When it comes to video games, there are certain kinds that I tend to be less than proficient at. One is platforming. The other is First Person Shooters. So why would I decide to have a go at Petite Games’ Bouncy Bullets? Why, it looked so cute and cheerful, full of colour, it looked like fun!
The game play is easy enough to understand and get stuck in with. There are on-screen instructions in the first few levels and even I got through them with little incident.
But of course, levels get slightly more difficult as you play, and then more difficult as new obstacles and challenges emerge. Sure, I can see and shoot at that enemy on the roof top, but didn’t expect for bullets to fly from a hidden place which I either have to experiment my aiming towards a totally blind spot, or chance getting across the level to get closer, all the while trying to dodge those bullets.
The gun itself is easy to shoot with. You will need to aim on some enemies, but the spray and pray works well as there is no reloading and the ammo is infinite. The bullets themselves are yellow and purple, and knowing which colour to shoot does become important in certain situations.
Levels repeat themselves after a while, however they will have added dangers this time, be it a table saw blade or two, some lasers, or an extra enemy. Being familiar is helpful, you know exactly where to go but can get caught out unexpectedly with the added elements.
Bouncy Bullets is relatively short in gaming terms, I was able to finish it after work one evening, albeit into the early morning hours. As every level has a timer, there is some replay value in trying to improve your score. There is also a Special Mode with different challenges as well as extra rewards per your gaming platform, you know, those Achievements and Trophies everyone loves.
Ah yes, those rewards. This game is mighty generous with them. I ended up with 9 out of 12 Xbox Achievements on that first playthrough, and at 90G each, that was quite a boost to my Gamerscore.
At about the 5 Dollar/Pound/Euro mark, Bouncy Bullets is a nice little investment of fun. Despite the frustration at times, it’s actually a pleasure to play. Not a bad game to jump into.
Bouncy Bullets out now on Xbox One, PS4, PSVita, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Petite Games, published by Ratalaika Games.
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