The Bouncer

Categories: 2001 computer and video games | PlayStation 2 games | Scrolling fighter games | Square games

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The Bouncer
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Developer(s) Dream Factory
Publisher(s) Square Electronic Arts
Release date(s) December 23, 2000 (Japan)
March 5, 2001 (N. America)
June 22, 2001 (Europe)
Genre Beat 'em up
Mode(s) Single player, multiplayer
Platform(s) PlayStation 2

The Bouncer is a beat 'em up by Squaresoft. The Bouncer features RPG elements. The three main characters in the game are Sion Barzahd, Volt Kreuger and Kou Leifoh. The Bouncer was scored by Noriko Matsueda and Takahito Eguchi. They also scored Final Fantasy X-2.

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Characters

  • Sion Barzahd-Courage-: A bouncer who works in Bar Fate. He has a unique style that incorporates kenpo aspects.
  • Volt Krueger-Honor-: A former employee of the Mikado corporation who also works in Bar Fate; He Is the epitome of a true professional wrestler.
  • Kou Leifoh-Optimism-: An undercover agent posing as a bouncer in Bar Fate. He has mastered Tae Kwon Do to extraordinary levels despite his mother's disapproval when a young boy.
  • Dominique Cross-Love-: Sister of Dauragon C. Mikado and friend of the workers of Bar Fate. She seems to have some connection with the Mikado corporation.
  • Dauragon C. Mikado-Resentment-: The current CEO of the Mikado Corporation. He is well-trained in academics (ie solar technology) as well as martial arts (kenpo).
  • Mugetsu-Madness-: A cyber-ninja working for Dauragon who loves to kill his enemies regardless of the situation.
  • Echidna-Entrapment-: An associate of Volt who betrayed him when he used to work for Mikado. She is skilled in the art of Capoeira.
  • Wong Leung-Wisdom-: Wise kenpo master of Sion and Dauragon who is advanced in years but possesses massive power nonetheless.
  • Kaldea Orchid-Sorrow-: A woman from Sion's past who is a result of a genetic experiment performed by Mikado corporation.
  • Leann Caldwell-Dedication-: Kou's superior who is closely watching the whereabouts of both Mikado and Dominique.
  • PD-4-Vanity-: A deadly Mikado Corp android that is able to extend sharp scythes from its hand.
  • Master Mikado-Stewardship-: Dauragon's honorable step father, who is deceased.
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Cast (Japan)

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Reaction

The game was lauded upon its release for its impressive visuals, creative use of the analogue Dual Shock 2 controller buttons, fighting techniques grounded in reality, and well-integrated plot. An interesting aspect of the game is an exaggerated physics that shows forth in ways such as fighters being launched several feet into the air and landing on others, dealing great damage. The game's greatest strength is its exceptional multiplayer function that accompanies four players that fight all at once. However, this mode is best experienced only when all characters have reached the "S Class," which is the highest rank of fighting that each character can reach. The survival mode is extremely hard and usually can only be finished with certain characters, depending on the player's skill. There is a reward for defeating all 50 foes, but it will not be mentioned so as to be kept secret. Despite the game's success in these areas, the camera was strongly criticized, as was the short duration of story mode and focus on cutscenes. The game wasn't very successful in either critical or financial ways, but was a unique Squaresoft production nonetheless that is still able to impress.

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