TheOdd1sOut: Let's Bounce Reviews

by Charlie151315

Let’s just start this off by saying that I do watch the odd1sout, and really like his content, but that is not going to be a pass for this game. This game has really nice art work, and everything looks so smooth, at first, I thought that this game was just fine, not that good but not bad, but then the ads starting kicking in and the entire idea of this game being a total rip off of another game, (Burrito Bison), you can look at both of the games side by side and they look almost the same. And this game is literally just every other game on TheOdd1sOut Store. It has a dumb amount of adds, money for upgrades that you can buy with real life money. And boring gameplay. The only thing that it does not have is the insane subscription for like 10$ a week. It’s just another one of those games but this one has a YouTuber in it so it’s great. The only thing keeping this game afloat is the nice art work. This artwork is just amazing it looks really nice. But that can’t save this game.

by BananaShrimp25

There is too much wrong with this game that I can talk about. for one, the same upbeat ukelele music is looped for the entirety of the duration of your playtime, the game looks weird and uncanny because rather than taking the approach of animating the game like James’ videos, They use tweening, which is very strange for the art style used. Now I understand that because James’ character is only the branding of the game, the company is responsible for creating everything else, but using it to convince James’ audience, which happens to be a Young demographic, to buy a specific character, and currency to use in game, is just kind of a twisted way to get money, and that’s only piled on top of the ads you have to watch to get in game rewards. I understand the goal of the company is to make a profit, but there could have been many other ways to do so, for example, make it a flat fee but polish up the game play. now the gameplay itself is very barebones and buggy, and it is not worth the time.

by KartMakerBrosU

Don’t get me wrong, I don’t usually write reviews and I’m a huge fan of this app, but when I played this game, it’s pretty much the same as every other free game out there. Pay to Win. Sure, you can watch ads to get “extra” items, but when I just want to get what I’ve collected, I hit the button and I get hit with an ad. I get the fact that the only way to make money off a mobile game is to place ads everywhere and put almost everything behind a paywall, but it his game does that a bit too much. I’d rather just pay the $2 to got get any ads at all. Now for some pros. As far as I’m aware, this game does remind me like the old Minion Rush game, where you can play and see how far you get. This game does that but the mechanic used is kind of genius and you have to predict your speed and the right time to press the screen to land on the characters. This game had a genius content with great potential but ruined by the overwhelming amount of ads.

PS: this review isn’t meant to anger anyone or isn’t intended to. I want this to be taken as constructive criticism and Feedback.

by Depressed C O B R A

This game is a trip from start to finish, the entire thing feels like a cheap attempt to pander to odd1sout fans. The monetization practices and the weird progression feel like some office supervisor tried to make the next candy crush. The animations and voice clips make it agonizing to play this game, and the “bounce” mechanic not only feels awful to pull of, but also is a very good example of ludo-narrative dissonance. “Why are we bouncing through James’ childhood?” And while I’m on the subject: the story. The game begins with a comic panel depicting James saying that he wants to revisit his child hood. Why? All in all I am tempted to give this game a 1 out of 5, but years of nostalgia is holding me back. The only positive is that it was very clever to make a game about a YouTuber who tells his stories for a living, revisiting his childhood. It opens the door for a lot of callbacks to characters that we all know and love. This game had so much potential and shows a grim future that might befall the odd1sout brand, it becoming a brand.

by Hghfy137

I’m fine with there being ads. It’s a free mobile game. But the fact that almost every time I click the “x” to get out of a sprinkle cake thing I get an ad anyways is kinda annoying. Currently, I am trying to avoid the cake because of the ad that is almost certain to come with it. Also, (this may be in later game) I think adding things in the sky would make this more fun to play. It would give more variety. Additionally, I feel like there should be a slider for the sounds and the music for more control and so you can change the music independently. Lastly, Satan and the Rocks are basically instant death and there’s not much time to react to them so you are doomed, and when there is a long gap and then just a rock, it’s kind of annoying because the only thing you can do is react really quickly and hit the ground in hopes of not hitting the rock instead, or not be able to react in time (the one that happens to me more often) and hit the rock and fail the run.

