The Bouncer

The Bouncer (2000)

by DreamFactory, Square Product Development Division 1, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, Square, Square Electronic Arts
Genres:Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Fighting
Themes:Action, Science fiction
Game modes:Single player, Co-operative, Multiplayer
Story:A typical evening at a local bar erupts into chaos as members of a Special Forces strike team descend through the roof to kidnap a young girl, Dominique. Three bouncers--Sion, Volt, and Kou--come to the rescue, only to see the invaders grab Dominique, retreat through a window, and escape. Now it's up to you to save Dominique either alone or simultaneously with three friends. With The Bouncer's 3D combat environment, battles can take place anywhere.Show more
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This was the first ever game I played on the PS2. It has such an unique story, with bizarre plot twists. The character designs are funky and really suit the story being told. Final Fantasy style story with beat 'em up action sounds like it wouldn't work, but it does!
user avatar@greybackuser avatar@greyback
February 02, 2025
First PS2 game I ever played as well. Sure it was short but the visuals and characters looked fantastic. In terms of looks it was ahead of what was about to come.
This was my favorite game to play on ps2. Its unique story, Character design and personalities, approach to the rpg mechanic with unlocking moves with points. But what caught my eye was the AI for both enemy and Ally. The fact that ally's actually did damage to help the player. And the mechanic that allowed you to switch character mid story to tell a different perspective of the story. Its also where i was introduced to cybernetics and my love or it grew into loving mecha. Please bring this game back to me. i miss it so much.
user avatar@mattcd42user avatar@mattcd42
March 21, 2025
There's not been a game quite like this since. It feels like a great contender to bring back to show the power of GOGs mission. I can't imagine anyone else having the motive, but I think it would be a standout.
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