The Bouncer, already released in Japan, is soon to hit the North American Market with its release this March 2001. The game was produced by Takashi Tokita, who also worked on Square's titles Parasite Eve, Final Fantasy VII and Chrono Trigger. At its core, the game is a 3D fighter starring three Bouncers who work for a bar called Fate. The gameplay not only contains real time action sequences, but it also adds computer generated movies and real time events to create a solid package. Two modes are available to the gamer, Story Mode and Verus Mode. In Story Mode you play solo, uncovering the plot through the three main characters Volt Krueger, Kou Leifoh and Sion Barzahd—each have their own special abilities( all fight with bare hands and unique fighting skills). But in Versus mode you have the option of playing multiplayer and there are rumors of more modes to be added before the release. Overall control of the game is stated as being simple to master, which is a good thing. DA STORY The story begins at a bar as a bouncer named Sion is beginning his shift for the day. A quiet morning is abruptly interrupted when a break-in occurs and the intruders manage to kidnap Sion's friend Dominque. This begins a dangerous rescue mission, as Sion and his fellow bouncers travel far and wide in search of Dominique's kidnappers. DA FEATURES -Bilingual (English/Japanese) voiceover dialogue -Fluid gameplay-to-full-motion-video transitions, -Complete 3D environment that allows battle to take place anywhere - High resolution graphics that capture fine details like realistic facial expressions and real life tatoos on the characters. -Three different game modes including Story, Versus, Survival -Up to four simultaneous players in the multiplayer Versus mode.