Bounce Back
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A thrilling boomerang-based roguelite where you battle through procedurally generated levels, collect gems, and upgrade your arsenal. Master the physics of your weapon and dash through enemies to survive all 10 stages and defeat the final boss.
Genre: Action
Difficulty: Medium
Developer · Game Reviewer
Kaushik Hirpara is a full-stack developer and game reviewer at Unihfy Games. He does most of the work of bringing games to the site — adapting them to run properly in a browser, getting them working on phones, playing them, and writing up what players need to know.
Bounce Back was originally created by Frank Force and is published here under its original licence terms. We host and maintain this version, with our own improvements for gameplay, browser compatibility, and mobile devices, while preserving the required attribution.
Originally built for the JS13k games competition. Licensed under GPL-2.0, which entitles anyone playing it to a copy of the source code.
How to Play
- Navigate your hero through the level using the WASD keys.
- Aim with your mouse cursor and click to hurl your boomerang at approaching enemies.
- Wait for your boomerang to return to you, or manually run over to pick it up if it gets stuck.
- Use the Spacebar to dash out of harm's way—you are invincible while dashing!
- Defeat enemies to collect gems, which act as your currency.
- Spend your collected gems at the shop between levels to purchase powerful upgrades and new boomerangs.
- Survive through 10 increasingly difficult levels and face off against the final boss to win the game.
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FAQs
Do I keep anything after I die, or does a run reset completely?
You keep your gems. Bounce Back is forgiving about death by roguelite standards - whatever you collected before dying carries over, giving your next attempt a head start on upgrades rather than forcing a true clean-slate restart.
How can I dodge enemy attacks?
Use your Dash ability by pressing the Spacebar. You are completely immune to damage while dashing, making it essential for escaping tight spots.
I threw my boomerang and it didn't come back! What do I do?
If your boomerang hits certain terrain or gets lost, it won't return automatically. Don't panic! Check your minimap for a large boomerang icon and run over to pick it up manually.
What are the different colored boomerangs for?
Upgraded boomerangs have special abilities. The Yellow Boomerang acts like a magnet, allowing you to grab gems and items from a distance. The Blue Boomerang is a heavy hitter that deals double damage to enemies.
How many levels are in the game?
There are 10 distinct levels to conquer. If you can survive the gauntlet, you'll face the final boss in the last stage.
Why am I moving so slowly in some areas?
You are likely walking through sand! Sand slows down movement speed for both you and your enemies. Use this tactically to create distance between you and fast-moving monsters.
Is there a reward for beating the game?
Yes! Conquering the final boss unlocks a special Speed Run mode, perfect for players who want to test their skills and finish the game as fast as possible.
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