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Stunning Graphics, Dissapointing Storyline

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 6 / 8
Date: February 22, 2001
Author: Amazon User

The game's graphics are simply breathtaking, the best I have ever seen but Squaresoft forgot about the rest of the game. Sure the graphics are great to look at but its only a fighting game and I was expected a whole lot more. The concept is great, the fighting moves are endless but its no more fun than Mortal Kombat only with much better graphics. It is a definite rent but don't buy it until you play it.

GREAT GRAPHICS, but.........

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: February 26, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Squaresoft has been living up to its name for years. The game looks really amazing but it's too darn short. The whole story ends too quick. I can beat the game in 1 hour, but the CG movies hulls it longer... which is kinda good. If you're not the person who likes game that you go around fighting people, then I wouldn't recommend this game to you. But if you love smashing people and stuff like that, then you should definitely try this game!

Square's worst game

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 6
Date: March 09, 2001
Author: Amazon User

DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. I repeat, DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. The Bouncer is nothing but a rental, so don't waste your money on it. Yes, The Bouncer is a beautiful game. These are simply the best graphics on any system. The animation is amazing as well. BUT...graphics don't mean anything in the long run -- it's all about gameplay. The Bouncer has the most boring, repetitive "gameplay" found in any fighting game. The story is a joke too, and we don't really care for these characters at all. If you like gorgeous cinemas, then The Bouncer is for you. It is one big long cut-scene with about fifteen minutes of actual gameplay thrown in. The Bouncer is a laughable, beautiful, pathetic mess. Square should be ashamed of themselves -- The Bouncer is easily the worst game they have ever made.

its an alrite game but...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 7
Date: March 10, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game could have been a lot better. The graphics are tite and stuff but u cant really interact with the backgrounds. ITs just there fo sho, and the story is pretty lame also. Most of the game is the cut scenes. Ive been playin this game for about 3-4 hours and im done beatin the game with all 3 players. The controls and move are basic and simple and the game is pretty simple too. it reminded me of final fight with better graphics and little more of a diverse story mode. The best part of the game was just fighting people like final fight. other then that it pretty much sucks. due to the games short length, i suggest that u rent this game and beat it over the weekend or somethin.

Is this worth buying?

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 12 / 14
Date: March 10, 2001
Author: Amazon User

In my honest opinion, this game probably has one of the best graphics and sound available today. Let's start with the graphics and sound. Graphics is exactly as expected with a Squaresoft title (creators of Final Fantasy). The pictures were beautifully rendered and characters look so nice. It has great cut scenes and an interesting story plot to it. There is a dolby digital 5.1 selection within the game options menu, but it's really a pitiful job by Squaresoft in that aspect of it. When the dolby digital 5.1 does take effect in certain parts of the scenes (story part), it is amazing. It truly could have been awesome but I was disappointed as the majority of the game really is just in dolby surround mode. The actual game play is purely in dolby surround mode.

In fact, there is probably more story than actual gameplay. If you're looking for a game with lots of pure action, this game may not be the one for you. Gameplay is extremely short. I finished this game within 3-4 hours in the story mode. The story is interesting at first, but when you replay it, you'll more than likely skip all the story plots and go straight to the fights. Without the plots, you probably could finish this game in 30-45 minutes. It does have good replay value as each character has a different ending to it. After certain battles you will gain points to increase characters strength, stamina, defense, and other special moves. So in order to increase a character to maximum power in everything possible, you will need to finish it twice using the same character.

Since this is the only game that has dolby digital 5.1 (at least they attempted it), I rated it quite high. I love the graphics, sound, story and actual gameplay. I just don't think it is worth paying that much to play a game that doesn't seem to last that long. I have extremely mixed feelings toward this game. It's a love - hate relations type of game. This is the first game that I have such mixed feelings. It's worthy to keep but yet when you think about it, you really don't feel like keeping it. It does make good for showing off your playstation 2 potentials. Okay, to answer your question. Is it worth buying? I suggest you rent this game prior to buying it or buy it from a store which will allow returns.

ThE BouNcEr

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: March 10, 2001
Author: Amazon User

the bouncer is one if the best games that i have ever played for the playstation 2 if you like the style and graphics of the game you should own this. the bouncer is the ultimate game of the year you should get a copy now or good luck trying to rent it.i am a fan and will always be a fan for the sony playstation and for squaresofts games. the graphics are amazing and everything that goes along with this game from the specials and fighting styles you will just have to see for yourself.

A surprise

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: March 10, 2001
Author: Amazon User

When I first read some reviews from magazines I was a little curshed. The game my heart was set on buying suddenly sucked. I just bought The Bouncer despit my doubts and was completely surprised. I dont know what they were talking about. THE GRAPHICS IN THIS GAME ARE THE BEST IN ANY VIDEO GAME I HAVE EVER SEEN! I was in utter awe at the CG cinema effects and the actual game itself. You get to be in the hotseat of purely outstanding graphics and fun gameplay. This game adds to this somewhat fading genre and really serves as a flagship PS2 game. Don't hesitate in buying this game. Its fun, challenging and a graphical masterpiece

TOO SHORT!!!

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 10, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I can beat this game in a half hour if I skip all of the movie parts and when you beat it you can play again but what fun is that cause your character stays strong and then you can beat it faster! Rent this but dont buy it its not worth it. Wait for Onimusha or Metal Gear 2 or Gran Turismo 3. Also when you die you cant get back intoo the action fast cause the menus sucks and makes you load your game too much instead of just put retry button.

Exhibits some huge talent

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: March 11, 2001
Author: Amazon User

For years on end, Squaresoft has presented the video gaming world with the very most elite video games in the world, of which include the ever popular Final Fantasy Series. The Bouncer fits right in with it's other amazing titles. As the game says, the Bouncer is like a action movie you play. It is a movie, acutally, only you play the parts that have actual fighting. It is one of the most intriguing titles yet.

Awesome Graphics, but too short and no storyline

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 4
Date: March 11, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game sucks except the graphics are the best. Only buy this if you are into the graphics, however if you like the gameplay factor do not buy this and waste your money!!!!

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