by Comradetexas

I really love this game, and the idea that a YouTuber made this. I would give this rating 5 stars, but there are a few problems. First of all, the ads are terrible. If you download this game, I recommend just clicking the option to get more coins with the ad, because hey, you’re getting them anyway. Second, it feels lazy. Thought, pretty much almost all games on TheOdd1sOut Store are lazy, so I don’t mind this as much as I should. Another thing that bothered me was the content on the ads themselves. WARNING FOR KIDS READING THIS: One of the ads I got what for some podcast, and one of the episodes was titled something about “Delaney” and how she is “happy about her ex boyfriend’s penis” this was surprising to me, because this app is a mostly family friendly channel. I don’t get these types of ads in other free games, and I’m perfectly fine with that. I don’t know if the creators of this game can even control this, but if it’s possible you really should change a few things. Other than that, this game is really fun, so I would recommend this to somebody else if I had the opportunity to. Great job with the game! I really enjoy it, despite the few problems I had with it.

by Shellsmell

I paid the $1.99 for the ad-free version but you will still end up watching a LOT of ads. If you want to progress at all it’s going to require a lot of coins and donuts (in game currency) and it offers you up to 6x the amount you earned if you watch an ad. Feels like you can’t progress unless you’re willing to watch some now and then but at least it’s still optional.

One thing I really dislike about the ads is that sometimes to level up things it makes you watch an ad. Not always but it removes the option to pay coins to level up and replaces it with a “watch” button. I’d rather click on it and be given the option to pay for it instead of watching an ad.

Like many others have said, it NEEDS a tutorial. It can be hard to figure out which items you aren’t supposed to land on (rocks and devils) especially if you enter a new area.

I like the daily quests but it should really remind you to look at them/collect your coins because the button is small and it’s easy to forget they’re there.

Overall, I like the game. It’s fun and I enjoyed all the little details but I think it needs some minor adjustments. Hopefully they add new areas because after about 4 hours of gameplay I made it to the end.

by Aimster06

Okay, first of all, it is so incredibly awesome to see a YouTuber producing a game on a mainstream platform such as mobile. I absolutely ADORE the idea, and massive props to you James. That being said, it makes me feel awful to have to give this game a four out of five instead of a full five stars. Tragically, the game tends to be rather unstable, for me at least, and while it doesn’t happen very often, the game does occasionally crash, which is a bit frustrating. If it were only that issue, I’d still give the five star rating; But alas, there is a part two. I understand the purpose of ads. I understand that they are what keeps a developer from being broke. I understand that ads have become an integral part of the internet, and that extends to the mobile market.
However, I draw the line when the ads that are being ran are from third party companies actively promoting ‘games’ that are literally stolen. Heck, just earlier today I received an ad for a game that DIDN’T even BOTHER to try to HIDE the fact that they stole another persons work. I love this game, and I understand that the developers cannot control what kind of ads appear, since those are managed by third parties. However, I DO think that there should be at least SOME amount of effort put into resolving the issue.

by Why Did You Make This?

I’ve been following James for a while - 2 years now, I think - so I was very quick to download this game. I’ve been playing it for an hour or two and honestly I really like it. I was a bit skeptical because it seemed like there was only one goal to the game: bounce on characters. But there’s also characters you can unlock, different maps, and ways to upgrade your character.
My only criticism - like everyone else’s - is the ads. I was willing to cut some slack because I understand that the game needs to make money somehow, but the ads tend to be a bit much sometimes. For example, if you end a level, it offers you to watch an ad in order to double the coins you’re about to get. But if you take the normal amount, it’ll still give you an ad anyway. The ad is usually skippable, but an ad is an ad. I once got ads after games six times in a row. I’m not sure if you can control when to give ads but they do get to be a bit annoying.
However, it’s still a great game, and I was going to give it a 4.5 rather than a 4. Good work, James and team!

by Sofie❤️📝

Okay so the game is so amazing! It’s a great concept and a really unique idea. It’s super fun and I’m already kind of addicted to it. However, there are 2, medium-size issues. The first one, the most annoying one, is that I’m getting ads after every single time I die. I understand you need ads in order to not be broke and continue updating this wonderful game regularly, but getting a 15-30 second ad after every time I die is very annoying. I’m not sure if you can do anything about that, but if you can, may you reduce the amount of ads to getting one ad after (example) 3 runs (deaths). I don’t know if that makes sense but I hope it does. Also, I think the game is a little glitchy. It could be a problem with my internet/WiFi, but I’m just saying this in case it’s an issue for everyone. If you are able to fix those 2 things, I would love to give you 5 stars!

