Bounder (CPC/Spectrum)

$3.99

Release Date:: Jul 4, 2022
Developer:: Gremlin Graphics
Publisher:: Pixel Games UK
Platforms:: Windows

Action Full controller support Family Sharing Single-player Steam Cloud

About This Game

Originally released in 1985, this unique platformer for home microcomputers from British developers Gremlin Graphics saw players take on the role of a constantly bouncing tennis ball, trying to make its way across a surreal landscape. Now, relive those days in this remastered emulated version. Included are both the ZX Spectrum and Amstrad CPC versions.

Gameplay

From a top down perspective, control the constantly bouncing tennis ball as the screen scrolls. Try not to fall off of the hexagon patterned floor sections. Land on special tiles to activate a number of effects, from a temporary glide, to teleportation, to a grab bag of bonuses or detriments.

This enhanced version introduces a number of modern features to this retro classic, including:

Saving/loading the game at any point
Support for most modern game controllers
Full control remapping
Image scaling and smoothing options

Screenshots

User Reviews

Overwhelmingly Positive

2 user reviews

100%

Positive

User #968918 english

3 hrs at review

Recommended

8/10 proof that speccy games rule. Sometimes. This is a very novel platformer that I am surprised did not start a genre. There was bounder 2 which was a kind of shooter but this type of game does not seem to have caught on. As such, it still comes across as novel. It always a very cruel game - it is VERY frustrating and the control system is as fudgey as the original speccy keyboards. It is a great game to drop in and out of and shows that kernel of playability is vital in gaming. One obersavtion about Pixel Games - no instructions. OK, this is quite a simple game but after having to return Avenger recentlky, they really need to think about the presentation of the games - not just the emulator.