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  Developer Dream Factory / Squaresoft
  Publisher Squaresoft
  Released December 23 , 2000 (''Japan'')<br> March 5 , 2001 (''N America'')<br> June 22 , 2001 (''Europe'')
  Genre Beat 'em Up
  Modes Single Player , Multiplayer
  Ratings ESRB : Teen
  Platforms PlayStation 2
  Media 1 DVD-ROM


''The Bouncer'' is a Beat 'em Up by Squaresoft featuring 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 .


CHARACTERS

  • Sion Barzahd-''Courage''-: A bouncer who works in Bar Fate. He has a unique style that incorporates kenpo aspects. He vowed to stop Dauragon to avenge his master and save Dominique.

  • Volt Krueger-''Honor''-: A former employee of the Mikado corporation prior to Dauragon's ownership who now works in Bar Fate; He is the epitome of a true professional wrestler and vowed to stop Dauragon to restore his former employer's name.

  • Kou Leifoh-''Optimism''-: An undercover agent posing as a bouncer in Bar Fate to keep taps on Dominique. He has mastered Tae Kwon Do to extraordinary levels despite his mother's disapproval when a young boy.

  • Dominique Cross-''Love''-: Sister of Dauragon and friend of the workers of Bar Fate. She seems to have some connection with the Mikado corporation as she is more than what she appears to be.

  • 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 covert ninja working for Dauragon who loves to kill his enemies regardless of the situation. The cybernetic modifications on his body make him a unstable psychopath.

  • Echidna-''Entrapment''-: An associate/lover of Volt who betrayed him when Dauragon seuized control of Mikado Corp. 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. However, that power was useless agianst Dauragon.

  • Kaldea Orchid-''Sorrow''-: A woman from Sion's past who is a result of a genetic experiment performed by Mikado corporation. She can assume the form of a black panther in battle.

  • 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 by the time the game starts and appears only in flashbacks.



VOICE ACTORS


''English version''



''Japanese version''



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 Cutscene s. 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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