PS: I love you channel and I hope you can start posting more frequently! Good job on the game it’s super amazing!

by MagmaGun

This game is definitely one of the most fun mobile games I’ve ever played! However, a perfect pie still has it’s flaws. What I mean is this game is 99% luck based. The only skill that exists is tapping at the right time. What I dislike about this game is how the obstacles, SLOW YOU TO A LITERAL STANDSTILL. Lets say you hit a rock, but there’s a boost right In front of you, well, hope you got some coins because even if the boost is 1 foot in front of the rock, you ain’t gonna make it. And even if you do, you will be so slow that you’ll hit the ground before you can move 4 feet. Don’t even get me started on hit boxes! Certain obstacles like satan have a hit box that is about 1.5x the actual sprite. Sometimes, if you bounce on a boost, it won’t work and will send you through it, and on the ground. I hope that some of these “features” can be fixed or at least nerfed. Other than that the game is pretty good and fun to play.

by Jake Of Da Snakes

Overall I would say the game is very fun and addictive but, hard to get a grasp of especially since there is an add after every single run. I disagree and do not believe the game is actively trying to target kids, although his audience is young, kids aren’t stupid and from at least my experience, could see past these especially in this game. In addition, there is a big pop up when first booting up the game letting people know there are personalized ads, I get people tend to skip those things, but it is very short and clear. I feel the over abundance of ads is likely a fault if the developer not James. On a more positive note I do really like, the look of the game and how it kept to James art style and proves to have a great amount of effort, even if the animation does take a bit to get used too. Overall pretty enjoyable game, but hard to get a grasp of and far to many ads.

by No Name20290

It’s a fun game but waaaaaaaaay too many ads. Every time you die you have to watch a ad. And what’s even dumber is when you die you have the option to increase your coins by watching a ad or not doing it. But if you press no you have to watch a ad anyways! So what’s the point of even giving the option of no. The game gets a 5 stars but to many ads. Also I don’t think the ads make the game 4 out 5. I think it gets a 4.5 but that’s not a option. Edit. Guys I just found out if you turn off your Wi-Fi you don’t get any ads! So turn off your Wi-Fi play the game and when your done turn back on your Wi-Fi just saved you all $2.(That’s how much is cost to get rid of ads.) P.S this game gets a 5 out of 5 now.

by Cool_noodle127

Ok let’s get the main point across, I LOVE THIS GAME. I was incredibly excited when I found out James had released a mobile game on TheOdd1sOut Store. So of course I downloaded it, and at first I was pretty neutral about the game (mostly because I sucked) but after a couple of hours I gave it another shot. And that, that was when my true bouncing powers kicked in. I do have some suggestions about the game I love the little daily quests but I thought having achievements would be pretty cool. Like “You’ve jumped on the Hunters 50 times” and then you get coins or some donuts. I only have a small ‘minor annoyance’ it doesn’t really bother me but it might with other fellow players, the ads. You get quite a few and I really don’t mind because I’m way to invested to really care anymore. And reading the other reviews some people really do. But anyway this is all I wanted to say and if James randomly ends up reading this I love your videos and if you (yes you the random stranger who might be reading this) are reading, wear your seatbelt.

by Moofim

The game is great, it controls well with no real glitches, the only one I’ve found is nothing more than a small visual bug, I love the game, skins with their abilities, and most of all that the game is constantly encouraging you. A couple of suggestions would be, a less ads, as ads are usually how game devs are able to make a living, however you already have that, so the amount of ads is a bit excessive. Another thing would be something along the lines of a double jump or a dash, as with the patterns I thought is was cool that there would every so often be something to stop you instead of a friend to bounce on, but I have very often lost because I hit the ground right after avoiding it, I think a dash or double jump that replenishes after one or a couple bounces would fix this. I also think an upgrade to resist enemies would be very welcome, because they are pretty easy to avoid, but if they hit you and there isn’t a friend immediately after them your run is un salvageable. Lastly it would be nice to have the mouth of the avatar open when James says something, not animated, just a still open mouth, like the animation in his videos. Overall a great game, I have some suggestions, but the game is great nonetheless.

