The Bouncer (2000)

Developer: DreamFactory, Square Product Development Division 1
Publisher: Square Electronic Arts, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, Square
Platforms: PlayStation 2
Genres: Fighting, Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Rating: 2.4 of 5, 23 player ratings

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How it feels

A slick early-PS2 brawler that feels like playing through an anime action movie, with punchy combat and a strong cinematic presentation carrying you through short, punchy encounters.

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About

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.

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