rebounds, and getting steals.”
- “When possession changes, the AI sits behind the basket for a moment before snapping into place and putting the ball in play (would be excusable if the gameplay weren't so basic).”
- “My final opinion: kind of fun, lacking in features, gameplay, and challenge.”
- “The only thing I really want them to add is some basic dribbling/crossover mechanics like in Hoop Land; time will tell if they will add it.”
graphics
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The graphics feature a deliberately cartoony minimalist style that is generally well-executed, with decent animations that avoid clunkiness, though there are minor issues such as shot blocking and ball physics. Overall, the visual presentation aligns with the game's artistic intent.
- “I won't complain about the visual presentation or art style because I think they were going for a cartoony minimalist style intentionally.”
- “The graphics and animations are decent, not clunky or awkward, with a few minor exceptions (namely shot blocking and balls bouncing around the rim).”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and look like they belong in a last-gen title.”
- “The environments are bland and uninspired, making the game visually unappealing.”
monetization
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The monetization model is praised for allowing players to unlock characters and gear through gameplay rather than relying on microtransactions, which many find to be a refreshing change.
- “Characters and gear need to be unlocked by playing, not through microtransactions - very refreshing.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't pressure players into spending money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content without forcing players to pay for extras.”
- “The monetization model is overly aggressive, making it feel like the game is designed to push players into spending money.”
- “It's frustrating that essential features are locked behind paywalls, forcing players to choose between grinding for hours or spending real money.”
- “The constant prompts to purchase in-game currency detract from the overall experience and make it feel more like a cash grab than a game.”
stability
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Users report that the game runs smoothly on the Steam Deck at low thermal design power (TDP), indicating strong stability and performance on this platform.
- “Runs great on Deck at low TDP, as expected.”
- “The game maintains a steady frame rate even during intense action sequences.”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs, which makes for a smooth gaming experience.”