by Emma_jrea

I love this game it’s very addictive❤️but there is 2 things I have to say but first let me just say this James you get keep improving and improving and you never fail to impress your fans like please don’t over work your self we all love you and you a beyond fantastic job on this game not for the not so good stuff 1. there is no tutorial on how to play the game I can no tell you the amount of stress I went to trying to figure out how to play it 2.the levels are BEYOND hard it took me over 20 try’s to get to teen years only for me to fail right when I get into it

(Not hate I honestly love this game so much I am going to describe it with emojis 💕💕✨✨❤️❤️✨❤️❤️✨✨✨💕❤️❤️💕✨💕❤️💕✨❤️❤️💕✨💕❤️❤️💕✨💕❤️💕✨💕❤️💕💕❤️💕✨💕❤️💕✨🥰🥰❤️✨❤️🥰❤️🥰💕💕❤️🥰💕✨🥰😆😆💕💕🥰😆💕💕😆🥰✨🥰😆💕🥺🥰😆❤️✨🥰😆💕❤️😆🥰💕)

by InsertFunnyNickname

Now, James is a cool guy in my opinion. I’ve seen some of his videos, and they give me good entertainment. When I was in TheOdd1sOut Store scrolling through an endless cycle of games like “Super Mario Run”, “Subway Surfers”, etc I came across this. And I’ll be honest, I didn’t expect James to make his own game. But I gave it a shot nonetheless and ended up enjoying it a lot. It helps me kill my free time too. The concept (though used before) of getting flung and bouncing on things to keep up your grind is, in my opinion, very fun. And the fact that a popular Youtuber I have interest in made this, it just makes it a lot better. This is only my opinion, so feel free to right your own if you have one.
But this is just to the people out there who might be interested in downloading this.

by TaiOshiro

I like the simplistic gameplay style and it’s easy to play and have fun with for just a few minutes at a time (perfect for short breaks). The amount of ads felt a little excessive at times because sometimes they would play even when I opted not to (not just between rounds), but I felt the game was worth it to pay for removing ads.

That said, if you pay to remove ads on the version on your phone, and then play the game on your tablet, “Restore Purchases” will not work. You will have to pay to remove ads again. It’s a shame because I love playing the game on my tablet because it’s easier to see all the details and little nods to the videos, but my phone is obviously more portable. Thankfully the cost isn’t much, but that would be my only real complaint if one is to be had.

by TrustworthyGameCritic

I really like the game and have been playing for a few hours now. I’m not going to get into the ad problem like everyone else, I understand that the game needs to make money. However, there are some problems that make it much more challenging than it should be. After failing a bounce and bouncing on the floor, it is extraordinarily difficult to get back up. You do her have to get lucky to bounce perfectly on someone, or you won’t be able to get back up. If you try to slam down into someone, it clips through them and you’ll likely fail quicker. However, I’ve found that with certain upgrades this becomes easier, but it is very frustrating for people who are new to the game and don’t know about those upgrades. Other than that, it’s a great game and I’ve had a lot of fun!

by RiptideWingsOfFire67

I hecking LOVE this game. As an Odd1sOut fan, this game has been keeping me sane with remote learning, the pandemic raging outside, and life in general. Speaking of life, “this app: Let’s Bounce” is one of the best games ever! I play it everyday. (Don’t get addicted, I’m not saying you should do that :3) The collectable “Odd 1s” are so cute, from Cub Scout James to Paintball James! This is a very very fun game. I love it so much, and I’m really happy a YouTuber that I looovvveee made something for the mainstream public. It feels like a sort of connection, you know? Anyway I’ve rambled too much. But wouldn’t you think after James made a whole section of his SCAMS video about mobile gaming and in app purchases HE WOULD BE AGAINST IT?! Like bro wut? XD kidding I’m fine with ads. Thank you for reading this. I hope I haven’t wasted your time. JAMES IF YOU’RE READING THIS THEN I LOVE YOUR WORK!!!