Have quirky fun with a virtual rubber duckie
Bouncing Duck Simulator is a free game that puts you in charge of a bouncing duck. Enjoy the realistic physics as you kick, punch and throw the rubber duck around the 6-wall virtual room. Along the way, you will gain bonuses that give you extra treats and transformations.
Although the title evokes virtual pets like Homeless Pigeon, Bouncing Duck Simulator turns out to be closer in spirit to children's "virtual playground" titles like Magic Lantern. But this game is not specifically for children: older players will enjoy its quirky humor, too.
Bounce a virtual duck
Bouncing Duck Simulator starts by dropping the player into a largely featureless room, which they can explore in first-person view. A rubber duck will then tumble and jump around so that you can kick and bounce the duck to your heart's content. The rubbery bouncing mechanics and the duck's squeaking ensure satisfaction.
Rewards for bounces
As you bounce the duck, a numeric bounce counter on the room's wall will increase. If you get the counter past a certain point, you will be given rewards. These range from power-ups that enlarge your duck to additional ducks. How many ducks can you keep on bouncing simultaneously?
A game for all ages
Bouncing Duck Simulator is one of those quirky games with something for all ages. Younger players will enjoy the simple pleasures of a virtual playground. Older players will appreciate the oddball premise and deliberate silliness as they rack up points for new rewards.
Limited but entertaining
The gameplay in Bouncing Duck Simulator will become repetitive once the surprises are worked through, but this is a common enough flaw in free, high-concept games. The game's appeal is in the childlike joy of receiving a new toy, whether a giant rubber duck or a brittle glass duck.
